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[3] [5] [6] [2] Smith & Wesson states that Model 460 XVR (XVR stands for X-treme Velocity Revolver) is the highest velocity production revolver, while being the most powerful .45 caliber production revolver in the world, launching a 200-grain (13-gram) bullet at 2,330 feet per second (710 meters per second), generating 2,416 foot-pounds force ...
After this came the more compact .22/.32 Target I-frame revolvers. The .22/.32 Kit Gun was so named because it was intended to be carried in a kit bag. [citation needed] The Kit Gun line began as an I-Frame, .22 caliber 6-shot revolver in 1953, and its model designation at the time was 'Model of 1953'. This is sometimes called the 'pre-34'.
The Smith & Wesson Model 22A is a semi-automatic pistol that was manufactured in Houlton, Maine.The 22A is a full-size pistol with an aluminum alloy frame. The steel barrel has an integrated Weaver style rail (similar to a Picatinny).
Smith & Wesson Model 459: Smith & Wesson: 9×19mm Parabellum United States: 1984-1988 Smith & Wesson Model 1006: Smith & Wesson: 10mm Auto United States: 1990-1995 Smith & Wesson Model 5906: Smith & Wesson: 9×19mm Parabellum United States: 1989-1999 Smith & Wesson M&P: Smith & Wesson.22 LR.380 ACP 9×19mm Parabellum.40 S&W.357 SIG.45 ACP ...
In 1960, a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire version the Model 51 was introduced. The Model 43 and 51 were discontinued in 1974. A stainless steel version the Model 63 Kit Gun was released in 1977. In 1983, the stainless steel Model 650 in .22 WMR was introduced. The 6-shot Model 63 was replaced by an 8-shot version in 1997. In 1997, Smith & Wesson ...
This pistol features a stainless steel 4.5-inch or 6.875-inch fluted bull barrel, HiViz fiber optic front sight, and adjustable rear sights. This model was discontinued for 2012. The Target pistol comes in a few different variations. It has a heavier barrel to limit overheating, reduce recoil, and increase accuracy.
The Model 22 was succeeded by the stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 625. The Model 22 was re-introduced as the second limited production Thunder Ranch revolver in 2007. This gun features a 4" match barrel with under lug, fixed sights, cocobolo grips, and an internal lock. The popularity of this revolver led S&W to continue its production in ...
The ASP was based on the Smith & Wesson Model 39 pistol. The ASP featured clear Lexan grips allowing the shooter to see how much ammunition is left, a rounded hammer, hooked trigger guard, and no front sight. The ASP was responsible for later innovations made in the development of concealable handguns. [2]