A first at my house...I brought home a S&W revolver

[ColtPythonElite]

I've got a Colt or 3 and have always had at least one since I was old enough to purchase a handgun. I've never, ever owned a S&W. Back when I bought my first wheel gun, I carried around a S&W and Colt catalog for months deciding which I wanted. The glossy pics of the bright polished Colt won me over and I bought one. Since then, I have never really given a S&W much of a second look until a few days ago when a nickel 15 snub caught my eye. I made a good trade....It sure is purty. However, if the right Colt comes along and a swap can be done, it likely will happen.

 

[Eaglestroker]

I bought my first about two months ago, and have a couple now. I'm not really any one brand fan though - anything well put together catches my eye Congratulations on your new find and I hope you'll enjoy it for at least a little while she's quite a looker!

 

[Lucky Derby]

Congrats.

 

[RugerMcMarlin]

OK I'm jealous. That a Nickel plated 2" 15, is extremely good property. Shoot it it will shock you. If you decide you don't like it, stick it in the safe, I dont think hardly any of the 15s are nickel. I think I've seen like 2 ever.One of thems yours I've missed out on 2 in blue. its on my gotta have list.

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // Nice S&W 15, all meat and potatoes, to go with your Python gravy.

That is a head turner. What strikes you as the main difference between the two, now that you have one?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

What strikes you as the main difference between the two, now that you have one?

The biggest thing is the cylinder turns the wrong way on the Smith...LOL.

IMO, it is not fair to compare the Model 15 to a Python. I'll sheepishly admit the Smith is pretty darn smooth, but it is not near as smooth as my roughest Python.

The best comparison for a Model 15 would be a Diamondback snub. However, I don't have one. Of course as far as $$ goes, you could buy nearly 2 Model 15 snubs for every 1 Diamondback. With that said, I'll be the first to admit while I like the Diamondback, it certainly isn't "twice" the gun the Model 15 is. However, I'll hazard a guess that the Diamond back would have a slight edge when it comes to trigger smoothness...not by much, though.

What I do have to compare the Smith to is a MK III Lawman 2". They are of about the same vintage, about the same size/weight. and can be had for about the same amount of $$ today. I'll give it to the Smith when it comes to double action trigger pull. It is smoother. Of course in all fairness, the Smith is used and I would guess has seen more rounds than the Lawman, which has only had 18 rounds put thru it, which I put thru it the day I bought it. Switching from one to the other takes a couple of dry fires to get used to. The Lawman's hammer travels back farther before breaking. Of course the key advantage to the Lawman is the fact it is a .357.

Ruger,

I believe you are correct that the 2" nickel Model 15 is a rare bird. It is the only one that I have ever seen. I knew just enough about Smiths to be armed with that knowledge.

 

[Jeb21]

Beautiful! I believe you will pleasantly surprised at how well this little k-frame shoots and carries.

 

[RugerMcMarlin]

I forgot to tell you, you can use D frame speed loaders! I have a model 10 snub, K frame in Nickle. I really like it.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The good thing about Smiths, you can get them repaired if necessary. There are still plenty of Gun Smiths out there who know hot to repair S&W revolver, those who know how to repair Colts, not too many... (Colt parts can be a problem too)

 

[CajunBass]

Nice Model 15. I never could warm up to 2", K-frames, but that's a nice one.

As for owning both, who says you can't? I've got Colts and S&W's both. The biggest difference besides the cylinders turning the wrong way (depending on which you're holding at the time), is that the triggers are different. I can't say one is better than the other. Just different.

 

[1KPerDay]

Nice choice. I love the 2" 15.

 

[RugerMcMarlin]

I'm serious go shoot it! Think pocket size, K-38 Target!

 

[S&W-Keeper]

I think that if you shoot the snubbie 15 it will become one of your favorite's. They are amazing.The darn things shoot in the same hole.Try it before you trade it.

 

[content]

Yep, tough to compare.
Once you get past the backward Cylinder release latch on the Colts, I can see why some folks like um.

I'm just starting to realise why folks are willing to shell out the extra bucks for a used Colt, as I appreciate the differences.
Bought my first last year. So we are opposites as far as the S&W - Colt experience.

I'm so programed to think of Colts as treasures it is hard to think of them as tools like my S&Ws but I'm working on it.

Of course if I had a M15 Nickle Snubbie, it would probably be treasured more than carried.

 

[22-rimfire]

I never bought S&W revolvers for years; only Colts. My friends bought Smiths. Then I wanted something to possibly use for deer hunting and a S&W M57 appeared and I started getting sold on 41 mags. Since that time, I have been buying mostly pre-lock Smiths in as-new condition for a rainy day and an occasional Ruger. But I did spring for a new M63 recently which I really like. Probably will buy a 3" if I see one, the price is fair, and I have money in my pocket.

 

[JellyJar]

Go talk to MagnumDweeb.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=597034

He is selling his.

 

[788Ham]

CPE,

You didn't trade off that beautiful 4" you had on one thread about 2 weeks ago did you? The one where you'd refinished the grips. I hope not! LOL I want that one if you ever decide to sell.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Ham,

I've still got that 60's 4" Python. I have been meaning to send her off to Colt for a makeover. She's coming back home in nickel. I've been dragging my feet when it comes to drafting a letter telling Colt what I want done and then packaging up the gun and shipping it. Dragging my feet is costing me, too. I just took a look at the Custom Shops price list and see that a blue or nickle refinish has gone up 50 bucks in the past month or so.

 

[oldfool]

"I did spring for a new M63 recently"

it's about time

 

[22-rimfire]

I wanted a M63 for two years and finally bought one. Then I got a real nice 4" S&W M17-6 a week or so later. It is probably nicer than my other M17.

 

[NMGonzo]

The older I get the more I like the pencil style barrels.

Where are my bifocals?