Your Favorite Smith & Wesson & Why

That is cruel, wanting me to choose a favorite.

Another full-lug, N-frame fan here. I like the 10mm/40S&W versatility of the M610. The balance of this 4" model is nearly perfection for me. Here she is with her M617 understudy.





I'm sure that M15 affords great "group therapy"!

ontarget said:

15-3. 42 rounds double action unsupported.
Yeah I really like this one.
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My favorite S&W? All of them of course.

ontarget said:

15-3. 42 rounds double action unsupported.
Yeah I really like this one.
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That's whatcha call one ragged hole!

The one that is in my hand at any given moment is my favorite. I like 'em all.

Today it's these....tomorrow that could change.

My N-frames are amazing, but my K22 Masterpiece is the one I shoot the most.

I don’t see any reason to own a Smith as long as Ruger is in business.

LOLBELL said:

I don’t see any reason to own a Smith as long as Ruger is in business.

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Hey mods, can we please add a BAN button for characters like this? LOL

I used to only care about the 41’s and 44’s. But ever since I got my 610 10 mm about 16-17 years ago it is my favorite.

Don’t know if it is the gun itself, moon clips, or the caliber, it’s probably a combo of all three.

It depends on what I'm doing with a particular S&W revolver on any given day.

If I'm heading to the range my favorite would be my Model 686-no dash:


If I'm going out and it's concealed carry time, then it could be either my Model 649 or 638:



If I'm in the mood for something from a bygone era, along with some history to it, then it would be my .38 M&P:

NIGHTLORD40K said:

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No dash, no lock, no pin, no recess, no MIM.........no worries!

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You had me at no lock! Your a charmer you!

Well, I decided to pick only one. I have 7…hmmm, one for each day of the week.

Anyway, I decided to look at it as if I were going in a long road trip and which of my revolvers would I pick to accompany me. They are all “favorites” for one reason or another.
The one gun that always comes to mind is my S&W 327 Night Guard. So, for the purposes of this thread, that one is my favorite…today…

Here are 4 photos of my 327 NG

I guess my favorite would be my S&W m66-2 .357 Magnum 3”. Made in 1985 for
Ashland Shooter Supply. Only 4195 were made. Shoots great, carries easy and
it's more accurate than these aging eyes can be.

Dano

Because it’s my one and only, a 65-4.

.41 magnum.

Howdy

Way too many to choose from. But here are a few of my favorites.

The first Top Break I bought. A New Model Number Three that shipped in 1882, refinished at the factory in 1965. Chambered for 44 Russian. Yes, I do shoot it, but only with cartridges loaded with Black Powder.






A nickel plated 44 Special Triple Lock that shipped in 1915.






A K-22 Outdoorsman that shipped in 1932. Yes, very finish challenged,but the most accurate 22 Rimfire revolver I own.






K-38 Combat Masterpiece that shipped in 1953.






Model 14-3 that shipped in 1974.






And the first S&W I ever bought, my Model 17-3 that I bought brand-spanky new in 1975. I still have the box and all the goodies.

Driftwood Johnson said:

A nickel plated 44 Special Triple Lock that shipped in 1915.

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Driftwood, that is one of the coolest revolvers I have seen in a while. Very nice.

I'm gonna go with the King of the Ks. In four inches, of course. This 19-3 is my beater/shooter. The Ahrends stocks fit my hand as though I modeled for 'em; the balance, handling characteristics, accuracy, trigger, ah, it's all there.

I'm a self-proclaimed S&W fanboy, that company takes up more than half the space in my gun safe!

My most used S&W is my M&P 9mm Compact, however my favorite is the beautiful Model 29!

I would be hard pressed, to pick an apostle favorite of any of my firearms. I own quite a few Smith and Wesson revolvers and love them all. The two I would hate most to have to part with would be my model 18 no dash, because it is so well made and handy. The blue and process Smith and Wesson used at that, 1958, was as good as Colt did. It’s a deep black, well polished blue. It is just a well made revolver, in every way. Back then, firearm manufacturers put as much effort in their rimfires, as their centerfires. They will never be built like this again. The other, is a 4” model 624 no dash. When the 624 came out, I was too young, to buy a hand gun. I loved reading Elmer Keith, Skitter Skeleton, Sherif Jim Wilson and others that wrote about the .44 Special. I read their books and what wrote for the gun magazines. When the 624 came out, I lusted for one. I was just too young and no money either. About 10-12 years ago, I found a new in the box, 4” 624, for a good price. It was like a dream had finally come true. I replaced the factory grips, with a set of Culina black and white ebony. I own a 4” 629-2, and it is a neat revolver, but there is just something about a N frame Smith and Wesson, with that tapered barrel. It had a look, like no other revolver. It’s a few ounces lighter, handles, balances and carries great, in a holster. I would hate to part with any of my Smith and Wesson revolvers but it would be extremely hard to keep house, without these two around.

Smith & Wesson model 18 no dash



Smith & Wesson model 624 no dash

TWO! out of many ! Fuzzy Farrants on the Combat Magnum and Ahrends on the 1989 Mountain Revolver

Here is a mid-1970’s Model 19-3 with Herrett Stocks Jordan Troopers cut exactly to my hand depth and length. It looks funny but fits perfectly.

Here is the whole family of S&W carry revolvers. Two 629’s and the Model 19-3. All wear Jordan Troopers.

The 629 on top was ‘smithed by the late Denny Riechard of Sand Burr Gun Ranch. The action is as smooth as silk on the pull and return. It has Meprolight night sights, radiused trigger face, dehorned hammer and filled in lettering.

The bottom 629 has a 3” barrel and abbreviated Jordan Troopers. It is a stock gun in desperate need of action work and new sights. Unfortunately, the boot Jordan Troopers make the gun uncontrollable with 44 Magnum, so I swapped them out with regular Jordan Troopers. The 3” barrel makes the gun jump quite a bit, so it is really a 44 Special shooter (or a Georgia Arms 44 Mag @1,000 FPS, but no more). Elmer Keith was right: 4” barrels are the shortest you should go with 44 Magnum.

The 19-3 is in near mint condition and needs no modification for use (except sights). Total round count is under 100. It’ll stay like that since I plan upon getting a beater Model 19.

Plate carrier is a First Spear Strandhogg.

Asking me which one of mine is my favorite is a bit like asking which one of the beans in the bowl of chili I had last night was my favorite.
The best I can narrow it down is my favorite S&W is one of the ones with a cylinder.