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9/13/2014 1:35:03 PM

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Section 8: Handguns
Subject: Irwin's S&Ws Msg# 899719

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Stu Wayne

Joined 4/4/2000

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MikeIrwin (Read)

Joined 3/14/2004

And still not a stainless gun in the bunch! BigGrin

Thanks for the reply, Mike. That 042 had me scrambling to Google it up - I had never heard of that model! It's a very interesting transitional J-frame.

I like the classic stocks on that Model 24, a nice looking gun!

You'll hate me for this, but all my S&W revolvers currently are stainless. I gave my daughter the one Model 15 I had. I had a 442, but traded the vicious little beast off. BigGrin

Good seeing you here, Mike - more response in the Lounge.

Stu

For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where:
Wow, haven't thought about this forum in years...

Hope everyone is doing well!

OK, the revolvers in that picture are:

One pointing left to right is a 6" Model 19-5. At the time this picture was taken, it was my newest Smith.

Starting at the top and going clockwise:

Model 042 .38 Special. A never cataloged limited edition apparently came about from a batch of misfinished guns.

Model 1917 Brazilian edition, .45 ACP.

Model 24-3, .44 Special. It was set up for target work by someone who knew exactly what he was doing.

Model 58, .41 Magnum.

Model 28, .357 Magnum.

Model 19-1, 4" .357 Magnum. That was my first Model 19.

Since I took this picture 12 years ago I've added several S&Ws, including a Model 12 square butt snub 2", a Model 37 3", a Model 30 snub in .32 Long, and a few others.

Oddly enough, I've also started adding Colt revolvers. I'm up to three right now, a 6" Official Police .38 Special, a Police Positive Special in .32-20, and a Police Positive in .32 Colt New Police.

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