Your First S&W
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gunlovingirl
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Mine was a Model 15. I later sold it, and wished I hadn't. Then a couple years ago, a friend asked if I wanted to buy her Mod 15-4, in excellent condition, for $150. Need I say more?
dkees
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38/44 HD......can a 3 digit gun really be a favorite? Just kidding.
oak1971
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629-4 6.5 inch ported. Sweet!
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A 6" blued M&P SN 503006 used in 1977 for $65. Two years later I joined the local PD, where the chief told me "cowboy" guns were not allowed and to find myself a 4". Traded it and some cash for a 4" M28-2, which stayed with me throughout my career. That M&P was slick.
Gulf Coast Snapperhead
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My 1st one was a 1970 model 19-3 6 inch for $199 at pawn shop. It is still one of my favorite shooters, though it did start my addiction to used smiths..
stevieboy
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My first S & W also was my first handgun, a 6" 686-6 that I bought brand new and on a whim 3 years ago. I'd been shooting a few times with a friend and was resolved to get a handgun, but I was totally clueless as to what to buy. I was driving down a highway and saw a sign advertising a gun store. On a whim, I pulled in. I told the sales clerk that I was interested in a handgun "for target shooting." He produced two models, a 617 6" gun and the 686. I bought the 686 because, despite knowing next to nothing, I'd read an article in some gun magazine about the 686 touting it as one of the finest and most accurate handguns made. So, that's what I bought.
I've never regretted it for a minute. The 686 has proven to be every bit as accurate as was claimed. For the next six months I fired the gun exclusively at distances from 20 feet to 25 yards and was never disappointed. That was many, many handgun purchases ago but I still have that 686, still shoot it often, and will never sell it.
I've never regretted it for a minute. The 686 has proven to be every bit as accurate as was claimed. For the next six months I fired the gun exclusively at distances from 20 feet to 25 yards and was never disappointed. That was many, many handgun purchases ago but I still have that 686, still shoot it often, and will never sell it.
LOBO
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19-4, 4" in nickel that shipped in 1981.
9399NOLES
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A 642-1 for me. Got it 3 weeks ago, and already have a 686 now that I picked up yesterday.
Stu454
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1993. A NIB Lew Horton 4" 624 from the 1983 run.
S&W Model 10 blued, square butt, four inch barrel. $48.80 new (Police Discount) 1962
williamlayton
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Lordy I don't remember it was so long ago. It was a .22 back around 1957.
Blessings
Blessings
feralmerril
Absent Comrade
Not positive, but think it was a 1917.
47D
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Mine was a bottom feeder: A Smith and Wesson 2nd Generation 645 in .45ACP. I traded for it used in 1990 or so. I never should have sold it, although I prefer 1911s these days.
My first brand new S&W was a no-lock 642-1 when they brought them back out in 2008.
My latest should be shipping any day now - a new PC 627 "Bloodwork"!
My first brand new S&W was a no-lock 642-1 when they brought them back out in 2008.
My latest should be shipping any day now - a new PC 627 "Bloodwork"!
A 6 1/2 Model 29-2 S2823xx back some time around 1968, I think. Still have it and always will. Until the kids get them all.
S&WIowegan
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A very high condition Model 25-2 6 1/2" Nickel cuz it was so purty. This was in October 1989 and was the beginning of my love of S&W revos. It was at a local gun show and the dealer briefly tried to renege when he realized it was a 6 1/2" bbl. Another dealer at the same show tried to buy it from me at that show....I've still got it!!!
