Meet the new model 20...

[toad67]

Just got an email from the mother ship, introducing the new model 20.
https://www.smith-wesson.com/produc...m_term=CHECK+IT+OUT&utm_campaign=Smith-Wesson

 

[stansdds]

Interesting. Not $1549 worth of interesting to me, but interesting.

 

[NY-1]

S&W seems to consistently miss the point when it comes to their Classic series IMO. Nobody was calling for the reintroduction of the screw at the top of the sideplate, and they ignore what enthusiasts have been asking for the removal of for over two decades...


Nice to see it back, and I love that half moon front sight and slim barrel profile, but I'd have preferred a 4" or 5" barrel.

 

[hkcavalier]

I saw this announcement over the summer as well. And yes, S&W doesn't really get it. Premium wood grips? C'mon, they're Altamont "super rosewood" laminate aka plywood. Shorter barrel for sure. If S&W is serious, they'll ditch the IL for niche guns like this, then sit back and marvel at the demand.

 

[NY-1]

I saw this announcement over the summer as well. And yes, S&W doesn't really get it. Premium wood grips? C'mon, they're Altamont "super rosewood" laminate aka plywood. Shorter barrel for sure. If S&W is serious, they'll ditch the IL for niche guns like this, then sit back and marvel at the demand.

I didn't even realize they tried to bill thin Altamont laminates as "premium." That's somehow even worse than the rest of my gripes.

 

[Nightowl]

I'd rather buy one from 1930s with half the blue worn off!

 

[woden]

I'd rather buy one from 1930s with half the blue worn off!

Second that Nightowl, even see a new model 20 does not ring bell to me

 

[Repeater]

Interesting...but too pricey.

 

[ussmanlovede36]

I bought a S&W heavy duty from 1950 at half the price.

 

[PatriotX]

…..(snip) Premium wood grips? C'mon, they're Altamont "super rosewood" laminate aka plywood. Shorter barrel for sure. If S&W is serious, they'll ditch the IL for niche guns like this, then sit back and marvel at the demand.

It’s less the material and more the fitment that nags at me.

 

[ladder13]

I’d buy yet another Python.

 

[wbraswell]

Well, they made some in 4" when they came out with the Texas Ranger commemorative, that were plain. I think the magna Altamonts look better than the latest targets that are on the adjustable sighted N-frames. I'd like to see a 3.5". I didn't say I'd buy one, but I'd like to see it made.

 

[stansdds]

I’d buy yet another Python.

For that amount of MSRP, the Python is the clear winner.

 

[murphydog]

It looks nice but should really be a 6.5”.

And of all the market niches to pursue…how about a fixed sight 2.75-3” K frame .357, or several other discontinued guns that are highly sought after in the used market?

 

[stansdds]

I agree, a 2 3/4" or 3" barrel Model 13 and/or Model 65 would be neat and likely hot selling items. I just do not see a huge market for a fixed sight 6 inch barrel revolver in today's market.

 

[Narragansett]

Why would you buy that, nostalgia? If that is the case, buy an old one that is full of nostalgia and history. I would sooner put 300 with that and have a nice hand fitted Dan Wesson 1911. I know, altogether different gun, but a better way to spend 1550 on a new gun IMHO

 

[StrawHat]

I have two revolvers chambered for the 38 S&W Special cartridge. One of them is a post war Heavy Duty with a 5” barrel. Great revolver. Not sure I would even glance at the “New Model 20”. Now, chamber it in 45vACP, and maybe…oh wait, they did that already.

Kevin

 

[Rodan]

I have a pre-war HD, Transitional HD, and ~1956 HD. Each was purchased for less than the current street price of this hillary-holed, plywood stocked... um, revolver.

As stated above, it's hard to imagine what S&W was thinking here... there are plenty of niche guns that would have sold far better than this will, especially when real H-Ds aren't really that hard to come by, and shooter grade guns are cheaper than the repro...

I'll stick with my originals.

 

[MSD2343]

Drop the lock, offer shorter barrel lengths, upgrade the grips and lower the price about $500. Other than that, they really nailed it.

 

[Stephanie B]

I’d buy yet another Python.

At that price, very much this^^^^^.