Hi every one it is nice to see other S & W Aficionados. I been reading the posts here for about 3 weeks, it is amazing how much i have learned reading all these great posts that said , my mame is bill i have been collecting guns for 28 yrs i find that older smiths before 1982 are the best, i find fit, finish, and blueing are the best dont get me wrong i love anything that goes bang , but older smiths are my favorite any one else feel this way let me know.