If you bought a new S&W recently and love it... tell us!
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This spring, I decided to give my old 29-3 a rest, and picked up a new production 629. Fit, finish, and timing are excellent. After 300 or so rounds, I started getting light primer strikes. Bummer! When cleaning afterwards, I noticed the strain screw had backed out. Tightened the screw up, and she's running like a champ again!
I also picked up two M&Ps within the last year, a .45 shield and a .45 M2.0. Both have been flawless.
I also picked up two M&Ps within the last year, a .45 shield and a .45 M2.0. Both have been flawless.
bigpappa160
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Yep! Just got me a New 642 pre-lock from the Post Exchange on the post I work at last Friday! I already had a apex j frame spring kit that I was going to put in my model 60, but that was sent in for warranty repair so I put it in the 642. Haven't shot it yet, because down here in lower Alabama it's been raining all week. So maybe this weekend I'll get to go to the range. I'll come back with a range report on Mon!
I bought an ANIB model 360J Scandium .38 special a few weeks ago. A friend bought it for his wife. She fired one shot, put it back in the box.
He kept if for a while then gave me a good deal on it.
Box and all papers. I admit, it is a little snappy but I like it.
Excellent fit and finish, it is also my first S&W with a lock. I have six pre-lock Smith revolvers plus a 439. This one seems to be just as good quality.
He kept if for a while then gave me a good deal on it.
Box and all papers. I admit, it is a little snappy but I like it.
Excellent fit and finish, it is also my first S&W with a lock. I have six pre-lock Smith revolvers plus a 439. This one seems to be just as good quality.
Steve J M57
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Just got a Model 69 snubby 44mag and love it. I don't recommend handloads using Win296 unless you like flaming mushroom clouds and loud concussive sounds ;-) I absolutely love it. Recently got an M&P 45c in FDE and that is a great shooter as well. Finally I have a 637 J-frame on layaway that I'm going to turn into a project gun.
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I have a 686-6, 617-6, and a 29-10. The 686 is the tightest revolver I've ever owned, and the smoothest. It has the Hillary Hole, the MIM parts, and all, but it is smooth and a fine shooter. The 617 is almost as smooth but with a heavier pull. Still the best 22 revolver out there. The 29 was rough, but with a good trigger job it rivals my 657 no dash for smooth. I usually buy used, so I do a fair amount of fondling before I buy... The only nicer prelock gun I have is my k17. Even my 15-3 isn't as nice as my 686 or 617.
Picked up a Shield 9mm after renting one at a range and being amazed at how accurate it was while being comfortable to shoot. This after buying (at least 10) and carrying only revolvers for at least the last 5 years. With the current rebate, I got one without safety and with 3 magazines and night sights for about $325 in hand. Probably the least expensive handgun I've bought in decades.
After several chronograph days at the range checking various flavors of 9mm factory ammo (I had 9mm reloads but lost 'em all in a tragic boating accident . . . ) I realized that the standard pressure 9mm defensive loads equal or exceed the energy levels of the +P rounds I carry in my 38 Special and 32 Magnum J frames. In addition, the Shield is more comfortable to shoot and and I shoot it more accurately than the J frames, it is slightly thinner in its belt holster, starts with 8 or 9 rounds compared to 5 or 6, and has 8 more ready for a 2-second reload if needed, compared to a LOT longer to reload 5 or 6 from a speed strip.
In sum, I like the Shield so much that it's probably going to replace the J frames for daily carry. I never would have guessed, when I first picked one up at the range.
After several chronograph days at the range checking various flavors of 9mm factory ammo (I had 9mm reloads but lost 'em all in a tragic boating accident . . . ) I realized that the standard pressure 9mm defensive loads equal or exceed the energy levels of the +P rounds I carry in my 38 Special and 32 Magnum J frames. In addition, the Shield is more comfortable to shoot and and I shoot it more accurately than the J frames, it is slightly thinner in its belt holster, starts with 8 or 9 rounds compared to 5 or 6, and has 8 more ready for a 2-second reload if needed, compared to a LOT longer to reload 5 or 6 from a speed strip.
In sum, I like the Shield so much that it's probably going to replace the J frames for daily carry. I never would have guessed, when I first picked one up at the range.
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I'm the past year and a half I purchased a 686 PC snubby, a 640 Pro and a 686 Competitor.
Very satisfied customer here. No defects on any of them, and I looked these very carefully. The PC guns came with perfect, silky smooth triggers. The trigger in the 640 still needs a lot of breaking in, but it will get there.
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Very satisfied customer here. No defects on any of them, and I looked these very carefully. The PC guns came with perfect, silky smooth triggers. The trigger in the 640 still needs a lot of breaking in, but it will get there.
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OLDSTER
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Great gun
Recently added another J frame. This 642 is absolutely perfect. Quality, fit, finish, timing, trigger, accuracy. Everything I would expect from S&W. BTW this is the only S&W revolver I own newer than 1980
Recently added another J frame. This 642 is absolutely perfect. Quality, fit, finish, timing, trigger, accuracy. Everything I would expect from S&W. BTW this is the only S&W revolver I own newer than 1980
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Wee Hooker
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Bought a 686+ Pro in April as a self retirement gift. Great balance, great fit and finish. Excellent accuracy. LOVE IT!
Bit on the S&W rebate bait in May and purchased a Shield 45 PC. Great balance of size and performance. Love It! ( ..well as much as you can love a plastic framed gun anyway.
Saw a smoking deal on a 686+ Talo 3" in June. Took advantage of a period of a strong stock market (and weak self control) and picked it up. Just as sweet as the Pro but in a snubbie sort of way. Love it !
Bit on the S&W rebate bait in May and purchased a Shield 45 PC. Great balance of size and performance. Love It! ( ..well as much as you can love a plastic framed gun anyway.
Saw a smoking deal on a 686+ Talo 3" in June. Took advantage of a period of a strong stock market (and weak self control) and picked it up. Just as sweet as the Pro but in a snubbie sort of way. Love it !
druff52
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Have a new 629 Classic with 5 inch bbl. Love it. Love shooting the 44 Mag.
BigBill
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Not sure if I posted this before but my first s&w N frame purchase is a m58 in 41 mag. I never owned a s&w firearm before. After six shots let the love begin. I'm a longer barrel guy 5" to 6 1/2" is my area. The m58/4" handled awesome.
BigCityChief
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Love my new Model 629
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helmsp
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Bought my fourth S&W 14, a 14-4, recently. The ones before it where an unused 14-1 from 1961, a boring 14-2 and an underlugged 14-7.
This one is quite unusual though because its my birth year and has the box and papers.
Smith & Wesson 14-4 Target Masterpiece by Patrick Helms, on Flickr
This one is quite unusual though because its my birth year and has the box and papers.
Smith & Wesson 14-4 Target Masterpiece by Patrick Helms, on Flickr
M2MikeGolf
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In the last month, I bought a new 642 Pro, a new/used 640 and yesterday a 69. All three outstanding in fit, finish and functioning. Have not fired the 69 yet, but should soon. That makes 13 S&Ws for me, new and old, all extremely satisfactory, and then some.
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M2MikeGolf
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My 929 9 mm 8 shot. It quickly became one of my favorite revolvers. I added Hogue Big Butt grips and cylinder release, a C-More Sight on an Allchin Mount and an Apex hammer to get the trigger down to 5 lbs double action.
Model 69 2.75". Looked great fresh out of the box, trigger very good at the first pull. Shot 15 magnum rounds and the gun cleaned up routinely, actually there was very little residue for wax lubed bullets.
My third MIM and lock gun and have enjoyed owning and shooting all of them.
My third MIM and lock gun and have enjoyed owning and shooting all of them.
