You need to get your facts straight: the first 357 Magnum revolver was the model 27, back in 1935. It is built on what is now known as the N frame, which is the same frame of the model 29 in 44 Magnum. The model 19 came out in the 1960’s -1964, if I’m not wrong- and is built in the K frame, which already existed and was used for S&W’s 22 LR and 38 Special revolvers; thus, the model 27 cannot be considered as a high end model 19, first because it predates the model 19 by 29 years, and second because they are built on different frames. Additionally, the model 686 again cannot be considered a high end model 19, as it is built on another frame type, which is the L frame, brought about because the K-framed model 19 wasn’t holding up too well to a steady diet of 357 Magnum, especially the hot 125 grain loads. Finally, the revolver that you show as a model 627 is actually a 27, a blued model as opposed to the stainless steel 627. You must be aware that S&W designate their stainless steel revolvers with the prefix 6, as in 627, 629, and 686.
In the 1980's I took my model 60 along with others to the range. A friend of mine gave me some 38s reloads. I fired the first shot with a hell of a noise & recoil. My friend stopped me because the reload caused the cylinder to burst, the backstrap to fly away & the barrel to droop about 20 degrees. Luckily for me this shot was not fired from the hip. I went home, pulled one of the bullets from the reload & measured the powder. The idiot who made the reloads double charged the case with bullseye powder behind a hollow based wadcutter which caused a barrel obstruction - virtually a hand held bomb. I sent my model 60 to S&W with a letter, they manufactured me a new model 60 , stamped with my old serial number, and charged me $79.00 - which was their cost to manufacture. Shows what a great company S&W is.
I bought a 686 years ago used. It had the original wooden grips. It was a steal at $450.00. The barrel was four inches long and it was so heavy you could beat someone to death with the barrel alone.
I have a Smith and Wesson K-38 Masterpiece with a 6 inch barrel chambered for .38 Special. I've owned it since 1972 and has been a solid revolver all these years and have never let me down.
In 1955 newly out of the navy, I purchased a K38. My dad had a 38/44 Outdoorsman for which he reloaded, yup you guessed it, the 4th round destroyed the little lite weight. Instead of using his target loads I had picked up the hi velocity stuff on par with 357 magnum. An expensive lesson learned.
The first 357 Magnum came out in 1935. It was on their large frame. S&W simply called it the Three Fifty Seven magnum. They were called Registered 357 as the customer could have the gun with any length barrel (3.5" to 8.5") sights etc. And they would receive a registration certificate with the revolver. They were beautifully finished with checkered top straps and deep shiny blue finish. At $135 during the Great Depression S&W was surprised at the hugh demand for these revolvers. In the 1950's S&W started giving their revolvers numbers the Three Fifty Seven Magnum became the model 27.
That’s really fascinating… $135 in 1935 would be over $3K in todays money! That’s really crazy I was expecting it to track to around $1K for some reason. And I thought today’s Python was expensive at $1500..
I use to own a S&W model 686 in .357 Magnum, Stainless Steel with a 4 inch Barrel. In 2008 I traded it in for a Sig Sauer P239 in a 9MM. The following month after I traded in the 686, I tried to buy it back but the Gun Store had sold it. So I bought a new S&W model 60 in .357 Magnum in Stainless Steel from the same Gun Store in Connecticut. In 2009, I sent the Revolver back to Smith & Wesson for them to do a Trigger Action Adjustmemt. Now the Revolver fires and discharges rounds with a much smoother lighter crisp trigger pull. It was worth every $ dollar to have the Factory make the adjustment and not void the factory warranty on the firearm.
In the 70s, before the Manurhin MR-73, the French police was issued with a S&W 19 special version. It got a 3 inch barrel and was called « S&W 19 R.S. » for Raymond Sasia. Good gun.
I was hoping you was going to mention the SW model 66. I used to own one many years ago. made me feel safe at home, I used to run with 357 MAG. What a tool that was....
I love S&W Model 29-2 with 8 3 /4" barrel nickel plate that I brought with presentation case for on sale $275.00 with slightly used from private seller in Shotgun News paper long time ago. I put 44 special and I done very well for target shooting. When I moved to CA, I have to leave this gun in safety Deposit Box and trashed the case since no room for it. I might try to get back and retrieve this S&W model 29-2 before I forget about this gun.
Great review of these iconic S&W revolvers. However, you left out my favorite; the Highway Patrolman model 28. Same exact gun as the 29 (N frame), but a more affordable and versatile version in .357 magnum (or .38 special) and less polish on the finish. It’s a wonderful and accurate gun to shoot.
I just got my 50 year old model 28-2 Highway Patrolman back from S&W. I had a bead blast and refinish, and the 'outdoor package' done. It's better than a new revolver, absolutely stunning to look at, and with a 20% lighter spring, polished internals, and chamfered charging holes, it's quite a bit slicker than it was before. Smith And Wesson did a fantastic job and the revolver flat out rocks! I have had this gun for 20 years and it has been great, now it's completely stellar.
Said 686 ,27 and 625 is high end version of Model 19 . Model 19 is K frame model 686 L frame ( same grip size )has thicker top strap and forcing cone. Model 27 N frame is larger, heavier than L frame
Definitely some good info, but some seriously flawed statements. Like the model 60 is chamber for .38 special only. Don’t mean to not pick but that is a big difference. The 60 is loved (In my opinon)because it is one of the few j-frames rated for full power .357 loads.
All very good guns, but I'll take my S & W Model 25 in .45 Long Colt any day. The same mechanicals as a Model 27 or 29 with the good satisfying whump of the old cartridge.
I have that gun chambered in .45 Auto; it takes moon clips, which makes it pretty fast to load. You are right about those half-ounce bullets; they pack a wallop. I should dig my old Mod. 25 out of the safe and give it some range time! --Old Guy
No model 10? Simple, easy to load and care for. No adjustable sights to futz around with. No Model 14 K38 Target Masterpiece.? I still use mine on a regular basis in Bullseye iron sight matches.
The 686 Plus is great, but the trigger feels a little different from the original six-shot version. That's to be expected, I guess, but the six-shooter just has that sweet double-action pull. --Old Guy
had cash in hand headed down to Gun store for Model 29(44M) walked pass "slightly used" show case there was Ruger Super Blackhawk(44M) SA for half the price of S&W 29, so i picked it up, still gonna get a 29, just not yet, soon, I do have 3 S&W
I love my model 329PD the lightest 44 magnum revolver made. And my 500 S&W and 460 S&W magnum X- frame revolvers are for big game hunting and dangerous game defense. The 500 S&W has a 6.5 inch semi-lug barrel ported on either side of the front sight. No longer made. My 460 S&W magnum has a 5 inch full lug muzzle brake equipped barrel and I use only the cast bullet approved muzzle brake. It shoots jacketed bullets just as well, so I don’t use the jacketed bullet only muzzle brake in it.
I own a 60. I love it but if you are thinking about buying one. Don't shoot a lot of 357 mags out of it. The cone is thin. Stick to 38 spl. It is a nice gun and a nice collector's piece.
The Model 15's are sweet. Talk about a fun 50-yard gun with the 4-inch barrel. Check out the "Nut'n Fancy" video on the Model 15/19. As he says, these guns were built by craftsmen who were not working to a price point, but till they got them right. I have three; my grandchildren will thank me. --Old Guy
During the covid lock down and inability to receive supplies. My local indoor range ran out of brass 38S brass. When they finally got some back in. But it jammed my revolver from spinning as it was not seating by a finger nail in the 5 shot revolver. And ejecter would not eject with out considerable force. The younger armorer was confused as the range amno was otherwise spot on. The gun was older than he was. you guessed it. Newer quality rounds were just fine.
I purchased a 43c. 8 shot 22 lr caliber. No hammer means zero chance of snaging of fabric when carrying in your pocket. If you this revolver isn't strong enough, pop somebody with 3 or 4 rounds and I'd think that would change their mind. Just sayin'!
The only thing I need to get back to complete this list is a model 19, and 27. I should have never let them go... I know I know everyone has heard that before and probably been through it. But.... it's true . He needs to try a model 13. He will have a pleasant surprise.
Only one you mentioned that I like is the model 27. I own a model 19-3 2.5" barrel nickel plated and a model 10 2.5" barrel. Love the pre-lock snubbies
I have a model 686 with a 6 inch barrel, it's army second 686 the first one was sold at a point when money was tight. My current 686 is an excellent target revolver or home defense revolver . My only other Smith and Wesson revolver is one chambered in 22 long rifle they are both of excellent quality
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They always leave out the M&P revolver or model 10 or 1899 hand ejector model. Carried by the female Military police when I was in the service ww1, ww2 Vietnam. Such a great piece of history usually forgotten.
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You need to get your facts straight: the first 357 Magnum revolver was the model 27, back in 1935. It is built on what is now known as the N frame, which is the same frame of the model 29 in 44 Magnum. The model 19 came out in the 1960’s -1964, if I’m not wrong- and is built in the K frame, which already existed and was used for S&W’s 22 LR and 38 Special revolvers; thus, the model 27 cannot be considered as a high end model 19, first because it predates the model 19 by 29 years, and second because they are built on different frames. Additionally, the model 686 again cannot be considered a high end model 19, as it is built on another frame type, which is the L frame, brought about because the K-framed model 19 wasn’t holding up too well to a steady diet of 357 Magnum, especially the hot 125 grain loads. Finally, the revolver that you show as a model 627 is actually a 27, a blued model as opposed to the stainless steel 627. You must be aware that S&W designate their stainless steel revolvers with the prefix 6, as in 627, 629, and 686.
In the 1980's I took my model 60 along with others to the range. A friend of mine gave me some 38s reloads. I fired the first shot with a hell of a noise & recoil. My friend stopped me because the reload caused the cylinder to burst, the backstrap to fly away & the barrel to droop about 20 degrees. Luckily for me this shot was not fired from the hip. I went home, pulled one of the bullets from the reload & measured the powder. The idiot who made the reloads double charged the case with bullseye powder behind a hollow based wadcutter which caused a barrel obstruction - virtually a hand held bomb. I sent my model 60 to S&W with a letter, they manufactured me a new model 60 , stamped with my old serial number, and charged me $79.00 - which was their cost to manufacture. Shows what a great company S&W is.
Why one should never fire another's reloads.
The 686 is definitely one of the best guns ever made!!! Hands down!!
Definitely
Back in the day the 686 was known as the Poor Man’s Python.great gun that only needed a trigger job to compete with the Colt Python.
I bought a 686 years ago used. It had the original wooden grips. It was a steal at $450.00. The barrel was four inches long and it was so heavy you could beat someone to death with the barrel alone.
@Gary Reid I have the 686 plus.
The Model 586 is a personal favorite of mine with 5 5/8" Lugged Barrel 357mag
I have a Smith and Wesson K-38 Masterpiece with a 6 inch barrel chambered for .38 Special. I've owned it since 1972 and has been a solid revolver all these years and have never let me down.
In 1955 newly out of the navy, I purchased a K38. My dad had a 38/44 Outdoorsman for which he reloaded, yup you guessed it, the 4th round destroyed the little lite weight. Instead of using his target loads I had picked up the hi velocity stuff on par with 357 magnum. An expensive lesson learned.
The first 357 Magnum came out in 1935. It was on their large frame. S&W simply called it the Three Fifty Seven magnum. They were called Registered 357 as the customer could have the gun with any length barrel (3.5" to 8.5") sights etc. And they would receive a registration certificate with the revolver. They were beautifully finished with checkered top straps and deep shiny blue finish. At $135 during the Great Depression S&W was surprised at the hugh demand for these revolvers.
In the 1950's S&W started giving their revolvers numbers the Three Fifty Seven Magnum became the model 27.
That’s really fascinating… $135 in 1935 would be over $3K in todays money! That’s really crazy I was expecting it to track to around $1K for some reason. And I thought today’s Python was expensive at $1500..
Don't forget the less polished 28 highway patrolman. Same as the 27 just not as pretty.
I use to own a S&W model 686 in .357 Magnum, Stainless Steel with a 4 inch Barrel. In 2008 I traded it in for a Sig Sauer P239 in a 9MM. The following month after I traded in the 686, I tried to buy it back but the Gun Store had sold it. So I bought a new S&W model 60 in .357 Magnum in Stainless Steel from the same Gun Store in Connecticut. In 2009, I sent the Revolver back to Smith & Wesson for them to do a Trigger Action Adjustmemt. Now the Revolver fires and discharges rounds with a much smoother lighter crisp trigger pull. It was worth every $ dollar to have the Factory make the adjustment and not void the factory warranty on the firearm.
Model 15 combat masterpiece……..been carrying it……over 40 years.
San Francisco PD Inspector Harry Callahan didn't get honourable mention when covering S&W Model 29 44 Magnum
In the 70s, before the Manurhin MR-73, the French police was issued with a S&W 19 special version. It got a 3 inch barrel and was called « S&W 19 R.S. » for Raymond Sasia. Good gun.
I was hoping you was going to mention the SW model 66. I used to own one many years ago. made me feel safe at home, I used to run with 357 MAG. What a tool that was....
It was the same as the 19. Just in a stainless version.
686 was my duty weapon back in the day. Always reliable.
I just bought a model 19-4. I bought it because I thought it looked cool. Had no idea it was so popular. Guy who sold it to me said, good choice.
I love S&W Model 29-2 with 8 3 /4" barrel nickel plate that I brought with presentation case for on sale $275.00 with slightly used from private seller in Shotgun News paper long time ago. I put 44 special and I done very well for target shooting. When I moved to CA, I have to leave this gun in safety Deposit Box and trashed the case since no room for it. I might try to get back and retrieve this S&W model 29-2 before I forget about this gun.
No love for the 586, 36 or the Nightguard? S&W has made so many excellent revolvers its extremely hard to choose.
I own three of the six, I am quite pleased with myself! They are all accurate and great additions to my collections.
Great review of these iconic S&W revolvers. However, you left out my favorite; the Highway Patrolman model 28. Same exact gun as the 29 (N frame), but a more affordable and versatile version in .357
magnum (or .38 special) and less polish on the finish. It’s a wonderful and accurate gun to shoot.
Just bought one and love it...also have a 620 that is drop dead accurate
I just got my 50 year old model 28-2 Highway Patrolman back from S&W. I had a bead blast and refinish, and the 'outdoor package' done. It's better than a new revolver, absolutely stunning to look at, and with a 20% lighter spring, polished internals, and chamfered charging holes, it's quite a bit slicker than it was before. Smith And Wesson did a fantastic job and the revolver flat out rocks! I have had this gun for 20 years and it has been great, now it's completely stellar.
No love shown for the..."Smith" model 57....Deep Sigh...
My dad loved his .41 and carried everywhere. I am with you.
I have a Model 19. and I love it. The FBI used it in the 1950s and 1960s. Dirty Harry used the Model 29.
I own several S&W revolvers mentioned including a Model 27, 28, 29, 60,66, 29, 629 and all are excellent handguns in their respective calibers .
686 models are EXCELLENT
The S&W-686 and 586 are six shot revolvers. The S&W-686-Plus is a seven shot revolver.
Said 686 ,27 and 625 is high end version of Model 19 . Model 19 is K frame model 686 L frame ( same grip size )has thicker top strap and forcing cone. Model 27 N frame is larger, heavier than L frame
A 627 is ALWAYS Stainless Steel, NEVER BLUED. I own at least one of each of all these in the vid.
WRONG I JUST BOUGHT A DARK BLUED OR BLACK 627
I just picked up a 686 plus pro series. Man what a good one.
Great farm gun, too. That extra round may come in handy. --Old Guy
You forgot the Model 25-5 in 45 Longcolt. Which SW should start making again.
Definitely some good info, but some seriously flawed statements. Like the model 60 is chamber for .38 special only. Don’t mean to not pick but that is a big difference. The 60 is loved (In my opinon)because it is one of the few j-frames rated for full power .357 loads.
All very good guns, but I'll take my S & W Model 25 in .45 Long Colt any day. The same mechanicals as a Model 27 or 29 with the good satisfying whump of the old cartridge.
I have that gun chambered in .45 Auto; it takes moon clips, which makes it pretty fast to load. You are right about those half-ounce bullets; they pack a wallop. I should dig my old Mod. 25 out of the safe and give it some range time! --Old Guy
I own a 25-5 too and I like it. The tried and true 45 Long Colt is a hard hitter- hard enough and the pistol is smooth as silk.
I love all of them, model 60 SS is my all-around favorite.
No model 10? Simple, easy to load and care for. No adjustable sights to futz around with.
No Model 14 K38 Target Masterpiece.? I still use mine on a regular basis in Bullseye iron sight matches.
I have 2 Smith's, a 627 pro and a 360pd. Great guns. I've love them both.
My Smith & Wesson model 27 is my personal favorite handgun.
However, after viewing this video, I think I would like to try the model 627.
I’ve had a 686 for over 20 years and have never been able to fit more than six rounds into it.
The 686 Plus is great, but the trigger feels a little different from the original six-shot version. That's to be expected, I guess, but the six-shooter just has that sweet double-action pull. --Old Guy
That's the 686 Plus, I have one with the 3 inch barrel and I love it
had cash in hand headed down to Gun store for Model 29(44M) walked pass "slightly used" show case there was Ruger Super Blackhawk(44M) SA for half the price of S&W 29, so i picked it up, still gonna get a 29, just not yet, soon, I do have 3 S&W
I love my model 329PD the lightest 44 magnum revolver made. And my 500 S&W and 460 S&W magnum X- frame revolvers are for big game hunting and dangerous game defense. The 500 S&W has a 6.5 inch semi-lug barrel ported on either side of the front sight. No longer made. My 460 S&W magnum has a 5 inch full lug muzzle brake equipped barrel and I use only the cast bullet approved muzzle brake. It shoots jacketed bullets just as well, so I don’t use the jacketed bullet only muzzle brake in it.
What about the model 14 K38 Masterpiece ? It’s so smooth and has amazing accuracy !
I own a 60. I love it but if you are thinking about buying one. Don't shoot a lot of 357 mags out of it. The cone is thin. Stick to 38 spl. It is a nice gun and a nice collector's piece.
I have a 36 no dash, 36-2, 10-8, and a 65-3. None with lawer locks. Wish i had more.
S&W 25-5 IS popular and is one of their BEST.
I really like my S&W Model 15-4. Solid, reliable and accurate. I replaced the wooden grips with Pachmayr for comfort.
The Model 15's are sweet. Talk about a fun 50-yard gun with the 4-inch barrel. Check out the "Nut'n Fancy" video on the Model 15/19. As he says, these guns were built by craftsmen who were not working to a price point, but till they got them right. I have three; my grandchildren will thank me. --Old Guy
During the covid lock down and inability to receive supplies. My local indoor range ran out of brass 38S brass. When they finally got some back in. But it jammed my revolver from spinning as it was not seating by a finger nail in the 5 shot revolver. And ejecter would not eject with out considerable force. The younger armorer was confused as the range amno was otherwise spot on. The gun was older than he was. you guessed it. Newer quality rounds were just fine.
I purchased a 43c. 8 shot 22 lr caliber. No hammer means zero chance of snaging of fabric when carrying in your pocket. If you this revolver isn't strong enough, pop somebody with 3 or 4 rounds and I'd think that would change their mind. Just sayin'!
I just traded for a model 19 carry comp, best decision I made.
586 carry comp is my fav... i also have a 686SSR.........id love to have a 627
I have a mod 10 bought in 1976 shot five times still in the box.
The only thing I need to get back to complete this list is a model 19, and 27. I should have never let them go... I know I know everyone has heard that before and probably been through it. But.... it's true . He needs to try a model 13. He will have a pleasant surprise.
I have regretted every gun I ever sold, so after my third mistake I made a rule: never sell any gun ever again. --Old Guy
I have a 24 3 44 special great gun
Got all of them except the 686. Went blue 586. 19 and 27 are nickel. 60 is a no dash.
You left out the Model 28- Highway Patrolman
Just awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
THANKS WOW KEEP IT UP
586 performance center Comp L 3inch barrel Blued. It is a great revolver. My choice. Easy to carry also in a coat pocket.
I have a 586 with the 8-inch barrel. Mine is too big for concealment, but what a great long-range shooter it is. I call it a pocket rifle.
@@Ed-ig7fj 8 inch!! Wow! Cannon
The recoil on a Two inch revolver is going to be astronomical
Only one you mentioned that I like is the model 27.
I own a model 19-3 2.5" barrel nickel plated and a model 10 2.5" barrel. Love the pre-lock snubbies
I have a model 686 with a 6 inch barrel, it's army second 686 the first one was sold at a point when money was tight. My current 686 is an excellent target revolver or home defense revolver . My only other Smith and Wesson revolver is one chambered in 22 long rifle they are both of excellent quality
S&W mod 19 was introduced in 1957, not 1935
Any smith that doesn't have the Clinton hole is cool..
Cada um mais bonito que outro....top...show.
My Model 60 also shoots .357, if not somewhat violently, but...
Review is ok. If not for the confusing interchanging used of pictures of different models presented as the same 🤔
What about the model 24 3
Any thoughts on the S&W model 586?
Model 10 and 13 are with out a doubt the very best and most used S&W revolvers.
Thank you for the Model 13 reference! Everyone forgets about it and I love mine.
Where is that gun in the thumbnail wow a unloaded gun that still can fire on it's own that's amazing 👏 😉
J-FRAME SERIES
MODEL 360 PD Smith and Wesson a 357 light weight and great pistol for defense. It is a single double action revolver and there is a double action only too, it is the 340 pd. You should check it out.
They always leave out the M&P revolver or model 10 or 1899 hand ejector model. Carried by the female Military police when I was in the service ww1, ww2 Vietnam. Such a great piece of history usually forgotten.
One of the guys at my old school had been a Huey pilot in Vietnam, and he said they carried Model 10's. Old Guy
I've got what I believe is a rarity. It's an s&w snub nose in full stainless steel...but it's a K-frame with 6 rounds of .38 special. It's beautiful.
That would be a model 64.
The best S&W revolver is the J-frame, the 642 in particular. For magnum rounds, I prefer Rugers.
The best S&W is one without a "Hillary Hole".
Also the Model 60 is available in .357Mag in 4 inch barrel. Great camping/hunting backup.
Model 64 and model 15 combat masterpiece are great s$W revolvers.
The model 29 is a good and powerful gun, but it will over penatrait a human. Excellent for hunting purposes.
I bought some .44 Special for mine, but I haven't tried it yet. --Old Guy
Is the 386 mountain lite a good Smith and Wesson 357 magnum
327 TRR8. You won't be sorry!
M67
I still have my original 686& it's not for sale!
S&W 686 is the best revolver out of all Smith & Wessons no cap.
I have the Smith and Wesson 681 .
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High performance target model 60 j frame
Wow i never knew people hunted with revolvers.
Model 65 Ladysmith 3 inch all day long!!!
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Nowadays you couldn't sell me a Smith. They've gone down the crapper.
But nothing beats the Colt Python .357 ❤❤❤🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍
Manurhin MR-73 perhaps…
Nothing better than the smith and Wesson 327 check it out
586 rocks
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If you are going to shoot anything with a firearm ,might as well add a splash of color with colourful grips??? Maybe two different colors? Just saying!!!🇨🇦😄
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Model 28 highway patrolman