First I must preface this by admitting I don't really have a handle on the definition of " third generation". I thought they were designated by a four digit model number and a flat front to the trigger guard, but apparently not always.
That being said, there have been no comments regarding the series I have found a passion for, the .22 models. I know many don't find .22s sexy enough to bother with, so I'll ask your indulgence.
I see 2213,2214, 2206, and 2206tgt. Why wouldn't the 422, 622, and 622vr be included?
Why was the "VR" (vented rib) on 622's only listed under the special features on the label and not a different suffix to the model number like was done with the 2206tgt? Besides the vented rib frame, the 622vr also had a rounded front to the trigger guard that was different than the flat front on all other models.
So I guess my questions are:
1. Should the list of "third gen" models include the 422, 622, and 622vr?
2. If not, why not? I'm confused on what defines a third gen.
3. I am not aware of any "dash" models in this series. Can anyone confirm or deny that?
Thanks for helping a novice collector understand this. If you're interested, I have some production numbers I got from S&W on a couple of these.