S&W's most eye-appealing full-sized DA revolvers

[nofendertom]

Iggy--- is that a stock 38/44 Outdoorsman ? Looks like a Mod 27.

 

[Iggy]

38/44 Outdoorsman model of 1950. Barrel cut back to 5 inches and nickel plated.

 

[Riomouse911]

I agree with @Bob Wright; the 5” barrel on an N frame is, to my eye, the perfect size. I think it balances nicely with the beefy cylinder and grip and isn’t unwieldy to tote or too bulky to hold and shoot for extended sessions at the range.

I had a 629 classic 5” that I (stupidly) sold off to fund a utv project. The utv is now long gone and I still regret selling that .44 to this day. Lesson learned!

The most amazing 5” N frame I have held belonged to my now-deceased friend, who was gifted it from his grandfather. It was a 4300-serial range .357 Registered Magnum, also with the 5” barrel and (If I recall right) a King reflecting front sight with a gold bead. It was his grandfather’s duty gun, he was a long-retired LAPD employee. I do not know what my friend’s family has done with that revolver after my friends passing, I truly hope one of the siblings still has it…and knows what it is they have.

Stay safe.

 

[bullseye308]

I only have one Smith, but it is one I wanted for many years and took a long time to find one I could afford. Smith 67 no dash and it is everything I’d hoped it would be.

 

[Jeff olson]

2 that I will never let go. And no "sewer pipes". A 1905 hand ejector 2nd change in 32-20 and a first year pre 15.

 

[brandyspaw]

For me the epitome has always been the blued S&W N frame revolvers like this Pre-Model 29

I never managed to hang onto my Pre-29 but at least I still have my set of M29-2's.

 

[stanley_white]

The S&W 27 with a 3.5” barrel and a 25-5 with a 6” are the most appealing to me.

-Stan

 

[DR505]

The S&W 27 with a 3.5” barrel and a 25-5 with a 6” are the most appealing to me.

-Stan

 

[stanley_white]

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Thank you. I had a bad day at work today and I needed that.

-Stan

 

[d'zaster]

686 3" seven shooter .357
610 6" 1centimeter
629 5" .44

 

[Pat Riot]

610 6" 1centimeter

Ha! I am going to start telling people I want a 1 Centimeter gun just to see the looks I get.

 

[Charlie Martinez]

I'm partial to the old bluing from S&W. I think this 4-inch barreled Model 19 is a nice looking example.

 

[KenW.]

And now for something completely different



https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/model-686?sku=11760

L-frame 686 + 7-shot .357 Magnum, 5" barrel

I don’t like the tapered ejector shroud or the shotgun-esqe vented rib.

 

[Jetmag22]

Model 27-2 3 1/2 inch barrel . A co-worker asked me to help her sell her deceased fathers 38 snub-nosed revolver. Imagine my surprise when I opened the zippered pouch.

 

[DR505]

Model 27-2 3 1/2 inch barrel . A co-worker asked me to help her sell her deceased fathers 38 snub-nosed revolver. Imagine my surprise when I opened the zippered pouch.

Did you buy it?

 

[Seedy Character]

Model #? I dont really care
Caliber? Function of Model #

Absolute best looking S&W
N frame
5" barrel
Half lug ejector housing
Deep Blue
Combat Masterpiece wood grips

Give me one each in .22LR, .327Mag, .357Mag, .41Mag, .44Mag, .45Colt and it could be very, very happy.

 

[Jetmag22]

Did you buy it?

yes I did.