A five shot L frame .44 mag is like a one legged dog in a race.
The OP asked for a six shot 2" N frame non adjustable sight .44 mag.
What would it take for S&W to make a "new" revolver?
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A five shot L frame .44 mag is like a one legged dog in a race.
The OP asked for a six shot 2" N frame non adjustable sight .44 mag.
That's one heck of a "one legged dog"!
I'm thinking I would bet on it, because I'm pretty sure it has a heck of a lot better chance of winning a race, then a 2" N frame .44 mag being made by S&W.
Just sayin'...........
That was bandied about in the semi auto section some years back, can't remember exactly.
Who wanted a 45 acp, who wanted a 9mm, who wanted a TSW, who wanted 3 or 4 or 5 inch barrels, who wanted whatever. Who was going to collect the money and do the order.
It was all talk. Never got off the ground and never will, imo. Try to collect $10 from 500 people.
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Well they currently produce 629s with a 3" barrel and with a 2.6" barrel, so I'm doubtful there is such overwhelming demand for a 2" that they would add one anytime soon.
The OP asked what it would take for S&W to make a new revolver....My answer was , they just did , so it does happen.
The M 69 is quite an achievement , with a full length ejector rod and a 2 3/4 inch barrel. {before this , 3 inch was the min to have a full length ejector} New form of lock-up , 2 piece barrel and a L frame 44.
This is a lot of changing compared to what the OP is asking for. Lots of innovation even if it doesn't match the OP's dream. And it is a "NEW" revolver. The revolver that the OP shows can be made by a gunsmith cutting down an existing 629, so not as new as what was done creating the 2 3/4 inch M 69
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I'd like them to convert any of the 8 shot 357 mag revolvers into a 9 shot 327 fed mag. Smith has apparently forsaken the 327 mag. I believe Ruger must be doing well selling their versions. Built on a L frame, with a 3 inch barrel!!! Sell like hot cakes.
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How about something with a 1/2 inch more barrel in scandium with a stainless cylinder. Sorry mine isn't for sale but there out there.
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A 2" .44 mag? It would be called, appropriately, The Masochist.
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No they won't. I tried four months ago. They only sell to distributors. Regional rep has been in his job a long time. He said there was time they would do it, but that ended when they went public. Makes sense.
Edit: I tried doing this through a local FFL via prepay
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Yes that's correct, but you need 1) distributor on board WHO IS CREDIT APPROVED WITH SMITH & WESSON. OR 2) we form our own distributorship & FFL for this project and prepay. Option 1 seems more reasonable.
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I had some connection to this being done about 25 years back, a commemorative for our POA. They were, however, standard production units with special engraving on the side plate, paid for up front. 4,000 units. It was at the time the largest private individual purchase (on paper they were sold wholesale to our CEO) ever made by S&W.
In your first post you wrote " Mod 69 2 3/4", Covers the bases".
I pointed out three areas that are not what he wanted so saying it covers the bases doesn't help.
The OP may decide the mod 69 will work or the he may want the 629 with the 2.625" barrel or he may wait and see if S&W will make what he wants.
pretty sure itd have the hole. if not id bet the ross 500s wouldnt have had it
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silentflyer
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More profit in springs and plastic...so not much interest..
Concur with this assessment. It's all about the Benjimans with S&W.
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I'm itching for a 629-type snub with a two-inch barrel - exactly like the one made years ago for Camfour Distributors. It seems to me that there is much interest out there for a two-inch .44 Mag "belly gun," not to mention that it is a sweet-looking snub for carry.
What do you guys think?
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LOL ... I think there are easier, less painful ways to burn gunpowder outside of a barrel.
YMMV
I once emailed S&W with a suggestion for a classic Model 20 in .38 Special (or even better, .357 Magnum). They weren't interested.
A few years ago I emailed TALO with a suggestion (a reintroduced Ruger SP-101 in 9mm) and they replied almost immediately and said they'd consider it (I can't remember the exact words but that was the gist of it). A year or two later Ruger reintroduced it. (Probably a coincidence but at least TALO was open to suggestions).
A few years ago I emailed TALO with a suggestion (a reintroduced Ruger SP-101 in 9mm) and they replied almost immediately and said they'd consider it (I can't remember the exact words but that was the gist of it). A year or two later Ruger reintroduced it. (Probably a coincidence but at least TALO was open to suggestions).
Yeah, maybe. Most normal people won't enjoy shooting full house 44 Magnum rounds out of a 2" belly gun. Some shooters delight in punishing themselves but I don't see the fun in that nor do I see the utility in a 2" 44 Magnum.
That is my thought, although I'd love to see a 6" M69, (same issue), as it just fits my hand better.
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