Find of the century!!!

[TTSH]

The Performance Center did an action job, cut the slide and installed Novak low mount night sights, refinished the slide and crafted a slide stop that to quote Mr. DuVernay; "....tightened everything up nicely." He included the original slide stop with it.

So, for those who appreciate the 915 and "one off" pistols, here is a pic of my one of one "PC 915". Regards 18DAI

Extremely cool 18! I paid a lot of money for my one and only ANIB Model 915 (for reasons I have covered before), but I'd love to find another one ANIB just so I could have one with Novak sights put on it while still owning an "all-original" for posterity. That's the one deficiency in the stock 915 as I see it. Otherwise, it comes awfully darn close to being the ideal full-size 9mm double-stack pistol for me.

 

[18DAI]

Thanks TTSH!

I shot it a bunch in IDPA matches back when I was competing. Very accurate pistol with a great trigger. I cant recall if Mr. DuVernay used it........ I will have to pull out the letter he wrote me with the gun. I have the Performance Center invoice for it too.........somewhere.

The gun just sits in storage now. I haven't shot it in almost 9 years. I don't shoot as much as I use to. And when I do it is with my carry guns primarily. I am resolved to shoot more. I just need to find the time. Regards 18DAI

 

[sheepdawg]

I found one in pretty darn close to NIB a few years ago. The description no long applies, get out there and shoot that 915.

 

[N4KVE]

My find of the century happened about 15 years ago, & was not a S&W gun. A seller at a gun show had a beautiful Israeli FAL on the table for $695. I instantly grabbed it, & paid him in cash. A few months later, I saw him at another show, & went over to thank him for the fabulous deal. He told me he mismarked the price tag, & it was supposed to be $1695. But he also said a deal is a deal, & to enjoy it. Soon after that, he was fired. Now that was a DEAL. GARY.

 

[mbliss57]

I love the old smith auto pistols. Today I found the best one yet. A 1994 model 915 that's never been fired or carried. Not a scratch on it.

Great find! Congratulations. I bought one recently in close to new condition for $250. Not as pristine as yours though.

Now I cannot resist commenting on the FIND of the CENTURY..
I was looking for a NIB registered magnum or Nickel pre Model 29
or keeping it in the semi autos... A Devel Full House Conversion for $300 or a PC 915 for $500 something in that realm. I think it a stretch to claim any value series pistol from S&W is an earth rattling find. But then to each his own

 

[oysterer]

click bait...nicely done and I am not talking the 'find'

 

[Inkedpreacher]

click bait...nicely done and I am not talking the 'find'

Wasn't intended that way. I really love the old Smith semi autos, so this was a huge find for me. I could easily buy all of the ones I want from gunbroker, but I prefer to find them in the wild as they come available. It's a hobby for me. To find this pistol in an unfired condition was a big deal to me. I'll try to withhold my excitement in the future.

 

[TTSH]

Wasn't intended that way. I really love the old Smith semi autos, so this was a huge find for me. I could easily buy all of the ones I want from gunbroker, but I prefer to find them in the wild as they come available. It's a hobby for me. To find this pistol in an unfired condition was a big deal to me. I'll try to withhold my excitement in the future.

Oh baloney! The heck with the yawners! I can't wait to hear about your next "Find of the Century"!

Yes, you got a lot of kidding, but it was mostly all in fun. It was an outstanding score for that condition and price. You have every right to be pleased about it. I wish I could do anywhere near as well. Awfully dry around here lately (and I don't mean lack of rain).

 

[Jeppo]

Jeppo has the solution!

Oh baloney! The heck with the yawners! I can't wait to hear about your next "Find of the Century"!

Yes, you got a lot of kidding, but it was mostly all in fun. It was an outstanding score for that condition and price. You have every right to be pleased about it. I wish I could do anywhere near as well. Awfully dry around here lately (and I don't mean lack of rain).

We've agreed the hunt is a big part of the experience. Perhaps it's dry in your area because you've already bought 'em all?

Have you considered "catch and release" which would let the hunt continue?

 

[18DAI]

So Jeppo...........anything going to be released...... locally..........that you know about? Regards 18DAI

 

[TTSH]

We've agreed the hunt is a big part of the experience. Perhaps it's dry in your area because you've already bought 'em all?

Have you considered "catch and release" which would let the hunt continue?

LOL!!!!!! There's more truth in that statement than you know. I just did another southern swing yesterday through Little Rhody hitting every shop I could think of. I scored a couple desirable magazines, but that was it. Only 3rd Gens I came across were all repeats... guns held over since my last visit. And even then, there were practically none left... certainly nothing I was interested in and Lord knows no bargains. Even some crazy high-priced consignment items had sold.

I did find a couple interesting vintage S&W revolvers, but they were (and no surprise) insanely over-priced.

 

[Jeppo]

So Jeppo...........anything going to be released...... locally..........that you know about? Regards 18DAI

Only a few boxes of .38 Special.

 

[Jon651]

So one person's "Find of the Century" is a big yawn to others. Well, I say all power to the OP! Anytime I find a desirable 3rd Gen in "as-new-in-box" condition and at a bargain price, I get all giddy too!

Someday, I hope to find my very own "Find of the Century"... but maybe I'll just keep it secret after this!

Just keep in mind that this century is only 19 years old...

 

[TTSH]

Just keep in mind that this century is only 19 years old...

The problem is that I am hideously old and not in great health... so there is no saying how far into this century I'm going to get.

I still buy green bananas, but I always buy one yellow one... just in case.

 

[shouldazagged]

Wasn't intended that way. I really love the old Smith semi autos, so this was a huge find for me. I could easily buy all of the ones I want from gunbroker, but I prefer to find them in the wild as they come available. It's a hobby for me. To find this pistol in an unfired condition was a big deal to me. I'll try to withhold my excitement in the future.

There's no need to apologize, or hold back when you're overjoyed about a purchase, or anything else. Pay no attention to snide stuff.

I felt the same way about a pristine, unfired 15-3 in an estate consignment, and may well have engaged in a bit of hyperbole myself.