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Illinois Says Hi
Been lurking for a while and decided to finally sign up.
Longtime interest in firearms but between family, career, and other distractions they got put on a backburner for about 35 years. Realize it was a mistake now, so trying to make up for it. (wish I'd picked up a couple S&W's back in the early 80's)!
My son is really into his firearms so I dug mine out of a long hibernation and we've been going to the range lately for some long overdue father/son bonding (hard to believe he's almost 30 years old now). After 26 years with the Illinois Dept of Corrections I will be retiring at the end of the year and plan on being able to get in more range time.
Picked up a 442 for carry a little while back and after searching for a nice used 686 3" I finally just broke down, had my dealer order one, and it should be here Monday. Now that I've got a couple to play with, I can take some time to find a few older S&W revolvers I'm lusting after. Thanks to this forum for spending my money.
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... 686 3" I finally just broke down, had my dealer order one.... Thanks to this forum for spending my money.
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I'd bet you can think of a few times that you've spent that kind of coin and not gotten the enjoyment that beautiful L-frame is about to give you. Enjoy, and come back with your range impressions.
Howdy from South Carolina, and welcome to the forum.
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I'd bet you can think of a few times that you've spent that kind of coin and not gotten the enjoyment that beautiful L-frame is about to give you. Enjoy, and come back with your range impressions.
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Thanks for the welcomes and ain't that the truth. Plus I'll have something special to eventually hand down to the grandsons.
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Welcome to the forum. Good luck with that 686 and enjoy the time with your son. It is priceless.
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