New 2014 Models Announced

[jaymoore]

Oh, well. No .32 K frame. Might just have to start another project.

But I'm "in line" at the LGS for a Model 69. Thinking that one might be scarce like .22 ammo for a while! Seems lots of folk here are on that L frame bandwagon. I told my dealer that if he gets multiples we'll be having a mass inspection before purchase.

Probably will be on the lookout for a 929 as well. Ought to be a hoot on steel.

 

[Avery11]

I think I want the 929 with the 986 barrel (send back). Would they match up okay?

 

[Amp]

I may have to own the PC 686.
Like the model 66 too.
Thanks for posting this.

 

[jtcarm]

The 66 looks like they just pulled the 66-7 CNC software off archive. It also had the 2-piece barrel. So long as they're going 2-piece, why not switch barrel?

The 69 is a step in the right direction, but Im still holding out hope for a 6-shot 10mm on the L-frame. Then Bill Jordan's original vision of the .41 magnum would be fulfilled.

 

[STCM(SW)]

An L frame .44 Combat Magnum? I think I might just buy a new Smith...

Link to new-for-2014 S&W handgun line up:
New Firearms - Smith & Wesson

Now, that one has me going....
Like I need another 44 of any kind, but what the heck.
You can't take it with you...

 

[BigBill]

S&W seems to be calming down on the plastics I guess the demand is letting up too. There smart marketing people. There offering more revolvers now. I'm tore between the "K" frames and the "N" frames for now. But I'd like to get something new that's different too.

Ruger seems to change its line up and discontinuing more and more. They cater to the cowboy shooting more I guess. They did discontinue there long barrel vaquero. The redhawk is gone they only offer the super redhawk. I should sending them an email thanking them for discontinuing everything I wanted to buy and sending me to the Smith & Wesson bus to ride on for a while. I don't think I'll be leaving s&w anytime soon.

 

[RonS]

According to reports on the Ruger oriented forums the CEO has said that the Redhawk is being moved to the new plant in the South. Many of us expect it to be reegnineered to use the spike grip and split the single action spring into two like the Super Redhawk design.

 

[Goldstar225]

I wasn't very interested until that Model 69 popped up. That made my heart skip a beat. Time to go to my LGS.

 

[Nframecollector]

Are they making P n R's again? Now that would be earth-shattering!

 

[mesinge2]

I want the model 69 5 shot 44 magnum L frame. If I am right its basically its just the model 696 made around the 44 magnum instead of 44 special. I really really hope they make a 3" barrel version.

Smith & Wesson Model69 - YouTube





I also want a new model 66

Smith & Wesson Model66 - YouTube

 

[pumpgun]

serious lack of blued guns in that list. but a L frame 44 sounds real nice. just wish it was blue and 3.5".

 

[SLT223]

Smith & Wesson Model69 - YouTube


Smith & Wesson Model66 - YouTube

Notice in the youtube links the 66 and 69 have blue finished cylinder latches. I hope that's not going into production.

 

[mesinge2]

Notice in the youtube links the 66 and 69 have blue finished cylinder latches. I hope that's not going into production.

I saw that too. Very weird.

 

[S&W357]

Notice in the youtube links the 66 and 69 have blue finished cylinder latches. I hope that's not going into production.

I don't own any SW-66. I have 686-357 in 2-4-5 in. Tell me
what would i notice in a 66 vs 686 -357 ? I know lots of guys go nuts about the 66. Lets not bring up the Pre lock. lol

 

[shipwreck2]

Product: Model 460XVR?

Bam, it's on order.

That looks like a beast. I was looking at that one or the 5" barrel. Would there be much of a performance increase in going from the 3.5 to the 5?