Which revolver should I add to my collection?

You really need at least one N frame and one 586/686.
 
Out of that list, I'd go for the Model 27.

If there's anything in the gun world sexier than a blue, tapered-barrel N-frame topped with a Patridge post, I haven't seen it.

For that reason, I'd aim for a 3.5".

The L-frames would likely be better as
shooters, though.
 
I vote for the Model 19, but down the road you need to get a Model 10 or 64. No collection is complete without one. And you don't need adjustable sights (because they're "on" to start with). These guns are super shooters.

Plus you haven't lived till you've shot a 3" K-frame FS. They are incredibly handy. A 64, 65, or 13 (I haven't seen many M-10s in that length.) They have the shorter barrel handiness plus a full-length extractor rod.
 
The model 27 looks like it would fit nice into your collection ...


Brian
 
I agree with all of the above. You need one of each. Trust me. I have suffered from this malady since I was a boy. And that was a long time ago. My parents ruined me when they bought me my first handgun when I was about 14 or so. I have not found the end yet, and that was in about 1959. When you get all of the interesting, desirable and cool Smith and Wessons, I would like to direct your attention to "Colt". They produced quite a few really nice revolvers. Well, and then there are the automatics..... You see where this is going, don't you?
 
If you're actually going to shoot it, especially with magnums, consider that nice older K and N framed guns are going up in value as the supply of wearing parts is diminishing. A 4" 586/686 are plentiful, very accurate, durable, beautiful, and will have parts available for a long time.
 
I would go for the Model 27... they will soon be approaching Python like prices...
 
I agree with all of the above. You need one of each. Trust me. I have suffered from this malady since I was a boy. And that was a long time ago. My parents ruined me when they bought me my first handgun when I was about 14 or so. I have not found the end yet, and that was in about 1959. When you get all of the interesting, desirable and cool Smith and Wessons, I would like to direct your attention to "Colt". They produced quite a few really nice revolvers. Well, and then there are the automatics..... You see where this is going, don't you?


Actually it started with me at about age 4 when my dad let fly at a coyote with his 1911A1 (this was during a Girl Scout camping trip attended by my older sisters. Imagine doing that now!)

Then there were the issues of American Rifleman and Guns & Ammo around the house.

When I got my Hawes Deputy Marshall .22 for Christmas at age 9, I was a goner!
 
Kevin, you have a nice start there. If you don't have a 4" Model 19, ya have a huge hole in your assortment. After you get your M-19, you should follow that up with a 4" M-66, then a 2 1/2" M-66. Finally add one J frame and you are good to go:D. Keep up the good work.
 
Kevin, i asked for advice on what 22 caliber to purchase to take my daughter out shooting. I got so much advice I went out and bought 4 firearms. Good luck & let us know the decision.
 
the "NEXT" one should be the one you find and can afford on the list...
you will end up completing the entire list... and then some.
the model 27 will be the tough one to land... $$$
a model 28 highway patrolman is a great accommodation to that...
 
The 27 is the stronger of the two guns the 19 the more graceful.

Look at it this way the 19 is the greyhound of the 4in 357's the 27 is the bulldog.
 
Those are 3 that belong in anyone's safe, but all the above mentioned need consideration also. Like a 1911 I believe a 10 needs to be included in everyone's collection. Of course the 27, the 64, the 15, the 29...... The list goes on and on
 
Hands down you have enough short barrels. I'd go with a nice M27 or M28 with a 6" barrel. The M28 would compliment your m19.

But a m27/4" & m28/6" would be nice.

After the m27 or M28 your next one should be the K38 Combat Masterpiece 4" barrel. Then you have a nice leo/police service collection.

But after the above I'd get a m58, m57 & m29.
 
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All the suggestions of great and your choices are terrific.. One of my favorite guns as a shooter (it freaks everyone out) is a 6" 19-4 200th Anniversary LAPD Commemorative.. They are getting expensive and if you can find a decent 19 6" I say got for it… You have a choice IMO - hunt and locate or stumble on one of the outlined choices within the selection. If you are not into a 6 at the least find a 5" variation of one of the guns in your selection… A 5" again IMO is the best look and balance Smith has to offer..

P.S. Model 66 4" is awesome….
 
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You definitely need a model 10 the bread and butter gun for S&W just make sure it's a heavy barrel. Really fun to shoot. Then maybe a K38 in 38 special accurate another staple gun from S&W. Frank
 
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