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My question for today, after a long and interesting discussion with my favorite local gun dealer about the nature of 1st/2nd/3rd Gen collecting, is as follows... :D

Which, if any, production 3rd Gen model that you don't own now and never owned in the past is highest on your active Want List? :confused:

Anyone can chime in but I'm mainly interested in members who consider themselves to be actively shopping or who are at least open to new acquisitions if the price is right. :) If you are 3rd Gen tapped out, I'm not interested in vous today! :p

I also worded it so folks wouldn't just name their favorite 3rd Gen (we've done that already) which, in most cases, they probably already own. ;) Rather, I'm interested in what Team 3rd Gen members are seeking right now that they don't already own. :D

In my case, I'm most interested in finding a really nice condition Model 6946. :) That "hole" in the collection has been a thorn in my side for far too long now. :o The few that I've come across so far have been badly abused. :( There are other far more expensive and desirable 3rd Gens that I still want/need in the collection (think: more pre-rail TSW's), but money is very tight right now due to endless pick-up truck repair bills and I'm trying to set more realistically achievable goals for myself. :cool:

So what are you most seeking right now and why? :D
 
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I'd be most interested in finding a blued CS9 with some wear and tear on it, or a 1066 (but I'm probably not willing to cough up the dough for that one.)
Truth be told, I'm currently more likely to start heading the other direction and sell rather than "acquire," but that would rain on your otherwise worthy parade!
 
A CS40 to convert to 10mm.
3914,3914LS,3914NL because I don't have a small single stack 9 other than the CS9,already have the 6906 & 6946.
Some generic 40XX double stackers as their costs/prices are dropping because of the return to 9mm. I like the 40S&W.
 
I really want a 3906 or a 639. That's about as rare/pricey a S&W as I'm interested in. Hopefully a good deal doesn't pop up, because I'm done for the year. The gun fund is already overdrawn.
 
petepeterson said:
Truth be told, I'm currently more likely to start heading the other direction and sell rather than "acquire," but that would rain on your otherwise worthy parade!
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Not in the least Pete! :D Heck, there might even be something you're selling that I want to acquire! :) Any chance you have a really nice Model 6946 for me? :D
 
oldman10mm said:
A CS40 to convert to 10mm.
3914,3914LS,3914NL because I don't have a small single stack 9 other than the CS9,already have the 6906 & 6946.
Some generic 40XX double stackers as their costs/prices are dropping because of the return to 9mm. I like the 40S&W.
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Man, that says a lot. I have been seeking a Model 4013 (non-TSW)... one of the few relatively common .40's that is still lacking in my collection. I had found one years ago, but it was agency marked and so I passed. It was a dumb thing to do because it came with a bunch of very hard-to-find 4013/4053 magazines which I needed at the time for my 4053. :o

But now the good wife is saying "no more .40's" as she doesn't want to have a hard time selling them off after I kick the bucket. :p
 
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MWater said:
I really want a 3906 or a 639. That's about as rare/pricey a S&W as I'm interested in. Hopefully a good deal doesn't pop up, because I'm done for the year. The gun fund is already overdrawn.
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Join the club. ;) My Acquisitions Fund has practically disappeared entirely with over $4K in truck repairs this year to date. :( Has that ever hurt. :( Never buy a Chevy pick-up truck! :rolleyes:
 
I've got (what appears to be) a fairly pristine 4516-2 coming in today.

Next on the 3rd gen list for me will probably be a 4506-1. With the adjustable sights. And preferably the black trigger/hammer--just like Denzel had in Training Day :) I'd also like to get a PC Shorty 9 or Shorty 45 at some point.

I currently own a 4516-2 and I really like it. But the one I have on the way looks like it's in much better shape. So it's on the docket for "favorite" status. Currently, I have a 6904 that I've got quite a few rounds through; it has always served me well, and it's one I don't think I will ever sell. So I guess that equals "current favorite."
 
TTSH said:
Not in the least Pete! :D Heck, there might even be something you're selling that I want to acquire! :) Any chance you have a really nice Model 6946 for me? :D
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I regrettably have passed on the DAOs I've run into, not wanting to go down another rabbit hole. I've seen some extremely good deals on them, too. Sub-$300 3953s...ahhh, the good old days!
 
petepeterson said:
I regrettably have passed on the DAOs I've run into, not wanting to go down another rabbit hole. I've seen some extremely good deals on them, too. Sub-$300 3953s...ahhh, the good old days!
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I'd take all the sub-$300 3953's I could find. :D

Part of the reason I want a Model 6946 is because I do so much better with the 6906 vs. the 3913... so put together a 6906 with a 3953 and what do you get? :confused: Bingo! A Model 6946! :)

And I'm in pretty good shape right now on 6906/6946 "pre-ban" magazines too! :D
 
MattyD380 said:
I've got (what appears to be) a fairly pristine 4516-2 coming in today.

Next on the 3rd gen list for me will probably be a 4506-1. With the adjustable sights. And preferably the black trigger/hammer--just like Denzel had in Training Day :) I'd also like to get a PC Shorty 9 or Shorty 45 at some point.

I currently own a 4516-2 and I really like it. But the one I have on the way looks like it's in much better shape. So it's on the docket for "favorite" status. Currently, I have a 6904 that I've got quite a few rounds through; it has always served me well, and it's one I don't think I will ever sell. So I guess that equals "current favorite."
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There's a 4506-1 for sale local to me but the price is a bit high for me right now. Someday, I will add one to complement the 4506 (No Dash) already in the collection, but that day is still far away. I may not make it before I am pushing up daisies. :o
 
I'm not in an active buying mode but the one gun that might get me to bite would be a 4056TSW. I don't generally like TSW's but since this one isn't a TSW other than the billboard I'd jump at one. Old style DAO without rail,.....just like my 4053TSW's but with a stainless frame. For some reason my heart yearns for a compact double-stack .40 DAO with a little extra weight. I search for a copy from time to time without any expectation of finding one. If I do find one I'll be ticked because I'm worse than broke and expect to stay that way for quite some time.
 
I already have most everything I want. So mostly I would be looking to acquire good deals on spares of what I own.

The three that I would like to find are a 4013 to be opened for the 10MM Auto and go with my 1014 (converted 4014).

I would like to find a PPC9 just because they are awesome shooters.

Lastly I would like to find an SD356 to fill out my 356TSW chambered firearms.
 
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