Lady Smith

[hd28cw]

Why is the lady smith called "Lady Smith" I've seen this gun in both 38 and 357....Is there anything extra special?

 

[AirForceShooter]

Marketing

AFS

 

[Mack]

The Lady Smith is the only Model 65 with a shrouded ejector rod which is considered a nice feature.

 

[KEN L]

Smith made these with the "Ladies" in mind, but the guys generally seem to find them more appealing, especially the Model 65 version. I know of one gentleman who has, from what I've heard, a pretty complete collection of Lady Smiths, including several of the originals!

 

[Ashlander]

They also made (make?) a version with the Model 60. They have a satin finish with nice wood grips while the guy version is semi-shiney and has the rubber uncles mikes.

 

[PMRet]

S&W made Lady Smith versions of several models. The bottom gun in the picture is a Model 631 Lady Smith, while the one directly above it is a regular Model 631, both in .32 Magnum.

 

[dfariswheel]

At the time, women were beginning to buy defense guns and S&W made a point of wanting to capture some of that new market.
Several news stories were published in the Main Stream media about women buying guns, often with the usual Left spin about how terrible an idea this was.

The Lady Smith revolvers were marketed for women, and the fancy grips and lighter trigger was aimed at the woman buyer with some success.
The most popular version was the Model 60 version due to the smaller size.

 

[TAROMAN]

At least they didn't paint it pink like Charter did with theirs!

 

[winchesterbob]

I have a 60-9, .357. and like it for a carry gun.....very concealable little powerhouse....

 

[CajunBass]

It might be a "Lady Smith" but there ain't nothing sissy about this gun.

The only non-pinned, SS gun, I've liked enough to buy (65-5).

Looks good, and a good shooter. Those small, smooth grips aren't the best for magnun loads, but that's about all I can say is "wrong" with it.

The only non-pinned, SS gun, I've liked enough to buy.