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I was wondering about the Smith and Wesson model 15-2... I have seen it listed as a .38 special, but I believe michaelson referred to it as a .357. Which is it?!?!?!

Also, what frame does it have?

Thanks!

C3

The model 15 is a .38 special, K-frame with adjustable sights. It's basically a model 10 with adjustable sights.

MY mistake. I'm thinking of the model 13, which IS the one I once owned.

Sorry about that. It's been a long day, and ain't over yet.

Regards! Michaelson

anyone out there own a Model 15 that can give me the scoop on this piece?

C3

Here you go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S&W_Model_15

I have model 15 made in 1952 one of the most accurate revolvers I've ever shot.It has 4 inch barrel and adjustable sights

Sorry its actually a pre 15 Smith and Wesson did not assign model numbers till 1957

Here's mine.



Mine's probably from the '70's and virtually brand new. I made the grips.

Nice grips! Do you sell them as well?

The S&W Model 15 is a fine gun. Mine is very accurate and a lot of fun to shoot. I prefer fixed sights for carry, but the adjustable sights give a nice, clear sight picture at the range. My Model 15 has had a trigger job and my students love to shoot it as a result.

coronado3 wrote:I was wondering about the Smith and Wesson model 15-2... I have seen it listed as a .38 special, but I believe michaelson referred to it as a .357. Which is it?!?!?!

Also, what frame does it have?

Thanks!

C3

Just FYI, .357 can shoot a .38 Special round. Don't know if that's been touched on...

KingNothing wrote:Just FYI, .357 can shoot a .38 Special round. Don't know if that's been touched on...

But not necessarily the other way around. If you have the SLIGHTEST doubt about what ammunition your firearm can and cannot fire, ask your local gunsmith or gun dealer BEFORE trying anything other than the recommended cartridge. Whereas some guns will handle a similar but lighter load, if you end up putting a round in your chamber which is more powerful than what the gun is meant to handle, the consequences of pulling the trigger can be more than a little dangerous.

True, but in the case of the .357, the answer is 'yes', it will take a .38 special round as well with absolutely no problem.

As to the 'other way round', no problems either. Try and put a .357 round in a .38 special revolver, and you won't be able to close the cylinder. The .357 round is longer.

What bink posts is sound advice. When it comes to firearms, it's ALWAYS best safe than sorry, and even though the two truths above are just as sound, you have other variables like the age of the metallurgy of the frame and internal parts of the gun. Only a good gunsmith can pronounce a gun 'sound' to fire, so never bypass that stage of gun ownership.

HIGH regards! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:What bink posts is sound advice. When it comes to firearms, it's ALWAYS best safe than sorry, and even though the two truths above are just as sound, you have other variables like the age of the metallurgy of the frame and internal parts of the gun. Only a good gunsmith can pronounce a gun 'sound' to fire, so never bypass that stage of gun ownership.

That's why I only fire .38 S&W from my WWII S&W Victory revolver. Though it may actually be able to load .38+ or .38 Special, due to the age and metallurgy of the gun, I choose to only fire the round that is branded on the barrel.

binkmeisterRick wrote:

Michaelson wrote:What bink posts is sound advice. When it comes to firearms, it's ALWAYS best safe than sorry, and even though the two truths above are just as sound, you have other variables like the age of the metallurgy of the frame and internal parts of the gun. Only a good gunsmith can pronounce a gun 'sound' to fire, so never bypass that stage of gun ownership.

That's why I only fire .38 S&W from my WWII S&W Victory revolver. Though it may actually be able to load .38+ or .38 Special, due to the age and metallurgy of the gun, I choose to only fire the round that is branded on the barrel.

Nope. .38 S&W is shorter than a .38 Special, so you're stuck with only that particular round to fire in your Victory, bink.

Regards! Michaelson

That's why I said may, because it's been so long that I didn't remember! So there you have it, it may not! Regardless, I'd still only shoot the recommended ammo.

Well, the reason I KNOW is I USED to own a Victory myself, and that's all it would chamber.

Regards! Michaelson

Except yours had a pension for spitting lead out of the side, if I recall. Mine shoots just fine.

OOOhhhh yeah. Most dangerous revolver I ever owned, and it came from Smith that way too.

You could really tell they were cranking out stuff during the war and releasing it to the troops without much QC going on!

I sold it to a collector and he deactivated it so no one would get hurt.

Regards! Michaelson

Mine must've been made on a good day, because I've never had any issues with it. (Knock on wood!)