I'm wondering what some of you might be looking for under the tree this year. If you're like me, you'll be giving yourself the gift which costs more but also means it won't be fruit cake or a tie!

I have a modest amount of $$ set aside and will be looking around for a S&W revolver. Maybe a M 10 or 19 (love the K frames) or maybe one of the big boys...27, 28, 29..

Anyway, just wondering what some others might be thinking about as a end of the year holiday present to yourself.

T

I am really wanting/looking for a birth year 27-2 or 28-2 in the right S prefix range. Prefer a shooter grade so I can enjoy it, but if the price is right.

Birth year is an interesting option, but mine is 1951 and that's getting long in the tooth for a handgun. Maybe a "project" gun.

Early 66 with stainless sights....


Well, I didn't get it for 2011, but Santa got me one for 2012.

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All my Smiths are blued..stainless is an interesting option.

A new heart- mine is giving out unfortunately Bruce

Lots of donors out there...good luck

Not sure what to say other than I sure hope your wish gets filled way before mine. Best wishes.

Santa says I'm geting a unfired 2" model 15! Been wanting one for years to match my little 2" model 34. Both in calibers that are easy on the wallet and fun to shoot.

Update: Santa says I'm getting a black, reinforced mouth Lobo IWB to go with the 15. Wish he could throw a Tyler in my stocking. May become my new carry weapon as I finally came down with arthritis in my fingers and of all places my right elbow. Shooting full powered rounds out of my beloved .41 mags hurt! Not a problem with a little Unique and a LSWC. Will save the heavies for deer hunting. I'm still a fortunate man as lots are way off than me and a few aches and pain. Nothing a session with my 17 and 34 won't take care of as I'm always in a great mood after shooting them. Gotta love a S&W .22 LR! My little 34 is extemely accurate for such a short barrel and the 17 is by far the most accurate handgun I've ever owned. Even beats my model 41 in a shootout!

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Roger / SG

I had planned to give myself a M25-5, 4" nickel, .45acp. However, nothing has materialized. So, I decided not to be so selfish and give some of my nickel Smiths new stocks. In the true spirit of giving, MY WIFE and I, mostly my wife, picked out the new stocks, giving her the opportunity to participate in giving. Also, since she is participating, it is not just "gun stuff". I hope my Smiths enjoy their gifts.

I pray you get your wish Bruce.
If Santa has anything left I want a pre-war kit gun;-)

Last week I fell into a 5” M 27-2. I had no intention of buying another firearm this year, but an opportunity missed can mean a long wait to find another. So my firearm purchases for 2011 are finished.

As I’ve got more assorted stuff than I really need, my real gift to myself will be a cash donation to the local food bank.

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I would love to have a 25-5. I have a model 25-2 and would like to match it up with a dash 5 like it.

I had my eye on a Colt King Cobra (used) with holster, 2 grips, and 2 speedloaders at a local shop, and a 686-3 6" NIB....I am guessing it should be one of those...

Have to see if my wife picked up on either of those hints dropped.

Kevin

I'm pretty sure that Santa is bringing me a 5" M&P 5 screw...

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Ditto. Good luck, Saemetric.

I feel for you brother. Mine was successfully fixed last year. They've come a long way with heart surgery. I wish you the best.

my christmas wish..................the ability to legally walk around my illinois neighborhoods and carry my S&W revolvers for protection.

A Light Hunter with Birdsong finish should be here a little early. Merry Christmas to me! :-)

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A 1963 Model 36 would be sweet.

Bruce, Hope all works out for you,

Planning on trying to make a trade with a dealer for a model 28
2 for 1 with any luck I will have a little cash to boot and be able to help
some folks out during this holiday season. I can only shoot 1 at a time
anyway.

Well, I was looking for a M 10 but found a pre 15, 5 screw that will hopefully be here tomorrow. It should be a 1951 which matches my "born on date". So, Merry Christmas to me!

And Merry Christmas to you too, saemetric! I hope you have a very happy holiday season!

Purdey 12ga sxs or H&H 375 SxS. My wife took the list that has those 2 on the top to the LGS. They kind of laughed. OhWell, model 29 blued, 6" would do, the Dirty Harry gun, in a shooter grade of course!

Mark that off the list - circa birth year. Did not even wipe it down, does have some oil smudges. I'll have to clean it up and Renwax it for proper pictures. Just popped a picture of it in the safe for grins

for me it will be a "100 years of service" colt 45 rail gun on the 1911 platform 5" of course...just seems a good way to end the year

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Well I've bought a pre 17 shooter , a pre war M&P Target shooter , a pre 23 shooter , pre war K22 Outdoorsman ( safe queen ) , pre war M&P .32-20 ( safe queen ) , pre war 38 M&P ( safe queen ) , a 14-3 shooter , & a pair of consecutive numbered 57's ( also safe queens ) . I think I need to catch my breath . Merry Xmas to me . Being a widower has it's advantages at times .

Model 58, blue, I want to join the club. Missed one Saturday at the GS by being lazy about arrival. My gift to me this year is a M19-3, 2.5 inch. Arrives today! I was a good boy.

A 63-4 5inch barrel for my 11yr old daughter and a sweet 15-3 for me.

A 1970 4" tapered, pinned, blued Model 10-5 .38 Special. (Got it from my brother-in-law! In return, I gave him money!) I put a Tyler T-Grip on it right away.

A 1982 1⅞" tapered, nickeled Model 37 (no dash) Airweight .38 Special with custom finger-groove, palm swell grips. (Traded off a KelTec P32 with 2 magazines, one box of .32 ACP ammo, and a pocket holster for it. Really!)

Pictures once I get to my camera.

ECS

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Luke 22:36

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I'm reviving this thread to see what you are hoping to find under the tree this year. This may be my year for a M 27. Happy Holidays!

Nickel 27-2 5"... Not going to happen this Christmas though. Someday maybe.

Peace on earth and good will towards men. And a new Smith just in case my wish doesn't come true.

Hope and pray Bruce got his wish during the past year. As for me, maybe a Model 28, or a Colt Government in .38 Super.

4.2" 629 MIGHT be here by christmas...been on order for a year or so ,but a sku # has been assigned to the model so we know s&w is moving forward at least..

I said an early 66 with stainless rear sight last time. Well, it took me until now to get it- should be at LGS soon!

My wish this year? 3 1/2" .357 Mag.

Dang, missed it by $400

I was planning on giving myself a Ruger Scout Rifle this year but a Shield popped up so I had to grab it. Maybe I can swing the Ruger by Feb. or March.

A 90% or higher pre-19 would be wonderful. I have a couple of extra pre-17's that I may try and trade for it.

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If you think that 1951 is getting long in the tooth for birth year guns, try collecting them for 1940!

medxam

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Wishing for a blued, 4" M34-2 RB (I missed the exact gun by ~20min a few weeks ago. The LGS opens at 10a on Saturdays and I got there at 10:20.....just in time to watch it being pulled out of the case and bought.

Also contemplating buying myself one of the new Browning 1911 .22s. Awfully expensive, but I really like 'em.

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1951 birth year combat masterpiece or military and police 2". Almost impossible to find in California but I keep hoping.


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Wheel guns are real guns too.

The 5" barrel is getting tough to find. I think it gives that gun perfect proportions.

I'm giving myself a Model 66 I've been wanting.

Illinois Concealed Carry Licenses for me and my bride.

But more realistically, a mint Nickel 4" Triple Lock in .38-40 and a unicorn to ride to the range.

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I need ammo, not a ride.

Santa(4'9" 97 lb blond) has a S&W nickel Perfecton in 38 S&W coming & I can only look till 12/25/12......

I would give up the revolver so Bruce could have his wish....

I'm still thinking of an early M19 or M27 unless a "1951" something or other should appear. We'll see.

Santa please!!!!
A 4 inch 'L' Frame, round butt, in .44 special, blue or S/S.

I would love an early mod 19 blue in perfect shape.

I already got myself my present to me, a Glock 19 gen4 with 11 factory original mags . But i also hope that in jan i will be getting my M&P 15T!!!!

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Not a big praying man here but ill pray that god finds you a heart. I would say good luck but thats just not enough so prayers will be sent.

Bryan P.

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