I have bought a 625PC and a 351PD and really like both of them a lot.
Both are great guns and very accurate.
Both are great guns and very accurate.
If you bought a new S&W recently and love it... tell us!
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DonD
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Bought another Model 500 a while back and like the others I've had, it was a very nice gun, zero end shake and close B/C gap, fine trigger, very accurate.
I strongly believe that if you feel you have the right to criticize you have an obligation to compliment when things are done very well, but most people don't do that, certainly not the internet complainers.
I called S&W customer service after getting this last gun and told them that I really liked the gun. The woman said "you mean you called just to thank us?" I said yes, she said "you made my day!" Don
I strongly believe that if you feel you have the right to criticize you have an obligation to compliment when things are done very well, but most people don't do that, certainly not the internet complainers.
I called S&W customer service after getting this last gun and told them that I really liked the gun. The woman said "you mean you called just to thank us?" I said yes, she said "you made my day!" Don
most recent purchase is my favorite: 2008 642-1 no-lock. hogue bantams in a mika.
several pre-lock no-dash vintage j-frames; 49 pre-lock no-dash no-mim tyler + stock wood, 637 pre-lock no-dash no-mim stock s&w bantam, 342 airlite titanium pre-lock no-dash hogue bantam.
only the 642 and 342 get carried.
several pre-lock no-dash vintage j-frames; 49 pre-lock no-dash no-mim tyler + stock wood, 637 pre-lock no-dash no-mim stock s&w bantam, 342 airlite titanium pre-lock no-dash hogue bantam.
only the 642 and 342 get carried.
M2MikeGolf
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I thought this was a praise of new IL, MIM 2-peice barrel S&Ws. Maybe some have missed the OPs request here?
Sadly, S&W dropped it from the list last year, but in early 2011 I bought a 619. I had always wanted a M65, and this seemed like the L-frame version of it, and I was right. It is an outstanding revolver, my first IL, MIM, 2-peice barrel. After I bought it, I looked at all the negative comments about these modern revolvers and I'm still puzzled by it all. This is one of, if not the best, most accurate, well balanced, smoothest actioned (to include DA) revolvers I have ever owned. If S&W made a non IL/MIM/2-Piece barreled version of it, I'd still keep this one. Maybe I just got a special one, I don't know. I just know it makes me laugh at the detractors of the new S&Ws. It eats up full house .357 loads easily and accurately. Too bad S&W dropped this and the 620 from the lineup, but glad I got one when I did.
Sadly, S&W dropped it from the list last year, but in early 2011 I bought a 619. I had always wanted a M65, and this seemed like the L-frame version of it, and I was right. It is an outstanding revolver, my first IL, MIM, 2-peice barrel. After I bought it, I looked at all the negative comments about these modern revolvers and I'm still puzzled by it all. This is one of, if not the best, most accurate, well balanced, smoothest actioned (to include DA) revolvers I have ever owned. If S&W made a non IL/MIM/2-Piece barreled version of it, I'd still keep this one. Maybe I just got a special one, I don't know. I just know it makes me laugh at the detractors of the new S&Ws. It eats up full house .357 loads easily and accurately. Too bad S&W dropped this and the 620 from the lineup, but glad I got one when I did.
I have a 627 Night Guard that is a great weapon.
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Stainz
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Actually, I just wanted to hear from fellow S&W lovers who are pleased with their new, or recent, purchases. I didn't restrict it in any way. In fact, my OP included my example of my 632 Pro - made last August and bought in September - and without the lock. It's great to see so many contented customers - I was thinking my experience was an anomaly! Thanks for the stories!!
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Badquaker
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Sw1911, runs like a champ
Ranger98
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robctwo
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I've been buying S&Ws the past couple of years. For some reason I became obsessed with them after my Dad passed away in February of 2010.
My first purchase was a 25-13 Classic .45 Colt, Nickel, 6.5" barrel. I had been interested in the .45 colt and owned a Taurus six gun, Ruger blackhawk and Rossi 20" 1892 rifle. After buying the gun I started reading about all the new junk and how awful new S&Ws were. I like to tinker. I put a new Wolff spring kit in my 25. The chamber throats are in spec. I routinely hit what I'm shooting at at 50 yards offhand. I own a Les Baer PII with the 1.5" guarantee and an Ed Brown Executive Target. I shoot the 25 as well. My lock has never engaged.
I've bought a new 4" 617. Wolff kit really helped the DA trigger. I put a Burris Fastfire red dot on it. Amazing gun.
I bought a 625 JM used. For some reason I'm not shooting it as well as I'd like.
Used 620 that I've left alone. Very nice, accurate and reliable. I shoot mostly .38 Specials at the range.
I've put Ahrends retro combat grips on these. They shoot often. The 617 goes to the range every trip. I was shooting clay birds off the hill at the back of the bay with it yesterday at 30-40 yards. I don't hit with every shot, but I bust up all the big pieces.
Used 638 with the CT laser grips. Pocket gun, very accurate. No fun to shoot at the range.
I also like the older guns. From a value for dollars there are good buys. I have bought a few older guns in the last couple years as well. My most recent purchase is a K38 Masterpiece from 1948. Shot 100 rounds through it after picking it up at the club yesterday.
My first purchase was a 25-13 Classic .45 Colt, Nickel, 6.5" barrel. I had been interested in the .45 colt and owned a Taurus six gun, Ruger blackhawk and Rossi 20" 1892 rifle. After buying the gun I started reading about all the new junk and how awful new S&Ws were. I like to tinker. I put a new Wolff spring kit in my 25. The chamber throats are in spec. I routinely hit what I'm shooting at at 50 yards offhand. I own a Les Baer PII with the 1.5" guarantee and an Ed Brown Executive Target. I shoot the 25 as well. My lock has never engaged.
I've bought a new 4" 617. Wolff kit really helped the DA trigger. I put a Burris Fastfire red dot on it. Amazing gun.
I bought a 625 JM used. For some reason I'm not shooting it as well as I'd like.
Used 620 that I've left alone. Very nice, accurate and reliable. I shoot mostly .38 Specials at the range.
I've put Ahrends retro combat grips on these. They shoot often. The 617 goes to the range every trip. I was shooting clay birds off the hill at the back of the bay with it yesterday at 30-40 yards. I don't hit with every shot, but I bust up all the big pieces.
Used 638 with the CT laser grips. Pocket gun, very accurate. No fun to shoot at the range.
I also like the older guns. From a value for dollars there are good buys. I have bought a few older guns in the last couple years as well. My most recent purchase is a K38 Masterpiece from 1948. Shot 100 rounds through it after picking it up at the club yesterday.
My most recent new S&W revolver purchase was a 617 4". I read all the complaints here from the IL detractors and the MIM parts whiners, and the various QC problems experienced by some with recent S&W guns. Well, I'm happy to report mine's been perfect in every way....functions great, outstanding accuracy and no complaints whatsoever about the fit and finish. I don't even notice the little hole any longer.
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Just got a 64-8 and I love it.
I put Pachmayr Presentation smalls on it, and the gun is perfect. It was on old Corrections duty gun and it's a tackdriver, and the DA pull is smooth and even all the way through.
I put Pachmayr Presentation smalls on it, and the gun is perfect. It was on old Corrections duty gun and it's a tackdriver, and the DA pull is smooth and even all the way through.
ydennekb
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Just picked up my 686+ 3" TALO today and put 200 rounds of 158's through it, very accurate and no drama. Love it.
My last two S&Ws were a 625PC and the 629UDR/PC. The 625 needed a trip back to Smith for a new firing pin and bushing, it failed to fire about half of the time. The 629 has been perfect from the get-go. The 625 is too, once it came back from the shop. Both are great guns and I've shot them a lot.
budrock56
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Got a new 686 4" in Feb. A lot of fun to shoot. Use mostly 38's at the range but I always fire some 357 rounds for fun. Its like a small cannon in your hand with those.
Good Thread
Picked up over the last year two 627UDR,657UDR and a 629UDR. Just got off the phone with CS and their going to try to make for me my favorite a 625UDR with a 625-10 barrel. I just got back a 586. I'll post that on a new postive thread about S&W CS.
Frank Ruple
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Picked up over the last year two 627UDR,657UDR and a 629UDR. Just got off the phone with CS and their going to try to make for me my favorite a 625UDR with a 625-10 barrel. I just got back a 586. I'll post that on a new postive thread about S&W CS.
Frank Ruple
SWCA # 2087
I have wondered the same thing, but if nothing else, Hogue Monogrips will cover up most of it.
I have wondered the same thing, but if nothing else, Hogue Monogrips will cover up most of it.
Shoot, I love my Thunder Ranch, other than how great it shoots, the next best part about it is the TR emblem!!
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