This is the one that started it all a 66-1.
What made you a S&W fan?
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bluegrassrules
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My Dads M60 and M36. My brother and I were allowed to handle them at around age 6, cleaning them by age 8 and shooting them by 9. I just visted that M60 on Christmas...my Dad is gone but that model 60 is still in his gun safe. To me there is nothing more perfect than a Smith & Wesoon J frame,
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spad124
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Unlike many of the previous posts, my Dad never cared for firearms. He had a few that were given to him, but he never shot at all.
When I was in my early 20s some of my friends were LEOs and we would shoot. This was back in the mid 80s when departments were switching to autoloader 9s and 1911s. On the advice of some of my LEO friends I bought a 686-1. Still have it. There is something about the balance, finish, and craftsmanship in that revolver that is just great. A few years later I traded an autoloader 9 for a 25-5. The bluing on that N frame is simply elegant. It has incredible balance and a great trigger. Still have that one too. I was hooked.
When I was in my early 20s some of my friends were LEOs and we would shoot. This was back in the mid 80s when departments were switching to autoloader 9s and 1911s. On the advice of some of my LEO friends I bought a 686-1. Still have it. There is something about the balance, finish, and craftsmanship in that revolver that is just great. A few years later I traded an autoloader 9 for a 25-5. The bluing on that N frame is simply elegant. It has incredible balance and a great trigger. Still have that one too. I was hooked.
VaRecon
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The incredible feel of a 681 or a 66 4" barrel. I got the both within two weeks, decided I liked the K frame better and stuck with it.
That was surpassed when I got my 27.
If Patton was alive I bet he would wear two.
That was surpassed when I got my 27.
If Patton was alive I bet he would wear two.
Magnum-Krazy
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I'm another one that was hooked after seeing "Dirty Harry" right after its release !
Still to this day, I carry one of my 29-2's.
Recon today, ole Harry would carry the .500 ---- (-;
Ernie
Still to this day, I carry one of my 29-2's.
Recon today, ole Harry would carry the .500 ---- (-;
Ernie
highpower3006
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I didn't pay much attention to Smith and Wesson's until I bought this K22 about 25 years ago.
Then I found this K38,
After that, I wanted a .44 mag so I acquired a M29. I foolishly sold that 29 and wanted to replace it almost since I got rid of it. I finally found this four screw 29 no dash back in October of '12 . Since I got it, I have bought three more Smiths in the last two months and I can't stop myself from looking for more. I currently have my eye on a M15 and so it goes on.....
Then I found this K38,
After that, I wanted a .44 mag so I acquired a M29. I foolishly sold that 29 and wanted to replace it almost since I got rid of it. I finally found this four screw 29 no dash back in October of '12 . Since I got it, I have bought three more Smiths in the last two months and I can't stop myself from looking for more. I currently have my eye on a M15 and so it goes on.....
The real truth - Dirty Harry. In recent years it's the model 21 (with the lock I hate). I have one model 21 and two Thunder Ranch model 21s. I have a Lew Horton 29 and 629 and a "Dirty Harry model 29". I think the 44 is one of the best all around calibers.
My dream gun is the model 1950. One day I hope to find one in mint condition I can afford.
My dream gun is the model 1950. One day I hope to find one in mint condition I can afford.
cmort666
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The .38/200 Victory Model and M1917 that I owned in the Army in the '80s. Smoothest handgun triggers I'd ever experienced.
After that it was a 4" 29-2, and now I've got a safe full of pre-lock S&W revolvers.
After that it was a 4" 29-2, and now I've got a safe full of pre-lock S&W revolvers.
gunny4053
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Was carrying plastic, shot a beautiful royal blue model 19. No longer have any plastic in the inventory, but numerous Smiths. 
semperfi71
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Skeeter Skelton and Elmer Keith.
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I was looking for a 38/357 a few years ago; I was still new to firearms. A good friend suggested S&W. I always heard the name and knew they were good but didn't have direct experience. I found a 686 for sale used and purchased it not knowing too much about it.
At the range, I shot a 5 shoot group into 2.5 inches at 25 yards and fell in love with it then! (part of it was probably luck, that other half is probably that butter-smooth trigger).
At the range, I shot a 5 shoot group into 2.5 inches at 25 yards and fell in love with it then! (part of it was probably luck, that other half is probably that butter-smooth trigger).
TexasRider
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I was pretty much a Colt guy.
The Smith and Wessons felt a little blocky in my hand compared to the Colts. I had also bought a S&W 9mm for my wife and I had to have it worked on to perform and run cleanly. We also tried a S&W 342 Lady Smith or something with titanium for her and it didnt suit her due to recoil.
But I like the 44 Mag and I like to shoot it too. I thought I need to have , or try one S&W, especially a Model 29. I mean it is the 44 Mag.
When I saw the 29 I wanted last year I bought it and thought if it doesnt work out then I could always look to sell it and go for an Anaconda.
I gathered up some 44 ammo and went out and shot the 29. Holy cow this thing shoots. It shot nice in single action and well in double action. It didnt "feel" blocky anymore.
I then saw a Model 15. I said well let me give it a try. Wow is it ever accurate. It is nicely built too.
Then I said I wonder if I could sell a couple of Colts. They were gone fast. I started reading here some. Then I sold a couple of Colts. I had swallowed the hook.
I had not shot my revolvers too much, and some of the Colts not at all due to the rising prices.
Having and shooting the S&Ws re-introduced me to the fact that I truly like revolvers, and that I shoot them well too.
The Smith and Wessons felt a little blocky in my hand compared to the Colts. I had also bought a S&W 9mm for my wife and I had to have it worked on to perform and run cleanly. We also tried a S&W 342 Lady Smith or something with titanium for her and it didnt suit her due to recoil.
But I like the 44 Mag and I like to shoot it too. I thought I need to have , or try one S&W, especially a Model 29. I mean it is the 44 Mag.
When I saw the 29 I wanted last year I bought it and thought if it doesnt work out then I could always look to sell it and go for an Anaconda.
I gathered up some 44 ammo and went out and shot the 29. Holy cow this thing shoots. It shot nice in single action and well in double action. It didnt "feel" blocky anymore.
I then saw a Model 15. I said well let me give it a try. Wow is it ever accurate. It is nicely built too.
Then I said I wonder if I could sell a couple of Colts. They were gone fast. I started reading here some. Then I sold a couple of Colts. I had swallowed the hook.
I had not shot my revolvers too much, and some of the Colts not at all due to the rising prices.
Having and shooting the S&Ws re-introduced me to the fact that I truly like revolvers, and that I shoot them well too.
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Leadchop54
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Their revolvers....all of them!...need I say more? Seriously, I'm not bashing other companies but pick up a smith and pick up brand x. Fit, finish, feel is way beyond any other! I know some smiths can be a little funky, but send them back and s&w will take care if it for you! Which brings me to another point, top notch customer service!!
My first S&W was a 6" Combat Masterpiece, which I still have. My first Duty revolver was a Model 27 8 3/8" nickel with a smooth target hammer.
My police chief at the time asked if I had anything bigger. That night I showed up with my 8 3/8" Model 29. Never go out undergunned.
I have always liked the fit and feel.
My police chief at the time asked if I had anything bigger. That night I showed up with my 8 3/8" Model 29. Never go out undergunned.
I have always liked the fit and feel.
Freedomfirst
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Folks at Cabela's advised me to stay away from Taurus - Ruger and S&W were both good and of similar quality which was nice to hear since i already owned several S&W's.
The look, the feel in my hand and S&W reputation. I read that General George Patton carried a S&W .357 Magnum with a 3" barrel during WWII and revolvers were carried for decades by LEO's.
For my needs and interests, I can't see how I could go wrong with a S&W revolver.
The look, the feel in my hand and S&W reputation. I read that General George Patton carried a S&W .357 Magnum with a 3" barrel during WWII and revolvers were carried for decades by LEO's.
For my needs and interests, I can't see how I could go wrong with a S&W revolver.
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When I really started getting into guns about 15 years ago, I was all about semi-auto pistols. As a highschool and then college student I never had much fundage for high quality guns. I always loved the looks and reputation that S&W revolvers had. Always wanted one but never had the coin for one. Being a Glock guy for the past 8 years made me think I never needed another gun. I then started getting into 44MAG for hunting and figured I needed a revolver to go along with my levergun. I wanted a S&W because of again the reputation and also the rave reviews I read. I looked at several other "cheaper" guns but decided to go big and get what I really wanted. About a year ago I landed a new 629-6 PC model for SD/hunting...and wow! Definitely worth the money and S&W's reputation is definitely true. Now I have a long list of other S&W revolvers I am on the hunt for. Why did I wait so long to buy a Smith?
About 1959, when I was a penniless teenager and couldn't afford anything but could dream big, I spent a lot of time looking at the K-38 Masterpiece in old Gun Digests. Time moved on, and I never did buy a Smith in those days of early enthusiasm.
Fast forward to 2007, when I decided I had been without guns long enough. I bought a Ruger Mk III to dip a toe in the water (fine pistol, by the way), and then this 629-6, my first ever S&W. The Kurac ebonies are not original, of course, but they sure look better than the foamy Monogrip that came on the frame.
I bought a couple more current era Smiths in the next year and then started working my way back in time. I still buy the occasional new or recent model, but I'd guess about 80% of my collection was manufactured between 1910 and 1960.
Fast forward to 2007, when I decided I had been without guns long enough. I bought a Ruger Mk III to dip a toe in the water (fine pistol, by the way), and then this 629-6, my first ever S&W. The Kurac ebonies are not original, of course, but they sure look better than the foamy Monogrip that came on the frame.
I bought a couple more current era Smiths in the next year and then started working my way back in time. I still buy the occasional new or recent model, but I'd guess about 80% of my collection was manufactured between 1910 and 1960.
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