Would anyone else like to see the old S&W GEN 3 pistols comeback??

[Firefly]

Yeah. It really is sentimentality only.
EVERYONE carried an automatic handgun as a "backup" because no one (myself included) trusted the Smith 45. Seriously, everyone hated the 4586. The secret was keeping it well oiled. Everyone with any sense kept some rod and gun lube.

Lots of ill will towards that gun. Years go by and you reminisce about the "romance" of carrying a fat, stainless single stack .45.
There was nothing romantic to it. It was horrible. I bought a Glock 21 with my first paycheck and kept it in a shoulder holster.

The 10mms are highly collectible but I would never, ever carry that .45. I could shoot well with it but it was so unpleasant.

[T2C]

I did not care for the S&W Chief's Special versions of the third generation pistols, but a slightly smaller 3914 would be nice. I suppose a melonite finish would be more durable than the original S&W finish.

I view a handgun as a tool and would not want another 3914 to collect. I would shoot it and carry it when a larger pistol would not be more suitable. Once it's worn out, I would toss it.

[Apec]

It would be great if they upgraded the design or added more options . More decock only models, maybe a single action only variant. Right now though trade ins can be found cheap, so it's a hard sell for S&W to get back in that game.

[ramairthree]

I have a couple of 10mms I love. I love the ss, the heft, and all but trigger and accuracy were mediocre.

[Penn25]

With the older segment of shooters, probably. Newer/younger shooters, no way. Strikers, plastic and high capacity rule the interest of newer/younger shooters. I'll even go out on a limb(read: talking out of my ass) and say that the 1911 will be all but dead and a boutique pistol in the very near future. If it isn't already closer than I suspect.

I'm an old fart and became familiar with that beautiful piece in the military. Have been in love with it ever since . Have owned and built some in my looong years lol. I would rather have one with 7+1 against any hi cap 9mm. When you get punched in the chest with a .45acp round you don't keep advancing. Old farts and old guns rule.

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[SERT103]

I would definitely be in for a melonited version. I love this gun.

[opmike]

I'm, again, moving towards avoiding buying guns/gear I don't have any practical use for. Considering these guns do absolutely nothing better than the stuff currently on the market, I have no desire to get one.

[sjc3081]

NYPD issue 5946,3913,1066 I love these pistols but not as practical as my G19.

[19852]

Smith made a blued/anodized 59 series pistol with an aluminum frame and pre-cocked DAO action. Full size. Does anybody know the exact designation? I always liked those but never got one. I really don't know much about them except it felt good in the hand when I handled it.

[pat701]

I would like to see a Sig Sp2022 in 45 ACP, for around $450.