Classics Series Opinions

[chief38]

IMHO if you want a REAL Classic S&W Revolver buy a REAL vintage model. The so called new "Classics" are not even close to being classic. They may look OK to a novice, but anyone who had or has a REAL CLASSIC certainly knows the difference. Just my opinion and YMMV.

In most cases, the REAL McCoy will not only cost you less but in the long run it will be worth more. I see little to no market for the new ones being released as "classic line guns".

 

[EricR]

Thanks DCV. That's the first good look I've had at this current Classic's line. That is just what I wanted to see. I can see why you like it and I would very much like to handle one myself.

And Chief 38 I understand your take loud and clear. Heck, I'm so enamored with my own older Smith's that they're practically becoming safe queens. I don't even own one that you'd call shooter grade.

 

[maa148]

I didn't get so lucky on my 586 last week......sent back to s&w

 

[Cardboard_killer]

I have a classic m17 that was a display model. I had a trigger job done on it, and it is a crazy sweet shooter. It did have some wear from all the handling, but the seller knocked off $100 (I think it was $550 OTD). Knowing what I know now, I probably would have bought an older 17, but having owned this one for a few years, I've no regrets and probably did well because of my "ignorance".

 

[NCBeagle]

I've found my 629 Classic (Purchased summer 2016) to be very well done. Really like it.

 

[jaymoore]

I have enjoyed my 25-15 very much. Bluing is fine, and the metal prep under the blue is generally better than most of my 1980's revolvers. You wouldn't mistake it for a pre-WWI finish, but not much else compares, either.

BTW, dimensionally, the 29-15 is rather better in the throat and chamber areas than my first 25-5, purchased way back in the early 1980s!

 

[sshakrr]

I didn't get so lucky on my 586 last week......sent back to s&w

You heard back from them yet?

I picked up my 586 today and have to say, it looks way better than the M29 classic I bought last month. The fit and finish, gaps and lockup are perfect. Im considering calling S&W and having them make the expensive gun look like the "little brother"! Bluing
difference on the two is day and night Will post 586 pics in a day or two.

 

[GunarSailors]

I love my model 27-8.

 

[Revolver-time]

This Classic Series Model 22 of 1917 is one that I shoot and hope to keep for a long time.

I have that exact revolver. I know it's nothing but a copy with a few mods to what was original but, it sits next to a 29,57,27,and 25 with pride!

 

[CajunBass]

I've owned one of the 27-9's in the past, and just purchased a 586-8. I think they were both as nice as any Smith & Wesson I've ever owned. The blue is not the same as the old bluing, but it's just different.

I got both of them out of the "used" case, so I got them for pretty good prices, but I've haven't bought a "new" gun in ages. I think the only "new" Smith & Wesson I ever bought was the very first one.

 

[cmansguns]

Hello forum;

I collect Smiths and I shoot Smiths. Personally I wouldn't collect what I don't feel comfortable shooting. When that "safe queen protective" feeling gets in ye ole brain (as it did with a 41byf Luger, several Colts...still some left) I sell or trade almost as fast as I can.

To me it is so similar to the hot muscle cars of my youth/young man era.........sure....I drooled about a 66 Vette with the 427, factory side pipes and factory Muncie....but the stars never aligned. What if Generous Motors decided tonight to release a "classic" retro 66 Vette? Even with a "modern" 427 it still would be mandated to run on 10-20% ethanol, no lead, all controlled by some fancy computer, and available with some kind of automatic....just wouldn't be the same for me...no drool factor at all.

The older Smiths? My 1931 Outdoorsman's still kicks b*$$ at the range, fun to shoot (grandkids now, my own kids earlier). My 25-2 .45 ACP?...I've got to post a range report of the B27 reduced (50 foot Police silhouette) with my daughters NC State duty weapon Glock 21 vs. my 25-2. She kicked my b*$$ and put all 13 in the x and 10 rings, but the 25 put 12 in 6 inches, and that was with switching moon clips.

Nostalgia? Just plain fun? I don't care but it just wouldn't be the same (for me) with a "classic" repop. Kinda why I also like my old Dodge Ram (2002) with a "real" 5.97 liter V8 against "new" trucks with a hopped up V6....lets hear your pipes friends.

For the OP......you have it perfectly right, spot on...shoot and have fun with whatever your Smith choice ends up to be...life seems to be very short.

 

[cowboy4evr]

Some will say " yeah " and some will say " nay " about the new classics . I have 3 , 2 / 29-10's (4" and 6" ) and a 25-10 (6" ) all great shooters . My personal opinion is that the fit , finish , function is just as good as my older smiths and I've been shooting smiths a long long time . My 29's have the endurance pkg and that adds to the longevity esp if shooting full magnum loads . My first 29 was a dash 3 , it spent more time at the gunsmiths than at my house . I dumped it , took quite a loss
. My 57's are all the older models as are my 19's , I will not consider selling them either . So yes , I have both ends of what some would call " classics " and I enjoy them all .