Would like to buy a "classic" S&W revolver

[S&Wfan]

An adjustable sight Model 19 or 686 would be nice, as would their fixed-sight "brothers," the Model 13 and 681 respectively.

I've found the fixed sight models to shoot right to point of aim with the proper ammunition too!

 

[Snake Plisskin]

My vote is for the classic Model 19 2 1/2" my all time favorite

 

[sleepyone]

so... an update. I ALMOST bought that model 28 from the pawn shop but could not pull the trigger. Being a man of limited resources, I decided I would just stick with my 686 Plus 4". It really is the apex of the 357 Magnum revolver. I'm glad I did not buy that Model 28 because today I was able to buy back a Marlin 336C .30-30 I sold last November in a moment of weakness. It was made in 2009 in New Haven and is probably one of the last true JM Marlins. I'm working on a post and some pics and will tell the story in the Rifle Country section. It's a neat story about when I owned it originally how Marlin lost it for several weeks when I sent it in for some work in January 2010 and then ended up keeping it for six months and how I was able to buy it back from a great guy today.

Thanks to everyone for sharing your pictures and advice when I was contemplating the purchase of the Model 28. I learned a lot about the history of the various S&W .38/.357 models and came to appreciate my 686 Plus even more.

 

[righteoushoot]

I will be getting a 58 "classic" soon. Have a 24 "Classic", and it is a nice piece. Only wish it was round instead of square butt. I will suffer the indignity in quiet though.

 

[Deaf Smith]

Me buy a classic revolver?

Nah... I'd by ten of 'em!

I pack a Glock but I sure do like good well made older revolvers.

Deaf

 

[TIMC]

I have a 19-3 as well and just love it. own 6 S&W wheel guns and the model 19 has always been my favorite.

 

[hAkron]

I've been on a bit of a modern S&W hand ejector buying jag lately myself. In the past moth I've scored a 66 no dash, a 66-1, a 19-5, and just today a 15-4. All 4", all great shooters.

 

[HKGuns]

You'll not find a sweeter shooting .357 than the model 27 in my humble opinion. I picked this one up used for roughly $535 with presentation box, tools and manual.

 

[Hotshot10]

HK, that's a sweet 27. When did you buy it? That price seems like a steal.

 

[HKGuns]

Thanks, last August Hotshot.

 

[Bellevance]

The Model 19, as others here have suggested, is worth looking for. Writing at Gunblast.com, R.K. Campbell says this: "If ever there were a revolver of excellent, almost perfect ergonomics, it is the Smith and Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum. He calls it Smith & Wesson's Best Pistol.

Here is my 19-4, wearing vintage Herrett stocks:

 

[Hotshot10]

last August

Wow. That's great.