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The Smith & Wesson K-38 Target Masterpiece Revolver (Model 14) is a six-shot, double-action revolver with adjustable open sights, built on the medium-size "K" frame. When introduced, it was intended for bullseye target shooting competition of the type then most common on the United States, which is today called NRA Precision Pistol, specifically in the "centerfire" category.
The S&W Model 15 revolvers were replaced by the Beretta M9 pistol in 9×19mm caliber beginning in 1985, with complete turnover by the early 1990s. [2] S&W Model 15 revolvers reportedly remained in service in the United States Department of Defense for specific training purposes until summer 2022, when they were retired in favor of the SIG Sauer ...
The Model 15-2 became the most well known and the best selling Dan Wesson revolver model to go into production. The 15-2 used a roll pin inserted into the frame as a centering dowel combined with a precisely drilled hole in each shroud assembly to facilitate proper shroud centering and alignment, thus eliminating the need for flanged barrel ...
The Compliant model (designed for the California market) has a CAR-15 stock fixed in the open position (with an overall length of 33.75 inches) and comes with 10-round magazines. [ 14 ] The Smith & Wesson Performance Center target shooting version has an 18-inch bull barrel threaded to take any AR-15/M16-style compensator, a free-floated forend ...
Smith & Wesson Model 14; Smith & Wesson Model 15; Smith & Wesson Model 17; Smith & Wesson Model 19; Smith & Wesson Model 22; Smith & Wesson Model 27; Smith & Wesson Model 28; Smith & Wesson Model 29; Smith & Wesson Model 30; Smith & Wesson Model 34 Kit Gun; Smith & Wesson Model 36; Smith & Wesson Model 57; Smith & Wesson Model 60; Smith ...
In 2010, S&W introduced the SDVE model, nearly identical to the SWVE, however with some major improvements. The SWVE was redesigned to be more similar to the Smith & Wesson M&P , with improved ergonomics, a redesigned extractor, wider slide serrations on both the front and back of the slide, a Picatinny accessory rail and an improved trigger ...
The Model 13 has a blued finish; the Model 65 is a variant in matte finish stainless steel. The Model 13 was manufactured from 1974 to 1999. The Model 65 was manufactured from 1972 to 2004. The Model 13 should not be confused with the M13, which was a lightweight alloy revolver produced from 1954-56 for the U.S. Air Force, known as the Colt ...
Smith & Wesson .38/44 identifies a series of 6-round cylinder, double-action, Smith & Wesson N-frame revolvers chambered for the .38 Special cartridge loaded to higher pressures than were considered appropriate for earlier revolvers chambered for that cartridge.