I really haven’t had too much experience with the S&W brand. Awhile back they decided to only sell pistols to military and police departments, and stopped producing weapons for the civilian market (because guns are dangerous for “normal” people). Due to that ridiculousness (what did they hope to accomplish?), I’ve refused to consider even a used S&W as a candidate for a firearms purchase.

Of course, S&W’s traitorous act toward the 2nd Amendment got them into financial trouble, and eventually they decided to repent. I’m sure that is part of the reason for the $50+2magazine rebate that you took advantage of. Even though their recent offerings seem to be very nice, I still have a bitter taste in my mouth for S&W, and will probably never buy one of their guns–though S&W has always produced excellent firearms. Too bad they thought that defying the God-given rights of the American people would be a better business move for them than maintaining their #1 position in the American pistol market. I guess some people just have to learn the hard way that you don’t jack with America’s right to keep and bear arms!

Look great, Bryce. Have fun and be safe.