Meet the new model 20...

[Hair Trigger]

I like the idea of retro revolvers.
But, they gotta get the details right!
Adding the upper sideplate screw while including the widely hated lock is ridiculous and contradictory.

I think the lock is here to stay and it at least can be deleted if you hate it bad enough. And "premium" wood stocks? Walnut magnas would be premium, or even better solid rosewood, but the laminated stocks just don't deserve "premium" in the description.

What gets me about the upper side plate screw on all the Classics series that have it is that there should also be a screw in the front of the trigger guard if there is one at the top of the side plate. When the "5-screw" revolvers lost the first screw, it was the one at the top of the side plate that disappeared. So, there was never a 4-screw revolver that had a top side plate screw but no trigger guard screw.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Nice looking gun. A little late to the party but a nice gun.

 

[murphydog]

I think the lock is here to stay and it at least can be deleted if you hate it bad enough. And "premium" wood stocks? Walnut magnas would be premium, or even better solid rosewood, but the laminated stocks just don't deserve "premium" in the description.

What gets me about the upper side plate screw on all the Classics series that have it is that there should also be a screw in the front of the trigger guard if there is one at the top of the side plate. When the "5-screw" revolvers lost the first screw, it was the one at the top of the side plate that disappeared. So, there was never a 4-screw revolver that had a top side plate screw but no trigger guard screw.

Old thread about the new model 20. Wonder if the factory can be convinced to take out the lock, as with the new model 10 and 36.

And 4-screw frames without the trigger stop screw - see the model of 1953 small frames.

 

[MSD2343]

I’m hopeful that significant portions of the Smith revolver line will be eventually available without locks. We’ll know in the months ahead if the new no-lock models are one-offs or the start of a much needed sea-change at S&W. I have a couple newer models with locks that I’d like to upgrade to new no-lock versions if given the opportunity

 

[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.

Glad S&W (finally) listened to me!

It'll be a while until one of the new no-lock models gets to me, I still find too many great older guns and won't overpay to be the first guy on my block with one.

 

[deputydon]

I have a HD from 1949 complete with box, tools, etc. I would rate it a strong 95% gun. It cost me considerably less than that. No lock & real wood grips.

Seeing the the new offering makes me a happy camper that I don't have one.

 

[lkabug]

I also saw that ad for the "new" model 20.
I still wondering where and when I went wrong. Something must've just blew over my head. But since S&W didn't ask, I can only surmise they didn't want my opinion. That's OK, I'm not in the market for the new model 20.
Premium grips? Really? But, it would have a lifetime warranty.

 

[bananaman]

Nobody asked me, but I'll take a nice 28 over that any day! Just my 2 cents worth. Bob

 

[Jim Watson]

Anybody out there have a Cannon revolver?

I had him tune up my M25-2 and cut the barrel off for IDPA. A slow process requiring multiple visits to get it as ordered. A call answered by Mrs Cannon got results, by gum.

As to the New HD, I don't want fixed sights on a gun too big for a pocket. My Outdoorsman is the right big .38.

 

[JWintergreen]

I love this configuration and I hope they do a no-lock run some day. A stainless version would be nice as well. An all business, fixed sight .357 N frame that weighs about the same as a current production Model 19 is a nice package.