[10-Ring]

Well, one just isn't enough :D I've got a Taurus 9-shot 22lr, an OLD S&W mod 60 & a not so old S&W mod 19. If I were to add one or 2 more revo's to the collection, what should they be & why?

[Snake Eyes]

You should buy Colt. Here's Why:

1--They aren't making any more of them

2--They are the prettiest revolvers ever made

3--They're better than Smith & Wesson and don't even talk to me about Ruger

4--They're American

5--For whatever reason, they are appreciating rapidly

6--They shoot like *censored* ;) -Coronach

7--Colt never entered into any stinkin' agreements with the US Government

8--They have COOL names! How could any one get excited about a Model 29? But a Python? Or a Diamondback? Or a Detective Special? Instant manliness!

9--The wide target hammers on the high-end Colts are so freaking cool they make just cocking the gun a thrill

10--I like them best so they MUST be the best. :D :D

Disclaimer: I don't know anything about guns. I'm a lousy shot. All opinions voiced here are the express opinion of the author who has the right as an American to believe he is right whether you can logically prove otherwise or not. If you don't agree with the author, it is your right as an American to go pound sand up some orifice in your lower torso.:eek:


BUY A COLT!

Peter

[355sigfan]

They're better than Smith & Wesson and don't even talk to me about Ruger
END

Till they go out of time.
Pat

[Ala Dan]

Smith & Wesson, one each of all model's!:uhoh: :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[Border]

S&W 686 in 4". My favorite revolver-just a classic in my opinion! And yeah-I DID buy a new one recently-excellent trigger and new S&W owners-I am fine with that!

342PD for carry.

Will add a.480 or something at some point.

[MikeJ]

To some of us, a few means three and to others it means three dozen.:D I will limit my definition of a few to six and they would be:

S&W 4" 586
S&W 640 .357 Centennial
S&W 2 1/2" 66
Ruger Redhawk 5 1/2" SS .44mag

these I already own and I plan on buying a

Ruger 3" SS GP100
S&W 6" 19 (if I can find a pristine example from years gone by).

Regards to all, Mike

[Randy63]

I'm partial to Smith & Wesson revolvers.

Why?
Because they are the best...of course.


My list would include:

A 6" K22 (pre model 17)

A 4" K22 (pre model 18)

A 6" .357 Magnum (pre model 27)

A 3.5" .357 Magnum (pre model 27)

A 4" Model 19

An Airweight Bodyguard


There are two Colts that I think are must have for revolver nuts. They would be:

An original Colt SAA because of its heritage.

An early Python because of its excellent fit, finish, and aesthetics.


What's a Ruger?

K22

[farscott]

My list:

1) Five-screw S&W K-22 Masterpiece with 6" barrel

2) S&W M48 (.22 WMR) with 8-3/8" barrel

3) S&W M27 or pre-M27 (.357 Magnum) with 5" barrel

4) S&W M18 or pre-M18 (K-22 Combat Masterpiece)

5) S&W 342PD

[riverdog]

I'm also partial to S&W N-Frame revolvers, but Ruger's GP-100 family is very well made and rugged.

My list of a "few" to add would consist of S&W Model 27 N-Frame .357 with 6" barrel, a S&W 586/686 L-Frame .357 with 4" barrel (a Ruger GP-100 would be a reasonable substitute for the 586/686), a S&W Mod 57 4" or 6" because .41 Mag is a great caliber, and since everyone needs a .44 mag, a Model 629 -- I'm partial to the new 3" barrel 629-6.

[RWK]

Included on my "short list" would be:
1) Ruger KGP-141 - all around usage and carry
2) Smith five-inch, P&R'ed, 27-2 - perhaps the best modern revolver
3) Smith 625-9 Mountain Gun (in .45 Colt) - a thing of beauty and a joy to shoot
4) Ruger SP-101 - easily cancelled and carried

I have limited this to four, but my heart tells me it should be MUCH longer.

Best regards -- Roy

[444]

As was mentioned, you don't place a limit on the number so it is hard to be tough on myself.
I also like S&W revolvers and one a fair number of them. BUT, if I was limited in the number of revolvers I could own, even if it is only an internet game, then Ruger is going to dominate my choices.
First would have to be my do everything revolver: The 4", stainless, GP100. If I was limited to only one gun, this would be a serious consideration. It is strong enough to last me a lifetime. It can be carried concealed. It is cheap to shoot/handload for. It can be used for hunting/plinking/personal defense. I love my Smiths, but to me, there isn't a Smith that provides what the GP100 offers in a package of the same size.
Second would have to be a .22. I love my .22 handguns and I shoot them a lot. Lately I have been running through about 500 rounds a week out of them. I own a half dozen or so, but if I could only have one, I guess it would be my 6" Ruger Bisley Single Six. This would be a tough decison, but I think this would be my best long term choice.
Third would be my 7 1/2", stainless Super Blackhawk. I would like to have one big bore revolver. Again, if I was limited in the number I can have I would want one that was very durable. I just don't have faith that my Smith .44 mags will hold up to any load I want to give them over the long haul. It is accurate, strong, and in a caliber that is suitable for long range shooting, or hunting any animal I might hunt with a handgun. I have always had very good luck handloading the .44 mag cartridge.

This would be the minimum I would want to go with. If I could have four I suppose my next choice would be my old Smith Model 60, .38 Special which is definitely my most carried handgun.

[jar]

Smith M-27
Smith M-17
Smith M-14
Colt Army Special
Smith M-19
Colt Detective Special with the shrouded rod
Smith M-1917
Smith M-25 Model of 1950
Colt Improved New Service
Colt 1917

[Mike-SoCal]

--- Dan Wesson .22 with a 6" barrel

--- Dan Wesson large frame .357 with 4" barrel (house gun)

--- Ruger Super Redhawk, .44 or .454 (backcountry)

[C.R.Sam]

Pre 1982 Smiths.
M frame....only one caliber....22.
I frame in all calibers.
J frame in all calibers
K frame in all calibers.
K frame target in all three calibers.
N frame in all calibers.
Above in all iterations.
Above all in blue of course.:D

Not there....but workin on it.

Sam

[DennisE]

S&W of course:

Model 18 4" .22 LR
Model 66 2.5" .357 Magnum
F-Comp 3" .357 Magnum
Model 66 4" .357 Magnum
Model 66 6" .357 Magnum

All K-Frames, of course. Dennis

[Standing Wolf]

If I could have only a few revolvers, they'd all be Pythons.

[10-Ring]

To tell the truth, I almost bought a Python last week. Didn't after trying the trigger. It was okay for the first 1/2 of the pull then started stacking something awful until it dropped :barf: Call me spoinled, but I like the vintage S&W triggers that are absolute buttah :cool: The revo's I've been contemplating are the 640, 625, 617 10-shot target model, & a mod 27. If I could narrow this list to one or 2 I'd be a happy camper :)

[Tamara]

Five, huh?

a 3" round-butt Model 13, a 442, a 3" 629, a 4" or 5" 625, and a 4" 586 or 686.

[chaim]

OK, do you want the answer to the question in your title, "If you could only have a few revolvers, what would they be? ", or the answer at the end of your post, "If I were to add one or 2 more revo's to the collection, what should they be & why?":D

In answer to the first, if I could only have a few (how to define that- maybe one of each general type):

-K-frame: My pick would be a 3" .357 (preferably) or .38. I love my 3" 65LS. The barrel is long enough to have a fairly easy sight radius, short enough to cut an oz or two, and this barrel length seems to "point" and handle better than just about anything out there.

-J-frame: I like pretty much all of them at this point. However, if I could only have one I like the Taurus 85CH. This size gun is too small and light for .357mag (IMHO of course) and the bobbed hammer is nice. Both Taurus J-frame sized guns I've had have had wonderful DA triggers. This gun is a little heavy (controllable follow up shots) but still light enough for pocket or ankle carry. When it finally comes out the 9mm 905 (I think that is the model name) will probably take over as my preference here.

-L-frame: I love my 6" 586, though if I would only have one (I only have one now but I plan to get more plus the similar Ruger GP100) I'd probably go with a 4". Other than barrel length, my preference is for one of the S&W models (the 686 can still be had new with either 6 or 7 shot cylinders, the 586 is only used as are the fixed sight 581 and 681, any would be fine though for only one I'd prefer the adjustable sight 686 or 586), however the Ruger GP 100 would be nice as well.

Larger Revolver: Probably a .41 mag from either S&W or Taurus, but maybe a .44mag or .45LC.

SA Revolver: Toss up between Cimmaron (more true to the Colt SAA) or the Ruger Vaquero (virtually indestructable).

.22lr Revolver: Probably the Taurus 94 but the .22lr Tracker would be close as well (shooter not collector).

Now if you want the second question, what one or two should you add:

You have a K-frame .357 (M19), a .22 (94) and a J-frame (60). It seems to me that at least you have the bare minimums covered, get what appeals to you. Personally, I like the idea of having one stronger .357 (L-frame or Ruger GP100) that can take vitually unlimited shooting of full power magnums but the rest is a toss up. Larger caliber, or SA, or another K-frame (3"), or the classic S&W M10, or...

[caz223]

I'll play.
In no particular order.

S&W Lew Horton special snubby 686. Early-mid eighties.
S&W 6" 586 with 4 position adjustable 'click' sight.
S&W 4" 610 10mm N-frame, 'nuff said.
S&W 4" M57. or PC657 snub.

Ruger-framed Gary Reeder custom gun, preferably as below:
http://www.reedercustomguns.com/revolvers/tombstone_classic.htm
http://www.reedercustomguns.com/revolvers/shooter_TrailRC.htm

That should do, for now.

[Litlman]

A " FEW", please define that term.

S&W 442
4 in. m-18 (need)
6 in. k22
2.5 in. M-19
4 in. M-19 (need)
6 in . M-19
3.5 in. M-27 (need)
4 in. M-27


I also need a 2 to 3 in small frame 22. " Kit Gun" .

[wunderkind]

1. A well-worn Smith m10 or m64. True .38 spl service models that served our armed patrols well until the early 1990's. (Still a viable option for some!)

Most former cop/guard revolvers have had an EASY life of target wadcutters. The "qualify with what you carry" doctrine is relatively new. Most of these I've examined have perfect timing/lockup and have probably had a few hundred lite loads through them.

Such a gun shouldn't cost more than $200. Since they're really not appreciating, it's easy to justfiy blasting 200 wadcutters/session! Affordable ammo + affordable gun-=FUN.

2. A used Taurus or Rossi snub. Hard to believe what's out there for 175.00, sometimes even less. Will fit in your M60 holsters, then you could cherish the Smith, shoot the Brazillian snub!

You'd have a well-rounded wheelgun setup. All would be affordable and not so museum-quality that you wouldn't want to shoot 'em!

[Mastrogiacomo]

I own the S&W 686 4" which has become one of my favorite guns. My wish list?

1. Colt Python in a 4" two in stainless, two in blue.
2. Two S&W 686 in snubbies -- one 6 shot, one 7 shot.
3. S&W Lady Smith 65
4. S&W 66 F Comp
5. S&W 60 3"

Nice to dream...:p

[Dot_mdb]

If I was limited to two.

S&W 686 6" 7shot
S&W Centennial 2"

If I could have one more:

Ruger Speed Six 2.75"

Bill

[Brian Williams]

6.5" Ruger single six*
5" S&W 1905 4th change, I gotta get one
3" S&W 13*
4" S&W 586 now half lugged*
6" S&W 19, I need it please
4" S&W 58, I need one of these also
6.5" Ruger OM 357, flattop prefered please
7.5" Ruger SBH in 45 colt from Lipseys, another need
2" snubbie S&W 940*
3" Extra just for fun..... S&W 60-4*


I think with what I got***** and what I need should cover it all for revolvers

I forgot a SAA in 44 spec or 45 colt

How about a K22

oh well thats why we are here @ THR to dream and drool, wish and hope.

[schapman43]

-S&W .500
-Ruger Super Redhawk 7.5" .454
-Ruger SUper Redhawk 7.5" .480
-Ruger Super Redhawk 7.5" .44
-Ruger Super Blackhawk 5.5" .44
-Ruger Redhawk chopped to 4" .44
-Ruger GP100 4" .357
-Ruger SP101 2" .357
-Ruger SP101 4" .22LR

That would pretty much cover everything that I wanted to do with a revolver :)

[MSB9021]

What I already have......
3" GP100 s/s - probably my favorite revolver - accurate too!
4" GP100 s/s - accurate w/adj. sights and a little more sight radius
4 5/8" s/s .44 Mag. Ruger Vaquero - hey, mine shoots to POA
4 5/8" s/s Ruger SuperBlackhawk (.44 Mag)
4 5/8" Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Mag.
6 1/2" Ruger Single-Six (.22)

What I don't have but wish I did......
S&W mod 27 - any 4"-5" variant (If Skeeter Skelton liked it, 'nuff said)
Ruger Redhawk (.44 Mag) in 5 1/2, but preferably shortened to 4"
- enough others to need a truck to carry it all......

[Stainz]

Wunderkind has a great idea - an M10. I just bought a new (1-03 production!) M10-11 with a 2" barrel (got your snubby needs covered) from CDNN ($280).

I would have to have an N-frame big bore - a 4" (or 5") 625 and a bunch of moonclips. Fun to shoot - and ammo is plentiful and widely available.

I like the looks, feel, and operation of the good old 625 (.45 Colt) and 629 (.44 Magnum) Mountain Guns. The 629 MG would also chamber the .44 Russian and .44 S&W Special. Sadly, try to find .45 Colt ammo at Wally World, etc. I like both of mine... hard decision which I'd 'keep'.

For a great kinetic energy range (10:1), and in case you run into wayward pachyderms, you cannot beat a 7.5" Super Redhawk in .454 Casull. It will take .45 Colts, wimpy to harsh, and .454 Casull, harsh to uh-oh... I suppose it would chamber .45 Schofields (.45 S&W), too... I just haven't tried those in mine. This revolver has superior ergonomics - .454's are much less severe than the milder .44 Magnums in my MG.

Oh, and I'd have to have my one evil-bottom-feeder - a .22LR Ruger MKII - just too dependable and way too much fun!

Stainz

[SnWnMe]

What's a few? Let's say 12 is alot so 6 is a few

1. A 6" 29/629

2. Any bbl length 625 in 45ACP

3. A 6" 17/617/K-22

4. Any model Airweight Bodyguard/Centennial style J frame

5. Any 3" or 4" K or L frame 357 with adj sights.

6. Any 34 or 63 Kit Gun

Hmmmm.. I look in my safe and .... YES! Got all of em except the Kit Gun

:)

[44Caliber]

Were I made to comply with such an odious state of affairs, I might have to choose a Performance Center S&W stainless 357 3 inch Model 66-6 F Comp with rosewood grips. I was fortunate to obtain delivery this past Friday.
This firearm is a work of art. The balance is superb, trigger pull sharp with no creep, no lag. The workmanship is superlative. Fired about 150 rounds thru it this weekend. The perceived recoil very acceptable. Now I am awaiting the S&W 500
44caliber

[gulogulo1970]

I only need four for now...

2) Colt Diamondbacks 4" barrels 1-38Spl, 1-22LR
1) Ruger SP-101 3" barrel, 357 Mag
1) Smith and Wesson 329 PD 4" barrel, 44Mag

And then for my wish list:

1) Colt SAA Second generation 5.5" Barrel, 45Colt


I feel like Steve Martin in the Jerk. All I need is these guns and...this thermos. Thats all I need these guns, this thermos and this remote...

[Doctor Wu]

1. Colt Python snubby, for carry.
2. Colt Cobra, for carry.
3. Smith 58 41 magnum, because it rocks.
4. Smith 13 357 magnum, it rocks also.

I would be very happy with those four, in fact I already am. :D :D

[Cactus]

1. S&W Model 1950 Target, 4" in 44 Spl.
2. Colt SAA, 5-1/2" in 45 LC
3. S&W Registered Magnum, 5"
4. Ruger Flattop, 4-3/4" in .357 Mag.
5. S&W 5 screw K-22, 4"
6. S&W M-66, 4" (gotta have something I can beat around with)

[BigG]

In short, S-W. Any flavor. Older is better, up to a point. Say, pre-'85. HTH

[DennisE]

I notice that I and everyone else forgot about Freedom Arms, so I need to amend my list adding a few more FA SA revolvers in .22 LR, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum and .454! Dennis

[1badmagnum]

freedom arms 50 ae revolver would be my choice.
guess $2000 revolvers dont have many fans/friends here.

[djl4570]

At least a dozen assorted N frames in .44 Magnum, .45ACP and .45 Colt
A few K Frames in .357 Magnum
A few K frames in .22LR

Blackhawks in .44 Magnum and .45 Colt.

Still need these :-)
Colt Python
Colt SAA (A shooting iron, not a display piece)

A Freedom Arms in .454 Casuall with a spare .45 Colt cylinder.

Is that more than a few? :-)

[Tamara]

guess $2000 revolvers dont have many fans/friends here.

Just not a real big single-action fan, that's all. (I've got more than enough work to do trying to round up all the S&W's I want... :uhoh: )

[gbelleh]

Semi-autos far outnumber revolvers in my collection. Currently I only have 2 revolvers, a Taurus 85UL and a S&W 629 .44 Magnum with 3" barrel. About the only other one I want is a small, snubby .357, either a S&W 60 or Ruger SP-101.

Maybe someday the revolver bug will finally bite me...

[W Turner]

Currently have:

S&W 642- looked new when I got it , looks like hell now..(wonder how that happened? :D )

S&W 686- soon to be sold due to a comparable revolver being given to me

Ruger GP-100 4"- a gift from my mom...:what: ...and is replacing my 686

On my " list"

Ruger Bearcat 5.5" .22lr/.22mag

Ruger Vaquero 5.5" in .44 mag

Taurus 441/S&W 296- lightweight .44 spl.

"Wish" revos

S&W 329 (26 oz. .44 mag..........because you never get a second chance to make a first impression.)

S&W Lew Horton 629 3" round butt and ported.......wow

S&W 610 4"

S&W model 38 bodyguard......beautiful blued perfection in a carry revolver


Mino

[Poohgyrr]

I kind of enjoy figuring out for myself just how many a few is. 10-Ring must of done this on purpose..:)

For today, I want all Smith's, blued. At least two of each: 3 1/2" pre M27, 3" and 4" M24, M640-1 (not blued but I want them anyway), 3" M19, and 4" M586's. Add a scoped 8" M29.

[djl4570]

RE: S&W Lew Horton 629 3" round butt and ported.......wow

I have an old c1983 3" 629. Not ported. The recoil wasn't as bad as I expected, either that or my hand was numb after the first shot. I think my 4" 629 has more powerful recoil.

[Crimper-D]

Did anyone mention the Ruger Bearcat? = I'll have a Pair thank you! = Just because they're so CUTE :D
S&W K-22 round butt/square butt, 4" & 6"barrels = One of each please!:p
Ditto S&W 'N' frames... One lil' 'J' frame ...
H&R 999 Sportsman - a Pair of these:cool:
Oh Yea, Back to Ruger - I'd like to get my hands on an "Old Army" .44 cap&ball, a stainless steel C&B singleaction makes all kinds of sense and the thing belches smoke & flame in a most satisfactory fashon.
Colts? Well, I wouldn't turn away an Officers Model .38spl with target sights.

[hd1.]

I'd need just two; one to hunt with (S&W 629), and one to hide (S&W 340PD). Any others would be for "just because".

[Poohgyrr]

OK, these are fun, and after re-reading the original post, if I picked just four or five, I would go for the following:
a M640-1, a Colt Magnum Carry, a 4" M19, and a 4" M24. If a 5th was allowed, I would add any 3" K frame .357.

If it was just two, I'd really prefer the M640-1 and the 4" M24.

[355sigfan]

Well being a semi auto man I admit I still like revolvers for some uses. I would keep my Smith Centienial, Smith 610, Colt Python and Cowboy, Ruger Single six and my Ruger/Hamilton Bowen 5 shot 45 colt Redhawk.

I would also like to own a Smith 10 and get some old time leather gear just to see how bad the old time cops had it. I would also like to see how hard it would be to pass a qualification with dump pouches.
Pat

[ruger357]

S&W 66 F-Comp
S&W 637
S&W 649

[10-Ring]

How about the 617? Is there any need (or want?) for a 10 shot 22lr revo?

[Kamicosmos]

I pretty much have what I want for revolvers:

.44 Mag = Redhawk
.45 Colt SAA style = Vaquero
.357 snub = SP101

About the only ones left that I want would be a Python or Anaconda (classics, and I like their styling. a mix of the Elegence of S&W, and the 'beefiness' of Ruger) and a S&W 610 (for pin shoots/idpa/and having a revolver that shoots 40/10mm)

And maybe a Super Redhawk in a 'big' big bore, either 454 or 480 Ruger.

and maybe a BFR in 45/70 simply for the big eyed looks it gets!

[Gordon]

S&W: Model 34 4" nickle RB .22, Model 36-1 3" adj sights, Model 19 2 1/2 nickle, Model 27(pre # actually) 3 1/2" blued, Model 29 8 3/8 blued and 629 Mountain revolver. I have a couple dozen other Smiths but just one= 629 Mountain Revolver (1989 production) Colts: SAA gen II, .44 spl/44/40 combo 5 1/2 " Nickle, PreWar 1911a1 National match, Python 1958prod 6" Blued, Cobra 1969 2" nickle .38spl, Officer's model Match .22 1962 Production (given to me NEW by my late father) Just one?=1911a1 1937 National Match(was my late father's) and I have a dozen other Colts besides!:D

[NIB Shooter]

Python .357
629 .44
Colt SAA Army .45
Smith Model 60 .38
K-22 Masterpiece .22

That's it the top 5........If I had five more choices, they would be...

Any five Taurus's and melt them down to make a 1911!!!