My first 1st Gen is my model 59. My uncle gave it to me as a gift after he retired from the Navy in 2004. She's old and beat up, but an excellent shooter still.

My first 2nd Gen is a Model 659 that I bought from a retired Louisiana State University Campus Police Officer. He carried it as his duty gun many moons ago. Welcomed her to my family around 2008.

My first 3rd Gen was a model 908 from the value series line or the "American Pride" series. Love her! She's like an all metal Shield. She was my EDC for about three years.

Now I have dozens of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gens in my collection and I love every single one! These never get sold or traded like newer guns do.

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Find a way or make one.