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S&W Model 22
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:45 pm
by jtb0311
I've got one of these, and it shoots very well. I think it's very close to what Indy packed in Raiders.
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:29 am
by knibs7
It's close. Still, very nice
Nibs
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 8:14 am
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.
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:36 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:59 am
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. ;-)
TR
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:18 am
by Solent MKIII
Got one myself - they're very cool.
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:17 am
by IndyFlyer
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!