Smith and Wesson Governor??

[CajunBass]

What's wrong with it? I don't want one, but then I don't want a lot of things that other people seem to. As a matter of fact I haven't really wanted a new Smith & Wesson since they went to three digit model numbers (I do have a Sigma, I admit).

But if I'm a stockholder, and I see all those Taurus Judges jumping off the shelves, I want to know when we're going after a piece of that action. There's money to be made in those silly things. I understand Taurus just bought out a 28 ga version.

 

[oldman45]

What's wrong with it? I don't want one, but then I don't want a lot of things that other people seem to. As a matter of fact I haven't really wanted a new Smith & Wesson since they went to three digit model numbers (I do have a Sigma, I admit).

But if I'm a stockholder, and I see all those Taurus Judges jumping off the shelves, I want to know when we're going after a piece of that action. There's money to be made in those silly things. I understand Taurus just bought out a 28 ga version.

It is just plain ugly. Bad coloring, bad looks and I would say something about the handling but I have not handled one and hope I never do.

People buy guns for looks as well as functionality. Well, those other than Glock owners do. People like a "pretty" gun. Nothing pretty about that gun.

 

[sjmjax]

S&W joins the .410 revolver club....

Just saw this report from the Shot Show.

Don't know if anyone else has reported it. Looks like S&W is jumping on the .45 Colt - .410 revolver band wagon.

 

[sigp220.45]

There's an ad for it in the SHOT Show daily report.

It is a six shot, and it can mix and match .410, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP.

I kind of like it. I get .45 ACPs at work, and I own some .45 Colts. I'm not sure what I'd do with it, though.

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[fodder]

Yep, S & W's web page has The Governor on the first page

Taurus has a 28 gauge judge too!

 

[Smith357]

Does anyone know the new frame designation?

 

[monet61]

Governor

It is just plain ugly. Bad coloring, bad looks and I would say something about the handling but I have not handled one and hope I never do.

People buy guns for looks as well as functionality. Well, those other than Glock owners do. People like a "pretty" gun. Nothing pretty about that gun.

Glocks are pretty, just in a more angular way!

 

[DeathGrip]

Does anyone know the new frame designation?

Come on now,I don't and won't take that bait.

 

[stantheman86]

S&W is a business and they go where the money is.....I'm surprised they didn't come out with this several years ago....

I laughed at the "Judge" when it first came out, I was like "Taurus is making some craptastic .410 revolver that no one will buy because it's a STUPID idea" well, the joke was on me, it became one of Taurus' biggest sellers.

Even at $700, people will buy S&W .410 revolvers like hotcakes, if nothing else for the "cool factor" to have another hand cannon to blast fruit with and show off to their freinds

If S&W copies Taurus and makes a 16" stocked carbine version of this .410 revolver I'll be all over it

 

[DeathGrip]

Are the really gonna call it the governor?

Now thats tacky or just maybe shameless.

 

[samuelrp]

Lame idea, lame name, lame gun. S & W should have spent that $ on research and development. Just my opinion.

 

[18DAI]

They can't make a lock free K-frame magnum, or a scandium single stack TDA pistol, but they put the famous trademark on that Taurus rip off?

Pathetic. Regards 18DAI.

 

[CrossRifles2008]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Judge is a 5 shot right? This Governor is six shot and accepts moon clips so its a up grade. It really is ugly, but then its no uglier than the judge.

 

[deanodog]

Will it shoot +P?

 

[deadin]

Thank Heavens I'm no longer collecting chamberings of S&W revolvers or I would have to buy one..........

 

[The Highlander]

Honestly, I have thought about buying a Public Defender model for woods-walking, cause I hate snakes. I mean really, hate snakes!

But, I haven't been able to bring myself to buy a Taurus. I'd buy this one instead for the moon clips, .45 ACP ability, and S&W logo.

The Highlander

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Honestly, I have thought about buying a Public Defender model for woods-walking, cause I hate snakes. I mean really, hate snakes!

But, I haven't been able to bring myself to buy a Taurus. I'd buy this one instead for the moon clips, .45 ACP ability, and S&W logo.

The Highlander

"Public Defender" ????
I think I'll wait for the "District Attorney" or better yet for the "Courthouse Janitor". As far as the S&W GOvernor-I'll think I will wait for the "Secretary of State" or perhaps the "Ambassador to France".

 

[ditrina]

It will ship in this month MAYBE.. ... It's not for me but.. I have seen it and fired it.. I will say this .. if your into this type gun, it is balanced well.. looks better and much better put together than the Judge.. But you decide..

 

[tennexplorer]

You know, that thing with a 10" barrel, made out of stainless, adjustable sights, provision for a scope and chambered in .375 Win would be a neat deer gun. Or better yet - .40-70 Sharps Straight.

 

[ohiobuckeye]

S&W makes and sells guns for a profit, not to keep a bunch of crotchety old collectors in a good humor... S&W would be foolish to ignore the demands any segment of the market with a demand large enough to show a substantial profit. I see many things for sale, and not just firearms, that are idiotic to me, but somebody is willing to fork over their cash, so who am I to argue with success?