Last December 2023 I owned 0 firearms. As of now I own 7 SW revolvers. I jumped in deep as soon as the floodgates opened! Went crazy on Gunbroker. I always had a bit of a thing for SW revolvers and it remained buried until I hit 52. I have set myself a limit of 15, or it could get out of hand! I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos. Very informative, and right now I’m as green as grass when it comes to all this, but I’m learning. Lots of catch up to do, Thank you,

When I worked at my LGS I used the current edition when looking at used S&W that customers wanted to sell or trade. This book is a must have.

Just found you Big Swoll. I've been slowly collecting Smith's over the years and I've watched quite a bit of KZfaq over the years but I literally just learned more in 15 min watching you than I have in a long time. I think this may be the second KZfaq video I've ever commented on in 15 years. Shout-out from Mobile AL. Very glad I found you.

Man. How did I miss this wealth of knowledge for so long? Excellent video!

You have the best S&W channel on KZfaq!

Taught me something I always thought my S&W model 19 was a combat and just found out it’s a 3T. Has a target trigger and hammer and grips. Thanks bro for the information

Man what a great video. I have a model 67 combat that was inherited from my father and never had any idea what was so different from a standard S&W Revolver. Now I do. Thank you for the video.

You sir, unfortunately, likely will never get the love you deserve on KZfaq. But I really appreciate your channel. Thank you

90% of my collection is S&W revolvers pre 1979. I have bought them all from Gunbroker other than the ones I bought new many moons ago. The one thing I notice even from the top and most respected sellers is they always seem to say rare, or highly sought after, or hard to find, or desirable. These descriptions will push you to raise your bid if not careful. You are correct, you better be educated on those old guns and that S&W book is a must!

and now i know my 6.5" Model 29-2 is a 3T, and that puts a smile on my face even if it is my only 3T. all my others are a bit all over the place as I got a lot of them with after market Pach's or hogues and am slowly replacing them with the real deal woods. Now i have to update my catalog to include what kind of grips, hammers, and triggers are on my SWs

I love that you love S&W revolvers. I have watched all your revolver vids. Sometimes over again. I can't get enough S&W vids. Thanks bro.

Great guns again. I got my SCSW 4th Ed about a year and a half ago or so. Love it!

Awesome info. I always learn something and I like your style. Thanks

Love your videos, and learn from them. You have a magnificent collection and so beautifully restored and kept!

Great video, just started collecting vintage S&W revolvers. I’m saving your video for reference purposes! I really appreciate you taking the time out to make a great video. Look forward to more in the future!!!

I always learn something here. We need a vid on how you polish that stainless man.

Just picked up the same book a month ago. So very useful.

Big Swoll - thank you very much for your analysis - I did not realised, that there is something like combat or target trigger and hammer. Im somewhat new to this - I bought my first Smith & Wesson 686 plus 357 magnum 3' last year. I bought last month S&W 29-2 44 magnum 4' even I knew, that it has target trigger or hammer - for $ 1000. Now I know. I live in CZ (Czechoslovakia until 1993) and we do not have many vintage S&W for sale, only sometimes. Thank you very much for this video.

This was extremely informative, thank you

This was a very informative video.I've had three or four S&W revolvers before and never new the difference.Thank you and have a Happy Holidays.

I didn't know any other these variations existed. I just bought my first smith and wesson revolver last week. I subbed. Thank you for all these videos👍

Beautiful collection you have there and very solid knowledge I didn’t know about the 3T but I do now

You are very very very knowledgeable. I would have never considered these things. We need to have more guys like you to show us these things. These are little details especially for a first time gun owner

Just came across your channel with this video. I appreciate the education you're giving and you've gained a subscriber.

Well thought out, informative video. Keep up the good work.

You are absolutely on point about buying or getting what you want!!! I appreciate what you’d said about “The real 3 T’s” I had a 686,6”357.Mag with all of the above. And she was by far the best S&W revolver ever!!! You Definitely know when you have a real Smith & Wesson Beautiful hardwood stock and a target trigger & hammer. Sadly they started putting the Hogue grips on and take off THE BEAUTIFUL HEAVY DUTY WOOD STOCKS!!! So after seeing your video on everything I loved about my 686 & 629 that I’d bought back in the mid 80’s I’d give anything to get them back. Sadly my sister allowed them to get sold on she gave them to her boyfriend at the time. Either way I truly appreciate your time and explanation on something that’s so important when you are looking into a S&W handgun. Especially if you want one that’s worth what ya pay for them these days. A friend asked me why a revolver was so much more than a semi-auto was and I honestly feel it’s because of the “quality & accuracy” of a revolver. I shot a 99.6 at the academy with the instructors revolvers. Took my then brand new and approved S&W 40.cal model 4006 the first auto That The California Highway Patrol ever used and carried after many of years using a revolver. And I shot a 88.2,& wasn’t happy with it or my score so since the instructor was such an amazing man who actually provided all THE S&W REVOLVERS TO THOSE WHO DIDN’T HAVE A SPONSOR. I sat back and helped clean all his guns and we’d had a great conversation on what you’d just said about doing your homework on buying what you want and the sad fact that most people don’t know what they have or are selling!!! So long story short I like the performance centers new 686 with the 5” Barrel the white tamp and orange outlined front sights like my original. It comes with a Hogue grip or something like it. I’m told they are absolutely beautiful revolvers and shot like the good Ole’days. Thanks so much for your time and input I sent or shared your video and shall be watching what else you have to say on “S&W” revolvers. Respectfully Pete

Great video! Learned a lot. Thanks

Thank you! Great info. I just bought a model 57, Blued N8xxxxx. It helped me to research first, and to know the particular features of the 57.

Thank you again for your help! Excellent advice!!

Again, my compliments sir for being very thorough and professional. And again, kudos for the gloves to protect these beautiful revolvers.

thank you! you're a great teacher! you speak so clearly and slowly enough to follow! thank you!

Thanks for the info very useful!

Thanks for the enlightening content, Brotha Nice work

Good video and information looking forward to more

We love the great info,thankyou! 👍

Wow. I've held many model 66s and I own several as well. Never saw one with target hammer and trigger. There's another one to add to the list. LOL. I remember looking high and low for a model 19-3 in 4" back in the 80s with the 3Ts. By the time I acquired one I'd already moved on to model 66s. I still have that model 19 in the back of my safe without a turnline on the cylinder, and it wears the football, smooth presentation grips. I just could not bring myself to shoot it, as beautiful as it was. And the way I traded guns back then when I had kids and no extra cash to speak of, it's surprising I still have that gun. It was about that time that I thought stainless was the way. Still do for the most part, for the practicality of the finish. But a Smith made back in the 70s and early 80s with that deep blue or liquid nickle finish is a work of art.

Absolutely a terrific video! Thanks

Thanks making this video. I finally got my hands on a 3T model 66-3 in mint condition so am very happy. It’s not pinned and recessed but I already have a no dash that’s a safe queen from 1975.

My hands off to you Sir Your collection of restored S/W Guns with Grips are Great Congratulations on a Job Well done. This Something that I would love to do Restoration!

Really cool video! Thank’s

Great information! Thanks

Brother you are always on point and you sir do a fine job of restoring factory stocks ! I learned a lot from you and refinished a few of my S&W stocks

Great knowledge for me as starting collect old revolvers

You answered my question. Thank you for the video.

Big fan of S&W, thanks for making this video.

Thanks for the informative video. Recently I purchased S&W 19-4 TTT. What I learned from you helped me determine the price was right.

Very informative and well said

Awesome video , thanks for the education

Awesome lesson👍

Very sharp video! Thanks

I had just picked up an S&W 66-2 with combat hammer and trigger and after close inspection and research I am positive it also has an original wood grips with the speed loader cut out

good info. thanks

Thanks for the catalog reference.

Great Video. I have a Model 27-2 with 8 3/8 inch Barrel and a 629 no dash also with 8 3/8 inch Barrel. And both have the Pinned Barrel and recessed Cylinder. Love them, good old Revolvers

Very interesting and informative. Turns out my 19-3 has a combat hammer, standard trigger and target grips!

Lots of great info. Where have you been all my life!!!

I appreciate this info I like S&W going to the gun show soon

My 686 has the combat trigger and hammer.The stocks are Original speed loader stocks and are in pristine condition. Thanks for the info.

Good info. Very nice collection. I am so green...... envious I mean...... I love Smiths!

Excellent advise.

Great video man!

Great vid Sir! Thanks

Excellent Video.BEAUTIFUL REVOLVERS!!!!! It's a BUYER BEWARE MARKET FOR SURE!!!!!!

Good information 👍🏿

Good video I own 3 smith and wesson revolvers I bought them brand new I didn't know about the triggers and hammers. I have to inspect mine to see what I have Thanks again

Good info!

thanks, now i know my 686 no dash has combat hammer/trigger and target grips,

Hey! Guess I should've watched more, you have the book too! I love that thing. It's very helpful.

Very nice. Just bought a 15-3.

Great Video’s Big Swoll58!

Another quality video thx

Dude you are a one man s&w info machine. Thx.

I have an S&W K 22 I inherited from my dad.. an old 5 screw made ca 1957..in absolutely beautiful condition..I used'ta shoot it in the basement of my home in NJ...DAD had A Sears bullet trap set up..wrecked a PILE of CB cap 22 in it...

I just picked up a smithwesson 10-6 4 inch bull barrel like mint. it sat in a draw at a business.beatiful gun..

I totally swear by the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. That book has helped me decide which Smith to buy next...if I can find one.

I am just seeing this video. My first 44 that i bought. It is not that old. But i emailed smith and asked them some questions. They said, it was built in 2015. I bought it earlier this year 2023.

A sincere “ Thank you” for taking your time and explaining “whats” what , with the used hand gun, I learned a lot, what issue catalog do you have there are plenty of different ones on eBay but didn’t see yours, please let me know if you can, thanks have a great day!!

Excellent video, 👍

Quality is everything

Thanks !

Hello again my friend. Was debating over a 3T 17-3 .22 in a gun shop last night that was tagged on consignment at $800. Best he could do as it was a consignment piece was $850 out the door. I said I would sleep on it and now watched this video. The 3T aspect IS that important, you are correct. Plus, it was in virtually mint condition. I’m torn.

Those are some gorgeous six shooters. 👍 Good info.

Great information sir. I just bought a 686-6 3INCH barrel Christmas 2022 now it's a Talo edition the black and silver wood grips are a little short my pinkie hangs . Is there a longer grips at least 41/2 inches thanking you now👍🏿

I enjoy your videos. Very informative. Thank you.

Good Info

Wow! This guy is on his game!

You will be the reason I will be doing videos on guns. I am a church going man and really didn't want people to know how much guns that I have. My wife doesn't even know how many guns that I have, so video could get me in trouble... lol

I have a few s&w revolvers that I collected simply for the old school sake. I never know about the differences in hammers and triggers. I knew a little about grips. This has been VERY informative. What is more valuable on the market, combat or target hammer and trigger? Thanks for the very informative video, BOSS

😊EXCELLENT INFORMATION 🎉

Thats a good book. And also a book called the history of Smith and Wesson by Roy G jinks.

I just bought a 31-1 stub nose 32 long serial number starts with AWA. Any idea what year it is. Looks like it’s brand new blueing is beautiful. Picked it up at auction thanks

Good advice

Good vid. Were most S&W revolvers offered with the 3-T options?

Great clip, Glad I found you, and love your arms here, just beautiful. Be well

I'm looking for the s&w model 66-2 that is featured in the movie Predestination.

good video. very informative. make more vids

Thanks.38 ctg

5:25 The 66-2 with 3T's also has a trigger overtravel stop that the "plain" 66-2 does not.

What is fair price? 800 hard to say. Guess it's what your willing to pay. Thanks for all your help 🙏 Thanks

Great video I have a 460xvr Bone Collector bought new still never fired waiting to shoot it with the eventual owner my 11 year old grandson so it'll be a few years lol