Found a nice old Model 40 no-dash at a gun show today. S/N L27xx. Three-screw frame, smooth low-horn grips numbered to the gun, with gold colored medallions, and the late-pattern latch. Incredibly tight mechanically, with just enough honest blue wear to give it a little "character". I'm guessing it's from about 1972.

I went to the show intending to buy a Shield, but I couldn't pass this one up. Kind of a grail gun for me since my uncle had one when I was a kid. I cleaned it up when I got it home, put a Tyler (my LAST one!) on it, and shot it just enough before dark to be satisfied that it hits where it looks. It will go into the carry rotation tomorrow.

Love this thread!