ar15ed
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a long time ago, i bought a 1975 vintage 29-2 at a gun show. i still think it had the most beautiful blue finish, and the absolute best single action trigger pull i have ever experienced. i have been hooked ever since!
Why Smith & Wessons??
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armenius
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I have loved S&W since childhood when my Daddy would stick a nickeled I Frame 32S&W Long in his back pocket when we headed out to the farm.He was a WWI machine gunner and With him I was unafraid.He would let me help him clean it and I fired it at apretty young age.My first handgun kill was when I shot a buzzard out a tree.
with it.It was very accurate and low recoil.I still own it however during the years between his death and my possesion of it the elements ruined it.It was square grip and I have his cousin's same model in round grip.It must be near 100 yrs old.I checked it carefully and fired it a couple of months ago.It shoots good!
Years ago I bought a pre 27 357 Magnum for 75 bucks!Only slight holster wear and the best gun I ever had.In recent years I have acquired a number of S&W-especially after I cought the "virus" on this forum.All pretty,dependable and just fun to handle.
with it.It was very accurate and low recoil.I still own it however during the years between his death and my possesion of it the elements ruined it.It was square grip and I have his cousin's same model in round grip.It must be near 100 yrs old.I checked it carefully and fired it a couple of months ago.It shoots good!
Years ago I bought a pre 27 357 Magnum for 75 bucks!Only slight holster wear and the best gun I ever had.In recent years I have acquired a number of S&W-especially after I cought the "virus" on this forum.All pretty,dependable and just fun to handle.
S&W isn't really my favorite. I started out on a Colt 1911, and I still think it is the best pistol ever made. For years, the only S&W I owned was a Model 41. I was never much into revolvers. I only got into them a few years ago.
My first was a Ruger GP 100. I fell for the hype about how strong and rugged it is. But it has a really bad trigger (for those of you who insist they aren't bad, remember I grew up on single action 1911 triggers).
Then I got a 686, which is a vast improvement over a Ruger. I've since bought a 642 and a 625 (so I have one J, L, and N).
I like the 625 the best of the revolvers, but the 1911 is still my favorite.
My first was a Ruger GP 100. I fell for the hype about how strong and rugged it is. But it has a really bad trigger (for those of you who insist they aren't bad, remember I grew up on single action 1911 triggers).
Then I got a 686, which is a vast improvement over a Ruger. I've since bought a 642 and a 625 (so I have one J, L, and N).
I like the 625 the best of the revolvers, but the 1911 is still my favorite.
Reevolvers
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Well I expect I was about 8 or 10 when my Dad put his Model 19 in my hand, and said ...."Son see if you can hit that jug."
Well I have been hooked ever since. I love everything about them. I have thought a lot about Colt's but have never been willing to spend that kind of cash. In my opinion it is impossible to improve on a Smith and Wesson double action revolver. They feel good! They work good! They look good!
Whats not to love about them? The finest money can buy will say Smith and Wesson on the side plate!
Well I have been hooked ever since. I love everything about them. I have thought a lot about Colt's but have never been willing to spend that kind of cash. In my opinion it is impossible to improve on a Smith and Wesson double action revolver. They feel good! They work good! They look good!
Whats not to love about them? The finest money can buy will say Smith and Wesson on the side plate!
I am first and foremost a carrier of S&W sidearms. Since 1978 with a very small break where I tried the Beretta 92 D, it was touted as an 11 shot revolver, and another break for about 5 years, S&W did not make a 45 ACP polymer sidearm, I have always had a S&W at my side.
First was a borrowed Model 28, then a Model 19, then the 586 (Lord how I do miss those two guns), and then my beloved 4506. When I transferred to plain clothes back in 2003, the 4506 was just too heavy. Wore a Glock 21C and acquired a M&P in 45 ACP in July 2008.
I love how the older S&W feels in my hand. I love how they look.
Now I am an acculator. I appreciate older revolvers and self loading sidearms. It can be anything from a Baby Browning to a new FN 40 caliber High Power, to a Colt Detective Special, or a Colt New Service 45 Colt once carried by a New York State Trooper.
But my first love will always be the older S&W revolvers.
As some others have stated, I am not a fan of the newer S&W's for a variety of reasons. I do not wish to stir up unnecessary discussion of those issues.
It is a matter of taste, history and using a device that transcends the defintion of a tool. It is a valued partner that I will bet my life on.
First was a borrowed Model 28, then a Model 19, then the 586 (Lord how I do miss those two guns), and then my beloved 4506. When I transferred to plain clothes back in 2003, the 4506 was just too heavy. Wore a Glock 21C and acquired a M&P in 45 ACP in July 2008.
I love how the older S&W feels in my hand. I love how they look.
Now I am an acculator. I appreciate older revolvers and self loading sidearms. It can be anything from a Baby Browning to a new FN 40 caliber High Power, to a Colt Detective Special, or a Colt New Service 45 Colt once carried by a New York State Trooper.
But my first love will always be the older S&W revolvers.
As some others have stated, I am not a fan of the newer S&W's for a variety of reasons. I do not wish to stir up unnecessary discussion of those issues.
It is a matter of taste, history and using a device that transcends the defintion of a tool. It is a valued partner that I will bet my life on.
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Well I got the "bug" when I was in grade school thanks to a "friend"! When I hit 15 I decided that it was hi time I had my own gun, and began puruseing the Shotgun News. J&G Sales were advertising used 'DPS' marked M-28s for $180, also there were other Smiths like 19s, 66s, 15s, 10s you name it. As well as some Colts and Rugers, so I started reading up on the 19 and found that most said it wouldn't take a lot of .357s and I wanted a Magnum! So I busted my butt that summer getting the money together by doing odd jobs and cutting everybodies grass. By August the 28 was mine and we merrily burned up boxes of 357 ammo!
A 1911 came along as I was continplatimg a military career and at least wanted to know how to run a .45, but the old 28 still got a lot of use.
Graduated high-school and joined the Navy both in '86 and sure enough the time spent with the 1911 proved helpful. After a few years of globe trotting via ship I decided to join the Teams, and that led to me dumping the then new Beretta for a SIG a delightful handgun.
Then one day I was in Germany and happened upon one of their gun ranges NICE! As I was shooting a borrowed P38 I noticed another gentleman working a S&W model 10. So I introduced myself and we struck up a conversation about American revolvers! The guy loved American sixguns and one of his treasured favorites was the old .38 that he had gotten as a present from relatives state side. He allowed me to shoot it and it was like a light bulb turning on in my head! Which led me to locate and purchase an old Victory model in England that was schedueled for the furnace!
Now I do own some Colts, Rugers, even a Charter, but my Smith & Wessons out number them all! It's sorta like the Goldielocks story; They're just right! Sorry for the long post. Dale
A 1911 came along as I was continplatimg a military career and at least wanted to know how to run a .45, but the old 28 still got a lot of use.
Graduated high-school and joined the Navy both in '86 and sure enough the time spent with the 1911 proved helpful. After a few years of globe trotting via ship I decided to join the Teams, and that led to me dumping the then new Beretta for a SIG a delightful handgun.
Then one day I was in Germany and happened upon one of their gun ranges NICE! As I was shooting a borrowed P38 I noticed another gentleman working a S&W model 10. So I introduced myself and we struck up a conversation about American revolvers! The guy loved American sixguns and one of his treasured favorites was the old .38 that he had gotten as a present from relatives state side. He allowed me to shoot it and it was like a light bulb turning on in my head! Which led me to locate and purchase an old Victory model in England that was schedueled for the furnace!
Now I do own some Colts, Rugers, even a Charter, but my Smith & Wessons out number them all! It's sorta like the Goldielocks story; They're just right! Sorry for the long post. Dale
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simply put...S&W are the best!i would also echo what caj.mentioned...for many of us all that was out there was either smith or colt...oh yeah...i like colts too!
Will Carry
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I wasn't a fan of Smith and Wesson when I started posting and viewing on this sight. I own a couple of Smiths but I also own Colts, Glocks, Rugers, Springfields, and Sigs. It's just that the people on this sight are informed, respectful and polite. I want a Model 29 so bad I can hardly stand it. Smith revolvers are beautifully machined works of art.
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I like and trust them.
Rugskipper
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The first handgun I ever shot was Dad's Pre 10 M&P. That kind of did it for me. Then, when I was about 10-12 I followed Dad around at a gun show, and saw this MASSIVE gun on a guy's table. Despite my fascination, I remembered my manners and asked if I may pick it up. All I knew at the time was that it was a .357, and it was a Smith & Wesson. I fell in love with it. As I look back I now know it was a 27 with a 3.5" barrel and target grips. Even though as a kid it was too big for my hands, I knew it felt like what a magnum should feel like.
Colt cylinders turn the wrong way, and except for Diamondbacks and Pythons I find their double action revolvers quite ugly.
Rugers are like a hammer. You can use it all day, but you'll never spend much time admiring it.
For semi-autos, there are plenty of nice ones out there, and I have a few including S&W's, but the 1911 will always be IT for me, as evidenced by me owning way more than any one man should.
Colt cylinders turn the wrong way, and except for Diamondbacks and Pythons I find their double action revolvers quite ugly.
Rugers are like a hammer. You can use it all day, but you'll never spend much time admiring it.
For semi-autos, there are plenty of nice ones out there, and I have a few including S&W's, but the 1911 will always be IT for me, as evidenced by me owning way more than any one man should.
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Knightrider03m
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I like Smith and Wesson because they work and in the rare event that they stop working, they can be fixed very quickly.
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fortunately the M29 has been around for quite awhile....lots of them out there...i mean it IS christmas...
just saying...
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Why S and W's?
My first answer is, if I can't pay cash, I don't buy. Been doing so since I cut up my Amex card in the 80's.
Second answer, the demanded price for Colts is laughable!
Third answer, was Junior NRA member when living on Otis AFB, during the 60's. I liked the revolvers better.
Last answer, I had a Combat Masterpiece on my belt, as my 'sidearm', with that wonderful rifle from Mattel, when I was in Thailand.
My first answer is, if I can't pay cash, I don't buy. Been doing so since I cut up my Amex card in the 80's.
Second answer, the demanded price for Colts is laughable!
Third answer, was Junior NRA member when living on Otis AFB, during the 60's. I liked the revolvers better.
Last answer, I had a Combat Masterpiece on my belt, as my 'sidearm', with that wonderful rifle from Mattel, when I was in Thailand.
rock n roll kid
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well let me see.....
mainly the actions on the triggers are plain better and some feel rather senuous .
there is a gun for every need it seems and finishes and fitting are really good on most models
in comparison
shot a redhawk compared to a former m29 i owned and i much prefured the 29.
other comparisons with other make guns compared to s&w , for me at least , came out the same.
as a bonus the s&w brand holds up re-sale really good
i am mostly talking revolvers here and as someone mentioned mine are also the older all steel models..... no barrel liners or exotic parts.
but i wouldnt hesitate buying an smith auto or a newer model revolver if i decided i needed one
mainly the actions on the triggers are plain better and some feel rather senuous .
there is a gun for every need it seems and finishes and fitting are really good on most models
in comparison
shot a redhawk compared to a former m29 i owned and i much prefured the 29.
other comparisons with other make guns compared to s&w , for me at least , came out the same.
as a bonus the s&w brand holds up re-sale really good
i am mostly talking revolvers here and as someone mentioned mine are also the older all steel models..... no barrel liners or exotic parts.
but i wouldnt hesitate buying an smith auto or a newer model revolver if i decided i needed one
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I was once a Colt man until I got serious about competition shooting. Folks told me I couldn't win unless I shot S&W. I had some nice Colts too. One day, I bought a heavily used 586 with mechanical problems. Even though during it's first outing, it broke down, I shot the highest score I'd ever shot till that point. The next season I was fully converted to S&W and started winning matches.
I don't compete much anymore but I still buy S&W, mainly Performance Center. If you enjoy collecting and shooting pistols, you'll find that you can never own every model or variation. They have just built too many different models to accomodate people's needs, wants or tastes.
Besides they're American like apple pie and baseball.
I don't compete much anymore but I still buy S&W, mainly Performance Center. If you enjoy collecting and shooting pistols, you'll find that you can never own every model or variation. They have just built too many different models to accomodate people's needs, wants or tastes.
Besides they're American like apple pie and baseball.
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