Since the trend in pistol for past 10-20 years has been towards polymer frame pistols...and has been very successful, will we see more polymer framed revolvers come out from S&W soon? There are already the Bodyguard series revolvers with polymer frame but they don't seem to be popular in my area. Will we see K or L frame polymer revolvers?
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Will we see more polymer revolver come out from S&W?
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I tried several different ways to reply that weren't snarky or rude, the best of the attempts is below.......
I'l take polished blued steel and walnut over plastic any day.
I would imagine that slow sales won't drive S&W to make too many more.
I'l take polished blued steel and walnut over plastic any day.
I would imagine that slow sales won't drive S&W to make too many more.
I know what you mean as I said the same thing first time I saw a Glock pistol back in mid 1980's. I still have my Colt Government models and Commanders along with Browning Hi-Powers but my list of polymer pistols is growing every year. Today's polymer pistols are just as reliable or more as steel and wood pistols and while not pretty, they are solid performers. How much longer before polymer revolvers are the epidemy of reliability?
I don't have a single polymer revolver in my safe.
double-dipper
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I'll pass on a polymer revolver. I only own one plastic gun a XDS .45ACP. But as the baby grandson's get older I'm thinking about a second plastic gun one that shoots caps or darts!
Please, don't take this the wrong way, but I hope not. Most of the polymer receiver firearms that I have seen lack style and sweeping graceful lines (in my opinion).
Personally, I prefer blue steel and walnut!
When a polymer pistol begins looking like a Model 52, and a polymer revolver looks like a K38, perhaps l may give polymer firearms a closer look.
Personally, I prefer blue steel and walnut!
When a polymer pistol begins looking like a Model 52, and a polymer revolver looks like a K38, perhaps l may give polymer firearms a closer look.
Lou_the_welder
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They'll say, " yeah, buy that glock revolver! Sure looks ugly- but its hella reliable! It has that glock safety action, microstamps and has free wifi !"
But of course, well be flying in cars like the Jetsons by then.
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Rpg
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I hope not.
The one they now produce doesn’t work reliably.
Since they haven’t fixed the design issues in that one, I doubt they’ll do the redesign work necessary to make a larger version reliable.
The one they now produce doesn’t work reliably.
Since they haven’t fixed the design issues in that one, I doubt they’ll do the redesign work necessary to make a larger version reliable.
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The Bodyguard (BG38) polymer revolver was not a smashing success and Ruger has the LCR line, so I would guess as long as metal revolvers keep selling they would not go after that market niche aggressively.
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The LCR is popular and has a fanatical following, but not as fanatical as S&W's wood & steel fans.
Kimber's K6S kind of ups the game a little, for the all-steel revolver.
S&W can't rest on it's past forever, the re-issued Model 19 is nice but not enough. Compete or die.
Kimber's K6S kind of ups the game a little, for the all-steel revolver.
S&W can't rest on it's past forever, the re-issued Model 19 is nice but not enough. Compete or die.
oink
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Yeah, you'll see more. The polymer designs will get perfected and reliable. Younger people who are accustomed to polymer pistols from the start won't be put off by the idea. I can easily see the day where the polymer revolver will be more durable and reliable than the aluminum versions. It doesn't mean I'll want one.
I've wondered....
I've wondered why somebody hasn't tinkered with ceramic.
I've wondered why somebody hasn't tinkered with ceramic.
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Polymer serves both technical and commercial purposes. Some will buy them because they are lighter and are less maintenance than steel. For total cost, polymer is cheaper as well...not because of material cost (steel is cheaper than polymer), but because polymer can be made near-net-shape...less machining needed than steel and machining is the most expensive part of manufacturing...
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The Bodyguard Revolvers are pricey. They used to come with a laser sighting system. Now I believe you can buy them sans the laser at a reasonable price. I looked high and low for a decent 9mm revolver and settled on a LCR. Pretty? No. Functional? Highly.
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