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[Cities n Dust]

I hope I'm in the right spot to ask this question? If not, Moderators please move to correct location.
I recently acquired a significant amount of .40 cal ammo. Long & short of it all. I decided to keep it as it is really expensive ammo. So now I want a Semi-auto Smith. I am not by any means well versed on the Smith semi-autos.
so, I'm asking for suggestions from the experts on this forum. I only poked around a little to learn about Smith semis. Please keep suggestions to all Metal construction handguns. NOT a big fan Polymer! Not looking for a collector but would really like something of a Collector/Shooter in terms of not so hard to find but a darn good gun to shoot. Like a model 19 revolver reliable great to shoot but you can collect one as well.

Feel free to offer other brands as I'm not a semi-auto expert.

THX
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[Sevens]

I would grab a 4006 or a 4006TSW if it needs to be a S&W.

Most bang for the buck in my opinion would be a CZ Tac Sport in .40cal. A used one. Phenomenal handgun.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

I agree with Sevens . I got a CHP 4006TSW years ago , it's been a great gun . I had an LPA rear adjustable put on it , that really helped . You can also get a 5906TSW barrel , have it reamed to 357Sig , and you'll have a dual caliber handgun .

 

[rwsmith]

Also agreed. Look at the Lucky Gunner site, "Guide 1st to 3rd Gen S&W Semi-Autos. The 4000 series (.40 cal) has about 17 options. They are readily available on the used market.

Hint: I see a couple of nice ones on the Gunbroker site.