Had to trade 4 to get it but it is worth it. Freedom Arms 83 in 44 mag.

The last revolver was one I had on lay-a-way and finally picked up - it is a S&W 686 with a 2 1/2" barrel. Shoots well. Transitions well from target to target. Not too heavy but has enough heft to help control recoil. Rides in a Galco Combat Master holster, so it carries well. Needs some rounds put through it to help smooth it up some. Like all new S&W's, it is a little rough and has a real heavy trigger. However, I know what it'll be like after it has been used for a while. I'll be happy with it.

Ruger 2.5" stainless Alaskan, .44 magnum. Beautiful 45 oz hunk of stainless steel.

The newest member of the family. Haven't even shot it yet. Manufactured 04/2014.

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Colt Detective Special in 1972 when they were talking about banning short barreled revolvers. I like the classics and think that the older guns were much better made than what they are turning out now. Also, I'm not so much into the plastic guns of today.

1985, Ruger redhawk in 357 5 1/2" bbl, 1986 2- Ruger sp 1o1's 2 1/2 & 3 " hammerless's. 2005 S&W 6" 617. There's really not much I wouldn't prefer an older mdl, MAYBE a Freedom arms.

Fresh out of high school in 1974 I bought a 29-2 with an 8 3/8" barrel, most accurate revolver I've ever owned. Been used guns ever since then.

Found a 640-3 at my lgs a couple of weeks ago, for what seemed like a pretty good price. Wasn't looking to buy, but simply had to take it home...

638 2 months ago

Brand new 60-4

642-1 about 3 years ago. If my bride takes a shine to it now that she hasdecided to go armed, I may have to buy another. Before that it was 1984 and a 24-3. All the rest have been test driven by someone else.

Update 07/14 - she did. Now another 642-1 or 442-1 unless I find a well-aged 40 or 42 somewhere first.

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My last was a 18-7.A nice gun,but with my downsizing,I thought it could go,as I have a 18-3.I sold it last month.

I do not think I have ever bought a NIB revolver, all used.

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The only new S&W revolver I have purchased is my 442-1 that I bought as a back-up gun to carry on duty back in 1997 or so. I'm no longer an LEO, but the 442 is my EDC gun in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster. I've bought and sold quite a few others, but they were pre-owned.

Thanks for stopping by.

Last year I bought a 625 PC 4". Excellent shooter. Shoots smaller groups with 45AR than with 45ACP.

Mine is a 17-6 Old Stock, New In Box I bought late last year, shipped 1989 but sold in 2013:

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Having owned many semi-autos and long guns, this is my first revolver purchase - Model 66 Combat Magnum in 357. Really like the proportions, weight, finish and sights. I really only considered S&W and only wanted 357 as I also have a Marlin 1894 in 357. The 686 is sweet but after seeing a model 66 at the gun show, I knew it was right for me. It was interesting to read the history of this model and I'm glad they "re-released" it. Not easy to find retail, internet or at shows so I took my time and came across this one online.

Have not shot it but plan to tomorrow!

Last year my 642 Pro.

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Back in November of 2013 I bought a 642-1. New production with no lock... all good, for $389.

Roger aka Mr. Wonderful

Just bought a 629 4". Should be here sometime late next week.

This thread caused me to think about my revolvers. I think, best I can count, I have 29 S&W revolvers and I did not buy any of them new. I have two retired law enforcement guns that were new when they were issued to me, but were surplus when I actually bought them.

I do plan to buy a 640 Pro new IF I can ever actually find one.

Bill

Don't think that I've ever purchased an S&W new but picked up a Ruger SP-101 2.25" .357 mag. yesterday to accompany my 638 and others.

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Just bought a NIB 637-2. I know, I know, you're all going to bash me because it's a lock model and it's not old, back when the company made quality, but I wanted a light weight summer pocket gun. I've owned many old S&W revolvers, in fact started my LEO career with a 6" Model 10 in the fifties. After making detective it was mostly a Model 36, then a Model 19.

I simply bought it because the price was right ($400 OTD) and because I wanted a lightweight pocket gun for summer. And, because it's a ho-hum Smith I can take it out in the desert and practice speed loading drills. I've got a Model 36 but it's so cherry I'm reluctant to beat it up (perhaps I need counseling).

Technically its not "bought", I recently put this on layaway, pick it up next week.

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Performance Center 460 XVR...still haven't fired it yet!

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My latest nib S&W purchase was also my first ever Smith- a 686-6 last month. Was looking for a 686-4 but couldn't hold out. The Ahrends went on last week....

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S&W 66-8 4" Back in March. I haven't fired it yet. Too many pre-owned revolvers to play with. Before that I picked up a new 617-6 4" a little earlier in the month. That i have fired.

Thanks for the thread. It is good to hear what other forum members are buying.

A week ago I bought a Performance Center 642-2 snubby. So far only 50 rnds fired. These airweights have a considerable recoil.
Also picked up a very lightly used Model 39 9mm.

Local man fires cannon. News at 11:00

Smith 63, 3"

Bought a 642 yesterday to keep my 638 company.
-mike

New to me at least. In the past year I bought a 6" 686, 4" model 10 & 4" model 64. Sold a few to buy a few. I prefer to buy used. I usually trade even more or less. Works for me.

Just received a gun bought as used and found it to be an unfired, prelock 617-2, bead blast, and at a great price too. Shot it yesterday and feel like I have a first class target gun, although I'm not ready to show pictures of my targets.

I have plenty of .22LR saved from a few years ago, but not enough to install my AR conversion kit.

Hi, Got enamored with a picture on a web site auction of a S&W Model 24-3 , 3" Has real stag grips with S&W logo in gold, and fully engraved. Adjustable sights rear with red ramp front. Pistol is unfired with no ring at all. I saw another S&W pistol on a site that was a different model, but same engraving. The add for this other pistol called it a Factory "A" level job. Mine however ( yep, I bought it) has S&W logo on the right side? Work seems very high quality. The grip side end point of engraving appears to fit the stock contours of the orig. Lew Horton smooth wood ones I've seen on this site and the net? No red lined box came with mine as it had no box or papers.
My serial number is ALA26XX. Would this pistol fall into the Lew Horton run of 24-3, 3"? Could it be in the first 100 of serial numbered engraved guns in blue? Or, is it a Lew Horton series gun returned to shop for A, engraving? I have my fingers crossed! I'm new to forum so ask for patience with the newbe.

Was fortunate to pickup this revolver today. It's a fully engraved with stag grips with S&W Logos that I think were added to frame after engraving. S&W logo on right side, but engraving almost identical to an "A" model on the net. I'm guessing its a Lew Horton series but don't know much more yet. No box or papers came with it. I'm going to send for a letter tomorrow from S&W. Bought it to carry but has no ring at all on cyl. and if "A" engraving it will be hard to toss shells in it for first time?

Installed a set of CT grips, it's been my EDC ever since. Use the DeSantis 113, with a small cutout hole in the side to accommodate the laser.

This, but about two years ago.

Two years ago.

S&W A22. Lots of fun to shoot. Nothing to shoot 500/1000 rounds every time you go to the range.

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This now with rubber boots.

A brand new SP101, 22LR.
A few weeks old now.

Ashland special run Model 66 with 3" barrel in 1988 from the back of Shotgun News. I think it cost me $295.

Here are my two most recent brand new guns.

The 642 was first and the Ruger GP-100 came later.

As far as "new-new" goes, a Model 69:


With the usual S&W 3 round test fire. It has been quite satisfactory.

Have a 625 PC in the works, mostly because I stumbled upon ~7500 LSWC bullets for a very reasonable price recently. The super short cylinder on the PC was intriguing, and it passed the "hands on" inspection, so will do some back to back testing against the 625JM.

New 442 Pro.

I interpreted the thread title to mean ANY brand new revolver, not just a S&W. I rarely buy a brand new S&W wheelgun anyway and generally prefer ones with pinned barrels and other of the older features. My latest brand new revolver is a Charter Arms "Classic" Bulldog in .44 Special. This is very similar to the original Bulldog with the tapered barrel and no ejector rod shroud. The box label said it had wood grips, but the one I received had rubber. I round some wood grips on GB and they are now installed on my Bulldog. The finish is polished blue except on the cylinder, which is more of a matt blue finish. I wish they had polished it too, I'm not sure the why or wherefore of this. Anyway, the price was right and I although they were announced by Charter, I believe they were produced only on a limited basis. I plan to shoot and carry mine so it won't be a gun safe queen.

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I finally obtained my first 45 ACP revolver a week ago after wanting and looking for about a year. I was shopping 'used' but ended up finding an older, new beauty. It is a 625-7 Performance Center, 5" barrel, only test fired by S&W in June 2001 when I baught it. I've had it out to shoot a couple times and have put about 10 moonclips of 230 gn FMJ through it so far. I like it alot! Pics and simple range report to appear soon.

This happens to be my latest purchase:

Last brand-new revolver I purchased was a Model 29 in 1982. Newest revolver I have is a 696, I'm second or third owner on that. Or maybe the Aussie 10-11?