Found 547

[Model39]

My Dual Cylinder 547

For those of you that haven't seen this before, here is my dual cylinder Model 547. The gun has an aux recessed 357magnum cylinder added to it which makes it a very versatile. It came with three grips. The Birdseye Maple grips presently on it are by Craig Spegel.

 

[Triggerman66]

All 547's have a heaver hammer spring I believe it is to overcome hard or blown primers, depending on who you talk to. Note the bobbed hammer spur. So I simply replaced the original spring with a regular model 19 leaf spring, now the pull is like all my other S&W's.

 

[Josh M.]

I believe that the heavier hammer spring has to do with the frame mounted "plunger" right above the firing pin. The hammer has to set off the primer (via firing pin) and also has to shove the case forward (via frame mounted plunger) to avoid case set-back from tying up the gun.

 

[ben1]

Here is my first attempt at posting photos. Model 39 that is the ultimate K frame. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Big Foot]

BEN1, nice revolver and your pics are great...I can't tell you how many times I messed up on various forums attempting to post pics...

 

[tekarra]

Model 39,
I am intrigued with your 547. Is it the 547M and is the product code on the box? S&W made some 4000 M models and the SCSW says none are known to exist. Hopefully you will share some additional information on yours.
Best.

 

[ben1]

Thanks Big Foot. I took those on my old cell phone so they actually turned out better than I had hoped. Man this forum is the place to ferret out true S&W treasures you would never see at a show or anywhere else. FYI my 547 has a serial number beginning with ABK. Like I said the grips are marked 1982. I am going to send off for the history on this one as I am curious.

 

[Model39]

Model 547 dual cylinder info.

Model 39,
I am intrigued with your 547. Is it the 547M and is the product code on the box? S&W made some 4000 M models and the SCSW says none are known to exist. Hopefully you will share some additional information on yours.
Best.

I bought this from a retired S&W factory employee. From what I was told, the factory did offer the 547M Model but had some kind of problems with them, and never released them to the public. The employee figured why not fit a recessed 357 cylinder and make it into a dual cylinder revolver since the 547 is similar to a 3" Model 65. The bore diameter difference is so small that there is no problem firing the 357 out of it. I shot both cylinders and had no problems with it. Thanks for your interest.

 

[tekarra]

Thank you sir for your reply. I am sure it is of interest to many forum members.

 

[whodat]

Finally got one

This is my second purchase this year. I decided two years ago to consolidate down to only Three Cal. types of weapons/ammo. 22LR, 9mm and 7.62X39. With that in mine, The 547 was my 1st choice due to its ability to eject 9mm cartridge. Final cost to reach me will be $676.77. I won it on GB earlier tonight. I'm sure some of you may have bid or seem it. It's looks to be about 90 plus %. It's a shooter and that is what I do with my guns(no, no-shoot affliction here). I'm not wild about the red dot setup, but it will do until I can get the 1/8" front sight post and pin. I will be changing the grips also. Any suggestions on where I might get the front sight post and pin is welcome. I will contact S&W of course. I'm happy with the final price. It is only $26.77 more than I was willing to pay for a 547. Luck and patience paid off in the end. I just hope the 547 lives up to being a well made and functioning revolver.

 

[peyton]

whodat, you did well, give us a range report with using the red dot.

 

[whodat]

whodat, you did well, give us a range report with using the red dot.

You bet, I'm looking forward to it next week.

 

[jdickson397]

I have a 547 in 4" square butt and it is very accurate. I put a set of S&W target grips on it. I was able to avoid having to reload another caliber when I bought this gun instead of a K frame 38/357. Ammo is very affordable. HKS used to make a #547 speedloader and you can still find some at gunshows or local gunshops.

 

[ben1]

Great buy. The challenge is finding the speedloaders. I was able to find two still in the blister pack for $5@. I needed something else to "hunt"for. Good luck. it is truly a design marvel and works like a charm.

 

[5Wire]

Great buy. The challenge is finding the speedloaders. I was able to find two still in the blister pack for $5@. I needed something else to "hunt"for. Good luck. it is truly a design marvel and works like a charm.

HKS still has them listed (3rd from bottom):


Midway has 'em for $8.89

I'm a big fan of Hogue Bantams on the 547 3-incher:

 

[03gringo]

Safariland also made Comp II 9mm speed loaders for the Model 547. They are the style that release the cartridges with only a push into the cylinder rather than the HKS "twist the knob" motion. I have 2 that I bought on "fleaBay" many years ago. I enjoy shooting my 547, and it is a real converstaion starter because lots of people have never heard of a 9mm revolver withou moon clips.

 

[jdickson397]

I checked with HKS recently and they no longer make the 547 speedloader. Best place to find them is your LGS, especially one that has been in business for awhile.

 

[DWFAN]

I have but one, a four incher. Would love a three inch RB. This one is lonely.
DW

 

[Big Foot]

DW, nice pair of grips....Are they mother-of-pearl, ivory, or some polymer?

 

[1sgpierce]

Here's a four inch in GB right now. They just went past what I was willing to pay. I have no idea what his reserve is, but I won't find out.

Smith & Wesson 547 M&P 9mm K Frame 4" Blue : Revolvers at GunBroker.com