Why 1 7/8?
- Thread starter East River Guide
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The next one up the line is the J-Frame Model 640-1 that is a whopping 2.125 inches............
Maybe someone from S&W can chime in here on possible reasons.
Maybe someone from S&W can chime in here on possible reasons.
Coaltminer
Member
C'mon people. It's a 2" barrel, generally speaking. Who gives a hoot. We all know it is is. I like short barreled guns. My brother always said, "short barrel, short penis.". I'm thinking he's right!
RV4driver
US Veteran
Sorry, but Cal44 nailed it. Duh.
(It's a "Sleepless in Seattle" thing)
(It's a "Sleepless in Seattle" thing)
riverrat38
US Veteran
Well, my guess is that they were trying to make the barrel as short as is functionally possible.
Maybe 1.875 inch is the minimum for good extraction.
Its near 48 mm, so that doesn't go anywhere.
Best,
Rick
Maybe 1.875 inch is the minimum for good extraction.
Its near 48 mm, so that doesn't go anywhere.
Best,
Rick
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1 7/8" was the length of founder Daniel B. Wesson's right thumb, from tip to first knuckle.
I will not, however, comment on which part of his anatomy was 8 3/8". After all, this IS a family forum.
I will not, however, comment on which part of his anatomy was 8 3/8". After all, this IS a family forum.
Vulcan Bob
Member
I just call em two inchers, besides its not the size, its how you shoot em!
oneounceload
Member
Of course they also make a 2-1/8" barrel - go figure
riverrat38
US Veteran
That is for the Magnum barrels. They have longer cases, so the extra length makes up for the bullet being further forward towards the barrel. Approximately the same distance from the base of the bullet to the end of the barrel. Of, course, if Special cases are used, the bullet has further to travel in the Magnum barrel length. An extra 10 FPS?
Best,
Rick
Dave T
Member
I actually think this is closer to being correct than the other explanations. S&W just isn't all that concerned about it. Close enough is good enough for them.
Kind of sad if you think too much about it,
Dave
Nominal size
Aha. So 2" is the 'nominal size' of a 1-7/8" barrel
Just plain easier to call it a 2 inch I reckon.
After all , a 2x4 isn't really 2 inches by 4 inches now , is it.
ps;
Just measured the barrel on my 37. Yep , 1.870".
Aha. So 2" is the 'nominal size' of a 1-7/8" barrel
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
Hell, my nose is that long. But I guess that would scare a lot of folks on a family forum.
Never mind.
mkk41
US Veteran
We've all claimed our barrels are longer than they actually are.
