Author Topic: So what's your favorite Smith & Wesson Model? (Read 8321 times)

papajohn428 · « **on:** December 22, 2004, 10:55:31 PM »

I've carried and owned a lot of Smiths, but my current favorite is a Model 65-5 three-inch, I fawn over this gun so much my honey calls it "Mistress". I've also owned and loved a 686, might have to get another four incher. And I really NEED a 642 for pocket carry. Plus I'm a sucker for a 41 Mag, so a 657 in six inch would be fun. And a four inch 44 Mag is the perfect do-it-all gun. So many options, so little cash! :x

So why do you love one over another, anyway?

Papajohn the Poor Pistol Pollster

RBishop · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2004, 01:07:41 AM »

I would love to find a nice old model 36 Chief's Special, blue with wooden grips if anyone has one!

AZ223 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2004, 06:45:51 PM »

686 is my favorite, but that's mostly because I haven't been able to afford a 500 yet. I had a 642; definitely easy to carry but I had a lot of trouble shooting it. My fingers are long, and if I didn't get it in my hand just right, I had a heck of a time firing it. Can't have that for a carry gun, so I sold it. Too bad the 686 is too big for carry; it's very accurate for me. 1" groups offhand at close ranges (10-15yds). Haven't tried it at 25 & 50 off a bench, but I'm looking forward to it.

So many guns, so little time...

Mikey · « **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2004, 03:04:03 AM »

Almost everything they've got, except the semi-autos. I have and have had a bunch of their revolvers and luv'em. The K-frames seem to fit my hand best but to me there isn't anything like their big ol N-Frames. My two personal favorites, both factory custom workovers, are a M28/27 with a 3.5' bbl and a M29-2 matt finish with a 4" Mountain Gun bbl. Then, of course, their are the M38s, the Model 10s, the Model 19, and on and on and on. Mikey.

anthony passero · « **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2004, 07:55:57 AM »

A triple lock in 44 special is my favourite Smith.

Gregory · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2004, 09:47:06 AM »

My first centerfire handgun was a S&W Model 66. I took first place in our centerfire pistol league one summer with that gun. But that was many years ago. Sold that gun in 1996.
Only other S&W I've owned is the one I have now, a Model 624 44 Special with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. I traded a Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag even up for this gun and feel I got the better part of the deal.

JOE MACK · « **Reply #6 on:** December 24, 2004, 02:15:15 PM »

Probably my 657 Mountain Guns. Then, the 657 four-inch, the 657 3-inch, and the 58 blued. :grin:

Perfessr · « **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2004, 03:53:43 PM »

I have a few
Model 13 3"
Model 35-1 22lr with a 6" barrel
Model 940 9mm snubbie
Model 65 round grip with a 4" pencil barrel
Model 586 Half lug 4"

TNrifleman · « **Reply #8 on:** December 25, 2004, 01:33:37 PM »

What a tough question! If I had to pick just one S&W revolver, it would have to be a 4" 686. Every revolver lover should have one.

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2004, 04:59:20 PM »

I have only owned 2 a 629 and a 617. I still have the 617 and it will stay in the family.
Jim

De41mag · « **Reply #10 on:** December 25, 2004, 07:17:49 PM »

It's a toss up between a 657 and a 629.
Kinda like which child is your favorite, you love them both.
Then there is the 625 and Model 14 38 Special, the only blued S&W I still have.
Heck.... I love all four. :lol:

Dennis

S.B. · « **Reply #11 on:** December 26, 2004, 12:00:15 AM »

Quote from: JOE MACK

Probably my 657 Mountain Guns. Then, the 657 four-inch, the 657 3-inch, and the 58 blued. :grin:

I could get used to living with a 657 M/G, too. But, I don't feel any less comfortable with my 629-4 M/G.

papajohn428 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 26, 2004, 11:01:14 AM »

Hey Joe mack, no fair taunting us with with those 41's unless you post some pix to drool over......... :shock:

PJ

dawei · « **Reply #13 on:** December 26, 2004, 02:41:34 PM »

Quote from: papajohn428

I've carried and owned a lot of Smiths, but my current favorite is a Model 65-5 three-inch, I fawn over this gun so much my honey calls it "Mistress". I've also owned and loved a 686, might have to get another four incher. And I really NEED a 642 for pocket carry. Plus I'm a sucker for a 41 Mag, so a 657 in six inch would be fun. And a four inch 44 Mag is the perfect do-it-all gun. So many options, so little cash! :x

So why do you love one over another, anyway?

Papajohn the Poor Pistol Pollster

4" Mdl 19 357 Mag (the Bill Jordan Gun)

2" Mdl 37 38 Spec Airweight® (my ALWAYS GUN)

BIG JAKE · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2004, 08:11:20 AM »

Right now it's the 500 with an 8 3/8" barrel.

RemingtonDave · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2004, 11:11:20 AM »

My favorites would be 3" and 4" barreled N-frames.
Currently I have a 3" 624 and a 4" 28-2.

A 4" nickeled Model 25-5 would be nice as would a blue 3 1/2" Model 27.

RDave

S.B. · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2004, 11:41:14 AM »

It would have to be my 629-4 M/G. The grips just arrived today, they're Herrett's Jordon Troopers.

IntrepidWizard · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2004, 05:23:26 AM »

Almost 50 year old Model 19,keeps on ticking.Blue is 80%

7mm MAGNUM · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2004, 11:37:31 AM »

My 22 year old 6 in. Model 629 !

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2004, 01:46:49 PM »

SB, I've got the same gun with a CT laser sight. Love it.

S.B. · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2004, 02:22:25 PM »

Quote from: Dusty Miller

SB, I've got the same gun with a CT laser sight. Love it.

Hey Dusty, how about posting some pictures of that gun with the CT lazer sight? I'd be interested in seeing them.
I tried to upload some eye candy (pics) of my 3 1/2" model 27 for RemingtonDave but, couldn't get the pic up on this website?

RemingtonDave · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2004, 02:37:53 PM »

Quote from: S.B.

Quote from: Dusty Miller
SB, I've got the same gun with a CT laser sight. Love it.

Hey Dusty, how about posting some pictures of that gun with the CT lazer sight? I'd be interested in seeing them.
I tried to upload some eye candy (pics) of my 3 1/2" model 27 for RemingtonDave but, couldn't get the pic up on this website?

I appreciate the thought. But it might be easier if you just sell me the gun, no?
For an easy transaction, I'm just north of you.

:wink:

RDave

S.B. · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2004, 03:04:50 PM »

Where are you from RemingtonDave?

RemingtonDave · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2004, 03:08:10 PM »

Central Wisconsin.

RDave

S.B. · « **Reply #24 on:** December 29, 2004, 04:17:01 PM »

Well, I'm in Pontiac, right in the middle of Illinois. About 35 miles north of Bloomington and about 40 miles south of Joliet on I55. Sometimes, on the net, I can be talking to people and not know just how close I actually am to them.

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #25 on:** December 29, 2004, 09:01:17 PM »

Can't answer that question by naming just one. Whichever one I'm using is my favorite at the time. They are all great shooters and seem to be getting better. S&W went though a bad time, but they bounced back and seem to be making their best guns ever.

Best,
TnNuc

S.B. · « **Reply #26 on:** December 31, 2004, 04:05:49 AM »

Don't know if anyone here is looking for a S&W model 57 but, the local pawn shop has one with a 6" barrel, blue, NOT P&R, in what looks like excellent condition. If anyone is interested, I'll get their phone number and send it to them. Let me know, Steve

elyod56 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 01, 2005, 07:54:08 AM »

i have S&W mdl 66 w/ a two and a half inch barrel tghat i have had for a very long time. and would never give it up, just too cool! :-)

txpete · « **Reply #28 on:** January 04, 2005, 06:29:07 PM »

my fav smith.24-3 4 inch

Jerry J · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2005, 01:27:37 AM »

Model 29 5 inch Classic Blue Frame...... Jerry J