An X frame 7 or 8 shot 41/44mag...WOW!!

[TDC]

Interesting concept, David....

I believe if the revolver is to survive new innovation and ideas like yours all need to be explored.

I also believe the X frame platform is ideal for all kinds of new ideas... Appreciate your post!!

 

[SEVN3]

I keep wondering if there is marketing room for a high-speed small-bore chambering in an X-frame. I believe the cylinder is long enough to chamber .223 Remington. Pressures permitting, you could get six of those in the wheel.

I like this idea. Why not make it 5.56? The pressure shouldn't be an issue; 500 is about the same as 5.56. The cylinder does seem long enough and I think you could get more than six in there. Maybe eight or so...

But I tend to gravitate toward odd revolvers, so I might not be a good indication of what's marketable. Then again, it could mean that it would open up a new market for the X, since I have no desire for any current X-frame. 5.56 would change my mind on the X for sure!

 

[Hondo44]

I have a 3" w/comp 500 X frame. My want would be the same as Shooting4life's: 445 Super Mag. Much more appeal and marketability with all the ammo choices from wild to mild; 445, 44 Mag, 44 Spl, 44 Colt & 44 Russian at the low end extreme.

 

[texmex]

If S&W would build a short x frame 8 shot 41 magnum with a 4 inch barrel and no compensator, that would be my duty weapon GUARANTEED. The 8 shot 627 pro I've got now is great, but 41 is one of my favorite duty cartridges. Make it a fixed sight M&P model and leave off the shroud to make it lighter. Just a souped up Model 58.

I the old days, the argument was "are big slow bullets better than small fast bullets". The answer of course is BIG FAST bullets are the best.

I've never had to shoot anybody twice with a 44 Magnum.

How many 357 Magnums could they put in an x frame cylinder? I have a 4 inch 500. It is wonderful, but 500 is not on our approved duty round list. I did take it to a ballistics seminar. When I shot the ballistic gelatin with a Winchester 400 grain platinum tip, it literally rained gelatin. They had two blocks lined up. The closest block disappeared. The furthest block was blown off the table.

Long live service revolvers.

 

[santabob]

just an idea that should not go far. the weight is a huge factor.my 57 with an 8 .375 barrel is the max for a handgun as far as i am concerned.
use a rifle if ya need more.

 

[roundgunner]

Interesting concept, David....

I believe if the revolver is to survive new innovation and ideas like yours all need to be explored.

I also believe the X frame platform is ideal for all kinds of new ideas... Appreciate your post!!

I think a 8 shot 44 would be a great bowling pin gun. I would buy one, the 357 is not enough gun for pins.

 

[sanschagrin]

Generally I like the idea. And those of you commenting on how heavy the X-Frame currently is, remember the weight would be distributed differently. For one, the barrel itself wouldn't need to be as beefy for the .44 as it is for the .500 and they cylinder itself would probably be relatively the same size. Imagine how controllable this would feel in .44 mag compared to existing models. I know the .45LC is weak feeling in the .460 X-frame. Imagine how the .44 could be used in competition with 8 shots and little recoil. Good woods gun too!