My first was a new Model 659 in 1984. A high capacity 9mm was quite the novelty back then and I wanted one (the original black plastic grips are in the box). Next was a new Model 645 in 1987. I read the write up in Guns & Ammo magazine about it and of course wanted one (it's wearing Model 745 walnut stocks-originals in the box). In 1989 I then bought a new Model 4006, again because of a Guns & Ammo article about the new cartridge and the gun created for it. I had to wait several months for this one and it was very expensive. Lastly I was a new competitor in a bullseye league and bought a new Model 52-2 in 1990. I still have and shoot all of them.
Your first 1st & 2nd & 3rd Gen!
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1990 5906 NIB - I wanted a 659 as it was the first semi-auto I ever shot but discovered that the 3rd gen replaced it. I later sold it to fund the purchase of a Walther P88C - I don't regret it.
1996 39-2 LNIB - Probably unfired, the store got it from a lady whose husband had hidden his gun accumulation from her under floorboards and behind walls. When he died, his friends had to come to the house to find them for her.
2006 639 LNIB - Typical Gunbroker experience.
Others in between and since - 3904, 3906, 3913LS, 3913NL, 915 (sold it, later got another), 1076.
1996 39-2 LNIB - Probably unfired, the store got it from a lady whose husband had hidden his gun accumulation from her under floorboards and behind walls. When he died, his friends had to come to the house to find them for her.
2006 639 LNIB - Typical Gunbroker experience.
Others in between and since - 3904, 3906, 3913LS, 3913NL, 915 (sold it, later got another), 1076.
Sticking to 3rd gens
I never owned a 1st or 2nd gen S&W pistol. My first 3rd Gen was a CS-45 that came to me via S&W as a replacement for my original Model 19 that I blew up in 1997. I recollect it was 2000 when we finally got that deal done. Possibly 1999.
My next 3rd gen was a Model 457 that I bought from a buddy at a cowboy action match. I saw it and I said, "That's not a cowboy gun" to which he replied, "It is when a cowboy is carrying it!". I would still have that gun but I gave it to a friend who was low on cash and had given his .45 to his brother-in-law after a murder occurred in that part of his family.
A couple of years ago I acquired a 6906; actually given to me by a friend after I assisted him in closing a large estate sale (he is a dealer) and the 6906 came to him in that sale.
All my other S&Ws are wheelguns.
WAIT!!! I always forget that I have a 5903 SSV. It is just about the only gun that I own that is NIB and unfired ever. That was my first 3rd Gen S&W pistol!
I never owned a 1st or 2nd gen S&W pistol. My first 3rd Gen was a CS-45 that came to me via S&W as a replacement for my original Model 19 that I blew up in 1997. I recollect it was 2000 when we finally got that deal done. Possibly 1999.
My next 3rd gen was a Model 457 that I bought from a buddy at a cowboy action match. I saw it and I said, "That's not a cowboy gun" to which he replied, "It is when a cowboy is carrying it!". I would still have that gun but I gave it to a friend who was low on cash and had given his .45 to his brother-in-law after a murder occurred in that part of his family.
A couple of years ago I acquired a 6906; actually given to me by a friend after I assisted him in closing a large estate sale (he is a dealer) and the 6906 came to him in that sale.
All my other S&Ws are wheelguns.
WAIT!!! I always forget that I have a 5903 SSV. It is just about the only gun that I own that is NIB and unfired ever. That was my first 3rd Gen S&W pistol!
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I bought my first S&W auto in January of 07, a 4053. Next was a 645 in may of 2105, followed by a NIB 39-2 in July of 2015 and a nice shooter grade 39-2 in November. Then a 3913 in January of 2016.....I think those are all 1st and 2nd gens, but my ignorance is showing now.
Stirling
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I really thought I'd be seeing more pics on this thread! 
Much as I love my S&W wheelguns there some really hot pistols I'm sure some of you are dying to share!!! 
Much as I love my S&W wheelguns there some really hot pistols I'm sure some of you are dying to share!!! 
TNZ71
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I really thought I'd be seeing more pics on this thread!
Well, if I must.....
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Some 3rd Gens
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Stirling
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What a way to respond BLUEDOT37!!! That 845 just blew it right out the park!!! 
That's exactly what I was talking about.
That's exactly what I was talking about. jhnttrpp
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My first 2 cond gen Smith
My first handgun was a Model 659. I wanted a gun for my birthday and told this to one of my friends that was a NC Highway Patrolman. The next thing I know I am approached by a different Patrolman a few day later. He said he was retiring and had a gun he wanted to sell. This was in 1988 and my birthday is in September so it had to occur somewhere around that time. Now just to be honest my memory is not that good so it could have been 1989. I say that because my research says the gun was made and or shipped in 1988. The serial number starts with TBW I did not realize at the time the gun was practically brand new. Shot very little. I still have it.
My first handgun was a Model 659. I wanted a gun for my birthday and told this to one of my friends that was a NC Highway Patrolman. The next thing I know I am approached by a different Patrolman a few day later. He said he was retiring and had a gun he wanted to sell. This was in 1988 and my birthday is in September so it had to occur somewhere around that time. Now just to be honest my memory is not that good so it could have been 1989. I say that because my research says the gun was made and or shipped in 1988. The serial number starts with TBW I did not realize at the time the gun was practically brand new. Shot very little. I still have it.
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HOUSTON RICK
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My first acquired firearm is the excellent S&W Model 915. It does all that is reasonably asked of it.
My current in inventory of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Generation S&Ws:
1st Gen: 2 39-2s (one blued and one nickel)
2nd Gen: 2 639s
3rd Gen: 2 CS9s, 3906, 3913TSW (pre-rail), 3914DAO, 3953, 3953TSW (pre-rail), 4006 Shorty Forty, 4013 (single stack), 5903, 5946TSW, 6906,
6946, 2 909s, Recon 9
I've had the following in the past: 59 (my first handgun), 469, CS45, 915 (I'm sure there are others that I can't recall right now)
1st Gen: 2 39-2s (one blued and one nickel)
2nd Gen: 2 639s
3rd Gen: 2 CS9s, 3906, 3913TSW (pre-rail), 3914DAO, 3953, 3953TSW (pre-rail), 4006 Shorty Forty, 4013 (single stack), 5903, 5946TSW, 6906,
6946, 2 909s, Recon 9
I've had the following in the past: 59 (my first handgun), 469, CS45, 915 (I'm sure there are others that I can't recall right now)
zx9rt1
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Here's the wife's.
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TNZ71
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Found another
zx9rt1
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A couple more.
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Ascension
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Mine was a 1066 , was a birthday present from my son and I still own it.
Got it in 07 or 08.
Had been a Browning High Power/1911 guy before but now own a bunch of 3rd gens. No 1st or 2nd gen autos so far but have looked at a few just not found the right deal/right pistol.
Here s the 1066
She now has factory grips and LPA adjustable sights
Got it in 07 or 08.
Had been a Browning High Power/1911 guy before but now own a bunch of 3rd gens. No 1st or 2nd gen autos so far but have looked at a few just not found the right deal/right pistol.
Here s the 1066
She now has factory grips and LPA adjustable sights
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I figured my path to these guns was certainly rare in that my first ever was a 1006, but poster BLUDOT37 has arguably taken the most unpredictable path to S&W 1-2-3rd Gen metal pistol ownership when his first ever was an 845.
I've been awfully fortunate to find myself with five true Performance Center pistols and my first ever was also an 845, mine is the second run "Model of 1998" and though I got a fantastic buy on it, it came without anything extra... no box, no docs, one magazine and sadly, it's not even one of the two original PC marked magazines (and yes, that eats away at me...) This 845 is the one that I consider to be my "best" handgun that I own.
On great days in rare moments of luck/skill, with a few of my other guns I can almost match the kinds of targets I can make with my 845 nearly any/every time I shoot it. This pistol is absolutely that good.
I've been awfully fortunate to find myself with five true Performance Center pistols and my first ever was also an 845, mine is the second run "Model of 1998" and though I got a fantastic buy on it, it came without anything extra... no box, no docs, one magazine and sadly, it's not even one of the two original PC marked magazines (and yes, that eats away at me...) This 845 is the one that I consider to be my "best" handgun that I own.
On great days in rare moments of luck/skill, with a few of my other guns I can almost match the kinds of targets I can make with my 845 nearly any/every time I shoot it. This pistol is absolutely that good.
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