r3captain
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Think this'll qualify for new school. 25-13 Mtn. Gun
How about a new school N frame beauty contest?
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Think this'll qualify for new school. 25-13 Mtn. Gunat_liberty
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Looks like you will need to explicitly define what you had in mind for "new guns". I took it as post ILS introduction under current management...the series that "can't get no respect" but might actually be great guns of which owners are proud.
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at_liberty
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I'm proud of my new school 627 Pro, even though it comes with the lock, MIM parts and an unconventional slab-side barrel. Some call it an abomination, but I love it and will never part with it.
Nice! You should be proud.
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Rick_A
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The lock, non pinned, non recessed, frame mounted firing pin, MIM, and stainless guns all get a good amount of disregard on this site.
But, anything that fits in this forum (80's and up) is fine by me.
But, anything that fits in this forum (80's and up) is fine by me.
M2MikeGolf
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Just for the record, the N frame I was forced to give up. I guess this qualifies as old. I'm a big fan of it, but I'm a big fan of "new" as well. I am as fond as my 22-4 that I replaced my M1917 with, but I still wish I could have kept that old warhorse!
Redlegvzv
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How could anyone call this beauty an "abomination"?
Or this beauty...
Or this beauty...
Here is a couple of the new ones I like, a pair of 45's
Beauty:
Beast:
Beast:
muddocktor
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OK, I'll come in and play. 
Here are my S&W revolvers:
First up is my old 27-2. It doesn't actually qualify for this thread except that the stocks it is wearing came off of a 29-3 I no longer have:
Next is my 50th Anniversary of the 357 Model 27-3 I bought a few months ago. It is still unfired except for the 3 test rounds that S&W fired in it. I have it hid from myself in the top of the closet to help me resist shooting it:
Finally, here is my 629-3 I bought off GB on 10/31 and got in last week. I am quickly falling in love with it. It's not dressed up but I do foresee some nice Ahrends Retro Targets in the near future for it:
Here are my S&W revolvers:
First up is my old 27-2. It doesn't actually qualify for this thread except that the stocks it is wearing came off of a 29-3 I no longer have:
Next is my 50th Anniversary of the 357 Model 27-3 I bought a few months ago. It is still unfired except for the 3 test rounds that S&W fired in it. I have it hid from myself in the top of the closet to help me resist shooting it:
Finally, here is my 629-3 I bought off GB on 10/31 and got in last week. I am quickly falling in love with it. It's not dressed up but I do foresee some nice Ahrends Retro Targets in the near future for it:
New school Dirty Harry 6.5 inch 29-10 with an Ultra-Dot sight.
A 22-4 Model of 1917 Classic wearing Altamont magna grips and a BK grip adapter.
625-8 five inch.
22-4 Thunder Ranch.
A 22-4 Model of 1917 Classic wearing Altamont magna grips and a BK grip adapter.
625-8 five inch.
22-4 Thunder Ranch.
jframe
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Ok, I'll play. My Model 58-1 that I have the princely sum of $550.00 in. Try that with any old 58. I deactivated my lock by removing the flag that pops up next to the hammer, and added a T grip adapter a short while back. I always wanted a .41 Magnum, and this was by far the best way financially for me to get one. Gun actually has a nice smooth trigger pull, and the fit and finish are second to none. I like the grooved trigger as well; another nice old school touch.
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Texas629
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I agree, someone is missing out on some fine pistols IMHO.
29-4 1 of 500, Hill Country Dist., .44 Magnum
625-5 Stocking Dealer Special, .45 Colt
625-6 .45 ACP (5" Full Lug barrel changed to 4" Mountain Gun barrel)
625-5 Stocking Dealer Special, .45 Colt
625-6 .45 ACP (5" Full Lug barrel changed to 4" Mountain Gun barrel)
M2MikeGolf
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The Model 58 that S&W was making for awhile was my other favorite N-frame; I think they placed that 4" HB version in the "classics" section. I assumed S&W would keep it on the lineup, so now I'll need to find one on GB or somewhere. I like that "service" or old school M&P look and would it just seems fitting for the .41 magnum.
adustydawg
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WOW, am I impressed. Nice guns guys. Just bought into a collection that has been sitting in a climate controlled safe for over 40 years. Got 2 model 24-3, 1 with 3 inch barrel and round butt fingergroove grips, second with 4 in barrel, square butt, and 3 T's. A model 19 with 6 inch barrel and 3 T's. and finally a model 37 with 3 inch barrel in blue finnish. All are NIB. Can't wait to go shoot them. Got a couple feral hogs that need killing. I think the model 24-3 will do the job. What do you think?
Tom_R
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Congratulations on your find. I hope you got good deals on them.
We are lucky that we don't have feral hogs, or really a whole lot of other nasty critters here.
The 4" 24 with Buffalo Bore .44 specials will get the job done.
Happy Hunting!
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JCS&W
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Here are a couple of mine.
Great thread!
I'm finding my way back to S&W's after about a 6 year hiatus.
Put a down payment on a new 2 tone 627 V Comp the other day, and hopefully will have it paid off by Christmas. The Rubber grips will be the first thing to go, and I'm finding some great inspiration for new stocks in this thread.
I'm finding my way back to S&W's after about a 6 year hiatus.
Put a down payment on a new 2 tone 627 V Comp the other day, and hopefully will have it paid off by Christmas. The Rubber grips will be the first thing to go, and I'm finding some great inspiration for new stocks in this thread.
at_liberty
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That's a shame, because the grips are pretty ideal for a target gun. The gun that is not very concealable has nothing to argue about rubber grips except how they fit the individual hand. The gun that sophisticated is not really a platform for grip art. Don't get the idea that rubber grips aren't cool.
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If it comes with those awful Hogue grips, I agree - straight into the trash.
OTOH, the new 629 grip is plenty nice.
Just wish S&W issued these on more N-Frames.
Here's my TRR8 after the swap over:
OTOH, the new 629 grip is plenty nice.
Just wish S&W issued these on more N-Frames.
Here's my TRR8 after the swap over:
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Not enough Nightguards in this thread. To me they are the perfect combination of weight and power in a revolver. This is a 325NG.
Here is a wheel of 44s and 45s (seen before)
Here is a wheel of 44s and 45s (seen before)
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hkcavalier
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Recently got this 629-3 and immediately replaced the Hogues with these Altamonts. Haven't even shot it yet (soon)!
A couple more N Frame snubs
M25-13, 45 Colt, 5" full lug
I'll submit this one from my collection.
It's my most recent acquistion & is the one that currently gets to go out & play the most.
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I'll submit this one from my collection.
It's my most recent acquistion & is the one that currently gets to go out & play the most.
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Collo Rosso
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New school? This might be middle school. 629-5 4" barrel, pre-lock but MIM parts. The MIM parts don't seem to hurt its ability to shoot straight...
New school? I have found myself looking fondly at 627's lately.
I respectfully disagree. There are so many great grip options out there. I see no reason to saddle such an interesting gun with plain ol' rubber grips. It's not like .357's in a 47 oz N frame are real hard kickers even with full power loads.
Life's too short for plain rubber grips IMO.
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