I handled a newer S&W semi. Didn't like the feel or the trigger. I longed for a 39 or 59 that I had back in the 70s. I found a mint 6904 on consignment at a LGS with 5 mags for $300. As soon as I picked it up and tried the trigger I knew it was going home with me. The first gen and third gen Smiths are better than the new ones. S&W should take a long look and bring them back. My next one might be the CS series if I can find one.