4" K frames, whats not to love?

The K-Frame is absolute perfection in a revolver

Top of that list is the Combat Masterpiece. Nothing in revolvers has yet reached that pinnacle of evolution.
 
I thought he meant versus other brands, not frame sizes. BTW- some of the early Taurus revolvers had the same design as the S & W and could be slicked up the same way.
They say the Colt has a longer double action pull that some don't like. I had an action job done on an L frame and a slightly lighter spring so it is around 5 pounds double action. To me at least, as good if not better than the Python although I'd grab a Python if I had the $$$.
On the K Frames. If you carry a handgun in the woods- it is lighter than the L or N and to me at least- more enjoyable to lug around.
 
In similar ways, they have been time tested like the 1911. When you have well over a century of use by military, law enforcement and the civilian population then you know it is worthy and desirable.

My oldest, a .38 M&P Model of the 1905 4th Change left the factory on Nov. 19, 1929. Then I have a Pre-Victory, .38 S&W Caliber vs. .38 Special, that was shipped to the Union of South Africa prior to WWII and was a military issue. I also have a M&P Model 10-5. All of these with age, some with hard use, have stood the test of time and are still tight and fine revolvers for shooting enjoyment.
 
I've got a Security Six 4" with a boat load of full house magnums down the pipe. I'll put it against any K framw S&W, Shot for shot bet the S&W shoots
loose first
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OK. If that's your criteria, you win.
 
My S&W 38 from the early 1900's is "the cat's meow". My old-fashioned Taurus 66 is also very good. A 4" K frame 38 or 357 is my usual suggestion for someone who wants a "house gun". I have a lot of handguns, and that is my favorite platform.
 
I like the N frame S&W's in 4" as well in the model 27's....

but I also like the K frame in a 4"...

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At the right side of this photo...
A pair of model 19's in 4" Nickel ( at lower right )...and a pair of model 66's in 4" stainless...( at upper right )...

( model 27 6" blued / and an L frame model 686 in 6" at top left )...
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S&W makes by far the best double action revolvers out there in my opinion
( and I only shoot 158gr FMJ bullets thru my .357 Mag's ...K, L or N frames...)...
 
I've never fallen out of love with 4" barreled guns of any frame size. They are, to me, the absolute perfect balance of looks and utility.

I have guns with shorter barrels and guns with longer barrels, but given the choice I'll always pick the 4" unless I have a particular reason for picking anotehr length (concealed carry, target, because I want it just because, or dammit, I have the money, I don't need a reason!)

I spent over a decade looking for a 4" Model 25 in .45 Long Colt. I passed on several 6" Model 25s, and at least one 4" Model 25 in .45 ACP.

A few years ago I finally found it. I paid too much for it, but it was in absolutely gorgeous shape, and I wasn't going to let it slip through my fingers.

I've often opined here and other places that the 4" Model 19 S&W in .357 Magnum is the single most perfect and most useful combination of power, esthetics, portability, usability, etc., to ever be put into a single platform.

I also have 2.5" and 6" Model 19s, but I don't look at them the same way.



Right now my 4" S&W collection includes:

Model 25
Model 58
Model 19
Model 28
Model 18

My Military & Police Hand Ejector .38 Special is a 5", from the 1920s.

I THINK My M&P HE .32-20 is also a 5".

My Colt Police Positive Special .32-20 is a 4"

And I THINK my Colt Police Positive .32 New Police is a 4"... But it might be a 3".

And to be perfectly honest, I can't remember the barrel length on my .32 Long Reguation Police S&W.
 
While autos are my thing I understand the virtues of the revolver. My 66-2 4" has always been snug, perhaps one of the better examples of S&W's work. The 586 4" I disliked, too front heavy and lockup was loose.
 
There are all kinds of grips for revolvers. You should easily be able to find a grip that fits your hand. I myself like the magna- the mid-size. The width is equal to the oversized magnum so the recoil back into your hand is the same. Folks don't believe me on that so I have them try my 44 mag. They are surprised. My favorite grips.
 
At any barrel length they're the perfect balance of looks, functionality, comfort and control.

My newest CCW, 10-7.
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The 19-2 was too nice to subject to CCW.
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(really have a thing for T-Grips. They're perfect for CCW)

My 67-1
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Also have a low serial # 1948 M&P and a beautiful 1949 K-38.
I love L-frames too, but the K's are sized just right.
 
Nothing vintage about mine. It's a 67-5, bought it new in March '14. But it's my favorite gun to shoot. It's a dedicated action sport gun - has no other duties. Modifications: trigger job; chamfered charge holes; and a fiber optic front site. I did a round count on it a couple weeks back (based on my ammo loading records). I don't know exactly, but I've put something in the neighborhood of 8500 rounds through it already.
It's just getting broke in. . .
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I just bought a new one also. Had to order it at the local gun store, took five days to come in. Mine has perfectly timed lock-up on all six, .0045" cylinder gap and very smooth rifling and a nicely cut forcing cone. Took it to the range yesterday and shot 70 jacketed & 80 lead rounds through it, all hand loads. Accuracy is very good. After a quick cleaning, it showed zero leading. I've recently bought two other new 4" Smiths, a model 66 and a 586 classic. They also have the tight, perfect lock-up and leading free barrels. What great guns all!
 
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