Will we see more polymer revolver come out from S&W?

[kci-mia]

Since the trend in pistol for past 10-20 years has been towards polymer frame pistols...and has been very successful, will we see more polymer framed revolvers come out from S&W soon? There are already the Bodyguard series revolvers with polymer frame but they don't seem to be popular in my area. Will we see K or L frame polymer revolvers?

 

[SAFireman]

I tried several different ways to reply that weren't snarky or rude, the best of the attempts is below.......


I'l take polished blued steel and walnut over plastic any day.

I would imagine that slow sales won't drive S&W to make too many more.

 

[kci-mia]

I know what you mean as I said the same thing first time I saw a Glock pistol back in mid 1980's. I still have my Colt Government models and Commanders along with Browning Hi-Powers but my list of polymer pistols is growing every year. Today's polymer pistols are just as reliable or more as steel and wood pistols and while not pretty, they are solid performers. How much longer before polymer revolvers are the epidemy of reliability?

 

[yep380]

I don't buy S&W revolvers with internal locks and I certainly won't buy any made out of plastic.

So as far as I'm concerned, I don't care if they make plastic revolvers, I won't be buying any.

 

[lkabug]

I don't have a single polymer revolver in my safe.

 

[double-dipper]

I'll pass on a polymer revolver. I only own one plastic gun a XDS .45ACP. But as the baby grandson's get older I'm thinking about a second plastic gun one that shoots caps or darts!

 

[lrrifleman]

Please, don't take this the wrong way, but I hope not. Most of the polymer receiver firearms that I have seen lack style and sweeping graceful lines (in my opinion).

Personally, I prefer blue steel and walnut!

When a polymer pistol begins looking like a Model 52, and a polymer revolver looks like a K38, perhaps l may give polymer firearms a closer look.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

They'll say, " yeah, buy that glock revolver! Sure looks ugly- but its hella reliable! It has that glock safety action, microstamps and has free wifi !"
But of course, well be flying in cars like the Jetsons by then.

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[shell627]

In answer to your question.I hope not.

 

[Jtown]

My hope is they stay with what has been successful for them and that is steel. I would never have a polymer revolver in my collection.

Walt

 

[03hemi]

We should be so lucky.

 

[Rpg]

I hope not.

The one they now produce doesn't work reliably.

Since they haven't fixed the design issues in that one, I doubt they'll do the redesign work necessary to make a larger version reliable.

 

[murphydog]

The Bodyguard (BG38) polymer revolver was not a smashing success and Ruger has the LCR line, so I would guess as long as metal revolvers keep selling they would not go after that market niche aggressively.

 

[Telecaster]

The LCR is popular and has a fanatical following, but not as fanatical as S&W's wood & steel fans.

Kimber's K6S kind of ups the game a little, for the all-steel revolver.

S&W can't rest on it's past forever, the re-issued Model 19 is nice but not enough. Compete or die.

 

[oink]

Yeah, you'll see more. The polymer designs will get perfected and reliable. Younger people who are accustomed to polymer pistols from the start won't be put off by the idea. I can easily see the day where the polymer revolver will be more durable and reliable than the aluminum versions. It doesn't mean I'll want one.

 

[rwsmith]

I've wondered....

I've wondered why somebody hasn't tinkered with ceramic.

 

[Badgerboy1]

Polymer serves both technical and commercial purposes. Some will buy them because they are lighter and are less maintenance than steel. For total cost, polymer is cheaper as well...not because of material cost (steel is cheaper than polymer), but because polymer can be made near-net-shape...less machining needed than steel and machining is the most expensive part of manufacturing...

 

[TNZ71]

The Bodyguard Revolvers are pricey. They used to come with a laser sighting system. Now I believe you can buy them sans the laser at a reasonable price. I looked high and low for a decent 9mm revolver and settled on a LCR. Pretty? No. Functional? Highly.

 

[15mtyler]

I told myself a long time ago that I would never buy another polymer gun.

 

[Watchdog]

Will we see more polymer revolver come out from S&W?

I sure hope not.

 

[rockquarry]

If any of the polymer guns more closely resembled handguns, I think more people would find them acceptable. I've not owned one and am not familiar with levels of quality, reliability, and accuracy. However, even if these important characteristics are top notch, would such guns ever have much in the way of resale value or collectibility? I think many that are used to traditional handguns would find polymer models an embarrassment to own.

 

[Bakebfr480]

S&W will probably drink the polymer kool-aid! Just like that silly lock!

 

[ABPOS]

I sure hope not.

My thoughts exactly. Although it is possible someone will come out with one.

 

[adwjc]

Sure hope not.

The only polymer revolver to date has not been a rousing success, I wonder if they make any money on it?

What I do know is that the alloy and steel J frames are still great sellers, and the steel K, L and Ns are very popular. X frames are too specialized to be considered (by me).

 

[Nakanokalronin]

It all depends on sales. The LCR comes in many different calibers and two sizes right now so I can see Ruger going forward with more choices down the line. If the S&W bodyguard isn't selling well, then it might just stop right there.

My LCR weighs 12.9 (correction 12.7) ounces (empty) in this configuration. Pretty hard to beat, especially when it has a better out of box trigger than any standard S&W I've owned or handled. Just being honest.

 

[steelslaver]

If you want light wish for more scandium framed guns. If you want plastic, get a Glock. No plastic revolvers for me thanks.

 

[muddocktor]

I don't even want an aluminum framed revolver. I rather steel and I will just deal with the extra weight. A bottom feeder now, I will use a plastic fantastic. But revolvers are sacrosanct to me.

 

[one eye joe]

Since the trend in pistol for past 10-20 years has been towards polymer frame pistols...and has been very successful, will we see more polymer framed revolvers come out from S&W soon? There are already the Bodyguard series revolvers with polymer frame but they don't seem to be popular in my area. Will we see K or L frame polymer revolvers?

I WILL GUARANTEE, THAT THIS OL' GEEZER WILL NEVER OWN A POLYMER FRAME REVOLVER......

THE VERY THOUGHT OF SUCH A WEAPON, NO MATTER HOW ADVANCED THE DESIGN MAY BE, JUST
DISGUSTS ME.....

 

[Kid_Pappy]

I hope so.

I hope S&W and the others continue to innovate and design/make new and different products. I do not want them replacing traditional models just adding more options. I like options. Does not mean I will buy a large frame S&W polymer revolver but I would like to have that chance.

Those on here that loathe the internal lock and feel the older guns are superior will probably not be in the market for one. I own a polymer Ruger lcr x (the double/single action version) and I promise I did not buy it for its looks. Shoots and feels great in the hand though.

 

[shocker]

My LCR weighs 12.9 ounces (empty) in this configuration. Pretty hard to beat, especially when it has a better out of box trigger than any standard S&W I've owned or handled. Just being honest.

What's the recoil like? At 13 oz it should be pretty snappy even in 38 SPC.
Do you think the polymer part of the frame flexes a bit to spread the recoil impulse?