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Old 04-06-2017, 09:07 AM
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This rare model has always been an enigma to me. It was never catalogued, but I always believed this would have been a popular model had it been available to the general public. I would like to own one some day, but a k-32 is higher on my priority list. Why was this model never a standard production? I would buy a fixed sight .22 in a heartbeat. Thoughts?
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They already had the K22 Masterpiece (Mod 17), and the K22 Combat Masterpiece (Mod 18), and marketing probably didn't see diverting resources to make the Mod 45 as potential sales weren't there to justify it. I think there could have been, as it's just the assembly of a fixed sight frame and 4" barrel, the parts were all there. (I think the barrel would need different front sight.)
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There are also H&R and IJ fixed-sight .22 revolvers. Not to mention some Rugers and Hi-Standards. My very first .22 revolver was an IJ, and a very good one it was. I also believe that a .22 M&P probably would not have been a big seller for S&W considering all the lower-priced competition, including a plethora of .22 semi-automatic pistols. For a .22, my choice between a .22 M&P and a Colt Woodsman or a Hi-Standard semi-auto wouldn't be the M&P.
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S&W kinda missed the boat with the PC Heritage series 17-8 with 6" pre war style barrel (sans rib) and new round butt grip frame ,
As IMO a 4" offering without target sites would have sold like hot cakes.
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I don't have any desire for a fixed sight .22 but that 17-8 of Engine49guys is very cool, would love to know more about it.
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I believe H Richard nailed the answer to the OP's question in his first sentence.

In my late 20s (late 1970s) I believed anything without the three T's and adjustable sights was not worth my time. Now in my mid 60s I have fallen in love with M&Ps. If I live long enough and the creek don't rise I'll own one of those Model 45s.

In the mean time my lgs is checking to see what he'll have to have for a 43C.
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