What's your first Firearm of 2012?

My first of 2012 is not a Smith! I've been eying the SIG P238 .380's for over a year. My LGS had a Rainbow Titanium one with Siglite night sights in "used" condition. One mag fired and traded on a Colt Defender. I've tried every way possible to carry one of my J frames for EDC, however my "physique" always seems to reveal or make revolvers very uncomfortable to carry without cover garments.

Ran 60 rounds through it yesterday on the way home from the LGS. Must say it is the only sub-compact .380 I've ever shot that is FUN to shoot. Just like a mini 1911. Definitely my new EDC piece.
 
29DX

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28-2

picked up a 6" 28-2 (1968) and they threw in a 3 screw super black hawk flat top (for a few more bucks). Very happy
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I have been working on a trade with a guy, he was offering a very nice, genuine, real deal 1886 Winchester for a rifle I was listing. I told him it was a very nice offer and I would put him at the top of the list. Today he answers back with "If you want to put something together today I'll throw in a 5-screw K-22" I called him back and said put the guns in the car and I'll meet ya. Has to be the best gun deal day of my life, can't imagine it ever getting better than this...I'm still high. The K-22 is a '53 model, very nice condition, somewhere along the line someone installed a gold bead front sight which I must say sheds a better light on target aquisition, along with the trigger shoe. May have trouble sleeping tonight, great start to the year. Now if I can just work out the other deal on the Outdoorsman...I'll be in heaven.
 
Mine turned out to be a S&W Model 638......

Tonight's front sight paintin' night!!

Edited to Add: Since I posted this, the sight's been painted, BK Grip Adapters installed
and it's had approx 150 rounds down the pipe. It's now a member of "The Stable".

One thing I noticed was that the fired cartridge that came with it was dated 05-20-11.
I've purchased used S&W's that were newer than that. Oh yeah, it came in a cardboard box.

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Just purchased 2 new (well older) Smiths :)

A Model 59 in near perfect condition for $250 Serial A241XXX ( I guess about mid 70's ?) ....and a 6" Model 29-6 in good condition that I will be making a bit of a project of :) ...got it for $500 (cheap for a 29 in Australia)

Mike
 
First firearm of the year, 1-2-2012 is a 29-3 blued 8 3/8" in box with papers. I would say 95% condition. Joint purchase of my son and I, and only our third s+w.
 
1/2/2012 Picked up my 686-4 with 2.5" barrel, sweet little shooter.
 
Model 57, but not what you think

I just picked up this magnificent beast from my dealer:

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It's an RG in .44 Magnum! I had been searching Gunbroker for a S&W Model 57 (in .41 Magnum) with an 8-3/8 barrel and came across this. I had no idea they made such a thing and when I saw it, I had to have it. Oddly I was the only bidder.

I remember back in the day when RGs were being sold, that it was said that it stood for "Rotten Gun". I had seen the ubiquitous shabby .22s, and a number of equally nasty .38s but had no idea that they had stepped up to .44 Mag level. After taking a look at it, it's actually surprisingly well made (considering). The seller said that he had shot about 60 factory loads through it but I guess he's braver than I am. Even though it looks pretty good I think I'll stick to .44 Special when and if I ever get around to firing it.

Oh, and the serial number is 10000. A collector's item!

Happy new year, and back to the hunt for a long tube S&W Model 57.
 
I just picked up a 27-1 with a 6" barrel. A great start to the new year.
 
I hit a semi local gunshop on the 2d. They had a 340 M&P w/Loc that I was pretty interested in working a trade on.

Ended up doing the trade on an LCR 22 and an LCR 357 instead. I ordered an XS 24/7 front sight for the 357, should be in probably today. The LCR 22 may not get a night sight due to a different front sight height. These are my first small Rugers since my SP101 9mm probably 15 or so years ago.

Just before the end of the year I hauled home a 66 No Dash 2-1/2" that was nearly new. It had been fired, but looked to have never been in a holster. No box or papers for $600.

I had been wanting a 43C and a 340 M&P. Guess I ended up with the Ruger version of them.


Bob
 
Tom K said:
I just picked up this magnificent beast from my dealer:

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It's an RG in .44 Magnum! I had been searching Gunbroker for a S&W Model 57 (in .41 Magnum) with an 8-3/8 barrel and came across this. I had no idea they made such a thing and when I saw it, I had to have it. Oddly I was the only bidder.

I remember back in the day when RGs were being sold, that it was said that it stood for "Rotten Gun". I had seen the ubiquitous shabby .22s, and a number of equally nasty .38s but had no idea that they had stepped up to .44 Mag level. After taking a look at it, it's actually surprisingly well made (considering). The seller said that he had shot about 60 factory loads through it but I guess he's braver than I am. Even though it looks pretty good I think I'll stick to .44 Special when and if I ever get around to firing it.

Oh, and the serial number is 10000. A collector's item!

Happy new year, and back to the hunt for a long tube S&W Model 57.
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If Sasquatch or a Skunk Ape were to pack a firearm the Rohm 44 would be the gun....:eek:
 
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686 no-dash

Went in looking to add a G21 or 1911 to the stable and came out with this. Couldn't pass up it being under 4 bills. :)

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I have to stay off gunbroker just bought a 686-1 modified will get it for $460
Talked with owner today got my ffl info so first of the week I will get a nice pistol
 
I carried home a 640 Pro Series today along with a Looper Leather 2 slot pancake holster. Nice set up. It may take the place of my regular EDC which is a Kimber Ultra Eclipse in a Looper Leather Hybrid. This is a lot lighter!
 
Had a FTF with one of our illustrious S&W forum members.....

to take ownership of his nice S&W M&P .40, on new years day.
 
I'm contiplating a nice little 17-3. I'm waiting for the price to come down a little... Unless I happen upon a 25-5 with a 4 inch tube ;-)
 
Tom K said:
I just picked up this magnificent beast from my dealer:

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pix460777307.jpg


It's an RG in .44 Magnum! I had been searching Gunbroker for a S&W Model 57 (in .41 Magnum) with an 8-3/8 barrel and came across this. I had no idea they made such a thing and when I saw it, I had to have it. Oddly I was the only bidder.

I remember back in the day when RGs were being sold, that it was said that it stood for "Rotten Gun". I had seen the ubiquitous shabby .22s, and a number of equally nasty .38s but had no idea that they had stepped up to .44 Mag level. After taking a look at it, it's actually surprisingly well made (considering). The seller said that he had shot about 60 factory loads through it but I guess he's braver than I am. Even though it looks pretty good I think I'll stick to .44 Special when and if I ever get around to firing it.

Oh, and the serial number is 10000. A collector's item!

Happy new year, and back to the hunt for a long tube S&W Model 57.
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A pot metal RG in .44 mag! OMG!

I would have bought it, too. If only for the curiosity value.

As to actually shooting it...I'd suggest light target load .44 wad cutters, gloves, a full face shield, and body armor.
 
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617 6 inch

I picked up a 617 6 inch barrel that I ordered back in October. I thought it would complement my 686 6 inch barrel that I simply love to shoot.
 
I got a 66-1 with 6 1/8 barrel 0n 1-4-12. Not a bad way to start the year!!:)
 
Went with a friend to a little (100 ft2) gunshop tucked into the back of a saddle/harness shop.
Came away with a 4" 1971 Model 10-5 as new, in its box, with unopened cleaning tools and papers still in their cellophane sleeve. Only thing missing was the S&W VCI wax paper sheet. Original price on the box was $85.00!
Almost broke my wrist getting my checkbook out.

Wasn't cheap, however. I had to pony up $360.

I'll image it in the AM and post to the appropriate forum.
 
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