What's your favorite model and why?

[AJR337]

Just thought it would be fun/interesting to discuss some different options and perspectives...and of course see some pics

Mine is the 3" 686 plus...while certainly not ideal for some specific uses, IMHO it's a great balance between size, capacity, ballistics, durability, etc.

 

[heeter3]

Ive got a model 14-3 6 inch that is my favorite.It has great balance and shoots perfectly and no matter how hard I try it just wont let me miss.

 

[22hipower]

Impossible question, how could anyone pick a favorite. Kind of like asking which of your kids/grandkids is your favorite. So many answers to what seems a simple question. Here's one of my favorites, let's say my favorite 44 from the 1930s; 3rd Model HE 44 Wolf & Klar.

Or perhaps you meant in the 1980 to Present section in which case one of them would be this 617-6 Mountain Gun.

And why favorites, for both of these due to relatively few of them being available.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

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[Marshal Tom]

It's hard to say. Some I like for their body and others I like for their looks. There are just so many beautiful models out there!

 

[AJR337]

Impossible question, how could anyone pick a favorite. Kind of like asking which of your kids/grandkids is your favorite. So many answers to what seems a simple question. Here's one of my favorites, let's say my favorite 44 from the 1930s; 3rd Model HE 44 Wolf & Klar.

Or perhaps you meant in the 1980 to Present section in which case one of them would be this 617-6 Mountain Gun.

And why favorites, for both of these due to relatively few of them being available.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

https://flic.kr/p/2n1AhAc https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

https://flic.kr/p/2onDUTh https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

That's understandable, especially considering some of the impressive collections I've seen...we can certainly make it plural...favorite(s).

 

[two-bit cowboy]

As Jeff hinted -- if you mean for this era my favorite 3" Chiefs Special is the 1984 Jovino Special Model 60 square butt.

Great looks, great balance and a bit of an oddball, like me.

 

[AJR337]

No rules/conditions to participate...it's been too cold for the range, I'm bored, and thought it would be an interesting discussion... just trying to get folks to think a bit about which are their favorite(s) and why.

 

[BAM-BAM]

3" or less K frame
4-6" L-frame

 

[lrrifleman]

I have to echo 22hipower's sentiments. I love my 2 K38s (14-- and a 14-3), but I also love my 36-6 and the 57, just to name a few! Honestly, I'd never willingly part with any of my S&Ws!

 

[MajorD]

I like a lot of S&W revolvers so a favorite is tough to narrow down. Over the years I have probably owned 100+ S&W's and I can honestly say my favorite is my 2" model 34-1 22LR square butt. I have always liked the looks of that tall shark fin sight for some unknown reason, and like 22's. In all S&W's I think the square butt gives it a more classic style than round, and I like how they feel when shooting.
Aside from aesthetics ( the only mark against the gun is it being nickel instead of blue) this particular 34-1 has the best J frame trigger I have ever felt, regardless of caliber and unlike a lot of S&W 22's it chambers and ejects effortlessly with none of the tight chamber issues seen so frequently.
At defensive speed, 7 yard groups of 6 shots can be covered with a nickel and my club has a 1/2 size uspsa steel silhouette set up at 65 yards. Hitting it 6/6 all day long is easy.
Both appearance and function definitely my favorite

 

[GypsmJim]

My model 57 that was Dad's deer gun.

My club's indoor range did a $$$ upgrade last year, and anything "magnum" is now not permitted.

Thanks to Starline brass for making .41 Special brass.

 

[otis24]

Just thought it would be fun/interesting to discuss some different options and perspectives...and of course see some pics

Mine is the 3" 686 plus...while certainly not ideal for some specific uses, IMHO it's a great balance between size, capacity, ballistics, durability, etc.

I highly agree with the 3 inch 686! Another great choice that I think looks proportionally balanced is a 2 1/2 inch Model 10. Unfortunately, I don't own one….yet!

 

[Imissedagain]

The 5 shot, no one cheats at the card table, M460 Carry.
Not sure if the "Carry" is for the gun or the cheat's
removal.

 

[AlHunt]

My gut reaction when I saw the title was ... my 6906, of course!

In keeping with the theme of the section, however, I'll say my 6" 686-4 plus. With that long barrel and full lug I can shoot offhand all afternoon and not get tired.

 

[JohnRippert]

The 4inch Model 19 is my favorite S&W revolver. I prefer the dash-2 versions, both because I was made in that time period and also the workmanship displayed by them. They are the perfect balance between cartridge power and size/weight for me.

 

[moonsterman]

model 66 no dash......with its sister the model 18!

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

In 1980-Present wheelguns, I only own a few, and I almost went with my almost-pristine 6" M19-5. Then I remembered a gun that I, frankly, don't normally think about when I ponder my S&W collection, and that is my M69. This 4-1/4" L-frame .44 Mag lives it's life quietly, patiently, hanging in a holster, out-of-sight but not out-of-reach near my kitchen door, loaded with 200 grain Hornady XTPs on top of a .44 Spl +P charge of Titegroup. With this load, I can ding a 10" steel gong offhand pretty much on demand at 50 yards. To be honest, I've never needed it for anything beyond practice, but it's there if I need it.

 

[moonsterman]

Of course the model 14,27,17,36,31,24,xdm (10mm),632ul ,browning high power are not far behind.

 

[Wrangler Rich]

I agree that having a favorite is a near impossible task to preform, and I have contemplated over this question for years. The answer is............. probably my 4" 57 today.

WR

 

[The Norseman]

Hills Carry

What's your favorite S&W model and why?
All my S&Ws are my favorites. Honorable
mention is my Mountain Guns.

The Mountain Guns just have great balance
between aesthetic looks, size, capacity,
durability, and power. One is always picked
for a day carry during hunting seasons,
back country fly fishing, or chores.