If you could keep only one revolver...
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Blue 4" Model 57 Smith. It can do everything. I view this as one revolver that you don't want to live without. My second choice is a 4" Blue Colt Diamondback 22.
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One I don't have yet: a 3" 357 Mag, either a S&W K Frame or Ruger Security/Service/Speed six.
Though honestly, I couldn't do without ANY of my wheelies!
Though honestly, I couldn't do without ANY of my wheelies!
Only one?!
I'd have to say the 442; It's the fave carry. Would really miss the 625, though.
As for missing what I don't yet own: SP101 or 686+ 2".
Tough crowd!
I'd have to say the 442; It's the fave carry. Would really miss the 625, though.
As for missing what I don't yet own: SP101 or 686+ 2".
Tough crowd!
That's a tough question to answer as I own revolvers in several calibers and barrel lengths.
Without knowing the exact purpose which this revolver would be used for... I would probably have to choose my 2-1/2" S&W Mod 66. as I think it would cover most of the purposes that I would require of the "only" handgun that I could keep. (Concealment, accuracy, large selection of ammunition, and a weather resistant finish.)
Without knowing the exact purpose which this revolver would be used for... I would probably have to choose my 2-1/2" S&W Mod 66. as I think it would cover most of the purposes that I would require of the "only" handgun that I could keep. (Concealment, accuracy, large selection of ammunition, and a weather resistant finish.)
SP101 2.25 BBL and DAO. Very accurate, last forever without repairs, easy to conceal, has tuned action and packs an authorative punch. For everything else I would use my 308.
My Smith 460 6.5" performance center. If I could only have 1 revolver, autoloaders could do everything I "needed" (heaven forbid this ever happen) except for what the 460 does.
plus it shoots 45 cold and 454
plus it shoots 45 cold and 454
Easy question....3" Smith Mod. 13 (.357) with a 3" barrel...MAYBE the 2 1/2 Mod. 66 ((.357).....then again, maybe the 6" Mod. 629......What ONE gun? What kind of a question is THAT, eh?
Only One.
45 Blackhawk twin cylinder.
The 30/06 of revolvers in my opinion.
Bunnies to Bandits to Bull Elk.
I will squirrel away my 19s, 15s, GPs, and Tauri, but don't tell anyone.
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45 Blackhawk twin cylinder.
The 30/06 of revolvers in my opinion.
Bunnies to Bandits to Bull Elk.
I will squirrel away my 19s, 15s, GPs, and Tauri, but don't tell anyone.
Old 112
.32 S&W Handejector is the best cartridge revolver I own at the moment.
Best BP Revolver I own is my customised 1851 Navy and if I had to chose between the two I might just pick the Navy, though it has no where near the market value of the Handejector. I've got it pretty much perfect and its as accurate as a target pistol, swings on target like pointing a finger and is much easier to draw quickly. More powerful and much more deadly than the .32. If I got a conversion cylinder it could serve double duty and be more reliable for self defense.
Been thinking about making my own .38 long conversion using my spare cylinder , and a spare hammer salvaged from a broken brass framed Navy , by making a recoil shield with loading gate and firing pin then modifying the spare hammer if necessary.
I'd want it easy to return to original condition for BP shooting.
Tests of classic Military revolvers showed that Colt Navy revolvers converted to .38 long were the most accurate cartridge revolvers ever issued by the US military.
Were I to go shopping for another revolver I'd pick the model 19. I've shot a few of those and they are pretty much perfect for what I'd want one for.
Dream gun would be a factory nickeled 38/40 Colt Bisley a fellow showed me once years ago. He was in his eighties at the time and had bought the gun during the depression, it was the only handgun he'd ever owned or wanted to own. Having handled that beauty I can see why.
Best BP Revolver I own is my customised 1851 Navy and if I had to chose between the two I might just pick the Navy, though it has no where near the market value of the Handejector. I've got it pretty much perfect and its as accurate as a target pistol, swings on target like pointing a finger and is much easier to draw quickly. More powerful and much more deadly than the .32. If I got a conversion cylinder it could serve double duty and be more reliable for self defense.
Been thinking about making my own .38 long conversion using my spare cylinder , and a spare hammer salvaged from a broken brass framed Navy , by making a recoil shield with loading gate and firing pin then modifying the spare hammer if necessary.
I'd want it easy to return to original condition for BP shooting.
Tests of classic Military revolvers showed that Colt Navy revolvers converted to .38 long were the most accurate cartridge revolvers ever issued by the US military.
Were I to go shopping for another revolver I'd pick the model 19. I've shot a few of those and they are pretty much perfect for what I'd want one for.
Dream gun would be a factory nickeled 38/40 Colt Bisley a fellow showed me once years ago. He was in his eighties at the time and had bought the gun during the depression, it was the only handgun he'd ever owned or wanted to own. Having handled that beauty I can see why.
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A Performance Center M620??? I didn't know they made such a beast! I know it's not a catalog item so I'm guessing you sent it in for work. I had a M619 which i should have never sold but that's for another thread.
Do you have pics?? YOU MUST POST SOME PICS!!!
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Probably, my Smith & Wesson model 442 .38 Special~! Why? Cuz it has my
first name DAN in the serial number~! Made especially for me.
Probably, my Smith & Wesson model 442 .38 Special~! Why? Cuz it has my
first name DAN in the serial number~!
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