Definitive S&W revolver "encyclopedia"?

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campbellcj

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Sorry for the newbie question, but I have been lurking here for a couple of months (recently acquired a Performance Center 627-5, my first revolver), and although I have learned a bunch and downloaded numerous fantastic pics, I was wondering if there is a "standout" book and/or online resource that provides a comprehensive rundown of all S&W models in one place.

The different frames, models, barrel lengths, finishes, versions/dash-numbers, and calibers obviously comprise an overwhelming and lengthy history of fine firearms production and deployment. So is there a 'primary' source of info on all the S&W revolver variations made over the years, or does everyone just compile the info bit-by-bit via web surfing and personal experience?
 
Finally got the book a little while back. Super nice people like Mike Irwin would give me info from the book before a purchase. I don't know why I waited so long to buy it. It is a great book, and I hope to see a 3rd edition!
 
Overstock . com may still have copies of it available.

I had Rick Nahaus sign my first edition, but I've not tracked him down to sign the newest one.
 
I'll also vouch for the SCoS&W 2nd ed. it's not only informitive but well organized and simple to navigate. The ONLY think to note is that the book , like any book, is current only until publish time ( 2000/2001 ? Sorry, my memory fails on the exact cutoff.) i.e you won't find refference to some of the newest models and/ or variations. We are all anxiously waiting on a 3rd edition!
 
well, technically, a book is only current until the editor/publisher cuts off new additions to the text.

Those are usually dealt with as they were in the first edition of TSCOS&W, with a single page of notes at the end.

The actual cutoff may comes weeks, or months, before the book is actually printed, as well, depending on the review cycle.

Of course, some changes can be made very late in the publishing process, literally as the plates are going on the press, but it just gets obscenely expensive to make those kinds of changes.
 
I believe I saw your five-star review of the Standard Catalog when I was over on Amazon earlier this morning, Mike. (I voted that it was helpful to me. :) )
 
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