Do You Still Own

[Rule 303]

the first Smith and Wesson you bought?

I went into LE in 1971 and I owned and carried a 4 inch Model 19 and a Model 36 in an ankle holster. In 1974 I started carrying a Model 29 four inch and still carried the 36 in the ankle holster.

I still have all three guns. The 19 and 36 I had Armoloyed in the early 70s, as I spent a lot of time on Boat Patrol and there weren't any Stainless guns available, other than the Model 60.

I owned a K-22 before these guns, but it was given to me by my dad. These were the first ones I laid down my money for.

I was just wondering with so many here who own Smiths, do you still own the first one you bought?

Rule 303

 

[RonJ]

No. My first was a model 28 purchased in 1974. In 1977 I traded it for a model 19, which I still have.

 

[BlackSky]

Yup. It was, is, a 586-7.

 

[USAF385]

Yep. I still own my 681. Of course, this was only purchased over a year ago. The only one I do not still own is the third S&W I bought... my Sigma .40.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

yes-a model 63 I bought back in 1981 with one of my first paychecks

 

[mtb1bkr]

Yep, problem is I can't remember which one came first. My first S&W was either the Model 1000 semi-auto shotgun, or my 1911Sc. It's an easy question to answer still though, I still own every gun I have ever bought other than 3 of the German police Sigs I bought last year, but I bought those 3 for someone else anyway.

Bill

 

[bubbiesdad]

Yes, my first handgun also. Chief Special born around 52'-53'. Will never willingly let it go.

 

[Wayne02]

Yes, a 686 6" -4.

 

[M29since14]

You bet. Of all the handguns I have had since, it is still the one I like best. We just celebrated our 40th anniversary this past August.

 

[deadin]

Own it?? I don't even necessarily remember it!
I think it was a lend-lease or Victory that had been sleeved to .22 LRRF. That would have been back in the mid '50's and my memory ain't what it used to be.

However I do remember the last one I got. Does that count? (It is a .32 HE 3rd Model)

The only Smiths that I bought new were a M547, a M16-4 and a M610. Wish I still had them.

 

[kenpofan]

Yes..A M19-4 shot a few evil .357's out her this weekend.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

The first gun I bought with my own money was a Colt Scout and I don't remember what came next. Don

 

[pawncop]

No, unfortunately, my first was a Model 10 that I traded back in the 70's for what I cannot recall.

 

[truckemup97]

I've never sold a S&W.

 

[Rick in IA.]

Yes,

First S & W 19 no dash, nickel 4" barrel

Actually still have them all. 629 5". model 10 and a model 60

Rick

 

[M28]

A 28-2 with magna and target grips as well as the box and an action job acquired from a buddy who got it from a CHP officer. It's got some miles on it, but it still shoots great. Paid a whopping $ 150 back in the late seventies.

Brian~

 

[FrankD45]

Like some of the other postings, I have never sold an S&W. My first was an early model 669, product code 104050, that was born in 1985. I still have the original blue Springfield box as well as the inner packing and the screw driver.

Frank

 

[Marshall 357]

First S&W I ever bought was a 4013, still have it. I wish I still had my 4'' 686!!

 

[tallpaul]

My first was a smith model 41... it still lives with me after almost 30 years and quite a few bullseye league and many rounds...

 

[tom turner]

YES! Absolutely!

T.