"I have noticed that some models are named the outdoorsman and some are target models what is the difference?
Is mine either of one?
I recall the seller saying that this one is a target model, was he correct?"
It really doesn't make much difference, just a name. During the 1930s, prior to WWII, S&W made a K-22 Outdoorsman (actually in two different versions) which had an adjustable rear sight, basically a target model K-frame M&P, except in .22 RF instead of .38 Special. After WWII, it came back (with some design changes such as a short action and a barrel rib) as the K-22 Masterpiece. Either one could be used for competitive target shooting. S&W also made an N-frame .38/44 revolver with adjustable sights called the .38/44 Outdoorsman.
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