Bought a 3" 629-1 with 20 rds through it. Like freaking new, comes tomorrow, the wait is killing me. $1200. No box, papers, or tools...

In the 70s early 80s I lived in CA and the 2-week waiting period killed me. It moved so slooooooow. Now, when you buy off the Internet (because your LGS rarely sees any used guns except Glocks and Ruger Single Sixes) you mail a cashier's check off, the gun -- which is never packed in anticipation of your payment -- goes out to get packed, it ships eventually, and by the time it arrives, it's been a week or ten days. So living in a state with no waiting period is wasted unless you buy a new gun. I'm dead to modern S&Ws, but I appreciate that they hang in there with Colt (oops, no more DA revolvers), Taurus (ummm...), and Ruger, who at least has the sense not to change anything.

On vacation this week. Just got a new sd9ve and have a Detroit police issue 38 special nickel plated revolver passed down from my dad(retired 30 year vet). Plan to hit range this week. Very excited to to shoot them both

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Tommytom:)

About a month ago I bought a 642 for my wife as her new carry weapon to replace the model 60.

Several months ago I bought a Lew Horton 24-3 still in the box.

629 current gen, with 4" barrel. Altamont rosewood combat grips. Shoots way better than I. Beautiful weapon. Call it The Hammer of Thor for obvious reasons. Love it. Bought a Galco instructors reinforced belt and a high rise Galco paddle holster. Feeling dirty, like Harry.

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I walked into the shop to look for primers and for some 22 ammo. I was talking with the sales / manager that I know well. We walked over to look at the revolvers while talking and catching up, and I asked him IF he had a 642. He said yes and that he had just taken in a new one on trade with the CT grips.

On the way to the counter I asked if he had any without the locks. He said no, they all have the locks. When we got to the revolver area laying right there and brand new was a 642 no lock with no CT grips. Had to be there for me .

I havent fired it yet, but while its trigger is a heavier pull, it was smooth and consistent throughout the travel and the hammer came home with a convincing whack. It has a good feel to it in the hand.

After he packed it up in its box and I paid, I had to check and be sure there was a revolver in that box it was so light weight.

Recently bought a 627PC ( 170133 ). Fantastic firearm, especially for winter carry. It is unbelievably accurate for a 2.625" barrel. I loved it so much that I bought a 627PC ( 170210 ) 5" barrel, which also works for winter carry with coats required in winter. These are the two best handguns I've ever owned in over 30 years. I still have the 686 I bought new in 1985 and it still rocks! For spring/summer carry, I am now looking for a 640 Pro Series ( 178044 ) but have not yet been able to find a new one... anywhere... still looking. The customer service of S&W far exceeds any other weapon manufacturer that I've encountered in over 3 decades. That fact, along with the high quality of their products, have made me a very loyal S&W customer. Wishing all the very best to you and yours.

Update....
I took my sd9ve to the range and loved it. I found the trigger to be smooth and consistant. I'm used to a 38 special so converting was easy. First mag I shot was low and left but after adjustments I was grouping two inch marks.

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Tommytom:)

I really have a lot more interest in the older models, but S&W didn't make this particular configuration until just a few years ago, so here we are. I have acquired a 351c which was built in March of this year.

There are no issues with this revolver. It's as clean, tight, and functional as the price tag suggests it should be.

I also inspected a few other 2013 specimens recently placed on this dealer's shelf, and was impressed. I suspect a policy decision was made to pay more attention to the revolver division quality control.

See post 16 about new 351PD:

How do you guys like your 351c

Mod 617-6, 10 shot. First S&W with a Lock, but is a very well made, extremely accurate gun of great quality and a good crisp trigger. Is as good as any of my older 17's and 18's.

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SWCA1967 SWHF244

Earlier this year bought a new 63-5 stainless J frame 22LR 3 inch bbl. with adj. sights. What a great little shooter. Flawless thus far. No extraction issues even after all kinds of 22 ammo, and for some reason more accurate for me than my 5 inch bbl. 63. Then a couple of weeks ago bought a new 3 inch 60-15 in 357 basically same configuration as the 63. Another great buy. Smooth trigger and good accuracy right out of the box. No quality issues with either gun. Maybe I'm just lucky, but all of my Smiths, old and new, have been top notch. Boy do I love that 60-15.

Model 19-7 with 2 1/2 barrel, a 586-5 with 4 inch barrel and a Ruger 10/22 Takedown with threaded barrel,BX-25 mag and bird cage flash suppressor this week. A very good week for me thats for sure. There is also the possibility of a new 10mm in my future if the stars and planets line up for me. Add finding a 4 leaf clover and it just might happen.

Just got a Bodyguard 38 and installed hogue tamer grips (#60020)... black of course, not the pink ones LOL. anyway the little guy shoots very well, no accuracy problems evident at 5 or 10 yards. Haven't tried anything further yet... with a snubbie, maybe I never will. Muzzle flip's not bad either. Love the gun, though, super light to carry. I also haven't tried the +P stuff yet...but imagine it will pack a kick for a 38 with this little weight.

I just got a 686 4" just like my fathers that I always liked. It was the gun that got me into collecting s&w.

First S&W, 638-3, a couple months ago and love this gun. Carry it in front pocket of my fishing waders and am pocket carrying as well. It shoots way better that I expected. Definitely won't be last S&W.

I have bought:

M&P 40 FS
M&P 9 FS
442 (No IL)
40 Blue ( I love the look of it with the bronze T grip)

I have had no issues with any of them. I probably would have bought a 638 and a 642 with the 2.5 inch barrel except I cannot get past the hole but I am beginning to waver on that!

I bought a Model 640 Pro Series about three weeks ago, and got it out on the range the first time about two weeks ago. I love the sights, the trigger pull is fantastic, the balance is great, the fit and finish is impeccable, and it fits my hand oh so well. My only complaint is the danged ammo drought; however, I do have three or four boxes of .38spcl and I know where I can get a box of WWB 110gr .357mag if I need it.

My first time out on the range with it was mostly just too get a feel for it. Great gun! I started focusing on accuracy on the last 25 rounds (WWB 110grn SJHP .357mag), and was pleasantly surprised. When the ammo situation clears up, I'll take it out more often. But right now, I've got to say that I really like it and think it's the best revolver I've ever owned. (I'm using the rest of the WWB 110grainers for my carry ammo. It's not a perfect solution, but it's the best self-defense ammo I can find right now).

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Just bought a Performance Center M627 last week. It had just arrived at the local dealer. Very pleased to snap it up the day after it arrived. A handsome weapon in deed.

As a long-time collector of pre-lock K-frames, I finally *had* to see for myself what a new Smith K-frame was really like. So I bought a new Model 67 .38 last week. This gun is perfect. Must be the CNC machining, but the sideplate fit is perfect, the yoke/crane fit is perfect, the barrel alignment is perfect, everything about the manufacture is, well, perfect. Even the barrel finish matches the frame. Compared to my Smith's from 60's-80's vintage, this one has the best fit and finish. No joke. And this is coming from a guy who has over 30 pre-lock Smith & Wesson revolvers and who never thought he could ever buy anything recent. Don't beleive the hype, the new ones are great.

640 pro series. Everything about it is great. Cut for moon clips, .357 mag capable, Novak sights on a hammerless!
No lock! I addedS &W combat grips to it and I love it.

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John 1:17
NRA Life Benefactor

I bought some Ahrends grips from a member here and got to take them for a test drive yesterday.



25 yards offhand, 2 handed 1 cyl + 1 one handed offhand/target. New grips made a huge difference for me. Could do without the half mile of overtravel in the trigger but I think I'll keep it.

Scott

My only new ones are a Model 21 nickel 4 inch which is WONDERFUL. Extremely accurate and finish is great. Plus an M&P 45 Compact which has just about caused my Glock 30 to become a safe queen. Very pleased.

i picked this up at the end of january...it's got about 300 rounds through it so far and i couldn't be happier!

this came home with me on saturday...it replaced a mossjunk 715t...very good move. i put about 125 rounds through it today...it' was the fun i wanted in a semi-auto ar style .22....i'm so happy...



might as well show the rest of the smith family

1911 Pro Series 9MM. In my 50 years of shooting, this may be my all time favorite. Good looks, fantastic fit, finish and function....amazing workmanship, and best of all....it is ACCURATE

I picked up a new to me 340 SC that was shot only 10 times. This is my first J frame and I love it! I have two holsters an Uncle Mikes for pocket carry and a Mitch Rosen from Dillion , very comfortable hoslster. I also like the pocket carry option. This is my second Smith my other is an older 629 Classic which I would never part with.

Found a new Model 63 3" that followed me home...my first j frame...looking for a 60 pro now.

Most recent for me are:

S&W1911sc black...fantastic shooter
686SSR perfect right out of the box

They join a:
686 midnight finish 4"
642 with trigger lightened
unfired 25-2 W/presentation case

Still looking for a 625pc............

Just picked up a 624 in the best caliber known to man

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Sure you did

Just bought a new 617-6, 10 shot, a couple months back and I'm extremely happy with it.
Kept going to the LGS and walking out with nothing then suddenly got the ***'s and plunked down too much money.
Now I have something I can use to get me better with my 629's without spending a arm and a leg.

Very happy!!!!

That's a beauty old friend... I been wanting a 624... had to settle for a 24-3 for now...

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Jack C

Picked up a new 642 this weekend. I've decided to ditch the little semis for the summer and go snubby. So far very impressed. I had no idea how much easier it is to carry a snub. Paid too much for it in a gun store but I've had such a hard time finding one I just pulled the trigger when I actually was able to put my hands on one.

Just bought a new 637 for my wife, her hands could not grip and work a .380 semi-auto slide. Beautiful gun, even better trigger! I've had to download some ammo for her, and stocked it with Hornady Critical Defense rounds for carry. The SA trigger is scary light, strictly range use only, but the DA pull is butter smooth and light (for DA) also.

Then I had to go and spoil its looks with Crimson Trace boot grips.

My Model 60-14 is the latest S&W to follow me home. 3" barrel, adjustable sights, full lug. Very nice gun, typical Smith & Wesson quality, slick as snot, smooth, excellent workmanship. And it puts those bullets where the front sight says they're going to impact.

I've been collecting, selling and trading Smith & Wessons since 1979 and never seem to have enough. Love 'em!

Had to send one back two years ago (a 642) because the cylinder did not line up when you peered down the bore, you could see a crescent moon shape of the cylinder's face instead of a straight through bore. That was on initial inspection after purchasing new. If I had shot it-OUCH!

I later figured out just why this gun was the way it was. There was a young chap working at the gunshop counter with the bad habit of slamming revolvers open and shut like he saw on TV. Explains why S&W had to replace the crane and fitted a new cylinder as well, just in case. They turned the gun around very quickly and she's an accurate shooter. I have to agree S&W CSRs are great!

I picked up this 1974 model 28-2 6" a couple months back (original box). My first "old S&W".

The watch is my first automatic. A Seiko from the same year and the knife was my first purchase from LL Bean, 1978+/-.

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paws for friendship

Recently picked up an M&P22 Semi Automatic Pistol and I'm really impressed with it. I've always been a huge fan of Smith & Wesson Wheel Guns but was never really into their Semi Autos aside from an older piece chambered in .22 that I no longer have. Picked up the .22 to take the kids to the range and I'm pleasantly surprised with every aspect of it.

Bought a new M&P pro C.O.R.E put a delta point on it, bought 2 airweights for my wife and daughter-in-law, a M&P 22, and just bought a way cool 686 plus 2.5 snub from a board member. Lot of smiths for a old school colt fan !

1 st 2 rounds from the cyl were a 'little' low, spotter helped walk me up with them. 100 yards, 629 w/ Ahrends, irons, from a sand bag shooting reloads. I love this gun!

Scott

Within the past couple of months I have went revolver crazy, I purchased a 627 Pro, 686 Plus 3 inch, and a 340 PD. I can't say enough about the quality of all of them. The accuracy is unbelievable. I have always been a semi-auto guy. These are the first revolvers I have owned and I love them. I shoot them much better than my Glocks and 1911's for some reason. I have officially crossed over LOL

What a wonderful shooter and a gorgeous-looking gun to boot! Only one time at the range so far, as we've been out of the country for 6 weeks. No QC issues, it feels and shoots perfectly.

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I am probably going to catch heck for this, but I believe that my S&W 627PC is the finest .357 revolver ever made. Fabulous trigger, 8 shots, beautiful gun -- there is nothing not to like:

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Army veteran, NRA Life Member

Bought a New Old Stock 686 no dash 4inch. Just call up S&W customer service and they will send me the label to send it back for M modification. I want to convert the barrel to 3" as well but they do not have any in stock.

about a month ago I bought a Smith & Wesson 1086 10mm and love it. I am currently in the market for a 1066 10mm. to complete my Smith & Wesson 10xx wants.

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Trudel

Last year Highway Patrolman 28 and also Stainless 5906
love them both.

And now the peeping govt knows exactly what we have on our hips and in our safes...

Just bought a 686 3" yesterday, shot it today!
LOVE IT!!!!!
It does have some fit and finish issues though.
I'll live with it awhile then decide whether or not
to send it back for repair.
Joe

I just traded even up for this 625-8PC. Excellent gun but it cost me a favorite 1911.

That's a beauty.. I'd like one... could of had the JM brand new a couple years ago from S&W retail store, kick my but for not buying one.. under $800, think it was somewhere in the $700 something range.. I keep an eye out for one.. maybe find someone to trade for my 44spl Thunder Ranch...

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Jack C

First S&W purchase was a M&P22, then got myself a shield in 9mm. Wanted to get into revolvers so the next purchase was a 640 pro series in 357 mag. Bought a 617 6" barrel today, picking it up tomorrow. Also have a 686 4" on order and expected any day. I guess you could say I have the S&W bug. They sit nicely in my safe next to my sigs.

...found a new 60 Pro last night. Cost me a sig I didn't shoot well due to the grip and a little cash but I am looking forward to getting it dirty!

Recently purchase a 460 XVR with the 14" barrel. I added a 2.5-8 Leupold to finish it. I LOVE IT! I went to sight it in and was very impressed. After the final adjustment for 100 yards, I fired 3 rounds, all 3 were in the bull touching each other. Trigger measured 3.5 lbs. out of the box and recoil was surprisingly manageable with the weight and compensated 14" barrel. Due to handicap, I haven't been able to fire a rifle or go hunting for over 20 years now. Already have license and tags, CAN'T WAIT!