Ranger98
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I have always been partial to automatic pistols but have recently picked up three J Frame revolvers.They are fun to shoot but a bit of work to clean up after,especially that round thing in the middle with all the holes in it ..
If you bought a new S&W recently and love it... tell us!
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andyo5
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I bought a 627-5 that is first rate. I love the interchangeable front sight feature. I replaced the red ramp with an SDM gold dot front sight. It was easy. Love the gun! No quality issues.
David Sinko
Member
A few weeks ago I bought a new 43C. I'm very suspicious of new S&W revolvers and haven't bought one in quite a few years, preferring instead to buy used older models. I was able to inspect the 43C before I bought it. The finish on the cylinder is uneven, but everything else looked very good. Performance at the range is just about perfect and I'm very impressed by it.
Dave Sinko
Dave Sinko
mball
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Six in two years.
386 Nightguard
629 4"
686+4"
586 PC 3" L-Comp
30-1 2" 32S&W Long
637 J-frame 2"
No complaints at all.
Mike
386 Nightguard
629 4"
686+4"
586 PC 3" L-Comp
30-1 2" 32S&W Long
637 J-frame 2"
No complaints at all.
Mike
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Cooter Brown
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I have always been partial to automatic pistols but have recently picked up three J Frame revolvers.They are fun to shoot but a bit of work to clean up after,especially that round thing in the middle with all the holes in it ..
We revolver experts call that the "gyrating discoid bullet holder thingamabob".
Some confuse it with "magazine" and "clip". Do not let this happen to you or people will yell at you over the internet.
I sold my Model 28-2 and replaced it with a Model 49 Bodyguard for CCW. I added a T-Grip, which was nice, and replaced it with Eagle Secret Service grips, which are nicer! A Mika pocket holster has rounded out why I need to carry it every day, which I now do. The finish probably won't hold up to this summer, so I may send it out and have it Metalife coated when they bluing comes off. Right now the only finish wear is on the cylinder, presumably from sliding around in a desk drawer or glove compartment.
eazyrhino
Member
Mod. 36-10 classic. Wife bought it for me for Christmas and it's a pretty little gun and great accuracy. I love a heavy snub,bluing and workmanship are first rate. I replaced the factory wood w/Altimont rosewood boot grips with smith medallions just lovely.
Bought a new 442 for my wife who has been coveting my 340PD but doesn't shoot magnums. We both love that centenial (40) design. We find we are more likely to carry the gun if it is light weight in purse or pocket.
Lenny_D
Member
I bought a 442-1 a little over a year ago and have put close to 1500 handloads and maybe 100 store bought ammo through it. It has served me very well and I couldn't be happier with the fit and finish. I would highly recommend one. Mine does not have the IL and you don't even know you've got it on your hip or pocket. I've seen some real nice photos on this forum of new model 21's and have been thinking on getting one of those. I just can't bring myself to buy the Thunder Ranch because of the ugly gold emblem on the side. Does anyone know if that can come off? How is it on there?
Lenny, M21's were made without the emblem on the side.
Yes, yes you are.
Purchased as new in box the past three years:
5906 TSW dated 2005 used for demonstration purposes in CCW class. Fingered a lot but never fired until I bought it.
M&P 9C - My wife Luscious' daily carry and one sweet piece.
M36 Chief's Special 3" Classic in nickel - the perfect ankle gun.
M64 Brinks Special order Snubby "Trifecta" gun (IL, MIM 2-piece barrel) with which I trust my life as a daily carry. New Old Stock made in 2007 and found in a warehouse as an overrun from Brinks last revolver order.
These firearms are taken to the range at least monthly and a minimum of 100 rounds put through them each time.
Not.
One.
Hiccup.
I'm with you guys.... Love my old guns... Love my new!! As a long term collector spanning more decades than I want to remember I can say there is absolutely no contest, from my experience, with the old customer service and the new!
I've purchased a 629, a 657, a 625, a 500 and I'm currently in the market for a 627. I had a chance to test the S&W warranty on two occasions lately.... it was absolutely outstanding.. The customer service was thoughtful and knowledgeable, the workmanship outstanding, and the turn-around extremely rapid.(would have been less than the 14 days in one case if Fed EX hadn't been affected by some really rank weather).
When asked about new S&W guns I tell people they can buy with confidence. When I responded to a few having rants with my offer to buy their "problem gun" I've had no takers, or curiously, offers to sell... Kinda tells me the whole story with some of them...
I'd like to see the administrators of this site establish a "Rant/Complaint" section where people can go to sound off about whatever. The rest of the membership wouldn't have to wade through the small repetitious choir of complainers. It could also provide Mods the flexibility to re-direct or delete rant posts that contaminate unrelated threads... and give legitimate issues a place to be voiced and aired...
Just sayin'
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I only own 1 J frame, and it's from the 70's.
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In the last 4 years I have bought all factory new 2 Model 642's, 1 Model 325PD, 1 Model 21-4 Classic, 1 Model 22-4 Classic, and 1 Model 14-8 Classic. All have been very good guns with the Model 14-8 being the most accurate handgun I've owned in 39 years. All these guns were IL and MIM equipped and trouble free. I like both old and new guns after all without new guns there wouldnt be any old guns. This last Tuesday I put a new Model 17 Classic on layaway for my birthday but I think I'm going to have to pick it up before 8 weeks.
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Knowing what the Boss thinks about IL threads, little chance of that happening.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...03-lock-cant-get-past-hole-2.html#post1194853
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xopher88x
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OK, so I found a 2.5" 19-3 a couple months ago that "may" have been NIB. Looked it to me, no turn line, not a scratch on it. It was a good deal, not a great deal, and I passed on it because I wouldn't have shot it. I can't drop $600 on a gun and never use it. It's just not me. Fast forward to last week and I happened upon a 2.5" 19-6. It has some "character", it's been shot, still locks up tight, no P&R of course but more my speed. I don't have to be the one to put the first mark on it. Someone took care of that for me. I'll try to get a pic of it. Anyway, that's my latest and I'm in love with it. I've put about 300 Special rounds through it and a handful of 158gr Magnums. This is one that makes me look like a better shooter than I really am.
The newest one I can think of is a 340PD. Haven't had a lick of trouble with it, but it does kick! 
(I suppose I could complain about that. )
Yes, it has the dreaded IL, but it has not self-activated, and I have been too lazy to deactivate it. Sure, I would prefer the gun didn't have it, but obviously I would rather have the gun with IL than do without. I am not unduly worried. Don't even recall where the key is.
(I suppose I could complain about that. ) Yes, it has the dreaded IL, but it has not self-activated, and I have been too lazy to deactivate it. Sure, I would prefer the gun didn't have it, but obviously I would rather have the gun with IL than do without. I am not unduly worried. Don't even recall where the key is.
Latest NIB ones were a 21-4 and a 22-4. Bought last year. Both have been flawless in shooting and looks. I'll keep buying the new ones that I like. Smith revolvers ARE the best out there.
I have both a 686P and a 627 Pro of fairly recent manufacture. The IL has been removed on both and replaced with Bullseye Smiths plug solely for aesthetic reasons. Both function flawlessly and are as accurate or more so than the older Smiths I have owned. Triggers on both have less tweaking than the old guns. The factory grips suck but are easily changed.
