I wouldn't put any N-frame on the list for a police service revolver--too heavy to be carried all day. Even during the heyday of the police revolver the N-frame was not the dominant choice--the Colt Police Positive and S&W M&P revolvers were.

Here's my choices:

1. S&W M586/686
2. Colt Python/Trooper
3. S&W M19/66
4. Ruger GP100
5. Ruger Security/Service Six

Last edited by Oregon45; 02/16/17.