RH pretty much decribed my feelings on those who would use "S&W branding" to sell stuff. Of course there are other opinions, some of which carry weight, and could be more relevant at this point. Mikemck has a good point or two. Putting S&W out of business would indeed be a nasty result of any boycott, and the anti-gun nuts would rejoice, I'm sure.
However, I'm still waiting for some more positive public statement from the folks at the "new" S&W. So far I ain't seen one.
I do hope S&W comes through and returns to a semblence of normalcy. I feel the same for Colt, and Mas Ayoob's recent article on Colt has me hoping Colt begins selling more handguns soon. Their decision to stop production on all but the GM and the Cowboy may or may not have been as "political" as what S&W did.
Yes, with all the lawsuits, it is hard for the gun companies to deal with. But it's hard for us all, too.
Until I see an improvement, I won't buy anything new from S&W, simply because of the past "cave-in." I might buy used, however, since it's already "out here" to buy.
(FWIW, I've only owned one S&W--a M625-3 .45 ACP 3" N frame. I sold it during the Klinton Krime Bill days so I could stock up on carbine mags and whatever else I thought would be "outlawed.")
If S&W just came out with a statement apologizing for the past "deal," and pledged to fight what they can to get out of whatever it is they "agreed to," then that would satisfy me.
Am I asking too much??
Karl
