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How many shoot S&W? - 3/17/2008 5:24:38 PM    SPRINGER Katrina Fund Contributor Posts: 36966 Joined: 1/13/2005 Status: offline Except for my Colt 1911, I pretty much started out shooting S&W. My first 1 was a model 19 followed by a 17. They both have 6" barrels and same grips and can also be used in the same holster. Over the years I've had several others including my favorite a model 41. It is fun to shoot and accurate as well. One of the last Smiths that I bought was a model 21 Thunder Ranch. Sometimes I like shooting guns that aren't the norm and the 21 is different than what you might find in your local gun store. It comes in 44 special. How many others like S&W? _____________________________ Post #: 1

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/17/2008 5:55:39 PM    mrsr71 Posts: 2159 Joined: 5/24/2006 From: Santa Clarita Status: offline Me, me   I have an unfired model 15-3 and a model 36 Chiefs Special in the night stand. (in reply to SPRINGER) Post #: 2

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/17/2008 6:06:44 PM    Sarge 154 Posts: 694 Joined: 1/4/2008 Status: offline I have a 4" Smith Model 19.  It's a lot of fun, and I love it, but I am still a Colt 1911 guy when push comes to shove. _____________________________ 2007 Super Glide Vivid Black (in reply to SPRINGER) Post #: 3

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/17/2008 6:16:29 PM    mrb302 Posts: 994 Joined: 8/6/2007 From: Graham, NC Status: offline 2 of my favorite pieces are Smiths... For everyday carry I have one of the M&P40's and for fun at the range I have a JM625 w/ 4.5 in bbl in .45acp. _____________________________ 05 XL1200C Taxes Paid w/ ANBS and SE II's http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q107/mrb302/05%20XL1200C/?albumview=grid Mad siggy pic props to: Bonehead, JBaker (in reply to Sarge 154) Post #: 4

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/17/2008 9:50:24 PM    Clammy Posts: 5696 Joined: 11/25/2004 From: Ottawa, CANADA Status: offline My first handgun was my Model 29-3 .44 magnum. Still my only Smith and my only wheelgun. I do want to get a couple more Smiths. The trigger on my 29 is AWESOME! I'd really like to get a 27-2 .357 magnum. Cheers! _____________________________ THE REAPER (in reply to mrb302) Post #: 5

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/18/2008 5:54:41 AM    Candy Red Road Glide Posts: 639 Joined: 11/21/2005 From: Foothills of NC Status: offline 629 here bought several years ago...sometimes i think i might trade it for something but everytime i just figure out another way to get what i want. _____________________________ 08 Candy Red Sunglo Road Glide Formerly 05_EGlide Classic (in reply to Clammy) Post #: 6

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/18/2008 4:46:52 PM    hk_shooter Posts: 3223 Joined: 7/25/2007 From: By "the betty water & the wire" Status: offline Smith & Wesson do make some fine pistols, and I own a few. IMHO, you can't beat a J frame S&W either as my BUG(back up gun) or as a primary when it's really hot and minimal clothing is required. I own a couple, my favorite is the stainless Model 642 Bodyguard(hump back) with Crimson Trace compact grips. _____________________________ sig by grubby www.thunderroadsmichigan.com Patriot Guard Rider Ride Straight, Shoot Safe(or is it the other way around)? HK''s, H-D''s and T&A (in reply to SPRINGER) Post #: 7

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/18/2008 5:37:58 PM    Candy Red Road Glide Posts: 639 Joined: 11/21/2005 From: Foothills of NC Status: offline Just added a S&W 22A today. _____________________________ 08 Candy Red Sunglo Road Glide Formerly 05_EGlide Classic (in reply to hk_shooter) Post #: 8

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/18/2008 5:53:31 PM    xxxflhrci Posts: 5796 Joined: 9/4/2006 Status: offline I carried a 5906 as a duty weapon for about 8 years.  It was a good gun.  They are basically garbage throats and will shoot anything your stick in them.  When we got our Glocks,  I bought mine from the dept with 3 high capacity mags (Brady bill days) for 180 bucks.  I saw a chance to double my money and let it go about 3 weeks later.  Even though it was a good gun,  I don't miss it a bit. _____________________________ 2000 Road King Classic. Andrews 26G cams, SE Stage I, DFO, V&H True Duals with Samson Fishtail Mufflers. 1977 XLH, Nearly bone stock. (in reply to Candy Red Road Glide) Post #: 9

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/18/2008 6:10:41 PM    hk_shooter Posts: 3223 Joined: 7/25/2007 From: By "the betty water & the wire" Status: offline "Even though it was a good gun,  I don't miss it a bit. "    A good gun, not a real good gun.... _____________________________ sig by grubby www.thunderroadsmichigan.com Patriot Guard Rider Ride Straight, Shoot Safe(or is it the other way around)? HK''s, H-D''s and T&A (in reply to xxxflhrci) Post #: 10

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/19/2008 9:08:15 AM    Night Crawler Posts: 958 Joined: 1/4/2007 From: Tennessee Status: offline   Two of the most accurate handguns I own are Smith & Wessons: model 629 with a 6.5-inch barrel and the SW1911 with the adjustable rear sight. FUN GUNS!   My everyday carry piece is a scandium alloy J-Frame model 340PD - a .357 Magnum that weighs 11.5-ounces.   (in reply to hk_shooter) Post #: 11

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/19/2008 10:03:06 AM    Stretchman Posts: 465 Joined: 2/20/2006 Status: offline I carried a model 64 stainless on duty for about 5 years. I still have it in the safe, adorned with Hogue grips. Reliable as sin. I keep it for sentimental purposes only. I bought a g19, but hardly ever carry it. My best gun is still my Taurus snubby. Seems to go everywhere with me. _____________________________ Stretch -08 FXSTC - 07 XB12Ss (in reply to Night Crawler) Post #: 12

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/19/2008 5:30:04 PM    carlo   Posts: 578 Joined: 10/30/2007 Status: online I' All ways owned S&W like the wheel guns Just picked up A 2in k frame fixed sight made before the number designation its a 5 screw from what I could research I figure it's from around 1950, I grade it around 95% I like there older models Pinned barrels recessed cylinders on the N frames. Also got a model 10 4 screw 4in heavy barrel from around 1957 around 70% got it from a retired N.Y.PD Officer He was in his mid to late 70's when he sold it 4 years ago. Had tears in his eyes made my eyes tear Gun has a lot of Holster wear N.Y.PD  carried there duty guns in a JAYPEE Holster that has a spring clip in the holster that is pushed in with the index finger to pull the gun out Its a open top Holster that only the grips stick out. I got a lot of respect for the old time Leo no radios they used call box's to call in or blew a whistle A lot of them walked a beat back then no cars they walked in all kinds of weather rain snow. I remember as a kid when I was 5 or 6 1955 the N.Y.City officers were 6ft or taller Dark blue woolen uniforms Like a double breasted brass buttons  with a collar that went around there neck Green leather gloves and A wooden night stick. GOD BLESS THEM ALL (in reply to Stretchman) Post #: 13

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/19/2008 5:51:16 PM    ord sgt Posts: 1144 Joined: 5/28/2007 From: The Northeast Status: offline I have a 686,.357 in stainless steel and a pre-WW2 Military&police .38. The old one doesn't come out much as the 686. I want to try different models from different companies. Trying to find one that I like the best and that seems to be the Colt 1911. _____________________________ (in reply to carlo) Post #: 14

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/20/2008 7:49:24 AM    HarleypsychRN Posts: 318 Joined: 9/4/2007 Status: offline M&P 9mm and 686 Plus (.357 mag) here (in reply to ord sgt) Post #: 15

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/20/2008 6:17:17 PM    Aslan Posts: 265 Joined: 11/2/2007 From: New Hampshire Status: offline I love my S&W revolvers. I had one S&W 9mm auto. I wasn't crazy about it and traded it off. I would like to try the new M&P autos. _____________________________ 2008 Road Glide "DUTY BY HERITAGE " (in reply to HarleypsychRN) Post #: 16

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/21/2008 1:30:59 AM    HangFire   Posts: 83 Joined: 10/26/2006 Status: offline I have a "thing" for Smith and Wesson revolvers.  I currently have a model 325, which is a .45 acp revolver made of scandium and titanium with a snubby two inch barrel.  I also have a model 629 .44 magnum and a model 642 .38 hammerless snubby.  Revovlers are just cool.  I also have a Colt SAA. (in reply to Aslan) Post #: 17

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/21/2008 5:35:24 PM    93 Bagger Posts: 97 Joined: 5/4/2007 Status: offline I have a 4" Model 19 and a Model 59. _____________________________ 1993 Electra Glide Classic 90th Anniversary Model # 206/1340 J&M speakers SuperTrapp Fishtail mufflers (in reply to HangFire) Post #: 18

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/21/2008 6:28:04 PM    1st HD Posts: 338 Joined: 8/24/2007 Status: offline I have more S&Ws than I need, but, not as many as I'd like. All great guns. (in reply to 93 Bagger) Post #: 19

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 3/22/2008 5:11:53 PM    The Jerk   Posts: 12 Joined: 3/15/2008 Status: offline I have a S&W Model 66 .357 with a 6.5 barrel and the checkered wooden grips.  I absolutely love that gun.  Fun to shoot.  Shoots well and is accurate. Put .38's in it and you can plink all day without getting tired.  I carry a S&W Model 4053 Tactical .40 cal auto.  It is light as the frame is alloy.  It really shoot well and is easy to be accurate.  Not too big and I really like the way it fits my hand. (in reply to 1st HD) Post #: 20

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/5/2008 6:06:57 AM    03Std   Posts: 91 Joined: 9/6/2007 Status: offline I am an avowed S&W fan. Had dozens of personally owned guns through the years, but S&W is the only brand I've kept. Carried the S&W model 15 as a duty weapon (military and police) for a couple of decades, and have to say it's the most rugged wheel gun I've ever encountered. My favorite, however, and the only handguns I now have, are my 2 39-2's. I will never sell or trade those 2. _____________________________ When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem you encounter resembles a nail. (in reply to The Jerk) Post #: 21

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/5/2008 7:02:04 AM    pistol_pete10 Posts: 243 Joined: 10/12/2006 From: Pocono Mountains, PA Status: offline Have had a few over the years. A 629 6", a 617 6", a 52 (38spl semi). All I have left is a new 686  6"  the 7 shooter! _____________________________ Pete 07 FXSTC V&H BSS K&N FuelPak (in reply to 03Std) Post #: 22

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/5/2008 9:01:33 AM    mimo Posts: 4207 Joined: 7/17/2006 From: MEXICO Status: offline   I´ve seen "somewhere" a couple .44 and .357, both six shooters. _____________________________ El Guapo ''''99 EVO -God is dead! (Nietzsche, 1882) -Nietzsche is dead! (God, 1900...) <>< (in reply to pistol_pete10) Post #: 23

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/6/2008 10:19:42 AM    Ruralmed Posts: 63 Joined: 4/11/2008 From: Eugene, OR Status: offline My father in-law gave me his S&W 357 snub nose.  I had heard that "snubs" were inaccurate but I can hit cans at 25 yards all day.  Seems like the gun is well built.  I hope to add the M&P 40 to my collection soon. (in reply to mimo) Post #: 24

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/6/2008 3:56:47 PM    Faulkner Posts: 372 Joined: 11/23/2006 From: Arkansas Ozarks Status: offline When I'm not carrying my Glock 23 I have my S&W 65 with 3 inch heavy barrel.  Great carry gun. _____________________________ '08 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom '07 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (Pacific Blue) '03 Suzuki Volusia (sold) Blue Ridge Parkway - North Carolina (in reply to Ruralmed) Post #: 25

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/7/2008 6:42:42 PM    MrHd1   Posts: 182 Joined: 8/13/2007 Status: offline Model 59 nickle plated (My first 9mm auto) and a 411 (40 S&W) love em both. (in reply to Faulkner) Post #: 26

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/7/2008 8:16:22 PM    ziggiegreen Posts: 113 Joined: 11/16/2007 Status: offline My new S&W 9mm (in reply to MrHd1) Post #: 27

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/8/2008 7:21:26 AM    HarleypsychRN Posts: 318 Joined: 9/4/2007 Status: offline M&P 9mm & .357 Mag stainless 6" barrel _____________________________ "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions"-Jules from "Pulp Fiction" (in reply to ziggiegreen) Post #: 28

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/8/2008 8:39:54 PM    beaureed445 Posts: 256 Joined: 10/4/2007 Status: offline I just bought a M&P 40C (3 weeks ago).....love it so far.  Got it as a concealed carry weapon. _____________________________ 2007 FXST Amsoil Blinker Fluid Andrews Piston Return Springs Andrews Muffler Bearings (in reply to HarleypsychRN) Post #: 29

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/9/2008 9:26:05 AM    Bluzmn59 Posts: 1121 Joined: 5/1/2007 From: Augusta, GA Status: offline When I was younger, I had a 19 that I really liked, right up until I went to the range with a friend who was banging away with a 29.  I went and traded for a 29 that day.  I ended up trading it about ten years ago, and have regretted it often.  I would sure like to get another - they are fun weapons to shoot. _____________________________ 2007 FLSTSC: 103"; TW6-6 cams; machining by Baisley; Zipper air cleaner; Fat Cat - 101hp/107tq 2008 Anniversary FLHTCU: Andrews 26A; Stage I, Rinehart True Duals - 84hp/94tq (in reply to beaureed445) Post #: 30

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/9/2008 6:03:54 PM    ace57   Posts: 112 Joined: 11/7/2004 Status: offline CS9, I like it. A little fat, but small and pretty well concealable. ace57 '06 FLHRS "mattie" (in reply to Bluzmn59) Post #: 31

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/9/2008 6:18:17 PM    TonyVT Posts: 153 Joined: 5/21/2007 From: Waitsfield, Vermont Status: offline I have a S&W 45lc Mountain Gun on my wish list. _____________________________ '08 Road King Classic (vivid black) (in reply to ace57) Post #: 32

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/16/2008 1:36:22 PM    rocknrod Posts: 2078 Joined: 8/26/2007 From: Rhome, TX Status: online I have a Stainless 686 DCM .357 After I tweeked the rear sights at the range. She's right on target. Like it. _____________________________ .Cheaper Power (in reply to TonyVT) Post #: 33

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/16/2008 7:14:46 PM    redhwk44 Posts: 691 Joined: 6/30/2006 Status: offline I have more Smiths than my wife knows about. They are all good guns , especially the fit and finish. Beautiful one and all. (in reply to rocknrod) Post #: 34

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/16/2008 7:59:39 PM    RoadRunR   Posts: 524 Joined: 5/23/2007 From: VA Status: offline I had a 19  4"  was a great gun. Anyone have problems with the new ones with the lock?  Was going to buy a new  642 or 442 for pocket carry  till I saw the ugly pimple on the side. (in reply to redhwk44) Post #: 35

RE: How many shoot S&W? - 5/21/2008 10:31:06 PM