My first S&W semi-auto was either a M-41 bought new by me in 1969, or the used .38 Master (M-52) I bought about the same time. I kept the M-41 until a couple of years ago, but the M-52 and my other target gun, an accurized 1911, were sold to other club members when I went in the service in 1970.

I got a new 39-2 in about 1974, sold it in a moment of financial difficulty shortly after, then bought a M-39 from a corrections officer shortly after.

First 3rd gen was a 5906 in 2010, which I still have and it's a high mileage item, on its second barrel.

I didn't get a 2nd gen until 2014 when I bought a nice 645, but I never connected with it, and sold it last year to help fund my new hobby, ham radio.

Bruce B
K7BAB