S&w K-22

But, Combat Handguns has proven that it's willing to be S&W's media whore, so I'm not surprised.
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Sure, Mike, whatever you say.

I suppose ANY magazine that prints ANYTHING positive about current Smiths would fall into the same category, in your not so humble opinion.

While it is not a true reproduction of anything, it is a fine handgun. It comes from the custom shop and they are well made guns. People I've talked to, report fine accuracy.

I've shot a couple of the Heritage models, 45 and 44 special, and was very impressed with them. They had good triggers and were accurate.

I know two guys who buy EVERY Heritage model, as soon as they are released. Maybe it's because they ARE good guns. Maybe it's because they don't have the "Boycott Bullsh*t" blinding them.

I'm not sure a Turnbull case color treatment should be compared with puke. I think either you like it or you don't.
 
Sorry Rog.....but in this instance, Mike's politics not withstanding, I'll have to agree with him. I read the article and about lost my lunch.
 
Just about every GunMag out there will have articles like that, about all brands of guns.

They are all held "hostage" to their advertisers.

XYZ magazine is Taurus's media whore.
ABC magazine is Kimber's media whore.
EFG magazine is GLock's media whore.
Mas Ayoob is XXX's media whore.
Jan Libourel is ZZZ's media whore.
....and on and on........

It's always been that way.

I don't see why S&W guns should be any different, based on a product review, and not political gibberish.

I think ANY Smith review in ANY magazine will draw the attention of the "Boycott Boys".

I remember buying a Taurus based solely on the opinion of a reviewer in a magazine. It was a huge POS, and remains one of the biggest dud's in my mind. Although I gave Taurus a second chance and bought another model, and was pleased with it.

Gun Tests is pretty unbiased, but not broadly circulated.
 
Calling it a reproduction is gettin pretty close to false advertising.

But some don't care where they spend their money as long as they get their toys.

Sam
 
I've never questioned the quality of the PC models S&W calls "Heritage", but to be refered as such, is a sell-out to the history of a once great company (IMO).
If your not able to manufacture a faithful reproduction of the K-22 with modern technology, don't do it. Call it something else....How about the Saf-T-Hammer Classic!! :rolleyes:
 
I don't recall saying one word about politics...

I guess I'm confused.

And biased, but then again I wear that as a badge of honor and a positive affirmation that at least I can see the dangers posed to my rights, while some either can't, or won't.
 
GGlock, don't know what part of CA you live in, but I can give ya some leads...

Targetmasters in Milpitas & Stockton have the new 617's, so does Herb Bauers in Fresno. They're probably others.

For original vintage K22's, try this place:

www.cccfirearms.com

They have a large number of consignments, and guns that qualify for C&R. Modern stuff, too.:D
 
The "Heritage" moniker is only a term they coined for marketing purposes. I have yet to see anywhere in print, from Smith and Wesson, a statement that the Heritage series are exact copies of old models. They are created in the "spirit" of the old models, and are intended to be nostalgic, as well as being a new series for collectors.

Plus, they come in BLUE!!!!
 
How to identify stainless on 617?

I understand the the new 617s are all stainless steel? Both frame and cylinder are stainless steel? Where on the frame of the 617 will it say stainless and how can I be sure the cylinder is also stainless and not aluminum?

Is it as easy and making sure the color of the frame and cylinder are the same?

Someone had posted in another thread that some grip manufacturer made replacement grips for round butt S&W revolvers that fill in the round edge, but the grip itself had a flat butt. It doesn't sound hard to make.

I've never seen blued 617s. Only ones I've seen are stainless colored. Not shiny nickel plated, but that brushed steel color look that stainless has.
 
Two ways you can tell:

1. On stainless guns with alloy cylinders, the aluminum cylinder was noticeably different in color than the stainless frame and barrel. There's little visible difference on the blued 10 shot guns, which had a matte finish.

2. The stainless cylinder will probably be magnetic, not as strong as carbon steel, but noticeably magnetic. The aluminum cylinder will be totally nonmagnetic. A small magnet is all you need to check it. I haven't tried this trick on a 617, but it proved true on my 629, .44 mag.

The "6" starting S&W model numbers denotes stainless construction.

grip sources:

www.smith-wesson.com

www.getgrip.com (Hogue grips, rubber or wood)

www.herrett-stocks.com (Herrett's stocks)

All of the above should be able to help you with the "round butt to square butt" grips. There's probably others.:)
 
Mine has been reblued to a matte finish. It was getting UGLY
1948 Manufacture. Superb shooter
 

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