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http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&categoryId=48302&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15701&top_category=15701

[rainbowbob]

I inherited a beautiful Model 36 "Chief's Special .38 snub, made in 1979.

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I mean the new ones... the 'retro' Smiths. Post a pic of your 36, though, if you have one. Tasty.

[Blacksmoke]

I thought about a new Model 1917 since my old Model 1917 is one of my favorites. I am not sure if the new model has any improvements from the original.

My Model 1926 .44 was stolen some years ago and I would like another .44 Special 4 inch for CCW. It is on the list, about half way down!

[highorder]

I really want a case colored M40 lemon squeezer, but $929 MSRP? come on. Has anyone actually seen one for sale yet, and at what price?

[Dollar An Hour]

Those M40 lemon squeezers are like hen's teeth, nearly impossible to find.

Pretty neat though.

[TimM]

I really want a case colored M40 lemon squeezer, but $929 MSRP? come on. Has anyone actually seen one for sale yet, and at what price?

I fondled one at a local shop last month - it was sweet, I had dreams about it for days. I think it was ticketed at $689 and I just about swallowed my tongue.

[jad0110]

I fondled one at a local shop last month - it was sweet, I had dreams about it for days. I think it was ticketed at $689 and I just about swallowed my tongue.

Therein lies the problem. The true classics can usually be had for less $$$. Think about it. If you had a choice between a replica 427 Cobra S/C for $50k or an original for $40k, assuming identical condition, which would you pick?

I know, they don't really sell for those prices (that'd be sweet), just for illustration purposes.

[def4pos8]

Uh, does the Thunder Ranch Special Model 21 count? I have two. Other than the grips, they're just nicely done 21s. I'm a "retro" sort of guy but have large hands.:o

[Gator]

I was thinking about getting one of the new model 40s, then I found this one for $450:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/Galt38/M403a.jpg

:D

[mnw42]

I have a TRR m22-4 it is a great revolver, despite the lock. Mine has nice blue and really nice stocks. I found it in the used case for $450 back in June. My only gripe is the apparent burs around the outside edge of the forcing cone.

I've seen a few more in dear cases since then, but none of them seemed as nice as mine (at least the stocks), which I find odd.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Sw22-4trr-left.JPG

[Walkalong]

Man, that Gator sure has a lot of nice stuff. :)

[RKBABob]

I really want a case colored M40 lemon squeezer...+1, I want one, too... ...but $929 MSRP? come on.I nearly choked when I saw the price :barf: Oh, please. Its not made of gold, is it?

[Thaddeus Jones]

I agree with jad0110. Why would I pay more for a cheapened knock off, with all the current "innovations", when I can get the real thing for less?

[madcratebuilder]

Those are crazy prices. I picked this up for $350 and added the CT grips.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/madcratebuilder/PICT0001Medium-1.jpg

[TIMC]

My mod 629 classic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/timc/629pic2.jpg?t=1201187858

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I was thinking about getting one of the new model 40s, then I found this one for $450:
Wow. well done.

[OSXWrangler]

I have a Model 36 3" Color Case. Check out this thread. (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=318853)

I paid $660 for my color case 3". So far I have not found another. It list for $735. I did see a 1 7/8" online at a pretty high price.

[Mr. Tettnanger]

I have a model 629 Classic. 44Mag 8 3/8" barrel topped with a Leupold 2X.

Its not on the page highlighted though!

Odd, it says Classic right on the barrel!

[TimM]

I was thinking about getting one of the new model 40s, then I found this one for $450:
Sweet! I am envious.

[jad0110]

Gator,

For $450, I'd say that's a pretty good price considering my local shop wants $575-ish for the same gun.

[Gator]

Yeah, I think I got it for about $100 less than it should have been. But my dealer got it back on the next thing I bought. :rolleyes:

[mgregg85]

I'd love to get one of the m40s, preferably original but I would take whatever I could get.

[Jeeping]

I have old 638 airweight

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s70/JeePing03/sw003.jpg

[tinygnat219]

Highorder,

I really want a case colored M40 lemon squeezer, but $929 MSRP? come on. Has anyone actually seen one for sale yet, and at what price?
No case colored one, but a nicely blued one at my local store for 850.00

[Turk]

A few weeks ago I purchased a Model 22, Model 1917 what sweet handgun. I've stopped carrying my Smith 629 Classic in the woods. The 1917 is lighter in wt. to carry and those 6 round clips allow speedy reloading. But the main thing it is a good shooter.

Turk

[farscott]

I just ordered one of the Color Case 40-1 Centennials because I want a new J-frame to carry, and the prices on the old guns are getting up there. The price is a bit high, but the ammo is worse.

[1KPerDay]

Cool... be sure to post pics when you get it.

[RJM]

I have a Model 36 3" Color Case. Check out this thread.

I paid $660 for my color case 3". So far I have not found another. It list for $735. I did see a 1 7/8" online at a pretty high price.

That is the exact one that I would like, either case hardened or just blue. How does it shoot?

[OSXWrangler]

I like it fine. It's my first gun so I may not be the best person to ask. My only issue is the small stock service grip. I am ordering a Hogue wooden grip that's longer. That should fix that.

I had looked at other pistols from .22s on up to .45s - both revolvers and 1911s. My brother and father are big shooters so I was able to take some time to try before I bought. Between the two they had a lot to sample. I settled on the Model 36 for starters.

I may still get myself a compact Colt 1911. I really fancy that gun. It is just a bit out of my price range at the moment. I know it won't go down but I can save up. :-)