Your least favorite S&W revolver

[kelljor]

Don't think I have found one yet.......Like 'em all. If I had to sell one, simply had to, it would probably be......a..........Taurus 856.

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

I tightened up my cylinder in a 617-10 by getting a better fitting cylinder stop if that's what you are referring to. But I can’t understand how wadcutters would affect your lockup. The 638 does have an aluminum frame so I guess a whole lot of aggressive double action cylinder rotation could peen the bolt stop opening.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

I bought a model 14-3 back in the day because my friend was short of money. I didn't know what to do with it at the time, it's a good and accurate revolver. I thought about converting it to 9x19, but I couldn't find a gunsmith in Finland who would want to do the conversion.
I tried to offer it in exchange to gun shops, no one was interested. The model 14 can be found in almost every gun shop in Finland, there are too many of them here. I didn't know how to appreciate that revolver at all.
My first revolver was a model 17. I exchanged it for a 9mm pistol sometime in the 1990s.
A few years ago I bought a model 17-5 and last year a model 16-2.
The 14-3 was an outcast, I didn't appreciate it at all. I even wanted to cut its barrel from 6" -> 4".
Now I have the entire Target Masterpiece family and the model 14-3 has found its place in my collection.
Thanks to this forum and the comments of you US enthusiasts, that 14-3 gets to keep its barrel and I won't "destroy" it.

The favorite for revolvers is a 2" - 3" barrel

 

[DR505]

I just bought a 686-3. I’m relatively new to S&W compared to most on this forum so I’m not sure what a classic Hunter is.

One thing I’ve found now after my rather impulsive buy is that I’m not too partial to stainless. Looking for how to polish it up a bit so I can sell it or trade for a Model 13.

I read where Flitz polish is the thing to use but don’t wan’t start without more reading and make it worse.

My Classic Hunter is just like yours, has an unfluted cylinder and a 6" barrel.

Don't polish up your revolver...you very well may lower the resale value.

 

[Dave.357]

I am a traditionalist, this is why the Model 16-4 is my least favorite Smith & Wesson. It did not keep to the Masterpiece configuration as did the Model 14 and 17. Also, it should have been chambered in the .32 S&W Long vs the .32 H&R Mag, again I am a traditionalist.

I traded a Charter Arms 38 even for a like
New 16-4. This was years ago , had less than
$150 in the .38. No plans to keep it just
A up trade. Shot the 16.4 WOW this gun
Is a keeper.
Don’t hate any S&W but the Sigma is
Less than desirable to me.

 

[steelslaver]

Bolt hole would be the hole in the recoil shield that the center pin locks into

 

[BloodyThumb]

..anything engraved.

To me, putting engraving on a handgun is like putting lace on a leather motorcycle jacket.

 

[CKPOMEH]

I had at least six J frames and I never liked them.

In search of the perfect BUG (second gun) as a cop I found the Colt Detective Special was perfect. Six shooter with a comfortable grip and perfect for the left front pocket.

Now I carry the Kimber K6xs which is very similar to the Colt Detective Special.

Ha - you are brother from a different mother! I also alternate between a 2" DS 3rd gen and 3" K6S for the EDC. When I have a lot to drive, it is the DS as it is ok in the appendix carry, and when I will walk more, it is the K6S as I get the 357s round with it but the 3" digs into my own parts too much...Both with rubber grips for better control.