In little over a month am going to purchase a 442.

In my mind a revolver equals S&W.

Have shot many semi autos, just prefer revolvers.

Nice to meet you all.

Very anxious to digest information pertaining to these fine machines and owner experiences with all S&W products.

Eventually am looking to get a bigger .357.

I have shot glocks, ruger sr9c, and a K frame.

I guess I like "wheelguns." Not that I haven't thought of owning a semi-auto, it would just take convincing.

Eventually want a shotgun or something for home defense, but that is another topic altogether.

I love the second amendment.

Welcome to the club.
I like them all but as I get older I don't like chasing brass around so I've been enjoying the revolvers more lately.

Welcome to the forum. You're in good company. I have 3 K-frames (a 3" 65-3, a 4" 65-3 and a 2 1/2" 66-7 -- all cop trade-ins which are fairly inexpensive, but great guns) and a couple steel J-frame .357 Magnums (a 60 and a 640). That's not many by forum standards -- but it's a good start. Also have a 4" Ruger Speed Six -- just to keep the S&Ws honest.