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Model 48 Classic
Just got my new .22 Mag. Model 48 Classic (model 48-7 is stamped on the gun).
I ordered it on a whim since I somehow ended up with about 10 boxes of .22 Mag ammo. I think I picked up that ammo a couple years ago when I owned one of those KelTec CMR30 rifles. Got rid of the CMR30, but now have a gun that I really enjoy shooting .22 Mag out of.
Went to the range right from the gun store. Love this gun. It is super accurate and functions just like my older K frame S&Ws.
The gun is so nice, you hardly notice the Hillary hole. 😩😩
No photos but it is just like the one shown here:
Smith & Wesson Model 48 22 WMR Single/Double Action Revolver | Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore
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08-14-2020, 07:32 PM
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I think you can get a .22lr cylinder fitted is you were inclined too.
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08-14-2020, 08:40 PM
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The 4" barrel was fairly rare in the original Model 48 and they command high prices. Good to see it available in the Classic series. S&W also makes a stainless 648 which is an 8-shot, 6" barrel with full underlug.
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08-15-2020, 08:44 AM
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Great caliber.
Great model.
Have safe fun.
-Donald
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08-15-2020, 10:14 AM
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Have fun. I just got one of the 648s. Too much trouble for me to switch cylinders in a S&W Revolver as compared to say a Ruger, so I just shoot .22 LR in the guns that I have. Bore diameter is different too so I would be worried about the accuracy difference.
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08-15-2020, 11:25 AM
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Does the 48 classic have a square or round butt?
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08-15-2020, 12:54 PM
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Does the 48 classic have a square or round butt?
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Round butt.
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08-15-2020, 04:08 PM
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Nice revolver and tempting...
I may try one in the future but admit that I have 3 Ruger convertibles and a Hi-Standard Double-Nine in .22 mag as well as 4 different s&w long rifle revolvers and several other rimfire handguns...I must have a compulsive disorder as I often buy things like this on a whim...because I just want to handle it...lol! Well, I also always say that a person can have a worse hobby :-)
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08-15-2020, 04:16 PM
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Round butt.
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It is a square butt frame as per photo:
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08-18-2020, 11:26 PM
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Quote:
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It is a square butt frame as per photo:
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Dang now you’re talking....
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08-19-2020, 08:46 AM
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I have seen a number of posts stating that all recent "Classic" revolvers are round butt.
I bought a model 21-4 that was a round butt (I did installed a set of Altamont conversion grips that modified the grip to a square butt configuration).
I then bought a model 29 Classic. I ordered a set of Pachmayr round butt grips without checking the gun and found out later (when I tried to install the Pachmayr grips) that the gun actually had a square butt frame.
I also assumed that this model 48, I just bought, had a round butt frame and was surprised to see that it is a square butt type.
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08-19-2020, 09:57 AM
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The originals had issues with sticky extraction, how is the new one?
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08-19-2020, 11:15 AM
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It seemed OK while trying it out with about 30 round. A couple of the cylinder chambers were not quite as smooth as the others but I really did not seem to have sticky extraction.
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08-19-2020, 11:24 AM
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It is a square butt frame as per photo:
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Nice gun, I didn't know S&W was making it in the 4 inch. Appears the front sight is much higher than the original 48 no dash; at least as compared to my 48 no dash. Wonder why, or maybe its just a bit of an illusion and really isn't much higher. Enjoy it.
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Congrats on your purchase of a fun gun
I sure enjoy my Smith rimfires. I like my 648 for ground squirrels out to 100 yds.
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I traded in a relatively expensive rifle today and ordered a M48 with a 6" barrel. Pretty slim pickins on handguns out there. I also picked up a M69 with a 4.25" barrel.
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08-23-2020, 02:07 PM
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Love the 48. I have old 8 3/8 and new Classic 4 and 6.
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I really like the Classic line of S&W's. Happy to see them being offered. Do any of you know if sales of the Classics are good enough that they'll continue to be offered in the line-up?
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Love the 48. I have old 8 3/8 and new Classic 4 and 6.
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Saw a 6” version today, it was very nice.
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I owned a 48 Classic for a short time. I ordered it new, and took it to the range only to be very disappointed in the action. It was super gritty, so I sold it, and got a 648-2. Much nicer action on the 648. The fit N finish were nice on the 48, and I was very impressed with that. Had it not had the dirty action, I probably would have kept it. I
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I picked up a new 6" Model 48 last month, but wasn't able to get to the range until Thursday. No issues with sticky extraction. It's more accurate than I am. Like rimfire revolvers tend to be, the double action is a little stiff, but manageable and will smooth out with use. I shot Winchester, CCi, Hornady and Remington rounds through it and all performed well.
I'm a happy camper.
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A few months ago I hesitated before on a 4” -3 for $850 and been regretting since. 
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So folks, what's the verdict on the 48? I'm still seriously considering one. My son's 648 is a shooter but so muzzle heavy it's tough to hold steady for me.
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Quote:
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Nice gun, I didn't know S&W was making it in the 4 inch. Appears the front sight is much higher than the original 48 no dash; at least as compared to my 48 no dash. Wonder why, or maybe its just a bit of an illusion and really isn't much higher. Enjoy it.
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I don't think it's an illusion, the blade does look taller than the original. I like Patridge front sights, but they look odd on a 4" barrel.
Here's a M48-4 for comparison:
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