My father is a retired LEO and he has given me several S&W pistols that were never fired until I took them to the range. I have a Model 59 (son's), Model 669, Model 645 and a Model 3913. I really like shooting all of them, but especially the stainless Model 645 in .45ACP! Very smooth and accurate!
I'm still enjoying these pistols!!
When I first was learning how to shoot I was using a Glock. When it came to purchasing my own 9mm pistol I wanted to buy an Americam brand so I went with a S&W 9mm and I am happy with it.
I just picked up my First S&W last month. It is a 686-3 Stainless 357 with 6" barrel