Model 48 popularity

[mod57]

I don’t see much talk about the model 48. Are they unpopular and hard to come by?

 

[s&wchad]

They aren't as common or popular as the Long Rifle versions of the K-22, but they do have a following. .22 LR's are a lot cheaper to shoot, but the MRF cartridge does a better job on medium size pests. They're also rather loud!

 

[22hipower]

Unpopular? I wouldn't say so, somewhat hard to find especially the early no dash models. Some of us like them quite a lot. Here are my favorites; 4 inch no dash, 6 inch -4, 8 3/8 -3 and a 648 with non-factory finish.

Jeff
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[Bald1]

Love my 6” 48. Shoots one hole groups at 25yds from a bench.

 

[Retired W4]

I think the 48s are great. I have a 4", 6" and two 8 3/8". The older 8 3/8 (1959 no dash) is accurate to the extreme. The newer of my long tubes has the optional LR cylinder. I haven't had the opportunity to put them up, head to head yet. And no, I don't see them for sale as often as many other models like the 17s and 18s.

 

[Ameshawki]

The 22 magnum has always been a niche caliber. It has a loyal following but not a huge one. To many people look at it as a expensive 22 Long Rifle, which isn't really a fair comparison.

 

[CH4]

I've never owned a 48, but I enjoy shooting my 648. I don't see many 48/648s in the wild. The few 48s I've seen are 4".

 

[Buick]

My favorite Smith is the 6" model 48. .22 rifle power and accuracy in an easy totin' package.

 

[mod57]

Those are sweet six guns my friends. Thanks for posting. I have never fired one. Maybe I should change that!

 

[CHARLIE699]

I've watched for a M-48 for years. Not needed but wanted. I wanted a no-dash as that's just the quirk in me. I had a beautiful m-17, a pre-18 and a 17-6. I often thought about getting an extra .22 cylinder and re-chambering to .22 Mag. Then this walked into a LGS,,, Yes,,, It's not a M-48. But it was there, priced right, and added another round-gun to the herd.

Yes,,, they are LOUDER! But that's what muffs are for.

 

[LEO918]

I have this 48-2 in my pile of keepers.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Another M48 fan here. Mine is a dash-4 and gets occasional range time. My 6" is loud, I imagine the 4" is really loud.