The lock, non pinned, non recessed, frame mounted firing pin, MIM, and stainless guns all get a good amount of disregard on this site.
But, anything that fits in this forum (80's and up) is fine by me.
Ok, I'll play. My Model 58-1 that I have the princely sum of $550.00 in. Try that with any old 58. I deactivated my lock by removing the flag that pops up next to the hammer, and added a T grip adapter a short while back. I always wanted a .41 Magnum, and this was by far the best way financially for me to get one. Gun actually has a nice smooth trigger pull, and the fit and finish are second to none. I like the grooved trigger as well; another nice old school touch.
WOW, am I impressed. Nice guns guys. Just bought into a collection that has been sitting in a climate controlled safe for over 40 years. Got 2 model 24-3, 1 with 3 inch barrel and round butt fingergroove grips, second with 4 in barrel, square butt, and 3 T's. A model 19 with 6 inch barrel and 3 T's. and finally a model 37 with 3 inch barrel in blue finnish. All are NIB. Can't wait to go shoot them. Got a couple feral hogs that need killing. I think the model 24-3 will do the job. What do you think?
Great thread!
I'm finding my way back to S&W's after about a 6 year hiatus.
Put a down payment on a new 2 tone 627 V Comp the other day, and hopefully will have it paid off by Christmas. The Rubber grips will be the first thing to go, and I'm finding some great inspiration for new stocks in this thread.
That's a shame, because the grips are pretty ideal for a target gun. The gun that is not very concealable has nothing to argue about rubber grips except how they fit the individual hand. The gun that sophisticated is not really a platform for grip art. Don't get the idea that rubber grips aren't cool.