I love N-frames!

stevieboy · April 4, 2010, 07:30 PM

I love N-frames. As far as I'm concerned they're the epitome of revolver design. For me, they're the easiest of guns to shoot. Their sights are, for whatever reason, easiest to visualize, and their big frames really soak up the recoil. Alas, I own only two of them, so far, a Smith & Wesson Model 27-3 and a 625JM. However, time and finances permitting, I'm going to rectify that deficit.

So, who of you out there are with me on this one? Who loves N-frames?

6onthehip · April 4, 2010, 07:42 PM

i do....i've always wanted a model 28 - dont have one but i always have my head on a swivel looking for one

munson1 · April 4, 2010, 07:53 PM

love them too!!!!!! Have a Smith 29-3 6in & 29-2 83/8 Looking to get a 629.

ammo.crafter · April 4, 2010, 08:08 PM

Love my mod 57 (41mag). It's my hog hunting partner.

brian45auto · April 4, 2010, 08:53 PM

you can't just decide one frame size is it. i tryed and for me, it started with the K frames, a couple m10's and an m13.
i thought they were the shizzle.
small, lite, just like a fine lady, curvy in all the right places, but sturdy enough to handle a long winter.....awesome.

the L frame was next, an m581, not quite as small but still bite sized, same size grip as the K's, just a little beefier in the shoulders to handle heavier work....awesome.

then the N frames came along, model1917s, m28s, m29s. man sized guns for man sized rounds with man sized amounts of lead and powder in order to fix man sized problems in the world......awesome.

and then the X framed guns showed up. and anything worth doing right with the N frames is worth doing with an X frame.....awesome.

i guess anything with s&w on it is just great in my book.....

Webleymkv · April 4, 2010, 10:12 PM

I like different frame sizes, but N-Frames definitely are my favorites. My first revolver was a Model 28 and after all the shooting I've done with it, a good N-Frame just feels right.

S&W Model 28-2 .357 Magnum

S&W Model 21-4 .44 Special

Chesster · April 4, 2010, 10:57 PM

My favorite is this slightly modified M58. Of the production guns, a special nod goes to the old M27 5". Great holster gun in the day when the revolver was the LE weapon of choice. One of my 4" 28s went to the custom shop to be bored to .44 special. Then, I bought a 6.5" Model 24 and had it chopped to 5". A M624 4" followed. A 6" M57 was my hunting gun for many years. The 6" 29 was a good choice but I preferred the .41 mag over the .44. Yeah, I guess I am fond of an N frame alright.

munson1 · April 5, 2010, 05:21 AM

Forgot to mention my Colt 1917 .45acp

GeauxTide · April 5, 2010, 07:34 AM

Have owned multiple 27, 28, 29, 629, 57, and 657 over the years. Current models are 28 and 657.

madcratebuilder · April 5, 2010, 08:30 AM

I can't make up my mind what frame size I like 'best', I like them all. With 2 N's, 2 L's, 6 K's and 3 J's it's S&W heaven.

Dave T · April 5, 2010, 10:25 AM

The N-frames are my favorites as well and the only S&Ws I own these days. Given the topic of this thread, can't resist posting this picture:

This is the one that started it all. Variously known as the 1st Model 44 Hand Ejector, the New Century and most commonly the Triple Lock. The one pictured shipped in 1914 with a 5" barrel, fixed sights and blue finish. It was affordable because someone re-blued it. This old warrior put 5 of the factory rounds shown into a 2" group at 20 yards.

Dave

Jeff #111 · April 5, 2010, 12:13 PM

Couldn't agree more. I have a 4" Model 28 and a 5" pre-war HEavy Duty. N frames are great.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...0&d=1255198167

old bear · April 5, 2010, 01:20 PM

IMHO S&W has, and when they put their mind to it, still makes the finest double action revolver in the world. Yet there is something special about the older model N frame revolvers the triple lock, 38/44, the venerated registered magnum and its’ successors. Even though I haven’t carried one to work for years; to this day, I would never feel under gunned with a quality N frame S&W.

Jim Z. · April 5, 2010, 01:34 PM

I guess I love them too.

BigJimP · April 5, 2010, 01:47 PM

Me too .....

model 27's and 28's in .357 mag are my all time favorite ......

but model 29's in .44 mag...are a very close 2nd .....

Slamfire · April 5, 2010, 02:02 PM

Can't have too many of them.

rjrivero · April 5, 2010, 02:16 PM

Slamfire,

That non fluted Model 25 is AWESOME. I have it's brother in a Model 29.

If you ever want to sell your 25, keep me in mind!! Here's that 29 I was talking about.

smee78 · April 5, 2010, 02:41 PM

I am liking the n frame more and more my self. I just got my new toy out of layway.

WVfishguy · April 5, 2010, 07:17 PM

JimZ makes me want to buy some more stag grips...
28-2s:

Model 57 no dash, .41 magnum:

Model 629 no dash:

N-frame Smith & Wessons are addictive.

orionengnr · April 5, 2010, 08:55 PM

Yep, I love my three M-25s and two M-57s...and let's not forget my M-27.

I no longer own any J or L frames.

I still have a K frame or two, and would have a hard time letting go of them, but if I could only own one revolver, it would probably be an N-frame.

jad0110 · April 5, 2010, 09:07 PM

Well, I only got one so far. But I love it, and it won't be my last.

S&W Model 28-2 ...

denfoote · April 5, 2010, 09:11 PM

I like my 28-2.

bluetopper · April 5, 2010, 09:22 PM

My N's are a 25-2, 29-2 and a 629-6.

And none will ever be for sale.

Elvishead · April 5, 2010, 10:08 PM

I have a 627 V-comp, and a 327 R8 M&P. Both 8 shot .357s.

**44 AMP** · April 5, 2010, 10:53 PM

Three (currently) Model 28s (6in) and a 29-2. N frames are the best!

April 4, 2010, 07:42 PM	#2
6onthehip Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2009 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 204	re i do....i've always wanted a model 28 - dont have one but i always have my head on a swivel looking for one __________________ "I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it." - Clint Eastwood

April 4, 2010, 08:08 PM	#4
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	"N" Love my mod 57 (41mag). It's my hog hunting partner. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

April 4, 2010, 08:53 PM	#5
brian45auto Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2009 Location: eastern pa Posts: 499	you can't just decide one frame size is it. i tryed and for me, it started with the K frames, a couple m10's and an m13. i thought they were the shizzle. small, lite, just like a fine lady, curvy in all the right places, but sturdy enough to handle a long winter.....awesome. the L frame was next, an m581, not quite as small but still bite sized, same size grip as the K's, just a little beefier in the shoulders to handle heavier work....awesome. then the N frames came along, model1917s, m28s, m29s. man sized guns for man sized rounds with man sized amounts of lead and powder in order to fix man sized problems in the world......awesome. and then the X framed guns showed up. and anything worth doing right with the N frames is worth doing with an X frame.....awesome. i guess anything with s&w on it is just great in my book..... __________________ it's only metal, we can out think it.....

April 4, 2010, 10:57 PM	#7
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	My favorite is this slightly modified M58. Of the production guns, a special nod goes to the old M27 5". Great holster gun in the day when the revolver was the LE weapon of choice. One of my 4" 28s went to the custom shop to be bored to .44 special. Then, I bought a 6.5" Model 24 and had it chopped to 5". A M624 4" followed. A 6" M57 was my hunting gun for many years. The 6" 29 was a good choice but I preferred the .41 mag over the .44. Yeah, I guess I am fond of an N frame alright. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

April 5, 2010, 01:20 PM	#13
old bear Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Not close enough to the beach Posts: 1,477	LOVE THE N Frames IMHO S&W has, and when they put their mind to it, still makes the finest double action revolver in the world. Yet there is something special about the older model N frame revolvers the triple lock, 38/44, the venerated registered magnum and its’ successors. Even though I haven’t carried one to work for years; to this day, I would never feel under gunned with a quality N frame S&W.

April 4, 2010, 07:30 PM	#1
stevieboy Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Posts: 1,695	I love N-frames! I love N-frames. As far as I'm concerned they're the epitome of revolver design. For me, they're the easiest of guns to shoot. Their sights are, for whatever reason, easiest to visualize, and their big frames really soak up the recoil. Alas, I own only two of them, so far, a Smith & Wesson Model 27-3 and a 625JM. However, time and finances permitting, I'm going to rectify that deficit. So, who of you out there are with me on this one? Who loves N-frames?

April 4, 2010, 07:53 PM	#3
munson1 Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Posts: 141	love them too!!!!!! Have a Smith 29-3 6in & 29-2 83/8 Looking to get a 629.

April 4, 2010, 10:12 PM	#6
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	I like different frame sizes, but N-Frames definitely are my favorites. My first revolver was a Model 28 and after all the shooting I've done with it, a good N-Frame just feels right. S&W Model 28-2 .357 Magnum S&W Model 21-4 .44 Special

April 5, 2010, 05:21 AM	#8
munson1 Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Posts: 141	Forgot to mention my Colt 1917 .45acp

April 5, 2010, 07:34 AM	#9
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	Have owned multiple 27, 28, 29, 629, 57, and 657 over the years. Current models are 28 and 657.

April 5, 2010, 08:30 AM	#10
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I can't make up my mind what frame size I like 'best', I like them all. With 2 N's, 2 L's, 6 K's and 3 J's it's S&W heaven.

April 5, 2010, 10:25 AM	#11
Dave T Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2000 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,456	The N-frames are my favorites as well and the only S&Ws I own these days. Given the topic of this thread, can't resist posting this picture: This is the one that started it all. Variously known as the 1st Model 44 Hand Ejector, the New Century and most commonly the Triple Lock. The one pictured shipped in 1914 with a 5" barrel, fixed sights and blue finish. It was affordable because someone re-blued it. This old warrior put 5 of the factory rounds shown into a 2" group at 20 yards. Dave __________________ RSVN '69-'71 PCSD Ret

April 5, 2010, 12:13 PM	#12
Jeff #111 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,072	Couldn't agree more. I have a 4" Model 28 and a 5" pre-war HEavy Duty. N frames are great. http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...0&d=1255198167

April 5, 2010, 01:34 PM	#14
Jim Z. Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2006 Location: Oregon Territory Posts: 113	I guess I love them too. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE!

April 5, 2010, 01:47 PM	#15
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Me too ..... model 27's and 28's in .357 mag are my all time favorite ...... but model 29's in .44 mag...are a very close 2nd .....

April 5, 2010, 02:02 PM	#16
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	Can't have too many of them.

April 5, 2010, 02:16 PM	#17
rjrivero Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,399	Slamfire, That non fluted Model 25 is AWESOME. I have it's brother in a Model 29. If you ever want to sell your 25, keep me in mind!! Here's that 29 I was talking about.

April 5, 2010, 07:17 PM	#19
WVfishguy Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2007 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 662	JimZ makes me want to buy some more stag grips... 28-2s: Model 57 no dash, .41 magnum: Model 629 no dash: N-frame Smith & Wessons are addictive. __________________ WWSD (What Would Skeeter Do?)

April 5, 2010, 08:55 PM	#20
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	Yep, I love my three M-25s and two M-57s...and let's not forget my M-27. I no longer own any J or L frames. I still have a K frame or two, and would have a hard time letting go of them, but if I could only own one revolver, it would probably be an N-frame.

April 5, 2010, 09:07 PM	#21
jad0110 Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Posts: 761	Well, I only got one so far. But I love it, and it won't be my last. S&W Model 28-2 ...

April 5, 2010, 09:11 PM	#22
denfoote Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 5,526	I like my 28-2. __________________ Ich bin kein Nationalsozialist!!!!!! Ich bin Republikaner!!!!!!!! Neca eos omnes. Deus suos agnoset. Arizona: Flush the Johns!!!

April 5, 2010, 09:22 PM	#23
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	My N's are a 25-2, 29-2 and a 629-6. And none will ever be for sale.

April 5, 2010, 10:08 PM	#24
Elvishead Junior member Join Date: August 8, 2007 Location: Las vegas, NV Posts: 3,397	I have a 627 V-comp, and a 327 R8 M&P. Both 8 shot .357s.

April 5, 2010, 10:53 PM	#25
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,820	Three (currently) Model 28s (6in) and a 29-2. N frames are the best! __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.