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As I read through the other responses I went back and forth in my mind about what I think "the best" one is. Finally settled on this and not just because I own one.
The 1st Model 44 Hand Ejector, also called the New Century and better known as a Triple Lock. This one was re-blued at some point in it's long life (shipped 1914) making it affordable to me. It's 5" barrel balances perfectly and - because of the 3 locking points - lock-up it excellent. This model ushered in the N-frame S&Ws, as well as the 44 Special cartridge, parent cartridge to the 44 Mag so many have suggested. They literally don't make them like this any more...and haven't since 1915. Dave
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There are Smiths, Colts and a Ruger in my safe. The absolute best, for fit,finish, and trigger is my 1961 6" Royal Blue Python. The 73 Model 27-2 isn't far behind though, nor is the 1975 Model 17-4.
That said, I think my favorite is the 3" SP101 in .327 Fed Mag. The gun is of perfect size to carry, concealed or otherwise, holds 6 of a pretty decent little round and with the boot grips on it, fits every hand in the house. It's a little tank that has so much going for it, it's hard to find a flaw. If there was one, the trigger isn't as nice as some, but I've been too lazy to fix that, lol. |
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Anything with the Smith and Western name on it! Especially, however the Models 27, 15, 19 and 29 come to the forefront for me.
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After just recently purchasing one used..........it's very difficult to not say Freedom Arms.
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Can't say what is the best but I'm willing to bet/say it is probably on a S&W K-frame. Just look at number of choses( 10 or 11 marked as k's and there pre-K named guns), barrel lengths(17/8"-8" standard production), sight options (Fixed, Combat or target adj., lazer, red-dot,scoped) , calibers (.22 [short, long, longrifle, mag., jet], .32, .38, .357), and overall longevity of the K-frame(1896-present).
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The Grover Improved No. 5.
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I'll just have to go along with the S&W .357 Magnum, later to be given the model number 27, with the 3 1/2" barrel. One day at the range I shot at a paper plate on the dirt bank behind the targets at 220 yards and hit it 4 out out of 6 shots. that pistol just seemed to fit my hand. I've hit a coyote at about ninety yards with it. When I left Law Enforcement my partner almost begged for it and I gave it to him.
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The simple answer is the S&W Model 10.
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I would have to say Ruger GP100. It is in a league of its own. The Dan Wesson .357 would be second, Smith K frame third, Smith J frame and Colt D frame tied for fourth, Ruger Blackhawk single action fits in there next.
Best ever is impossible to say with certainty. But from my experience, that's how I see it. My answers might change if I had the opportunity to shoot all revolvers ever made. |
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S&W 629,29, or 686p are tied for first, sp101 close second
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Probably the Original Best Ever Title went to the Colt Single Action Army.
Probably my next in Line choice would be a 357 Registered Magnum. Possibly next in line would be a Python. It might be debatable if a Python has anything over a Registered Magnum or not. What would be my personal favorite revolver. A Royal Blue 4" Red Ramp Model 25 in 45 acp with the 3 T's. That to me is as good as it gets. |
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