Discontinued revolvers

[bigggbbruce]

Everything I want from Smith & Wesson was discontinued at least 30 years ago..

 

[Muss Muggins]

Duly noted. . .

Yup, but I can wish they'd bring them back so I can get a few more backups.

And in fact, hasn't Taurus decided that it would fill that void with its own Model 65? That must mean there is demand, yes?

 

[Bhfromme]

A bunch of us Model 65 and 13 fans would tend to disagree.

Put me down as a Model 13 fan. Don't have a 65 or 581 yet but they're both on my wish list. Love the old school look of the fixed sights and find them just as accurate.

 

[steelslaver]

I have everything I want for the most part except a light J frame 327. I plan on picking up a 460 someday say 5 or 6" with no ports.

 

[DancesWithMoonclips]

Just purchased a PC 625, and it looks like not a moment too soon. Hate to see the 45ACP revolvers go. It makes for a fine revolver cartridge.

 

[Bhfromme]

I have everything I want for the most part except a light J frame 327. I plan on picking up a 460 someday say 5 or 6" with no ports.

There's a sweet 327 on GunBroker bidding at $880 with only 2 days left. It's a beaut.

 

[Bhfromme]

I have everything I want for the most part except a light J frame 327. I plan on picking up a 460 someday say 5 or 6" with no ports.

327 is N frame. I'm thinking you meant 317. 3" J frames are pretty hard to resist.

 

[M2MikeGolf]

Since this category is "1980 to present", then anything in that time frame should be listed. And in that category, the 547 should top that list. Along with the 13, of course.

 

[gerhard1]

The Model 520, made for the NYSP was only made IIRC in 1980.

Also, there are both variants of the Model 22 in 45 ACP, and the Model 681 and as mentioned earlier, the 581.

There are others as well.

 

[cladd1]

I purchased a PC 629 44 magnum with 7 1/2 inch compensated barrel a couple of years ago and I see it is now discontinued. Too bad it is a great shooter and perfect gun for deer here in Illinois.

 

[ejr10mm]

Well I'm glad I picked up an M&P 340CT + 325 Thunder Ranch last year. I'm also glad they are still making the 610. That one is on my short list, a nice 610 and a lever action in 44 mag, just don't tell the wife.

 

[505Gibbs]

With S&W - NEVER SAY NEVER!
The 610 and I'm sure many others were dropped at one time or another only to be resurrected further on down the road.

 

[Bhfromme]

No one's mentioned the Night Guard series. Fine revolvers that had bad timing and never caught on. That's fine though. Makes my 386NG more valuable!

 

[500SNW]

Company's are not going to continue making a product that does not show a profit.

Beyond that, I think it might also be a wise marketing tactic. Any time a certain model is discontinued, there are always those who got left behind, and also a growing number of customers who would like to have one. Reintroducing another limited run of that product years down the road usually guarantees a surge in buying of said product. I'm an example of one such potential customer. I've heard that companies like Henry and Marlin have in the past made and sold lever guns chambered in .41 magnum. I and (if the online chatter is any indicator) lots of others, would love for them to begin making them again. Well, as soon as one become available again, they've got my money

 

[M2MikeGolf]

There's two more I see missing from the list. The 619 and 620. I have a 619, it's one of my favorite .357s. I actually bought it in Germany, so it even has German proof marks. It cost 357 euros, ironically enough. I don't think that run of 619/620s was very long.

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Well I'm glad I picked up an M&P 340CT + 325 Thunder Ranch last year. I'm also glad they are still making the 610. That one is on my short list, a nice 610 and a lever action in 44 mag, just don't tell the wife.

The Taylors Takedown in 44. Yes please.

 

[Bubbabee]

Another I do not see on that list is a "342 ti"..Can anyone tell me about the "pros & "cons" of this S&W revolver? Thanks..BB

 

[BigBill]

No blue or nickel or stainless

M57/4" 41 mag
M57/8.375" 41 mag
M58/4" 41mag
M28/3" 357 mag
M28/4" 357 mag
M28/6" 357 mag
M28/8.375" 357 mag

Just I few I can recall.

No nickel finish, repeat no nickel finish. Even General Patton liked nickel finish.

I think I purchased my LGS last inventory of m24/6.5 44 spec nickel, m58/4" and m57/6" nickel 41 mag. He dumped his stock of s&w revolvers at the time,

I think ruger is way faster to discontinuing certain models faster than s&w is. Colt forget it. What tells the gun manufacturers what's not to manufacture? Low sales?

Look at ruger's first offerings of the Redhawk in 41 mag and 357 mag the 357 was offered for 2 years. Now decades later it's back having 8 rounds.

It's like Jeep with the Wrangler series. The suv is selling and in demand so they hault the Wrangler production. Smart people steering there ship.

 

[Blueduck]

Ouch, I just bought a 325 Thunder Ranch new last week as my first 45 acp revolver after decades of being on my mind, had no idea it was discontinued.

Doubt the dealer did either as he gave me at least a tiny bit of a discount in this age.

 

[llowry61]

I really don't care what they discontinue if it has a hold in the side.

FWIW - S&W ceased to exist as a revolver manufacturer to me quite a few years back. I just cannot get past that hole. I don't know what it is. Logically I understand all of the manufacturing changes etc. Maybe it is just symbolic, but whatever the reason - I'm out.