Chuck: I read the article in the Journal, and then tonight picked up on this thread. What great history!

My first N-frame Smith was a Model of 1950 in .45 ACP with a 5" barrel. It shot well with my 200 gr. H&G lead bullets, but was not a tack driver. I have acquired, over the years, three 1955 Targets: S-1445xx (1956), S-2110xx (1960) and a 25-2, N-3386xx, (which is marked as a Model of 1950!) The 1960 gun is the most accurate: Truly, one-hole groups at 15 yards, and 1-2 inch groups at 25 yards. It is a most marvelous weapon.

I also think it is interesting that the target grips on your gun do not appear to be "Cokes", although they were all the rage in the early to mid 1950's. My 1956 gun has Cokes, but the others have later targets.

Thanks for bringing these neat shooters back into the public eye!

MikeyL
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