Let’s See those Hammerless Smiths.

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About as rare as nitrogen I suppose.

642-2.

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I have quite a few Smith and Wesson Centennials in the training inventory. Most of them are in this picture

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I do personally carry Smith and Wesson Centennials, these days it is usually a Model 340. I think the Centennials are the best choice for a pocket or purse gun. Usually if I have an ankle or belt holster I will carry a J-Magnum that has a hammer.

In the last couple of years I have been playing with carrying a NY reload and 2 of my Performance Center 940 Specials have filled that role

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This holster allows me to draw a single firearm in the traditional manner or a cross draw. It is even possible to draw both simultaneously

Yes I do practice week hand shooting on a regular basis
 
About as rare as nitrogen I suppose.

642-2.

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I love the Satin Nickel 442s.

I had one when they were available new, but needed cash in those days and had a buddy that was lusting after mine

I was lucky to find a very clean used one recently, but I have not photographed it yet.

This one were be a pretty close 2nd
 
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My 640-1 .357 Magnum. The first gun I ever purchased.
Bought it new in 2008 from my brother to use as my EDC.




And my 640-2 .38 Special +P.
This has been my EDC ever since my brother gave it to me back in 2014.
This was his back-up while he was in LE. He bought a new one when he retired and gave me this one.
 
A 642ND w/early Eagle Secret Service boot grips in rosewood and a 642-1 with cocobolo Spegel boot grips.

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I've done a little grip-swapping since this photo was taken. The 642ND is currently wearing the Spegel boot grips and the 642-1 is currently wearing a set of PGS Hideout grips. The Eagle Secret Service grips are currently in my accessories box.
 
I've got a few.....

Here's my oldest, shipped July 1887:

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Here's a few made over a hundred years later, my most EDC is the 340PD...top right:

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Many folks are unaware that James Bond was issued the Cenntenniel Airweight at the same time as the famous Walther PPK....here's mine with the text of the original Ian Fleming story behind it....

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Here's my "pre Centennial" from 1953:

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With elk antler stocks and a Tyler T Grip, my 640 Pro Series is now my "Semi Barbeque" gun

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If we're counting shrouded hammers, haow about this 49 no dash:

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Best Regards, Les
 
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