I'm in the market...

[CalWhit33]

A little different model 57 nickel 41 mag

[Iggy]

Well, let's see. There's N frame (model 27's) in 3 1/2 and 5 inch barrels.
Cadillacs in the S&W line.

Same size as the Model 29. A pure pleasure to shoot.

You can even "gussy" them up a bit for marryin's and buryin's



There is also the model 28 Highway Patroman. Same gun as those above but with a matte blue finish and a lower price. Everybit as good a gun.
Then you got the K frames like Namvet72's and this one.


or a little fancier


Both of these are Model 19's and all are .357/38's
That should give you some food for thought.

[AutoMag]

Here is my S&W 29-2 44 Magnum!! Picked it up from a friend for $300.00!!!

[MPrimo]

Classic Snake! Soooooo Smooth!!!

[Thedragonslayer]

Id have to go with the Python or a Redhawk, both are very good shootes. Of course the smith's a very classic looking and very good shooters themselves.

Post a pic of what you get!

[Olympus]

If you're talking about doing some regular shooting, I would recommend the Model 27. I have a few Pythons and honestly I think they are smoother than the Smiths, but I'm just too afraid to get mine scratched up so they just help hold down the safe. But if you're talking about getting some shooting enjoyment of the gun, definitely go with the Smith.

[Jdl2]

Thanks for the post, Dave. Have been thinking very same thing. Sold a 4" Python about 6 Months ago and have had sellers remorse ever since. Was like handling a Ferrarri but I just kept in in the safe for 12 years. Sold it for $2,300 more than I paid for it but I'm over safe queens. At my age I want to enjoy shooting them.

Sold a 686 10 years ago and miss it too. So I'm asking same question. Forgetting Pythons, what's the best 4" revolver out there. Thinking 357 but wondering about the 45 ACP Smith is making. Any opinions?

Sorry if I stole your thread.

Jim

[Sheepdog]

Originally Posted by MPrimo

Classic Snake! Soooooo Smooth!!!

I'll second that!!!