Recent content by LouisCyphre

The 547 is a K-frame as it has a six round cylinder. It would be a trivial matter for S&W to produce a 5 round J-frame version. I know both would sell. The design of the 547 could be adapted to a .40 S&W, 10mm and .45 ACP revolver that doesn't use moon clips.

I picked up one with a 3 inch heavy barrel via gunbroker in mint condition with a few HKS 547 speedloaders. The S&W 547 has been discontinued for about 30 years now. I would like to see a 547 snub nose with a shrouded hammer (like the 638 and 649). You can still get HKS speedloaders for the...

Yes, I have a M29 Bounty Hunter edition, it has a 3" barrel.

Warmer months; CS9, 908 or 3913NL Colder months; CS40, CS45, 4040PD or 4516-1 I have quite a few 3rd gen in my collection; two 3906s, three 5906s (factory adjustable sights), 1066, (FBI) 1076, 6904, 6906 and a 915. I use the 3906s and 5906s primarily for training when I teach pistol and CCW...

I'd only buy a model with a dash in the model number. I have an S&W 4516-1. The only issue I had with it is that I bought it new and it had a badly fitted barrel. I sent it back to S&W and they fixed it at no charge. The replaced the barrel and the armorer made sure it was fitted properly...