If you bought a new S&W recently and love it... tell us!

[two-bit cowboy]

My Two Cents

I picked up a 360PD in January that I really liked. Barbara liked it more so I went for a 60 LS. Nice enough, but I thought I wanted something light and without an external hammer so I grabbed an M&P 340. Man, that was the ticket, but I still wasn't completely satisfied so I went back to 100% stainless steel with that Tritium front sight -- and a pair of them on the rear, too -- and bought a 640-1 Pro.

I love all these new J's, but the 640 came with baggage.

Its front sight was dead and the action felt like the gun had been assembled in a sand box. Upon its return to me the sight was bright and the action was ok. I shot the heck out of it -- the mildest .38s, some +P's, and lots of magnums. The action got better and better. Wow, I was in love. Then I cleaned it.

Two really disturbing milling flaws appeared beneath the grime. Back to its original home it went. I told the customer service supervisor I had been buying S&W revolvers for 40 years and had never seen such poor workmanship. He said "Things have changed," the chatter mark inside the ejector rod shroud and the ugly nick on the frame below the barrel are "within S&W's current specifications," and "you can't see them when the cylinder is closed." The factory sent it back a few days ago with no action taken.

Back to the theme of the thread. I carry the 640, I'll continue shooting the heck out of it, and I still love it. As an old Chief in the 'Force once told me, "Just because the baby's ugly doesn't mean we don't love the baby." Ok, fair enough.

 

[Mehutch]

It is good to see this threat of 3-2012 still has wings in 8-2016.

I have looked for years for a S&W 4 inch 686-4 7 shooter pre-lock 357 mag, but no luck. So I gave in and bought a S&W 4 inch 686-6 7 shooter with lock 357 mag back two months ago. It is a fine shooter with a new Wilson spring kit installed (#13 return spring & main leaf spring) Here it is:



Than a month later this shows up. S&W 4 inch 686-5 7 shooter pre-lock 357 mag... close enough, sold!




So now I have the whole family shown below. And that is my last gun to buy. Many have laughed, many said, 'yeah sure' but that is the last one.



This one I bought a few years ago, could not pass on it, it is a beauty. No more! I am in a Gun Buying Rehab 12 step-workshop.



I guess not, you'll never guess what happen this month. So I saw this 686-4 six shooter and walked away two times. On the third walk-by two days later, I said I'll take it. You're right... never say 'never'.

 

[dben002]

Yes I did, and yes I do.

 

[Steely85]

Likely the 'newest' Smith, 22-4, that I own, along with lock and MIM parts, but I enjoy it very much.

 

[falconbobb]

Black friday i bought my first s&w and my first revolver. 64-3 was a beautifull shooter and a bargain. Last month bought an m&p9 there again a bargain never fired.

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[Steely85]

Black friday i bought my first s&w and my first revolver. 64-3 was a beautifull shooter and a bargain. Last month bought an m&p9 there again a bargain never fired.

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Hard to NOT like a Model 64 and their ilk. Nice revolver.

 

[digiroc]

I Love 'um All ...

I picked up my first model 59 today... I've been picking up, holding, working all parts of my "new" gun since I finished cleaning "her". I can hardly wait for tomorrow to shoot some targets!

I have found a very similar model 59 on a swimming trip to a nearby State. We stopped at a local very country mom & pop sporting goods store.

They had a very nice condition 59 on consignment for $300. I bought that and a bag of ice. Being out of state it had to be shipped to my FFL so I got the ice but am waiting on the model 59. I did get to fire it though as they have a pistol range on premises. Put a clip of Critical Defense though it, he offered range ammo to test it but I declined and bought a box of my usual carry round to try it out with. It shot fine and even was point of aim at 10 yards.

As it happens I found and bought my S&W "Grail Gun" a Performance Center "Shorty Forty" and they both should arrive this week. It's like waiting for Santa.

Both the 59 and the .40 represent the start and the peak of my collection. The 59 gen one was the start of the shift to "super nines". The first double stack 9mm, it started a trend.

The Unicorn of my collection has to be the Shorty 40. It was the 36th one produced on the first run of 500. One of the first three dozen produced since Mr. Liebenburg placed the first one built on the conference table saying "here is the impossible".

Like the first double stack 59, the Shorty 40 is the first sub-compact .40 S&W capable weapon. Marking another Industry trend.

Since joining this forum I've become a 3rd gen S&W collector. Damn you guys for drawing me into this situation.

All within 2016:

I found a Cherry 1006 at a local gun show
Bought a 1076 from a member here.
Bought a nice 3913NL from a member.
Then found the 3914LS to have the set.
Another Gun Show find, a 411 w/ night sights.

But I have not left out S&W wheel guns:

Bought new: 360PD AirLite, it kicked so hard I then bought a 340 Pro in all stainless to shoot, but the AirLite is my constant carry gun.

I also bought a model 69, .44 Magnum L frame. Actually not bad to carry. I bought two Don Hulm front brake holsters (left and right).

So now my collection is complete, unless I find a 4040PD.

Digiroc

EDIT: I can't forget the CS9 "Chief's Special" I also picked up along the way. And I've owned a 5906 for over 25 years.

 

[bunkie12]

Within the past year, I have purchased a 686-Plus 4" and a 438. Neither has given me any trouble. I bought the 686 for fun and home defense; it's a beautifully balanced revolver and a .357Mag is probably the last round I would want to face.

I bought the 438 mostly to archive and occasionally CC because S&W has discontinued the 438 and it can be pocket carried. As Airweight owners often agree, it's not fun to shoot so I get in 2 or 3 cylinders to stay proficient then move on to something less brutal.

The bottom line is that both function as advertised and desired, and are as dependable as they can be.

 

[Gunsguna]

I purchased my first S&W yesterday. It's the M&P 9L Performance Center model. I'm picking it up tomorrow or next Tuesday. Can't wait! I'll be sure to post some pictures.

 

[Octavian1978]

Hello fellow Smith & Wessoners,
In the last year I've purchased a 637-2, 640-1, 442pc, and 340mp. Luv everyone of them. All shoot better than me, and believe it or not I luv shooting the 340 the best, full bore 357's included. Maybe it's the sights but I can hit the 75yd 12" plate 4 out of 5 times. Ya, I luv my older Smiths, but not anymore than my newer ones. Compared to the competition, I feel it's night and day, especially when it comes to looks and design. Rugers are absolutely hideous to me, maybe they are tough, but my 586 and 66 are capable of shooting more ammo than I can afford to shoot loose, and they look a million times better. I have other brands in semi autos, but when it comes to revolvers, unless Colt starts making revolvers again or Ruger redesigns theirs to look exactly like a Smith, I am and will continue to be a Smith snob. Ymmv

 

[BigCityChief]

Bought a new .45 Shield today - love it!


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[Amp]

my M&P 340 no lock.

 

[gman51]

I bought a new 627-5 pro that shoots so good it makes me look like a better shooter than any other gun I have does. I still haven't found the totally distracting IL hole some talk about and the IL hasn't caused me any problems. I really like the looks of the 8 hole cylinder and even though it came with moon clips I have yet seen the need for them. This 627-5 is a top quality revolver and anyone saying other wise hasn't shot one yet. I put this gun in the same class as my Python. I actually shoot it a bit more accurately than my Python. I have had and do have guns costing more but they sure didn't or don't impress me any more than this gun does.

 

[Patoo4]

M&P 45c, i've been searching for a 45 to rotate with my glock 19. Took a while and some $$, a Sig P220, P227. Glock 30sf and there was at least 1 more, after a while something about each caused buyers remorse. So i thought i'll give it one more try and M&P 45c caught my eye. Without reservation most comfortable in hand and softest shooter close to P227. Now need a quality holster, Wright Cobra i think, wear IWB or OWB.

 

[Aiala]

After waaay too much time away from shooting, I recently got back into it and picked up two used (pre-lock) S&W revolvers, a 6" Model 686 and a nickel-finish Model 29-3 with the 8 3/8" barrel:

I absolutely love both of them, and sent the 29 back to S&W for a brand-new polished nickel finish. (Even if I can't look as good as I used too, my gun can! ) Now I'm on the lookout for some other classic oldies, especially a Model 25 .45LC, a Model 57, and a Model 650 or 651 .22LR/.22WRM kit gun. (Don't hold out much hope for the latter, though. )

But above all, it's great to be a gun owner again!

 

[turbo38gn]

Actually purchased 3 S&W revolvers recently... and I love em!!

a 325NG, 629 V-comp and a 329PD.. haven't shot the 325NG yet, but can tell you the 629VC is amazing, the 329PD will never see 44mag again ... 44special, no problem...

 

[Topsarge]

My last Smith was a 629 3" Talo. I'm totally shocked at how accurate it is for a snub. I bought it to take my 24-3 3" off of my edc rotation when I found out it was a Lew Horton. The double action on the 629 is great. I put a set of Badger round butt black grips on it. Very good looking.

 

[Topsarge]

My last Smith was a 629 3" Talo. I'm totally shocked at how accurate it is for a snub. I bought it to take my 24-3 3" off of my edc rotation when I found out it was a Lew Horton. The double action on the 629 is great. I put a set of Badger round butt black grips on it. Very good looking.

 

[turbo38gn]

Almost forgot.... here's a couple crappy cell phone pics... I'll have to get a pic of the 325NG...

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[MCorps0311]

I'm a shame to say I bought a S&W 686-6 .357 Magnum a month ago and haven't fired it yet.But I love looking at it right now. Got a lots of projects going on in the home ,painting and remodeling can't find time for going to the range now.PS I've had it more like three weeks.