7 Levels of Smith & Wesson Revolvers Explained

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Every single Smith & Wesson revolver ranked from absolute worst to greatest of all time. I'm breaking down all 7 levels - from the bottom-feeder guns that'll punish your hands to the legendary wheelguns that define the entire industry. Whether you're looking at a Model 686, Model 29, Model 19, or trying to figure out if that Model 36 Chief's Special is worth it, this guide covers everything. LEVEL 1 - WORST: Bodyguard 38, Model 329PD, Model 940, Model 296 AirLite Ti - guns that taught Smith & Wesson hard lessons you shouldn't have to learn. LEVEL 2 - BASIC: Model 15 (the legendary K-frame .38 that cops carried for decades), Model 64, Model 637, Model 986 - reliable workhorses that just function without drama. LEVEL 3 - PERFORMER: Model 638 (hammerless pocket perfection), Model 586 L-Comp, Model 25, Model 13 - refined guns that perform across multiple applications. LEVEL 4 - EXCELLENT: Model 327 TRR8 (8-shot .357 tactical beast), Model 57, Model 640, Model 340PD, Model 610, Model 28 Highway Patrolman - premium quality for serious shooters. LEVEL 5 - BEST: Model 36 Chief's Special (the snub-nose that started it all), Model 60, Model 442, Model 629 (44 Magnum done right), Model 66, Model 15 - gold standard revolvers that define the class. LEVEL 6 - ELITE: Model 586 (6-inch blued beauty), Model 642, Model 617 (10-shot .22LR), Model 627 (8-shot .357), Model 500, Model 17 - functional masterpieces that border on supernatural. LEVEL 7 - GOAT: Model 686 (the greatest revolver ever built), Model 29 (Dirty Harry's 44 Mag), Model 19 Combat Magnum, Model 27 (the original magnum), Model 10 (100+ years of service) - once-in-a-generation guns that set the standard everyone else copies. This ranking covers everything from concealed carry J-frames to hunting N-frames, from .22LR plinkers to .357 Magnum powerhouses and 44 Magnum hand cannons. Whether you're into the classic blued steel Model 586, the stainless workhorse Model 686, the iconic Model 29, the combat-ready Model 19, or pocket rockets like the Model 638 and Model 642, every major Smith & Wesson wheelgun gets evaluated. I'm covering K-frame, J-frame, L-frame, and N-frame revolvers. Discussing triggers, accuracy, reliability, finish quality, and real-world performance. If you're shopping for your first revolver or looking to add another wheelgun to the collection, this guide breaks down which models are worth your money and which ones you should avoid. #SmithAndWesson #Revolvers #Guns DISCLAIMER: This video is based on extensive research combined with personal opinion and analysis. Rankings reflect historical performance, engineering quality, and combat effectiveness, but tier placements are ultimately subjective interpretations. Feel free to disagree in the comments. FAIR USE This video includes third-party footage used under YouTube’s Fair Use guidelines for transformative commentary, education, and review. Our content is created to support responsible firearm and military weapons education, as well as open discussion on YouTube. Online opinions can vary widely, so conduct your own research to form your own conclusions. Our videos are intended solely for documentary and educational purposes. Any attempt to imitate or perform the actions shown in these videos is entirely AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither we nor YouTube are responsible for any injuries or any damage to your firearms if you choose to attempt what is demonstrated. We are not a federally licensed gun store and DO NOT sell or conduct transactions involving serialized firearms. We do not sell firearms and we do not instruct viewers on how to modify them in illegal ways (including full-auto triggers or any grey-area NFA topics). By watching this video, you acknowledge all of the above.