S&W Model 22

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jtb0311
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S&W Model 22

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I've got one of these, and it shoots very well. I think it's very close to what Indy packed in Raiders.

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It's close. Still, very nice

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Post by Michaelson »

Yep. It's of the proper and correct lineage of the old triple lock, so you have the best current version of their line without jumping to their reproduction models of past revolvers.

I saw a show just last night about extreme sharpshooters, and the fastest shooter in the world of a revolver favors the model 22. He used it to fire 12 rounds, reloading after 6, in double action in less than 6 seconds. The model 22 he used was stock too, so that's a VERY good and well made gun, my friend. :)

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Post by bigrex »

When I purchased one I was amazed at how accurate it was, the vibration compared to my springfield armory XD40 (fires 40 S&W) was minimal. I think that contributes to it's accuracy, especially with rapid fire.
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Post by Texas Raider »

I had one of those, sold it. ;-) It's a nice gun, good ol square butt, not like the round butt @#$% they're makin' now. I shot it around a bunch livin' in Vegas, but decided I just didn't need it. ;-)

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Post by Solent MKIII »

Got one myself - they're very cool.
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The ejector shroud and lack of a lanyard loop don't detract from it
IMO - it still looks great! Glad to hear you're enjoying yours. :) Image
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I picked one of these up a couple years back, indeed great gun all around. I wanted to comment on S&W's great customer service. When I first took it shooting it was shooting off aim, more than I consider acceptable or correctable for a fixed sight gun. Then I noticed that the front sight was canted off center. I had only fired it about a dozen times, so I called S&W and they said to send it back, which I did. They replaced the entire barrel, and then test fired it to be certain it was where it should be, and expressed it back to me. I was pleased. I was a little bummed at first that it made it to me that way, and that I didn't catch it in the store, but it all worked out. Typical situation, I was in a rush when I picked it up, then I was in a rush to shoot it, at least I figured it out soon and got it fixed right. Now I'm debating a new model 1917 or a vintage, or I know--BOTH!
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