84CJ
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I bought my 629 8⅜ barrel to hog hunt back in the middle 80's. It was my first handgun.
What was your first Smith and Wesson??
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Oil Field Trash
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Was stationed at NAS Memphis and found a Model 59 in nickel at a pawn shop in Millington.
My first was a 2 inch square butt model 36 in 1972, bought a new model 65 same year that I later carried as a local cop. Model 36 went to Ex-wife, model 65 still at my house. Cut the square butt to round butt and it became my horse back riding gun, carried in a cross draw rig. Stainless heavy barrel in 357 has a lot of merit. Later went to model 19 for PD carry, still have that one too. Great guns.
I was given a S&W .38 Single Action 2nd Model, non-firing, when I was in my teens - given by a mentor. He suggested I carefully take it apart to explore the workings. It had a burst barrel or cylinder as I recall.
I did take it apart…but putting it back together correctly never happened. The mentor went away and the neat old revolver was lost in the sands of time. As previously stated, it wasn't my last S&W.
I did take it apart…but putting it back together correctly never happened. The mentor went away and the neat old revolver was lost in the sands of time. As previously stated, it wasn't my last S&W.
TexasJackKin
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S&W Model 29, 8 3/8 barrel bought new in 1975
Chrisj357
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Like many. My first was a 4" Blued M-19-3. I bought used from an ex cop. I paid $200 in 1982
Since then I have put another $200 into it. So I now have $400 into it over 43 years
But it's still a gorgeous gun and perfect shooter
Since then I have put another $200 into it. So I now have $400 into it over 43 years
But it's still a gorgeous gun and perfect shooter
My first S&W was a Model 1000 12 ga. semi-auto, won on a raffle ticket in the mid 70's. It was followed by a 686 no dash 4 inch, a 66 2.5 inch, an M&P Shield 2.0 .45, and just lately a model 65 .357 3 inch. All still in my possession except the 66, which I seriously regret selling.
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Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum, 4-inch nickel, S serial number.
It's kind of complicated; a Model 65 that was issued to me by my department in 1993, and while I was in the academy I put a 4506 on layaway and paid on it throughout the police academy. Once graduated, I turned the revolver in to the department after completing transitioning to the semi-auto.
About 12 years later the department began issuing the M&P .40S&W full size for duty. The revolvers were signed over any of the officers who carried them to keep as a privately owned gun. So technically I owned the 4506 first (my oldest son has it now, after retiring from the department) but had possession of the model 65 first, owning it 12 years later. A testimony to the product, it was probably reissued to dozens of officers over the years and sent many thousands of rounds down range. It has the best trigger of anything I presently own and it'll hit 12" steel at 100 yards no problem. I'm keeping it until I leave this earth, then my youngest son will get it.
That -65 and the 4506 are like trusted, loyal friends. Scratch that; they're family.
About 12 years later the department began issuing the M&P .40S&W full size for duty. The revolvers were signed over any of the officers who carried them to keep as a privately owned gun. So technically I owned the 4506 first (my oldest son has it now, after retiring from the department) but had possession of the model 65 first, owning it 12 years later. A testimony to the product, it was probably reissued to dozens of officers over the years and sent many thousands of rounds down range. It has the best trigger of anything I presently own and it'll hit 12" steel at 100 yards no problem. I'm keeping it until I leave this earth, then my youngest son will get it.
That -65 and the 4506 are like trusted, loyal friends. Scratch that; they're family.
My First Smith was 4" 686. I wish i still had it.
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Square butt, 2" M36. The same dealer had a 6 shot .32, with a round butt...love to have that now.
Had a Walther PPK/s .22, and a buddy kept ragging that I needed a centerfire. So the swap was made, and it was many years 'till I found another Walther .22.
The 36 eventually begat an M60.
Moon
Had a Walther PPK/s .22, and a buddy kept ragging that I needed a centerfire. So the swap was made, and it was many years 'till I found another Walther .22.
The 36 eventually begat an M60.
Moon
4" Model 10, bought new in mid 70s. Sold it to a friend many years later who didn't have one for home protection.
My first was a 4" Model 28-2 Highway Patrol. Best I've ever owned. Absolutely loved it
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My first was a model 27-2 in 1963 8 3/8" Target Hammer and Trigger. Still have it and the Original Blue 2 piece box. Next was a Texas Ranger with knife in 1973 (Model 19-3) still unfired in wood case. Lost the box for the revolver, but have the box for the Knife and Sheath.
model 19 texas ranger commemorative with knife and display case. got it when i was in the army stationed in san antonio. i thought it was too pretty to shoot and sold it to a local guy before i left texas.
my next one was the J frame model 43 airweight 22 kit gun. still have it and it is one of my favorites that i will never let go.
my next one was the J frame model 43 airweight 22 kit gun. still have it and it is one of my favorites that i will never let go.
tda003
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My 1st S&W was my duty weapon when I joined the Atlanta PD in 1971 was a model 10 (which I still have). When we switched to 9mm pistols, it was to a S&W 5903, which I also still have.
millerj7
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In 1971, while living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, I was 22 and owned 3 long guns...30-06, 12 gauge, and a 22 Hornet. Decided I needed a .22 and my first handgun. Went to the local Coast-to-Coast hardware store in L'Anse and saw a new Model 17-3 that satisfied both "needs." As I was making $3.08 an hour and just married, I asked about time payments if I put half down. He said OK and "Take it and pay me when you get it." Those were different times! Working in the woods, it became my most used and carried (again, different times) firearm.
Side note: Soon after getting married, the new wife asked "Why do you need all those guns(3)?" I said "Same reason you need all those pots and pans...different tools for different jobs." Subject never came up again and 43 years later I still had the same wife and Model 17.
Side note: Soon after getting married, the new wife asked "Why do you need all those guns(3)?" I said "Same reason you need all those pots and pans...different tools for different jobs." Subject never came up again and 43 years later I still had the same wife and Model 17.
Granddad
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My first is a M27-2 with a 5"barrel. I bought is used, the bluing was (and is) terribly worn, but it is still a great shooter
Well my first Smith & Wesson purchase was a M76 SMG which I still own and use regulary in SMG competition. Two years later I purchased two S&W #3 Schofield's in 2001 for cowboy matches. Smith & Wessons are like Lays potato chips, one is never enough.....
Now the chat would be "Shoes and Boots and Bags" and if you came up with the wrong answer- you'd get cold Supper - if any at all.
JAREDSHS
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I believe mine was a used Highway Patrolman, purchased from a fellow sheriff deputy in Montgomery County, Indiana way back in about 1965, I paid $50 for it. Sure wish it was still mine.
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I forgot I had a model 29 Nickle engraved by Robert Burt. I enjoyed shooting and hunting with this, but got tired of people saying why are you shooting this gun. I wish I never sold it, always keep and eye open looking for it again.
My first S&W was also my first firearm ever. It was a Model 28, 6". Accurate and I loved to shoot it. Unfortunately we sold it in order to pay some bills in our hard-times. Wish I still had it.
My first S&W was a model 686 with 6 inch barrel. Shot great, but my buddy and I got the Dirty Harry Bug and we both traded our 686 in to get 629 6 inch barrel and shoulder holsters. We had a lot of fun shooting them on the farm. He had a reloader so we could shoot a lot. Good times.
VinnieL59
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My first was a model 15. I bought it from another guy who had been a cop for a short period of time and found out it was not for him. It probably had a few boxes of ammo through it. I still love shooting it. It was my first duty weapon. While in the academy, the ammo was so crappy that those who had stainless revolvers had to clean their weapon after every round or two. The blued steel model 15 never hinted at a malfunctioned even once.
