If you bought a new S&W recently and love it... tell us!

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That's it - tell us about your good new purchases. Sadly, we hear about the less than satisfactory QC examples... how about the good ones?

I'll start off with my last new purchase - 9/11 - a 632 Pro. Initially shocked that it hit low with the wimpier ammo from 7-12 yd, I found that it was designed for a combat sight picture at those distances shooting real .327 Federal Magnum ammo - 115gr Speer Gold Dots, for example. It was on the money! Great trigger - unreal grouping at 7-12 yd. Super pleased - even if they forgot the IL!

How about you folks?

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Yup got a few, love my new 329pd and my 317kitgun, they are both perfect. I have bought 6 or 7 new smiths in the past couple of years and they all are fantastic revolvers. I couldn't be happier
 
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I bought two new S&Ws last year. One 627 UDR and a E series 1911 Sc. Both are perfect. I am confident in Smiths current products. I know quality control may not be what it used to be, but at least they respond to issues.
 
I've bought 3 686's, 629, 57MG, 19, 642, 642 CT, 2M&P's, 1911PD, 908S, 6906, a M&P rifle and a few others, I'm sure have slipped my mind in the last couple of years. One 686 went back for a timing issue and was fixed and returned in around 10 days. I say that's a good QC record, I would also say it's a large enough sample size to cast doubt for me on claims of people consistently getting bad guns from S&W.
 
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I had a M500 in 4 inch, the only issue I had was that I underestimated the power of the 500 in a short barrel. The gun functioned flawlessly, and the fit and finish were excellent.After awhile the novelty kind of worn off, I might have kept it if it were 8 3/8". I had and still have a FA 454, that's a handful as well, but not quite as much as the 500.
Now I'm ready to buy a 627UDR, as soon as I can find one locally.
Admittedly I don't care for the placement of the IL, if they hid it under the grips it would be fine with me, and the MIM parts are moot. I have other guns with MIM and the triggers are sweet.

Edit: I forgot, duh! Bought 2 M442's, 2 M642'S, 1 M38-3, 1 M37-2 , the only one with an issue was a 642 where the frame cracked. S&W replaced it under warranty, in less than 10 days, even though I was not the original owner. The gun was about 12 yo.
 
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I just purchased a 625 jm and absolutely love it! Last year I bought a 29-10 classic series and have great luck with it. I also purchased a .500 magnum 4inch and was very satisifed with the quality of workmanship.
 
I picked up my first revolver the S&W 629 V-Comp in November '11 and I couldn't be happier. I am still amazed at the trigger on this thing. I own 2 other Smiths a 1911 and M&P 15 that I've had for a few years and have been completely satisfied with them.
 
Had a LGS order me a new 22-4 about 2 yrs ago. Had some doubts about the IL, MIM parts and skinny li'l stocks, but with some proper wood, I really like this piece - even more than my various 1917s over the years. Shoots a mite low with factory AR 230gr RNL, but with 250gr SWCs at about 950 - well, it might as well be a .45 Colt !
My first new S&W since my 13-2 about 25 yrs ago.

Larry
 
Within the last year a 640-1, 63 and a 67, all new from the factory. No complaints, very satisfied with the quality and workmanship.
 
625PC .45ACP Performance Center. Beautiful gun, a practical work of art. I'll be buying more. As much as I enjoy reading and learning from the various firearm forums, I have come to the conclusion that those who post their issues and rants far outweigh those who take the time to say good things. Just like work, tends to place less emphasis on praise and recognition, and more about what went wrong, what could be improved, whose fault it was, etc. Boils down to human nature and how we're all wired. This is not to discount issues as they come up. For instance if one person says you're a horse's backside, then you can discount their opinion. If lot's of folks think you're a horse's backside, may be time to get a saddle. Can apply that to guns as well.
 
I bought two new smiths.

A M&P 340 and a M&P 327 R8. I love the M&P 340. The M&P 327 I'm a little worried about. Even with the 5 inch barrel I can shot only a little better than the snub M&P 340.
 
I just recently had purchased an "almost new" M&P 45 which just made me giddy with excitement. I was hitting some very small targets at 10 to 15 yards with amazing grouping which I could never do with my other handgun (KelTec PF9). And the feel was so sweet and extremely manageable recoil. I love it. I want to go shoot it again. (oh and no FTF or FTE's at all, even with reloads).
 
I bought a used 21-4, Thunder Ranch model in 44 Special, that I really like. The finish on it is as good or better than any of my older guns. The MIM and lock were never an issue. I didn't like the thin stocks on it, so I replaced them with a cheap set of Hogues. One of my favorite guns now.
 
I purchased three S & W's in the past 10 months. The first was a model 15, 22 cal rifle. I also bought 10, 25 round magazines to go with it. I load them while I watch TV and don't have to load anything at the range. Its my favorite 22 rifle and I have a lot of them. I have a red dot scope on it and it blows the centers out of targets at 50 yards. The second was a 380 Bodyguard. Its just ok. It did go back once. Not extremely accurite but it is small. In 380 cal I like my Walther PPK. I have had that for over 20 years, accurite and easy to carry. The last S & W that my wife bought me for Christmas was a 22 M & P. Very nice gun. I got extra magazines for that too.
 
My 642-1 has been an almost constant companion for about four years.

Other than the wear one would expect from a lot of pocket carry, no issues in over 1k rounds, with at least a couple of hundred +P. It was a nicely put together and well finished little gun when I got it.

I did put some Eagle Secret Service rosewood grips on her, because I like wood and they are less "sticky" coming out of a pocket.
 
I recently bought a new Performance Center 629 Stealth Hunter. Great gun! I love it. I have had it for approx 6 weeks now & I shoot it every week. Worth every penny to me.
 
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.
 
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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
 
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:D
 
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Ranger98 said:
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 ..:D
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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.
 
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.
 
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_D said:
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?
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Lenny, M21's were made without the emblem on the side.
 
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