Flint Ridge
Member
Well, I’m new to Smith's and had always been a semi-auto guy. 1911 Colt, then German HK’s & Sig’s. Then wife, kids and then CCW comes to town. Well after an ill-fated adventure with a Sig P238 (Colt Mustang clone) I went for the best trigger I could find on a modern CCW revolver. I hate to admit it but I bought, like and routinely carry one of the first couple hundred LCR’s in .357, Aug of 2010. My eyes were opened to a world without misfeeds, real power and no more chasing brass!
Then just before Christmas 2010, it happened. There sitting in a LGS showcase stuffed with semi’s and the latest "plastic fantastic" was an old relic of days gone by. A S & W 66-1 MSHP commemorative LNIB, with everything. What the heck I’ll take a look at that orphan gathering dust on the bottom shelf. It felt good in the hand, pointed nicely and… well you know what the triggers are like. But it was a bit pricey and who would use that anyway.
That’s when I found this site and rapidly was searching and reading for hours, up late into the night, sucked into the Smithology and was on edge until I could finally make it back to the LGS, cash in hand.
Then soon after another 66-1 was up in the Classifieds here and had that shipped in, great shape and way too much fun to shoot.
Then there was the early Spring pawnshop find in a snow storm, I should have started the 4 hr drive home, but there was this crazy looking pawn shop in that odd little ancient downtown. Oh imagine my excitement when I saw another 66 sitting in that case a no dash 66 4” with SS rear sights. What’s the price? Less than it should have been and then even cheaper as the snow piled up and the wood floors creaked. What a beauty.
Then I was drawn to the model 63. Oh I walked away from one with the box, papers and tools as I thought the price was too high. Silly me I soon paid more for less but did fine. So, up to this point.
By then it was obvious that I needed a 66 snubbie, but those are not so easy to locate. Well eventually I snagged a no dash, still needing some stock grips.
Then the Standard Catalogue and here of course. I just had to have another P&R but this time the early deep bluing found me spellbound. And the sight of that checkered top strap and barrel of the 27-2. The hunt was on and on and on and was quickly discouraged at the entrance fee for this segment. But alas I was intrigued by the long tubed variety with the lower prices and it was shipped in, unfired.
Then I had to find an birthyear S 27-2 circa 1964 beat up a little like me so I could shoot one.
A Rossi 1892 in SS lever action in .357 would make a nice range companion that joined the herd for Christmas to complete my introdoction to Smith & Wesson.
Now I must find a 28-2 and then maybe something in nickle.
I’ve enjoyed the quality folks that always listened and helped me out even when I asked what now seem to be stupid questions. And when I try to help a newer member out there is always somebody to help clarify the finer points of my attempted answer and sometimes now I actually get it right. But it is always a pleasure to be here.
So that's 7 Smith's in a year and my final purchase for 2011 – the one I am the most proud of… Lifetime Membership in the NRA.
Don't recall the last time I fired any of the semi's.
Thanks,
Flint
Then just before Christmas 2010, it happened. There sitting in a LGS showcase stuffed with semi’s and the latest "plastic fantastic" was an old relic of days gone by. A S & W 66-1 MSHP commemorative LNIB, with everything. What the heck I’ll take a look at that orphan gathering dust on the bottom shelf. It felt good in the hand, pointed nicely and… well you know what the triggers are like. But it was a bit pricey and who would use that anyway.
That’s when I found this site and rapidly was searching and reading for hours, up late into the night, sucked into the Smithology and was on edge until I could finally make it back to the LGS, cash in hand.
Then soon after another 66-1 was up in the Classifieds here and had that shipped in, great shape and way too much fun to shoot.
Then there was the early Spring pawnshop find in a snow storm, I should have started the 4 hr drive home, but there was this crazy looking pawn shop in that odd little ancient downtown. Oh imagine my excitement when I saw another 66 sitting in that case a no dash 66 4” with SS rear sights. What’s the price? Less than it should have been and then even cheaper as the snow piled up and the wood floors creaked. What a beauty.
Then I was drawn to the model 63. Oh I walked away from one with the box, papers and tools as I thought the price was too high. Silly me I soon paid more for less but did fine. So, up to this point.
By then it was obvious that I needed a 66 snubbie, but those are not so easy to locate. Well eventually I snagged a no dash, still needing some stock grips.
Then the Standard Catalogue and here of course. I just had to have another P&R but this time the early deep bluing found me spellbound. And the sight of that checkered top strap and barrel of the 27-2. The hunt was on and on and on and was quickly discouraged at the entrance fee for this segment. But alas I was intrigued by the long tubed variety with the lower prices and it was shipped in, unfired.
Then I had to find an birthyear S 27-2 circa 1964 beat up a little like me so I could shoot one.
A Rossi 1892 in SS lever action in .357 would make a nice range companion that joined the herd for Christmas to complete my introdoction to Smith & Wesson.
Now I must find a 28-2 and then maybe something in nickle.
I’ve enjoyed the quality folks that always listened and helped me out even when I asked what now seem to be stupid questions. And when I try to help a newer member out there is always somebody to help clarify the finer points of my attempted answer and sometimes now I actually get it right. But it is always a pleasure to be here.
So that's 7 Smith's in a year and my final purchase for 2011 – the one I am the most proud of… Lifetime Membership in the NRA.
Don't recall the last time I fired any of the semi's.
Thanks,
Flint
