S&W Collections of the average guy

[Revolver King]

OK, I have a problem

Yes, I am addicted. But my wife would rather have me collect guns then women. And these are just the revolvers and not all of them.

 

[shootmeselfinfoot]

I never have more than 2 since I only have 2 hands

 

[Cujohunter]

Here is my small,but growing,S&W collection......
3913 & 6906

Pro Series 642-2 Power Port

637-2

Mod 66 2.5"bbl

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I've got part of it.............I'm definitely not the average guy.

 

[at-home-daddy]

I certainly have more S&Ws than any other brand...

 

[Mortech]

Lets see

1006
1066
3913
59
39-2
1905 38 spec
19-3
M&P40

Had
4026
6906
469 (2)
SW99

Wish list
4006
4026 (yeah but I traded the first for real nice bring back CZ75 I sold 14 years ago)
4506
The rest of the 10XX series I don't have

 

[Big'un]

Over 10 now Now *updated

Just received Restricted licence (RPAL) in Canada. Feb. this year but full blown addict already
S&W 686-2
S&W 686-6
S&W 41
S&W 2206
S&W 622
S&W 422 X3 4.5 barrel
S&W 422 6" barrel
Not a Smith but just a cool pistol Colt Woodsman Second series circa 1954

*Since this post I have acquired a few more :
S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman
Another 622
S&W 3906
S&W 5906

 

[varoadking]

11 of my 16. 3 others are revolvers, and there are 2 other autoloaders...

 

[Engineer1911]

M41 22 LR 5-1/2" [2], Walther P22 w/ dot sight and 2 barrels

All of the following revolvers are lock free. The M19's are pinned and recessed.

M19 nickle: 2-1/2" , 4" , 6" barrel ; M19 blue: 2-1/2" , 4" , 6" barrel

M681 4" with Aristocrat rib -- a little muzzle heavy

M586: 2-1/2" , 4" [2] , 6" , 8-3/8" barrels

M686: 2-1/2" , 4" , 6" , 8-3/8" barrels

M629: *3", 5" , *6-1/2" , *8-3/8" barrels, * unfluted cylinder

M1911 Stainless Steel 45 acp, adjustable rear sight

Sold / traded: M52-2, M559 nickle, M581 with Bomar Rib, M586 nickle, M686 power port

Looking for M629 with 7-1/2" barrel and unfluted cylinder.

 

[Belwolf]

Small but growing:
All revos, none particularly worth much either
Model 15-2
Model 49
Model 38
Model 66-1
Model 640-1
Model 65-3
Model 65-5

 

[Arizona Commander]

Here's mine, a 1963 17-2, 1972 15-3 and an '05 637-2. Like Iggy I'm an "accumulator"

 

[colt_saa]

I thought this would be fun to see what type of collections the average guy has at home. Join in with yours.

One rule is that if you have a collection approaching ten S&W pistols you:

a) Are not an average guy and you have too much time and money...I'm jealous
b) You do a better job than me at hiding this addiction from the wife...again I'm jealous
c) You need to see a doctor about this problem. Let us know what he says as I feel most of you reading this post need help also.


I'll go first and yes I will admit I have very good luck at finding S&W pistols lately.
4576 purchased last August
6944 purchased last November
5903 SSV from March this year
6592 RSR Transitional gun from today

I have to take exception with this whole premise.

As to comment a
Having a collection is nothing more than not selling the firearms that you purchase. Then you let time do the rest

If you purchase just one firearm a year and shoot for two decades, you will have 20 firearms in your collection.

If you can purchase 3 firearms per year, start shooting at age 18, by the time you hit 35 your collection will contain more than 50 firearms.

These days I try and pick up half a dozen or more firearms each year. I have been shooting for over 35 years now. Do the math, by your definition I have way more than the average Joe. However as another member has already stated, in the world of S&W collecting I am still an infant.

As to comment b
You hide things from the most significant person in your life?

I could never be married to a person that I had to hide one of passions from. You need to teach her to shoot then this is a non-issue.

As to comment c
Is it all collectors that need help? Barbie collectors? Coin collectors? Stamp collectors? Baseball car Collectors? Or is it just collecting firearms that puts one in need of professional help?

I would expect that kind of comment from an anti 2nd amendment radical, not a S&W loving enthusiast.

Over the decades, I have worked very hard in order to pay for the things in life that I enjoy. Firearms are included in that category. So are fine time pieces, photo graphic equipment, audio gear.

I am going to break your rule and share my collection with my fellow S&W enthusiasts even though I am not an average Joe.

Here are some of my S&W auto loaders, Not all of them have been photographed yet.

 

[ragman]

I'll play.

41
39
59 nickel
845
945
952
952 long slide
17
19
25
29


My 19 was the first gun I bought in the 60's. I feel lucky to still own it.

 

[Jason68]

Looks like I have 8 at the moment, not bad, 4 years ago I had zero.
None have the internal lock, because I'm not a fan.
The model 18-4 by far, has got the most range time with me.
Considering trading in the model 40 on a 329-PD 44Mag. with lock.
Wish I had photos of them all - I'll be back!

#18-4 blue, 4 inch, flawless, my favorite, 22LR
#337-PD Scandium-Titanium J-frame 38+P
#40 blue, "lemon squeezer" new production 38+P
#442 new production 38+P everyday carry
#617 two inch Airlite 22LR
#63 four inch 22LR
#66-1 2.5 inch .357mag
#15-22 AR style 22LR rifle

 

[H Richard]

I only have 30 S&W's, ranging in dates from 1867 to 1991. Only one is a semi-auto. I own no
S&W with a IL.

 

[tacreload]

629-4 6.5"
29-2 4"
19-6 2.5"rb
686-4 2.5"
686-1 4"
M&P40c
I'm still breathin so I Guess I ain't done yet.

 

[tacreload]

Oh yeah I don't know how I forgot.657 no dash 3"Lew Horton

 

[Reggie Dunlop]

I have to take exception with this whole premise.

As to comment a
Having a collection is nothing more than not selling the firearms that you purchase. Then you let time do the rest

If you purchase just one firearm a year and shoot for two decades, you will have 20 firearms in your collection.

If you can purchase 3 firearms per year, start shooting at age 18, by the time you hit 35 your collection will contain more than 50 firearms.

These days I try and pick up half a dozen or more firearms each year. I have been shooting for over 35 years now. Do the math, by your definition I have way more than the average Joe. However as another member has already stated, in the world of S&W collecting I am still an infant.

As to comment b
You hide things from the most significant person in your life?

I could never be married to a person that I had to hide one of passions from. You need to teach her to shoot then this is a non-issue.

As to comment c
Is it all collectors that need help? Barbie collectors? Coin collectors? Stamp collectors? Baseball car Collectors? Or is it just collecting firearms that puts one in need of professional help?

I would expect that kind of comment from an anti 2nd amendment radical, not a S&W loving enthusiast.

Over the decades, I have worked very hard in order to pay for the things in life that I enjoy. Firearms are included in that category. So are fine time pieces, photo graphic equipment, audio gear.

I am going to break your rule and share my collection with my fellow S&W enthusiasts even though I am not an average Joe.

Here are some of my S&W auto loaders, Not all of them have been photographed yet.

If your comments are serious you are either taking life way too seriously or really do need psychiatric assistance. ;^