I love the model 15 especially the 2" version. Square butt, adjustable sights, K frame snub just feels good. Is there a stainless equivalent? I'm thinking the closest is a model 67 but it's not available in a 2" barrel. Thoughts?
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Engine49guy
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Model 66 , 2.5" barrel, round butt with round to square conversion grips probably as close as you can get but better IMO.
You're correct. The 67 is the stainless 15, but it only came in 4". Therefore, I had one of my 2" 15s black nitrided. More corrosion resistant than stainless.
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I never really took a serious look at 2" 15s back in the day. Then last year I got a 2" model 10 square butt and boy is it a shooter. Made me rethink the model 15 but, of course, now I don't see any 2 inch 15s in the LGS like I used to. Sure glad I had these Eagles in my grip box. They are perfect.
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sigp220.45
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I'd been ignoring my Model 15 for a while so I had it to the range on Wednesday. Six shots, 20 yards, cheapo PPU 158 grain LRN. Almost put them all in one hole.
A Model 15 was my first govt issued handgun, back in 1983. I haven't been without one since.
I'd probably grab a Model 67 or a snub Model 15 if the price were right, but the classic blue 4" is my all-time favorite.
A Model 15 was my first govt issued handgun, back in 1983. I haven't been without one since.
I'd probably grab a Model 67 or a snub Model 15 if the price were right, but the classic blue 4" is my all-time favorite.
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StrawHat
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I love the model 15; my favorite S&W K-frame.
How about a 67 with a 2" donor barrel from a 64?????? Frankenstein
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Will not work for a few reasons, but the most important is that the front sight on the 2-inch 64 is not high enough to match the adjustable rear on the 67. In addition, the 2-inch 64 barrel will not have the appropriate rib to match up with the frame of the 67.
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Agreed...I own zero stainless guns...To me they are cold and soulless...I like blued and nickel...
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One of my favorites. It's the classical image whenever I think of S&W revolvers. They are also very accurate shooting.
Yes I know all that. That's why it's a Frankenstein gun. Attach it and go.
Agreed...I own zero stainless guns...To me they are cold and soulless...I like blued and nickel...
Now you have hurt my feelings.
Ok, not that much.
In this particular circumstance my vote would go to the nickel option.
kwill1911
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Top is a USAF Model 56 made before S&W offered a 2-inch Model 15. Bottom is a Model 15 shipped to the SEALs in 1966.
Engine49guy
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Iirc the Model 56 had a smooth rear site leaf like the Model 28 and smooth grip frame?
It is odd that SW didn't give the Model 15 snub a different model number since the frame, rear sight and barrel have no interchangeability with the 4" or 5" Model 15's.
It is odd that SW didn't give the Model 15 snub a different model number since the frame, rear sight and barrel have no interchangeability with the 4" or 5" Model 15's.
kwill1911
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Correct. And it is stamped U.S. on the back strap.
