Which is your FAVORITE S&W revolver?

[Birdgun]

Of all the S&W revolvers that you own...or want to own...which one is your very best favorite?

And since I posed question, I'll be the first. I admit I am torn between my Model 15-4 (which is actually my wife's), Model 25-5, or Model 17-4. But when I'm required to choose one and only one, it has to come down to my...

S&W Model 19-3 "Combat Magnum" in 357 Magnum.

I shoot this revolver better than any handgun I have ever shot. It is a joy to shoot and so satisfying to see those tight groups in both single-action and especially in double-action.

Thanks for looking at my favorite S&W revolver.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[edubbie]

I really like my 586. I think it's nicer than a Python.

 

[Bosquebass]

No way to pick just one. That would be like asking a man which one of his children is best....

 

[Birdgun]

No way to pick just one. That would be like asking a man which one of his children is best....

Okay, Bosquebass, which one of your children is your favorite?

I was my mother's favorite. My brother was my dad's favorite.

Now, see how easy that was when you admit to yourself?

So which is your favorite S&W revolver?

 

[colt_saa]

ONE?

I could not even give you a top TEN

The Favorite to target shoot is different than
The Favorite to carry which is different than
The Favorite to hunt with which is different than
The Favorite to to show to gun people which is different than
The Favorite to show to non-gun people
etc
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[one eye joe]

Of all the S&W revolvers that you own...or want to own...which one is your very best favorite?

And since I posed question, I'll be the first. I admit I am torn between my Model 15-4 (which is actually my wife's), Model 25-5, or Model 17-4. But when I'm required to choose one and only one, it has to come down to my...

S&W Model 19-3 "Combat Magnum" in 357 Magnum.

I shoot this revolver better than any handgun I have ever shot. It is a joy to shoot and so satisfying to see those tight groups in both single-action and especially in double-action.

Thanks for looking at my favorite S&W revolver.

God bless,
Birdgun

THAT'S A REAL BEAUTY, Birdgun. ITS EASY TO SEE WHY THIS ONE MIGHT BE YOUR FAVORITE....

IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO PICK ONE THAT STANDS OUT FROM THE HERD. I SUPPOSE THAT IT SPEAKS TO THE QUALITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS......

ONE OF MINE THAT COMES TO MIND IS MY M629-2, 8" CLASSIC HUNTER......

ITS PICTURED BELOW WITH ITS 3" BROTHER. BOTH ARE WEARNG PRE-BAN SAMBAR STAGS BY EAGLE GRIPS......

 

[Birdgun]

ONE?

I could not even give you a top TEN

The Favorite to target shoot is different than
The Favorite to carry which is different than
The Favorite to hunt with which is different than
The Favorite to to show to gun people which is different than
The Favorite to show to non-gun people
etc
Etc
ETC

Sure, only one. Image you know all that you know now, and for some reason you don't own a single S&W revolver. Which would be the first S&W you'd buy if your collection was available for sale?

Yah, you just got to get your head in the right frame of mind, colt_saa.

Fun, ain't it? Well maybe not...

 

[HamHands]

The first one pictured below... Of all the handguns I own whether semi-auto or revolver it has to be the 3" barreled Lew Horton "N" frame in .44Mag. My 3" barreled Mountain Back Packer "N" frame has to be my close second. The are the most exhilarating handguns I've ever shot/owned and they carry/conceal very well on me. My wife likes them with .44Specials is a plus as well!
M29-3 LHS

M629-5 MBP

 

[one eye joe]

ONE?

I could not even give you a top TEN

The Favorite to target shoot is different than
The Favorite to carry which is different than
The Favorite to hunt with which is different than
The Favorite to to show to gun people which is different than
The Favorite to show to non-gun people
etc
Etc
ETC

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU, colt saa. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO SETTLE ON JUST ONE.....

I TRIED TO PICK SOMETHING THAT WOULD SATISFY MANY PURPOSES.....

 

[HamHands]

THAT'S A REAL BEAUTY, Birdgun. ITS EASY TO SEE WHY THIS ONE MIGHT BE YOUR FAVORITE....

IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO PICK ONE THAT STANDS OUT FROM THE HERD. I SUPPOSE THAT IT SPEAKS TO THE QUALITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS......

ONE OF MINE THAT COMES TO MIND IS MY M629-2, 8" CLASSIC HUNTER......

ITS PICTURED BELOW WITH ITS 3" BROTHER. BOTH ARE WEARNG PRE-BAN SAMBAR STAGS BY EAGLE GRIPS......

Joe, I don't believe I've ever seen that 3" N-Frame of yours before. That is just lovely! The only thing I'd do is put a Tyler-T to go with those Stag's and would be proud/happy to run that as my "Woods & CCW" gun!

 

[Bosquebass]

Okay, Bosquebass, which one of your children is your favorite?

I was my mother's favorite. My brother was my dad's favorite.

Now, see how easy that was when you admit to yourself?

So which is your favorite S&W revolver?

Well, OK since you backed me into a corner..

This 28-2 would be the last to go. But it's tough to choose

 

[Rammer Jammer]

In my collection- my Mod 67-1

What I want to add to my collection- Mod 696

 

[Lou_the_welder]

ONE?

I could not even give you a top TEN

The Favorite to target shoot is different than
The Favorite to carry which is different than
The Favorite to hunt with which is different than
The Favorite to to show to gun people which is different than
The Favorite to show to non-gun people
etc
Etc
ETC

Right?
I couldn't answer either!
[emoji31]

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[Birdgun]

Right?
I couldn't answer either!
[emoji31]

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Lou, don't be a wuss.

Image you don't own a single S&W revolver. Which would be your first S&W revolver purchase?

Life does have it's difficulties. But ever thankful of it's blessings.

 

[rwt1405]

Not a fair question at all!

I would have to narrow it down to my L-frame 686's (3" & 4"er's) first.

Second would be my K-frame 64's (2" & 4"er's).

Third would be my J-frames (640/642).

If I had no choice but to only have one, it would likely have to be a 3" or 4" 686, and that would be an almost impossible choice, thank the Lord I don't have to make it!

 

[ABPOS]

I asked the same question on another website. You see the responses over there also.

What is your favorite Smith and Wesson revolver? - AR15.COM

I agree that it's a really hard question to answer. I've not shot enough to make an informed decision. And the two I have are so opposite, one being a 6" K frame and the other being a J frame, that they are hard to pick one over the other.

I would have to pic as to what I THINK is the best Smith revolver and I'm going to go with a victory model.

 

[Birdgun]

Not a fair question at all!

I would have to narrow it down to my L-frame 686's (3" & 4"er's) first.

Second would be my K-frame 64's (2" & 4"er's).

Third would be my J-frames (640/642).

If I had no choice but to only have one, it would likely have to be a 3" or 4" 686, and that would be an almost impossible choice, thank the Lord I don't have to make it!

rwt, I love my vintage revolvers, but at a gun show, I barely walked away from a 686 with a 3-inch barrel. Oh, it was nice!

 

[BAM-BAM]

ONE?

I could not even give you a top TEN

The Favorite to target shoot is different than
The Favorite to carry which is different than
The Favorite to hunt with which is different than
The Favorite to to show to gun people which is different than
The Favorite to show to non-gun people
etc
Etc
ETC

There is a reason that Golfer's get to carry 14 clubs.

There's a reason we all don't own just one revolver......................

My favorite is not my most practical or the one shot the most...... but my favorite and carried the most is a 3" 66-4 with checkered Spegel Boot Grips......

The most practical and IMHO the best utility/duty revolver is a custom 4" round butt 686-"nuttin"....... the ones shot the most are a 'nice' shooter grade Model 18 and a 4" no dash round butt 617.

 

[357 shooter]

Would have to be my 24 year old 686-4 6". Bought it new in 1994 and it has made me look good at the range ever since! Very accurate and comfortable to shoot with any load.

 

[Birdgun]

There is a reason that Golfer's get to carry 14 clubs.

There's a reason we all don't own just one revolver......................

My favorite is not my most practical or the one shot the most...... but my favorite and carried the most is a 3" 66-4 with checkered Spegel Boot Grips......

The most practical and IMHO the best utility/duty revolver is a custom 4" round butt 686-"nuttin"....... the ones shot the most are a 'nice' shooter grade Model 18 and a 4" no dash round butt 617.

Good point! But even golfers have their favorite club. Well, most do.

And BAM-BAM, thank you for naming you favorite S&W revolver. I know it's hard.