Don’t overlook one of the earlier Model 17 or K-22 Masterpiece guns, or the Model 18 or Combat Masterpiece (4” barrel). Those were made in the glory days of S&W.
you’re patient or lucky.
Curious, why is the SP101 not in the running?
Fair enough. My newest GP trigger was not great either, btw. I think they all need a little polishing nowadays.I prefer the size of the K frame / GP100 over the slightly smaller SP. That and the trigger of the SP101 22 is atrociously heavy IMO.
Since you prefer something K-frame-sized, this is the best advice I've seen so far.If you can find one, consider a Dan Wesson.
I’ve one of the J-frame Model 63’s.
It is an 8 shot.
You’re welcome to try it out.
S&W 17. If you have any doubt, come shoot mine. Don't cheap out, you'll regret it later.
FIFYThe GP100 is tough to beat in any caliber.
Clip a coil and polish the hammer strut, and it becomes a thing of beauty.