fireside44
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Just stumbled across the Model 21 from S&W. Never had seen one before. I'm a recent convert to .44 special and have already moved my choice of revolvers in that direction.
Personally, I found the gun disturbingly beautiful:
Couple of questions will seal this deal for me:
1. Can it handle ".44 special +P" types of loads? I thought since the .44 mags Smith builds are "N" frames, that there wouldn't be a problem with some real burners out of this gun. Or am I mistaken? Is there a heat treat difference between .44 special "N" frames and .44 mag "N" frames?
2. How fast handling is an "N" frame Smith with a four inch pencil barrel? How much larger than a "K" frame? From what I could tell, it mainly appeared taller by a small amount.
3. If I can get one for $750 out the door, is that a decent deal? This should be a real good gun, no? It would be my most expensive revolver by almost $200. I'm looking for a lifetime investment in a choice piece without going overboard.
I wouldn't have asked but I spent all last night looking for a review of this gun besides the one on gunblast. Can anyone help me out here?
Personally, I found the gun disturbingly beautiful:
Couple of questions will seal this deal for me:
1. Can it handle ".44 special +P" types of loads? I thought since the .44 mags Smith builds are "N" frames, that there wouldn't be a problem with some real burners out of this gun. Or am I mistaken? Is there a heat treat difference between .44 special "N" frames and .44 mag "N" frames?
2. How fast handling is an "N" frame Smith with a four inch pencil barrel? How much larger than a "K" frame? From what I could tell, it mainly appeared taller by a small amount.
3. If I can get one for $750 out the door, is that a decent deal? This should be a real good gun, no? It would be my most expensive revolver by almost $200. I'm looking for a lifetime investment in a choice piece without going overboard.
I wouldn't have asked but I spent all last night looking for a review of this gun besides the one on gunblast. Can anyone help me out here?