Addicted: New S&W 25-3

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Gary H

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Wow, I really didn't realize how beautiful a rich blue finish can be. I've always purchased stainless (only three revolvers). I just picked-up a NIB 1977 Commemerative Mod 25in L.C.. I have finished installing lighter springs and upon opening the gun and careful inspection, I found that this gun is absolutely unused. My wife picked it up and told me that it was really pretty. Now, that is a first. Now, I'm feeling shy about shooting it. I'm on my way to becoming addicted to revolvers. Selling my 686+ because I now know for sure that I'm an N-frame sort of guy. Finally I found a gun to fit my hand. Looking for a Mod. 27:rolleyes:
 
Even though some would say that "it's a collectible, DON'T SHOOT IT!" I have every intent of shooting mine.

To me having a fine gun that sits on a shelf it's entire life isn't nearly as enjoyable as taking it out and actually using it and truely being able to appreciate the thing. And while some day the things may go up in value, I sure didn't buy it for that reason, for 600 dollars out the door it's a darned better deal than most anything S&W has offered in the past 6-8 years. I figure over the years I will likely be the only one to truely value the gun and the memories of shooting it, to me memories of having it sit on a shelf for 10-30 years isn't nearly as interesting or meaningful as if I have 10-30 years worth of memories having used the gun.

If somewhere along the lines I have a child that enjoys shooting as much as I do then they will likely inherit a firearm that has as much meaning if not more than that of the 38/44 that was passed down to me after my grandfather died.

Any kid of mine is gonna be a fan of N-frames, that you can bet on.

http://home.bak.rr.com/varmintcong/m25/smith25.html


And only 4 more days until I can pick up my 27-2. Man, I hate waiting periods with a PASSION.
 
Same here..live in California and ran into this at a gun show. Looks same as yours, except it wasn't taped in the box. Nice piece. New springs really helped my trigger. Just purchased dies, bullets and brass. Money just keeps on flowing.
 
Congrats on the new one. I can relate to your addiction. This past weekend I bought/traded for - 1) a model 28-2 Highway Patrolman - 2) A model 15-3 USAF with target hammer and trigger - 3) An H&R breaktop auto ejector with near pefect nickel finish. I have to say the model 28 is pretty special and has the best DA action I've ever felt. The first two are definately keepers.
 
Sounds great! Shoot it. You only live once, at least in this realm. I collect knives. The thing with knives is if you ever sharpen them or carry them they lose value. After a number of birthdays, I got to thinking, even if I'm lucky I don't have all that much time left. So the heck with it. I carry my knives and I shoot my guns. No mattter how old you get to be, we all die young! Enjoy your prize!
 
:D The N frame addiction is incureable, once firmly imbedded, and is more pleasureable than anything I know (not more than I REMEMBER, just more than I know now :() There will be those who tell you not to shoot them, that you are ruinng a relic, and depriving your heirs of something valuable. Think of a retort, shocking, but not enough to start a fight, but still strong enough to make sure they don't ever bother you again. Then go to the range and have fun.

HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST N FRAMES WINS!! (but not if they're in unfired condition)
 
Gary H
Nice find on the 25-3, I bought one about 2 years ago unfired, fought the urge of firing it by buying a 25-5 nickel, got hooked on the N frames and have added another 25-5 8 3/8, a 29-3 10 5/8 and a 57. Still got one more I'm on the hunt for and thats a 27 in 8 3/8. I find there is no cure for the addition.:D :D :D
 
Don't you wish that someone would make blued guns like that today? The S&W Blue is so deep that you can get lost just looking into it.
 
Don't you wish that someone would make blued guns like that today?
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The Ubertis I've seen on the dealers' shelves have the same deep bluing as my 60's/70's/80's vintage Smiths. A couple of them(Uberti) are even a deeper blue. The overall effect of a S/A w/a deep blue isn't as striking as the D/A Smith (or Colt) though. S/A's are purty in their own right, and I don't discount that one bit. A D/A has a certain "flow" to it because of the lines that almost turns that deep bluing into a "liquid".
 
Gary H ... pass me another!

Yes, life is too short. Better for you to shoot and enjoy them than your wife's next husband! :D :p ;) :eek:

Lock and load baby!!!!
 
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