New Classic Line

[tgshowell]

Am I the only one with a particular fondness for the new "classics" ??? Don't get me wrong, there's definitely a different feel having a few of the originals, but every time I walk into my local shop and take a look at their stock of the new classics, I feel the urge to get a couple - already got the 586.

Have any of you had the same feeling? Which ones are your favorites in the new line?

 

[Cal44]

A LGS had a Nickel 29 for a while that looked really nice.

Another LGS has a new 36 for sale. Also nice.

I'd probably consider a Nickel classic before any other kind. The blue 36 was nice, but more money that readily available older guns also in great condition.

 

[tgshowell]

You bring up a good point about the Model 36. Most new ones are generally double the price of the decent used market variety.

I have my eyes set on the new Model 29s and 27s. It seems that in my neck of the woods, they are the same price as a good used one! Either that or the guys asking 1000+ for a used model need to check their facts.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

In the Classic line I have a few, a 21, 22, 24, 25, and a 40. They all shoot well and seem well built although the factory stocks are for the most part shoddy or poorly designed. Nice thing about the 40, no IL.

 

[Bob1943]

I am a fan of the "classics" as well. Took me about a year to find one, but with the help of a fellow Forum member who spotted a new one in a gun shop back in Massachusetts, I finally got my 29-10 Classic last September. It is still unfired.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I like "em" too. I have a 21/22/24. Ditched the crappy stocks on all of them and replaced with good stuff. Only problem was with the 21. The sight was too short causing it to shoot high. Replaced it with a taller patridge sight and all is well.

 

[tgshowell]

What issues have you had with stocks? The ones on my 586 seem to be great...

 

[S&WForty]

I love my 29-10. I had considered a 36. I'm glad I learned from posts 2 and 3 above. I'll probably not get a 36 Classic now.

 

[629shooter]

If I found a "new" Model 58 at a good price, I'd buy it for a "beater."

 

[slimjim9]

I like the looks of them but I don't see how they can call them "classic" with a straight face and still have the dang IL. I might could put a fuel injector in a Model T but it would no longer be "classic".

 

[Dan Christopher]

I rather like them, too.

I currently have a 4" 29-10. At the time I bought it ( this past December ), I was really wanting a 6-1/2". My local shop had a 4" on display, and I looked at it and held it a few times before I took the plunge.

I have been quite pleased with it. The accuracy and smoothness of it I would put up against any older 29s I have owned in the past.

I wish it didn't have the lock, but it is what it is.

I am still looking for a 6-1/2" but they are next to impossible to find right now. Hopefully S&W will do another production run of them soon.

 

[Dan Christopher]

I am a fan of the "classics" as well. Took me about a year to find one, but with the help of a fellow Forum member who spotted a new one in a gun shop back in Massachusetts, I finally got my 29-10 Classic last September. It is still unfired.

Very beautiful! Still looking for a 6-1/2". I think S&W must have made a lot more of the 4" than the 6-1/2" last production run.

You need to get out and shoot that!

 

[Rolf]

Sure. I've had one on order for the past 5 months.
Actually getting one seems to be the only catch for me anyway.

 

[Dan Christopher]

Sure. I've had one on order for the past 5 months.
Actually getting one seems to be the only catch for me anyway.

For a long time, the 4" versions were everywhere online...especially those god awful factory engraved ones. Even now periodically I'll see a 6-1/2" online, but it's rare.

I never would have guessed the 4" 29s were that much more popular, but apparently they are.

Hope you get yours soon!

 

[Rolf]

For a long time, the 4" versions were everywhere online...especially those god awful factory engraved ones. Even now periodically I'll see a 6-1/2" online, but it's rare.

I never would have guessed the 4" 29s were that much more popular, but apparently they are.

Hope you get yours soon!

Yea, me too. Thanks.
I ordered the Model 27 in the 6-1/2" but I guess I'll believe it when I actually see it.

 

[tgshowell]

There's a 6.5 inch Model 27 in my local shop that I'm getting quite close to picking up. I wanted the 6.5 inch 29 but can't seem to be having the same luck as everyone else. They do still have on 4 inch in stock though. Just can't decide which one I want. I'll have to get one soon though because they seems to be getting harder and harder to find.

 

[tgshowell]

I love my 29-10. I had considered a 36. I'm glad I learned from posts 2 and 3 above. I'll probably not get a 36 Classic now.

Yeah the older 36s seem to be the better buy. There are three used ones at my shop now all in pretty good condition for around $475 - a much better deal than 700+ for a new one IMHO.

 

[gen3guy]

I just paid $349 for a 95% Model 36 (no dash). I don't get the inflated prices on new revolvers as opposed to auto pistols. New Ruger revolvers are mostly north of $700 also. I don't have anything against the IL, but I sure don't think that a new model 36 is $400 better than the one I just bought. I'd buy a new M&P or XD but when it comes to revolvers I will continue to buy used.

 

[Smith61]

I am ever looking for a 6" M57 Blue (maybe nickel) and the prices are killing me for pre-lock examples. I may be forced to buy a "classic" before too long, even with the silly "hole" in the side!

 

[Macinaw]

This is the model 22 of 1917. 45 acp.

It is a fun gun to shoot.