Model 547. 3 inch or 4 inch more desireable?

[tekarra]

A good point MajorD and it does work well. I learned the a lesson though, there was a sharp edge one of the magazine lips and it sliced my thumb.

 

[planojack]

One of my many learning experiences in gun fun was with the S&W 547. Apparently the bores were closer to .38 special than 9mm. With my cast bullets at .355, almost every bullet keyholed. Sized to .358, good accuracy. Try everything.

 

[gumpys]

3 inch has more of a demand, but me personally, I would rather have the 4 inch version to shoot.
Eric

 

[c good]

Sealed the deal yesterday!

547, 3 inch comes home in 10 days! Will post some pics soon. Thanks to all for the input. Now....if anyone knows where I can buy some speedloaders, please let me know. Or if anyone has one or two to sell. Please let me know. c good

 

[Model39]

3" Model 547 Best of Both Worlds.

I was very lucky to have purchased this Model 547 3" from a retired factory employee. He fitted the gun with a Model 19 recessed cylinder, so I have a dual caliber revolver. I like the 3" round butt, for carrying. Being a retired cop, to me anyway, 4" square butts guns are best for duty weapons, but great for shooting. Either gun would be great to own.

 

[tekarra]

Very interesting and unique 547 Model39. Could it be related to the 547M?

 

[M2MikeGolf]

IIRC they were selling for $150

Say it ain't so (you could have bought ten for what they go for now)!!!


I'm with you about 547s, the SB, 4" is my favorite. It has become my favorite type of all S&Ws lately. I've always liked the SB 4" model 10 (will get one soon, and try to resist the urge to convert it to 9MM) and the model 64 and 65. When the Model 619 came along, I was a happy camper (it currently uses up one of my meager licensed slots), but still love the K frames the best. I'm determined to convert a 64 to 9MM until S&W gets off it's duff and makes a real 647.

 

[tekarra]

MikeGolf,

S&W does indeed make a real 647 revolver. It is called the Varminter and is chambered in .17 HMR. We know what you really mean though, is stainless steel 547.

 

[M2MikeGolf]

I know about the current 647 (Varminter); sometime back someone had corrected me when I proposed my idea of a 647. Think I'd rather have our version of a 647!