What revolvers are must have because they are so good?

IMHO, a S&W 22 revolver and a 686 will cover a lot of shooting, either target or small game. Personally, I've went with the Ruger Super Redhawk for 44 Mag, although there are a lot of nice 44's out there. My 686 and Rossi 721 have the nicest triggers of the bunch.
 
Obambulate said

"I would consider the Chief Special to be another iconic and excellent revolver. That's the Model 36 in blued steel and the Model 60 in stainless steel. These are small, rugged, 5-shot revolvers in .38 Special. The no-dash M60 is a classic, IMO."

For my continued education, what does the no-dash means?

Regards to all
 
The dash numbers, such as 28-2, generally denote the modifications from the original 28 "no dash". Wikipedia has lists for a lot of what the dash number changes were.
 
"No dash" means it is the first edition of a given model. When small changes are introduced, S&W usually designates the new version with a dashed number, so you would have the 14 no dash, then the 14-1, 14-2, etc.

One exception would be the 36-1, in which the -1 does not mean a design change, but a 36 with a three inch heavy barrel.
 
A GP100 and a Red hawk........I like Smith and Wesson but the rugers are cheaper and I can do some very inexpensive things to it to make it feel like a Smith and wesson.
 
This has been an interesting thread...

Mostly, because it shows the diversity of opinions on the subject. I own a pretty fair collection of revolvers, and almost none of what many see as "must haves". The simple answer is that the "must haves" are whatever tickles your fancy.

A few examples of how my tastes differ from many that have posted here.

I own only one Smith and Wesson revolver, a 625 45ACP, 4". This also happens to be my only double action revolver at this point in time. There are one or two others that I would like to own, but there are many other items above them on the list.

I have zero interest in owning a .357 magnum revolver of any configuration, or a small frame gun such as the J frame. Neither of these suits my tastes or needs.

My only .22 is a Ruger Single Six with a 5 1/2" barrel. All of my other revolvers are .44 caliber or larger, but some smaller caliber additions are on the short list.

My idea of must haves consists of a list of custom built single actions from names such as Hamilton Bowen, John Linebaugh, and Dave Clements, just to name a few. Throw a freedom Arms into the mix (mine is a 6" mod 83 in .454) just because the are arguably the finest revolver ever built.

But, after it's all said and done, these are just my preferences and choices. Everyone will make their choices based on their tastes and needs. The good news is that there are lots of choices. The bad news is, that there are LOTS of choices.

JW
 
Any of the S&W .22's. Mine is a Model 18-7 and I think I have been to the range only once without it. Eventually I would love a 4" 617 to go with it.
 
Here are my ideas for a need to own list:

640
17/617
10/64 or a 15 Round Butt 2"
66-2 with 3" barrel
686-4 SIX Shooter in a 3" if possible or a 4" to hold you over
625 in a 4"
Ruger Super RedHawk in 480R for a hunting handgun

You still have lots of room to fill in the spaces between them.

I do not own a 686-4 Six Shooter with 3" barrel, but I would like to.

Bob
 
NAA Mini Revolver with .22 WMR and .22 LR cylinders.
ANY quality SNUB-NOSED .357 Magnum/.38 Special (mine is a S&W .386Sc/S)
ANY quality .44 magnum - Mine currently is a Model 29, but I have owned an Anaconda and a Super Redhawk.
ANY quality target revolver - Mine is a Colt New Service Target, .45 Colt.
Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog. Best price/value gun on the market today.
ANY quality SA, Colt or clone. Pick your caliber.
Webley MK. VI. For obvious reasons.
 
Some of mine that will never leave...

SW Model 65 3 inch
SW Model 28 Highway Patrolman
Ruger GP 100 5 inch
SW K22 5 screw
Ruger Bisley Flat Top 44 Special
SW Model 21 44 Special nickel...lock model but that thing SHOOTS
 
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