Author Topic: So what's your favorite Smith & Wesson Model? (Read 8322 times)

Odinbreaker · « **Reply #60 on:** February 20, 2005, 05:12:07 AM »

I have two a Model 15 .38 cal and a Model 18 .22 cal great trigger's and just fun to shoot. Alot more accurate than my old eyes

Somerled · « **Reply #61 on:** February 21, 2005, 05:08:42 PM »

I'm partial to the Model 24 .44 Special and the plain-jane Model 28 .357 Mag. "Highway Patrolman". I also like the old N-frame revolvers with the fixed sights: the 1917 .45 ACP, Model 21s, 23s, etc.

S.B. · « **Reply #62 on:** February 21, 2005, 05:23:50 PM »

Somerled, If I get a chance in the future, I'll take some pics of a model 28 that I've converted to .44 special and post them.

while99 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 21, 2005, 06:11:59 PM »

My favorite S&W is a Model 48 4" .22 magnum. It's my favorite because it's the only Smith I own.

azmike · « **Reply #64 on:** February 24, 2005, 08:27:53 AM »

My favorites are two I wish I still had:

Model 67 Combat Masterpiece, 4" tapered barrel with shrouded ejector rod that had been in the family since I was a kid (my brother used as a partial trade on a GLOCK, of all things).

586, 4" round butt with a matte blue finish. It was less than 300 dollars new in 1992, and had visible tool marks on the topstrap, but man it was a shooter. I've been considering offering to buy it back from the guy who bought it from me 10 years ago, even if I take a bath on the deal.

HappyHunter · « **Reply #65 on:** February 27, 2005, 02:38:55 PM »

I currently have over 60 smith/wessons with about 15 of these being bottom feeders.

If I can only pick one revolver I pick my 1950 K-38 Target Masterpiece, and then my 5 inch fluted 610, and then my K-22 Cobat Masterpeice, and then.......

If I can only pick one bottom feeder I choose three:
M52-2
M39 steel frame
M41
M3913
M5946

OK I can not count.

flintman · « **Reply #66 on:** March 08, 2005, 07:56:27 AM »

Six inch barrel,1955 vintage.

Seafarer · « **Reply #67 on:** March 11, 2005, 04:37:19 AM »

I can't believe more model 57's didn't show up. I like the 4" first then the 6".
My secind choice would be my Schofields of 2000.

tomaldridge · « **Reply #68 on:** March 11, 2005, 04:45:20 AM »

If I had to chose one, it would be the MOdel 17, 6"
Glad I don't have to chose one

Zorgon · « **Reply #69 on:** March 11, 2005, 04:50:58 AM »

Pre-M15 Combat Masterpiece, ca. 1955, 4" bbl, with the older style postwar hammer. The small extra touches in craftsmanship, like the chamfered cylinder, makes it a beautiful piece to behold.

I'm also partial to old I-frames, old 4- and 5-screw models, fixed-sight N-frames, M66s, & M39s. I have a M28 Highway Patrolman that I like a lot. Come to think of it, just about any of them except the fairly recent S&Ws revolvers.

Steve

Old Griz · « **Reply #70 on:** March 11, 2005, 06:49:11 AM »

:cb2: My favorite Smith & Wesson is the one I have in my hand shooting at any particular moment. Love 'em all.

teamnelson · « **Reply #71 on:** March 21, 2005, 04:11:19 PM »

S&W K-38 Masterpiece Model 14 target revolver with 6 inch barrel. My Dad gave it to me, and kept the Model 10 with a 4 inch for himself - carries it in a cheapo holdeter riveted to his wheelchair

Dand · « **Reply #72 on:** March 22, 2005, 10:33:47 PM »

My only Smith is a model 57, 4 incher but I'll never let it go. Sure wish I'd kept the m 58 I traded for the 57 too. I'm thinking about a 3 inch 6-7 shot 357 - maybe the 65. I want to put laser grips on it too.

S.B. · « **Reply #73 on:** March 30, 2005, 08:43:40 AM »

Since all the Smith's I own are favorites, this one should apply. Model 1926 3rd model .44 special handejector. Yea, I know, it's got the wrong grips on it.

Old Griz · « **Reply #74 on:** March 30, 2005, 12:17:15 PM »

:cb2: Hey S.B.If those grips feel good, then they ain't the wrong grips!

HogSniper2 · « **Reply #75 on:** April 03, 2005, 04:48:35 AM »

Of course my 686 is great, but my little 908S is alot of fun to shoot. I enjoy my 629, but that's a mood gun...meaning I've got to be in the mood to enjoy the recoil/kick.

papajohn428 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 03, 2005, 08:34:32 AM »

I think I need another 686. Probably the all-around best 357 I ever shot.
I also like the N-frames, but they're a tad heavy for little old me. The L-frames are a good compromise between weight and controllablity. Of course, if I get a 686, then I'll need a 696 to round out the set......

Papajohn

gschwertley · « **Reply #77 on:** April 08, 2005, 12:13:56 PM »

I have a number of them, so it is difficult to choose just one. My particular favorites of those I own are:

25-5 w/ 6" bbl 45 Colt
25-2 45 ACP/AR
24-3 44 Spec
610-3 10mm
547 9mm

Have any of you seen the 2005 Smith & Wesson catalog? From the MSRP that I see in there, if you have any older N-frames, hold onto them as they will surely go up in value. The prices of the new guns no doubt will drive up the prices for the older ones. I know they must build into the price the cost of litigation, but whooo-ee.

Rod B · « **Reply #78 on:** April 09, 2005, 05:26:31 PM »

Tough to choose, I have aquired several.
Model 14-3, 617 6", 686 4", mod 41s 5 1/5HB &7 1/4 & mod 52-2.

If I had to choose just one it would be the 14-3.

Rod. :-)

Sir Knight · « **Reply #79 on:** April 10, 2005, 10:52:17 AM »

3913TSW ...

... the best COMPACT 9mm pistol around :wink:

S.B. · « **Reply #80 on:** April 18, 2005, 06:28:17 PM »

Old Griz, actually, they don't feel all that great without the Tyler or Pachmayr grip adapter. .44's do that to me?

S.B. · « **Reply #81 on:** May 18, 2005, 03:02:15 PM »

My model 28 that's been converted to .44 special.

BillH · « **Reply #82 on:** May 20, 2005, 02:18:15 AM »

My favorite is my S&W Model 28 which I bought while serving in Vietnam in 1966. It is an excellent firing gun, I did have it re-blued and it came out perfect.

Of course it is to heavy for CCW carry, so I carry my 642-2.

BillH

wrkerr · « **Reply #83 on:** June 01, 2005, 10:19:22 AM »

I still carry the same combo I used in the 70's and 80's as an LEO...M10 4" heavy barrel, with ALWAYS M49 in my left front pocket. Both are loaded with FBI loads, and I have never felt under-gunned. Why argue with success?

Nebraska Kelly · « **Reply #84 on:** June 03, 2005, 09:17:44 PM »

Hello. My all time favorite smith revolver is the 629 classic DX. I like all the 629 classic barrel lenghts. I prefer longer barrels. I shoot an 8 3/8 barreled 629 classic with a bushnel holosight (new style) for handgun. This is my hunting handgun. I love it. My next 629 classic choice is the 6 1/2 barrel. It is just as accurate. I don't like shorter barrels. I am a hunter and a country boy who now lives in the city. When I get to the country I take my 6 1/2 inch 629 classic. During the entire hunting season it is the 8 3/8 smith that is in the truck at all times. For a low powered plinker the 686 is an ok toy. But just not enough lead to please me. Someone on this board always says if you are going to make a hole make it a big one. I could not agree more strongly.
Nebraska Kelly

elyod56 · « **Reply #85 on:** June 30, 2005, 09:49:40 AM »

my mdl.66 2 1/2" it justs looks real neat :-)

jakes10mm · « **Reply #86 on:** August 17, 2005, 06:22:22 PM »

Without a doubt....model 610 with a 5" barrel.

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #87 on:** August 25, 2005, 06:38:13 PM »

Sharp...