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S&W Classics: opinions welcome.

Jorge
I like very much Smith and Wesson revolvers. In fact, I own several of them. For my next purchase/Christmas present to myself, I am considering one of their classic remakes:

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




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It's a remake of S&W Model 22 in color case. Is it close enough to the real thing? Apparently it has an integral lock - a definite non starter.

Opinions please?
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  • Marc1301
    They are close, with the PC features added.
    I would say, if you have an affinity for the pistol,.....buy one, and don't worry about the changes.
    Just my humble opinion though.
    I will never sell my 686 .357, 6" Smith.
    Bought when they first came out, and it is a tackdriver.
    I sold some older S&W's,.....not because of money, but they were left to me , and I reached the point of picking guns I had the time to take care of.
    Kind of remorseful now.[xx(]
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  • Permanently deleted user
    765 for a remake of the model 40?? I have the original, but it has no model on it...wrote Smith and Wesson, gave me the year it was made and said it was one of the firsts model 40....and mine has NEVER BEEN FIRED.....
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  • Jorge
    I am no collector, and understand that remakes are quite pricey.

    Would an older model make for a plinker, or would they not withstand modern loads?

    I intend to shoot the heck out of this gun,
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  • Colt Super
    I would hold out for an original. It would likely shoot better and almost absolutely be more valuable in the long run.

    But...what the hay.

    Doug
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  • Permanently deleted user
    IT is more valuable....and a lot better....

    Been thinking of getting rid of it...thinking of a trade for christmas...
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  • Rosie
    I would love to have a Smith .22 with a 6 inch barrel and adjustable sights.
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  • dolfan
    +1. For the kind of money the remakes cost, I'd rather track down an original (older) model. And a big plus is no lock!
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  • Permanently deleted user
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    This is mine....no model number on it at all...no where....smith and wesson id'd it from the serial number...
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  • Jorge
    That's one handsome piece, Roses.

    Main concern about older guns is: how would they hold against modern loads?

    Thanks in advance.
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  • 1911a1-fan
    if it has a pinned hammer, vs. transfer bar, and that infernal lock, i would like them, but that damn internal safety lock crapola you can have it
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  • Permanently deleted user
    I was told by smith and wesson that the gun will hold up just fine, go ahead and enjoy it, but I never get to the range enough anymore...

    Was also told the metal in the gun was probaby better quality than the ones made now
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  • wundudnee
    You won't give that much more for an original and you'll be much happier in the end. The nice ones are out there, just keep looking. Here are a couple of "pre" models. A pre 26, model of 1950, .45cal. and a pre 36 flatlatch.
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    I found the pre 26 for $550.00 and the pre 36 for $375.00, both a couple of years ago.
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  • givette
    Get with this guy. I think he still has it. (I'd buy it in a heartbeat, if I had the Ka-Ching). Joe

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=80311347
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