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Posted: 1/8/2017 10:15:06 AM EDT
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For me it'd be a 3" Model 65 or 66 in .357.
Have a 4" Model 19 and 2" Model 60 and they are both awesome but something in between would be perfect. |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 10:23:21 AM EDT
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Caliber starting with "4", with a 4-5 inch barrel.
Smith's N frames are perfection. |
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Posted: 1/10/2017 3:24:00 PM EDT
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For me, its really any older pre-lock S&W N frame revolver preferably in blue.
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Posted: 1/10/2017 9:48:40 PM EDT
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Remember the S&W Night Guard series?
A 3" K frame 366 Night Guard is my idea of the perfect revolver. |
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Posted: 1/10/2017 11:28:50 PM EDT
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For shooters and OWB carry...N frames. For deep concealment, J frames.
 20150115_093032 (2) by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
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Posted: 1/11/2017 1:05:35 PM EDT
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I'm with these guys except I settled on the 44 Mag a long time ago. I have two 629 Mountain Guns and one Model 29 MG. I also like the standard Redhawk, my current one is a 5 1/2 inch blue. The S&W Model 69 is also a contender, but it has the Hillary Hole, if that bothers you. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33552/IMG-1129-118788.JPG Nice setup |
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Posted: 1/11/2017 1:15:24 PM EDT
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I think a stainless M58ish gun in 10mm would be fantastic.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 2:56:17 AM EDT
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pre-lock 586 or 686+ with 4in barrel. 6in is nice too.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:44:18 AM EDT
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4" blued python. 
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Posted: 1/16/2017 10:16:33 AM EDT
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S&W 686(dash4) was 6", had Andy Horvath cut it to 5" and install a weygand front sight base ( Dawson fiber insert ) also converted it to 7 shot. I love that and will copy it someday. I don't know why S&W (Colt and others too) are/were so hung up on 4" and 6" barrels? I think 5" is the perfect length for a full size revolver and 3" for a carry revolver. |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 12:49:30 PM EDT
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As a carry gun 3" RB HB Smith M13/65 in .357 mag
for hunting 6.5" SB, non fluted cylinder Smith M657 in .41 mag pocket carry 442 Pro in .38 Spl Woodsroaming Smith M357 4" .41 Mag Small game hunting Ruger New Model Super Single Six Blue with 5.5" .22LR/.22WMR Accuracy Smith M17 6" .22LR For pure fun 1851 Navy in .36 cal CD |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 7:02:22 PM EDT
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Until Colt comes out with a no-lock Python some day...
Ruger GP100 Match Champion |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 7:32:16 PM EDT
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I think the N-frame Smiths are the most perfect for me. I have a 25-13 Mountain gun in .45 Colt that I'll probably be buried with. Dibs on your N frame! |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 7:55:30 PM EDT
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Splain me how it's a nuisance. I mean is it scraping the ground as you are walking you're so short???    A six inch barrel in a strong side belt holster requires me to nearly draw my hand to nipple height to clear leather. A cross draw, shoulder or chest holster works around that. I carry on duty five days or more a week. I'm stuck (personal decision) on strong side thumbsnap FBI tilt belt holsters with a handful of paddle holsters thrown in. I was given a 60's era duty holster for a 6" k frame that I used with my k22 for range carry. I felt like Barney fife. The draw was awkward. To each their own. 
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Posted: 1/16/2017 8:00:32 PM EDT
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686 no dash 6 inch 1983
686 plus 4 inch modern 29-2 nickel 6.5 inch N1 Colt DS 1972 ETA: Ruger 3 screw 1973 .38/.357 4.5 inch |
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Posted: 1/22/2017 4:34:51 AM EDT
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I'm an oddball, in many ways, but in .357 it would be my Dan Wesson 715. About the only thing I would change on it would be to erase the one big scratch it had on the 6" barrel shroud that it had before I bought it. Just a tad too deep to get rid of without a lot of work. In second, close behind is a duplicate of my old S&W 28, with a target hammer and trigger. A great gun.
There are no handguns that S&W currently makes, revolver or semi, that I'm even slightly interested in. Give me the old ones, pinned and recessed and extra hole free on the revolvers and solid SS for the semiautos. A Gen 3 is pretty damn great. |
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Posted: 1/22/2017 2:37:34 PM EDT
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S&W 686 CS-1. 3", round butt, .357 for the Custom's Service. I wish I would have bought one when they were released for sale, because they are too expensive now.
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Posted: 1/22/2017 5:00:10 PM EDT
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S&W 686 CS-1. 3", round butt, .357 for the Custom's Service. I wish I would have bought one when they were released for sale, because they are too expensive now. They also made the CS-1 in 4 inch. I bought one of each way back when they first came up for sale. They were $250 each then. |
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Posted: 1/22/2017 5:07:00 PM EDT
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That 3" 65 is what I'm talking about... Exactly what you're talking about.
With a 3" 632 (.32 Magnum) Airweight BUG.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/22/2017 10:42:23 PM EDT
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Prelock K frames. Yup, 3-4" is a great gun. A 3" 65 is a joy, as is a 4"19/66. 100 yd hits on a B27 are easy. |
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Posted: 1/24/2017 2:04:17 PM EDT
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GP100 THIS^^^^ I've had a 4", stainless steel GP100 since 1999. I've bought and sold several handguns over the years.....never sold the GP100. Never will. |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 5:27:54 PM EDT
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S&W model 19 is perfection.
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Posted: 3/9/2017 2:22:00 PM EDT
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Smith & Wesson 686 SSR.
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Posted: 3/9/2017 3:03:41 PM EDT
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I already posted mine, but a top-break modern built, ambidextrous revolver that used moon clips would be awesome.
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Posted: 3/9/2017 11:43:26 PM EDT
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Whats your dream or perfect revolver you had on mind? N-Frame .45 acp with moon clips. 5" barrel, adjustable sights with patridge front, light to medium contour barrel. A Model 1917 hits all the points except for the adjustable sights. |
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Posted: 3/10/2017 4:18:20 AM EDT
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I think the N-frame Smiths are the most perfect for me. I have a 25-13 Mountain gun in .45 Colt that I'll probably be buried with. This |
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Posted: 3/10/2017 6:12:53 AM EDT
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If you've been to SHOT, the Robar booth has a 4" .357 that has been completely coated inside and out with their NP3 finish. Smoothest double action I've ever fired.
I'd love a 3" S&W model 60 done up the same way. |
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Posted: 3/10/2017 6:44:48 AM EDT
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GP100 4 inch.
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Posted: 3/10/2017 8:00:21 AM EDT
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I would like a 4" .44 Special double action revolver with an exquisite DA pull and a tapered barrel (like the Mountain Gun Smith used to make).
I prefer adjustable sights (or easily replaceable front sight heights) to exactly match a load I find works best. I would load the Special to match the bullet construction, but have little need for magnum velocities. It would have grips tailored to fit my hand, preferably of a walnut or other wood with nice figure. I would like a rust resistant finish - perhaps a hard matte chrome. Something that doesn't scratch as easily as Stainless but as or more rust resistant. I would want the cylinder chamfered for easier reloads, but not recessed. The holster would probably be a combo crossdraw/strong side hip model (belt slots for either) made of good quality leather. ETA: I wish Freedom Arms made a DA revolver! |
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Posted: 3/10/2017 8:38:20 PM EDT
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For self defense my 686+ with Meprolite night sights is hard to beat. It's a good balance between power, weight and conceal-ability.
If we're talking about a general purpose handgun, my 6" Model 66 would be it. 
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Posted: 3/10/2017 8:47:37 PM EDT
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Smith 686 FTMFW 686 or 686+ 4" My 4" 686-2 is perfect. |
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Posted: 3/11/2017 10:20:21 AM EDT
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Six shot, .357 magnum, with a real 3 inch barrel, round butt, and adjustable sights. Probably on an L frame or GP100. I'd like to see Ruger release something in their Match Champion line with a carry intended grip style and 3 inch barrel. That would be a keeper.
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Posted: 3/13/2017 10:41:41 PM EDT
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1851 Navy Colt
To me, one of the sexiest firearms ever made. |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 8:10:20 AM EDT
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General: S&W 686 four inch barrel red ramp white outline sights.
Concealed carry: S&W 60 j frame magnum .357 mag with Crimson Trace boot grip red laser. |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 9:28:47 AM EDT
[#37]
3 inch SP101 with a Clapp make-over
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Posted: 3/19/2017 9:43:59 AM EDT
[#38]
Prelock SS K frame with a 4" bbl or a security six SS 4". Both with a round butt.
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Posted: 3/25/2017 3:00:49 AM EDT
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Mine would be a Dan Wesson 715 with the DA trigger that my S&W 28 had. But since that's not possible in this universe, my DW 715 is just fine as is. I want another 28 though.
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