How about an M frame with updated internals, maybe a .22 short version to really minimize the size and weight. With todays interest in concealed carry there should be some market interest, it would make a good back up for the 500 Mag. or maybe just a bookend to the collection.
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With good steel a 22lr could be the same size as the original M frame, which was in 22 long. 22 long has the same case size as a long rifle.
I am with you on this. M frames are just so well, "cute"
Here is mine which I have never fired although it has been used in the past.
I am with you on this. M frames are just so well, "cute"
Here is mine which I have never fired although it has been used in the past.
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With the tiny action parts it would be a tough sell to the factory production engineers!
I couldn't agree more. S&W would sell a ton of these in 22 LR or 22 WMR.
How's this for concealable?
Heck, they made them just fine without CNC! Should be a breeze nowadays.
How's this for concealable?
Heck, they made them just fine without CNC! Should be a breeze nowadays.
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I myself wouldn't care if the hammer, trigger, rebound slide etc were MIM and with MIM size should not mater. The frame and barrel should not be a problem. An alloy frame would be interesting.
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I'm glad to see I'm not alone. I know the parts would be small but if it was doable 100 years ago surely it should not be to hard now. CNC frame , MIM internals modern metallurgy , the weaknesses of the original Ladysmith should be overcome. My Ladysmith is not fully functional ,so a new mod. would give me a chance to actually shoot one. [it gives me a representative of the frame size without spending the money for a nice one], [my 317 gets close]
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I have a soft spot for M's too.
Pictured are a 6" Target 3rd, a project 1st I hope to resurrect, and a factory refinished 3rd.
I've shot the two 3rd Models with .22 Short CB Caps.
Pictured are a 6" Target 3rd, a project 1st I hope to resurrect, and a factory refinished 3rd.
I've shot the two 3rd Models with .22 Short CB Caps.
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Wow, that is tiny! When I saw this thread I looked up M frames on the internet but didn't see any pictures that showed someone's hand for reference.
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Better than the NAA mini revolver.
Here is a comparison
X frame 500, N frame 45 colt, L frame 44 special, K frame 357, J frame 38 spec, I frame 32 long and finally an M frame 22 long. As you can see the M frame makes an I frame look big and the K frame model 19 above the M looks huge.
X frame 500, N frame 45 colt, L frame 44 special, K frame 357, J frame 38 spec, I frame 32 long and finally an M frame 22 long. As you can see the M frame makes an I frame look big and the K frame model 19 above the M looks huge.
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My set -o- M's.
Left side, 1st and 2nd models, right side 3rd model, 3rd model short barrel variation, bottom 3rd model target.
Shot them all with either CB caps or Agiula Colibris.
#3 son exercising the target model. He's a big M frame fan.
Left side, 1st and 2nd models, right side 3rd model, 3rd model short barrel variation, bottom 3rd model target.
Shot them all with either CB caps or Agiula Colibris.
#3 son exercising the target model. He's a big M frame fan.
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Mrs Raljr1 wanted to carry mine in her garter like the ladies of olden days.
deadin
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They ever make an M with a lanyard loop?
Might be handy to help find where you stashed it on your person...
They are just a little too large to hang on you keyring......
Might be handy to help find where you stashed it on your person...
They are just a little too large to hang on you keyring......
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They could offer 4 models in the first run. Alloy frames on all.
#1. 2.25" 7 shot, black nitride, birdshead grip.
#2 2.25" 7 shot, black nitride, stainless hammer trigger and cylinder, birdshead grip.
#3 4" standard grip, blued, adjustable sight, trainer for kids.
#4 6" target model with all the trimmings.
if the price point was right I'd for sure buy 2, if not all 4.
Of course if your a purist then the black nitride could be replaced with standard blue, I just thought that for pocket carry or tacklebox carry that the nitride would wear better.
#1. 2.25" 7 shot, black nitride, birdshead grip.
#2 2.25" 7 shot, black nitride, stainless hammer trigger and cylinder, birdshead grip.
#3 4" standard grip, blued, adjustable sight, trainer for kids.
#4 6" target model with all the trimmings.
if the price point was right I'd for sure buy 2, if not all 4.
Of course if your a purist then the black nitride could be replaced with standard blue, I just thought that for pocket carry or tacklebox carry that the nitride would wear better.
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Measured mine for you
length .980 Non recessed BTW
dia .993
A J frame cylinder is 1.306 in diameter for a size refernce. My M frame makes my I frame 22 look big.
I couldn't of course keep myself from fondling it a bit. One thing about it is I could never go to far on the trigger with my finger as only about 1/2 of my finger tip fits between the trigger and the guard.
length .980 Non recessed BTW
dia .993
A J frame cylinder is 1.306 in diameter for a size refernce. My M frame makes my I frame 22 look big.
I couldn't of course keep myself from fondling it a bit. One thing about it is I could never go to far on the trigger with my finger as only about 1/2 of my finger tip fits between the trigger and the guard.
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