Just a question of ignorance that has had me wondering for some time. Why does S&W refer to one of it's revolvers as a "kit gun"? At first I thought it might be an unfinished gun "in the white" for smiths to finish, but it is obviously a finished piece. I'm sure I'm not the only one curious on this one.
S&W "Kit Gun"?
- Thread starter LF&Co. MG
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When the gun came out in the 1930's, outdoorsmen often referred to their gear as their, "kit". The inference was that this compact .22 was a good field piece, as opposed to a more bulky target gun.
Be aware that S&W Kit Guns sometimes have very sticky extraction. I almost had to use a mallet to eject fired cases from an M34 I once had. A factory spokesman said that they can usually correct this by polishing the chambers better if you return the gun. I assume this would also apply to the K-22.
Lone Star
P.S. I now rely on an M60-4 .38 for a compact trail revolver. The .22 just didn't seem enough if I had to shoot a really big snake or any game above a cottontail bunny.
Be aware that S&W Kit Guns sometimes have very sticky extraction. I almost had to use a mallet to eject fired cases from an M34 I once had. A factory spokesman said that they can usually correct this by polishing the chambers better if you return the gun. I assume this would also apply to the K-22.
Lone Star
P.S. I now rely on an M60-4 .38 for a compact trail revolver. The .22 just didn't seem enough if I had to shoot a really big snake or any game above a cottontail bunny.
Kit--as in:
Kit and caboodle
Toolkit
Daykit
Shaving kit
ie: small sack, sachel or box to contain "possibles"
also possibles kit or AKA "possibles" as used in the "mountain man era"
A possibles kit(bag) contained small but useful items,,small knife, small snack, small pipe and tobacco,,etc.
Modern rendition of kit would be fanny pack or similar. Small frame revolver fits decription of "possible" to a T. Less modern would be a purse,,,purse just sounded too genteel and refined for a guy who picked his teeth(tooth?) with griz claws.
Also, be honest,,would you buy a S&W caboodle gun?
How about "Hold on there Mr. Would-be mugger, while I pull my Smith outta my caboodle".
Or
"Yes ossifer, I have my operators licence right here in my caboodle"
(You thought Rodney got a beating)
Kit and caboodle
Toolkit
Daykit
Shaving kit
ie: small sack, sachel or box to contain "possibles"
also possibles kit or AKA "possibles" as used in the "mountain man era"
A possibles kit(bag) contained small but useful items,,small knife, small snack, small pipe and tobacco,,etc.
Modern rendition of kit would be fanny pack or similar. Small frame revolver fits decription of "possible" to a T. Less modern would be a purse,,,purse just sounded too genteel and refined for a guy who picked his teeth(tooth?) with griz claws.
Also, be honest,,would you buy a S&W caboodle gun?
How about "Hold on there Mr. Would-be mugger, while I pull my Smith outta my caboodle".
Or
"Yes ossifer, I have my operators licence right here in my caboodle"
(You thought Rodney got a beating
)