Favorite 4 inch Service Revolver?

[Mark IV Series 80]

Which is your favorite 4 inch service revolver?

 

[Brian Williams]

I voted 586 but still like the mod 13, 65 and 19

 

[FPrice]

I like the S&W Model 19/66 series. Personal experience. The 586/686 is a very close second.

 

[9mmepiphany]

i voted for the python because it was my constant partner on duty until i was able to switch to a pistol. the cold comfort of it's weight and the accuracy during qualifications carried me through many a dark night.

if i had to do it again, i could see going with the smith python-clone...the 686, stainless is very nice in a duty holstered gun.

my choice as the best of both worlds (less weight now that i'm older) would be a couger (colt python barrel on the ruger security-six)

 

[bpisler]

I voted for the security 6,strong enough for hot loads yet light enough for all day carry.My second pick would be the smith M-28 but they
didn't list it for some reason

 

[10-Ring]

I really would have liked to have voted 4" Python, but I voted 19/66. My newly acquired 19 really is a jewel!

 

[Old Fuff]

I voted for the S&W Model 10 (which should include the older 1905 Hand Ejector series that proceeded it)

To me the key words are "service revolver." The Model 10 has fixed sights which won't get busted if the gun is dropped or otherwise abused. In a gun of this size and weight I'm willing to accept the .38 Special cartridge. Larger revolvers like Ruger's fine GP-100 will handle unlimited numbers of .357 rounds, but they are much heavier to carry around - especially with a full-underlug barrel. Same can be said about the S&W 586/686 revolvers. In a compromise between size, weight, reliability, relative power and plain ruggedness the Model 10 is hard too beat. It's also not too big for concealed carry if that becomes necessary.

 

[s&w 24]

WHAT NO S&W 27!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Watch-Six]

I voted for the 19/66, but their is nothing wrong with the model 65 either. Watch-Six

 

[9mmepiphany]

s&w 24 - i didn't know that the m-27 ever came in a 4' version. i remember a 3.5" and 5"...but the m-28 came in a 4"...just a bit heavy for regular service carry

 

[Frenchy]

I too like the model 10, and for the same reasons Old Fuff gave. It was the preeminent service revolver of the 20th. Century.

 

[556A2]

S&W 10, lots of history, great feel, and it was the 1st centerfire I cut my teeth on.

 

[sixgun_symphony]

Colt New Service .45

 

[Kahr carrier]

S&W 686 or Gp100.

 

[4thHorseman]

I've actually have a S&W model65 that has SCHP (South Carlorina Highway Patrol) Stamped on the side of it. I bought two of them for a real cheap price when they changed over to semi automatics. They were new and they sent them back to S&W. I guess S&W sold them off.

 

[Gewehr98]

What's not to like?

Re: 4" S&W Model 19:

 

[Standing Wolf]

I'm partial to Pythons.

 

[Standing Wolf]

Aw, heck! The picture looks better when you actually attach it to your post.

 

[foghornl]

When I hear "Service Revolver", the first thing that jumps to mind is a 4" S&W Model 10/M&P.

 

[Litlman]

What about the King Cobra or S&W m-27???

 

[jimmy]

Model 10 for me.

After that, the 581 or 681, aka the "Distinguished Service Magnum," according to S&W's terminology.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Being somewhat grumpy right now, I would have voted for the lightweight M27/28, but they aren't listed - or heavy.....

I remember reading about this in Field & Stream years ago in an article about mountain rifles and saving a few ounces on a new rifle or losing a few pounds from my tummy. I think it was some writer like O'Conner who asked which was a better choice... I personally need to lose some weight...

I always try to remember this article. Butt there are times when my snub Speed Six seems "just right"

 

[Mark IV Series 80]

My favorite is the Smith & Wesson Model 66, although I could do fine with any of the S&W's or Rugers in .357 Magnum or .38 Special +P.

 

[s&w 24]

(WHAT NO S&W 27!!!!!!!!!!) sorry if that sounded a little grumpy (need more sleep) but they did make S&W 27's in a 4" also the registered magnums and non registered pre wars could be had in any barrel type you wanted. When I bought my 6 1/2 " 27 they also had at the same shop a 4" registered mag but I could only get one at the time.

 

[EJ]

It's not there

S&W 27 or 28

or s&w 58