My wheel guns
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The first 3 are Airlights, the first on is a .22 in a 317 model.
The second one is a .357 in a 360.
The third one is a .44 Mag in a 329.
The forth one is a .44 Mag in a 629 Classic Deluxe.
The fifth one is a .44 Mag in an original model 29, with a recessed cylinder and fireing pin on the hammer.
The 329, 360 and the 317, all have Hi-vis sights. The 360 is my full time carry. The 629 has taken a varity of game, and dispatched several domestic animals. The 29 has rang the 300 yard gong, on several cold bore shots. Several Fool Hens ended their strutting, in front of the 317. I used to have a 29 with a 4" barrel. But I had a horse fall throught the ice several years ago, and in trying to save him, I lost it. Lost several things that day, but that's another story. Goes to prove the 'easiest trail' is not always the best trail.
The second one is a .357 in a 360.
The third one is a .44 Mag in a 329.
The forth one is a .44 Mag in a 629 Classic Deluxe.
The fifth one is a .44 Mag in an original model 29, with a recessed cylinder and fireing pin on the hammer.
The 329, 360 and the 317, all have Hi-vis sights. The 360 is my full time carry. The 629 has taken a varity of game, and dispatched several domestic animals. The 29 has rang the 300 yard gong, on several cold bore shots. Several Fool Hens ended their strutting, in front of the 317. I used to have a 29 with a 4" barrel. But I had a horse fall throught the ice several years ago, and in trying to save him, I lost it. Lost several things that day, but that's another story. Goes to prove the 'easiest trail' is not always the best trail.
Guy Miner
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Good looking revolvers. I like the S&W's, a lot. Those holsters show honest wear - those are guns that are carried frequently.
Although I carry a 1911 daily, and my most-fired gun is a .22 Ruger semi-auto, I really favor the revolver. Especially a Smith & Wesson.
Thanks for showing those.
Guy
Although I carry a 1911 daily, and my most-fired gun is a .22 Ruger semi-auto, I really favor the revolver. Especially a Smith & Wesson.
Thanks for showing those.
Guy
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TT
That is a nice collection of wheel guns. I am a S&W fan too. :grin:
JD338
That is a nice collection of wheel guns. I am a S&W fan too. :grin:
JD338
DrMike
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An impressive array of revolvers you have there, TT. Thanks for showing.
Guy Miner
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My "Smith Family"
.500
.44 629 5"
.357 Model 19
.38 Model 36
.500
.44 629 5"
.357 Model 19
.38 Model 36
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Guy Miner
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Hmm - the 500 grips feel the same as my .44/629, except the 500 also has some extra padding in the back. Sorbothane I think? Cushions some of that recoil.
Of my four S&W's the .500 is the least useful, but it is fun. I ordered the darned thing before I ever saw one - they hadn't hit the stores. Just needed to have the biggest and baddest... Pretty funny. Maybe I should take it hunting someday, instead of just to the range. It has been a fun toy though.
This .44 is my fifth... I liked them all, some more than others. Two Rugers and this is the third S&W. The .44 is my choice for the field most of the time. The .38 gets carried a lot as a backup gun, or a hide-out gun. The .357 mag is an all-arounder. Easy to carry, accurate and powerful enough.
Dang I like a good S&W revolver!
Of my four S&W's the .500 is the least useful, but it is fun. I ordered the darned thing before I ever saw one - they hadn't hit the stores. Just needed to have the biggest and baddest... Pretty funny. Maybe I should take it hunting someday, instead of just to the range. It has been a fun toy though.
This .44 is my fifth... I liked them all, some more than others. Two Rugers and this is the third S&W. The .44 is my choice for the field most of the time. The .38 gets carried a lot as a backup gun, or a hide-out gun. The .357 mag is an all-arounder. Easy to carry, accurate and powerful enough.
Dang I like a good S&W revolver!
Bruce Mc
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OOOH, round but model 19. My favorite.
