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06-17-2018, 12:24 AM
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weight of modern N frame revolvers
Hello Everybody, Can anyone tell me how modern N frames have lost almost half a pound in weight. I note that the model 21-4 of several years ago (an example of which I'm thinking about buying) weighs 37.5 oz while a model 27 weighs 44 oz (both with 4 Inch barrels). And my beloved K frame 19s with 4" barrels weigh 35oz (unloaded). Have there been manufacturing processes that allow a 6.5 oz diminution of weight in the 21-4 compared to an older model 27. Perhaps I'm somehow mixing apples and oranges?
Any explanations would be appreciated.
Cheers,
John
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06-17-2018, 12:38 AM
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...weight in the 21-4 compared to an older model 27. Perhaps I'm somehow mixing apples and oranges?
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You're mixing .357 caliber and .45 calibers. Disregarding barrel styles, the .45 caliber holes in the cylinder & barrel results in a weight difference (more metal removed) that many people overlook.
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06-17-2018, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by farandfine
Hello Everybody, Can anyone tell me how modern N frames have lost almost half a pound in weight. I note that the model 21-4 of several years ago (an example of which I'm thinking about buying) weighs 37.5 oz while a model 27 weighs 44 oz (both with 4 Inch barrels). And my beloved K frame 19s with 4" barrels weigh 35oz (unloaded). Have there been manufacturing processes that allow a 6.5 oz diminution of weight in the 21-4 compared to an older model 27. Perhaps I'm somehow mixing apples and oranges?
Any explanations would be appreciated.
Cheers,
John
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John, the modern N frame revolvers that S&W currently makes with the massive cylinder like, The Governor, and the N framed model 327 (TRR8) are manufactured with a Scandian alloy that weighs about 30% lighter than a typical stainless frame without the loss of durability. Just my unprofessional opinion. I have both, as well as the L framed stainless 686+ (2 1/2” barrel) - and even with the 5” barrel of the N framed TRR8 the 686+ is quite a bit heavier than the Scandian framed N frames.
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06-17-2018, 02:29 AM
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I thought M-21-4 is .44 caliber? Not .45?
And Scandium is spelled this way.
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06-17-2018, 04:29 AM
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Thank you all
Thank you all for your helpful words. I think Bluedot was correct in suggesting that 44 and 45 cylinders have enough more metal bored out of them as to make them lighter than one would expect when comparing to an N framed 357. I did what I should have done in the first place and dug out my Smith & Wesson Complete Catalog (or whatever it's really called) and discovered that the N frame 44s and 45s with gutter sights and tapered barrels seem to run between 36 and 39.5 oz. So the new 21-4 seems to fit right in. My only excuse for not delving into the Catalog to begin with is that the print is small enough that I have to use a magnifying glass if I'm going to be using it for more than a couple of minutes.
Old eyes strike again!
Thanks again and Cheers,
John
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06-17-2018, 01:32 PM
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My only excuse for not delving into the Catalog to begin with is that the print is small enough that I have to use a magnifying glass if I'm going to be using it for more than a couple of minutes.
Old eyes strike again!
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Amen brother! It sucks getting old!
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