whats your latest brand new revolver purchase?

642-1 about 3 years ago. If my bride takes a shine to it now that she hasdecided to go armed, I may have to buy another. Before that it was 1984 and a 24-3. All the rest have been test driven by someone else.

Update 07/14 - she did. Now another 642-1 or 442-1 unless I find a well-aged 40 or 42 somewhere first.
 
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My last was a 18-7.A nice gun,but with my downsizing,I thought it could go,as I have a 18-3.I sold it last month.
 
The only new S&W revolver I have purchased is my 442-1 that I bought as a back-up gun to carry on duty back in 1997 or so. I'm no longer an LEO, but the 442 is my EDC gun in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster. I've bought and sold quite a few others, but they were pre-owned.
 
Mine is a 17-6 Old Stock, New In Box I bought late last year, shipped 1989 but sold in 2013:

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S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum

Having owned many semi-autos and long guns, this is my first revolver purchase - Model 66 Combat Magnum in 357. Really like the proportions, weight, finish and sights. I really only considered S&W and only wanted 357 as I also have a Marlin 1894 in 357. The 686 is sweet but after seeing a model 66 at the gun show, I knew it was right for me. It was interesting to read the history of this model and I'm glad they "re-released" it. Not easy to find retail, internet or at shows so I took my time and came across this one online.

Have not shot it but plan to tomorrow!
 
This thread caused me to think about my revolvers. I think, best I can count, I have 29 S&W revolvers and I did not buy any of them new. I have two retired law enforcement guns that were new when they were issued to me, but were surplus when I actually bought them.

I do plan to buy a 640 Pro new IF I can ever actually find one.

Bill
 
Just bought a NIB 637-2. I know, I know, you're all going to bash me because it's a lock model and it's not old, back when the company made quality, but I wanted a light weight summer pocket gun. I've owned many old S&W revolvers, in fact started my LEO career with a 6" Model 10 in the fifties. After making detective it was mostly a Model 36, then a Model 19.

I simply bought it because the price was right ($400 OTD) and because I wanted a lightweight pocket gun for summer. And, because it's a ho-hum Smith I can take it out in the desert and practice speed loading drills. I've got a Model 36 but it's so cherry I'm reluctant to beat it up (perhaps I need counseling).
 
Technically its not "bought", I recently put this on layaway, pick it up next week.

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Performance Center 460 XVR...still haven't fired it yet!
 

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S&W 66-8 4" Back in March. I haven't fired it yet. Too many pre-owned revolvers to play with. Before that I picked up a new 617-6 4" a little earlier in the month. That i have fired.

Thanks for the thread. It is good to hear what other forum members are buying.
 
Two in a week

A week ago I bought a Performance Center 642-2 snubby. So far only 50 rnds fired. These airweights have a considerable recoil.:D
Also picked up a very lightly used Model 39 9mm.
 
New to me at least. In the past year I bought a 6" 686, 4" model 10 & 4" model 64. Sold a few to buy a few. I prefer to buy used. I usually trade even more or less. Works for me.
 
Just received a gun bought as used and found it to be an unfired, prelock 617-2, bead blast, and at a great price too. Shot it yesterday and feel like I have a first class target gun, although I'm not ready to show pictures of my targets. :o

I have plenty of .22LR saved from a few years ago, but not enough to install my AR conversion kit.:(
 
Not sure Model 24-3

Hi, Got enamored with a picture on a web site auction of a S&W Model 24-3 , 3" Has real stag grips with S&W logo in gold, and fully engraved. Adjustable sights rear with red ramp front. Pistol is unfired with no ring at all. I saw another S&W pistol on a site that was a different model, but same engraving. The add for this other pistol called it a Factory "A" level job. Mine however ( yep, I bought it) has S&W logo on the right side? Work seems very high quality. The grip side end point of engraving appears to fit the stock contours of the orig. Lew Horton smooth wood ones I've seen on this site and the net? No red lined box came with mine as it had no box or papers.
My serial number is ALA26XX. Would this pistol fall into the Lew Horton run of 24-3, 3"? Could it be in the first 100 of serial numbered engraved guns in blue? Or, is it a Lew Horton series gun returned to shop for A, engraving? I have my fingers crossed! I'm new to forum so ask for patience with the newbe.
 
Model 24-3 3" 44 SP.

Was fortunate to pickup this revolver today. It's a fully engraved with stag grips with S&W Logos that I think were added to frame after engraving. S&W logo on right side, but engraving almost identical to an "A" model on the net. I'm guessing its a Lew Horton series but don't know much more yet. No box or papers came with it. I'm going to send for a letter tomorrow from S&W. Bought it to carry but has no ring at all on cyl. and if "A" engraving it will be hard to toss shells in it for first time?
 
642 Pro, last year.

Installed a set of CT grips, it's been my EDC ever since. Use the DeSantis 113, with a small cutout hole in the side to accommodate the laser.
 
Two years ago.

S&W A22. Lots of fun to shoot. Nothing to shoot 500/1000 rounds every time you go to the range.
 
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