I agree on the 3rd gen S&Ws. I have two 5906s that I'll never part with. I'm currently hot on the trail of a 3904. Always looking for a good 3913 and 4506.My list: S&W 4506-1, S&W 5906, S&W 645, S&W model 59, 92FS, Ruger Gp100, CZ75, CZ75B, S&W 3906. I love the 3rd gen and earlier smiths can't beat solid metal and great reliability.
Did you ever get the 1006 that was on your original list? (I haven't read through the entire thread)Fun to look back and compare to what actually happened. Always fun to look ahead.