S&W mod 12-2

[ron8903]

just purchased a mod 12-2 airweight 38spc. for 250.00 it is about 98% is this a good deal? and can I shoot +p in sometimes

 

[Erich]

You should call S&W for the official answer to your +P question. Personally, I would have no problem firing a few (12) rounds of +P to make sure they group adequately and carrying +P, but I would recommend that you find out what S&W says to do and then make your decisions based on that and not what I or anyone else on a gunboard thinks.

Pricewise, that sounds like a good deal for a 12-2 in that condition! I would have bought it, too. Neat!

 

[Ala Dan]

The S&W model 12 was made from 1952 to 1986, and 'bout a 98 per
center would bring in $275.00*; as per Standard Catalog Of S&W by Supica & Nahas.

*FootNote: slight premium for nickel

Best Wishes,

 

[steveno]

I would not shoot +P loads in it

 

[Mike Irwin]

Depends on the age, and more importantly, the cylinder.

There are still some on the civilian market with aluminum cylinders. Quite frankly, these shouldn't be shot at all.

 

[gordo b.]

The 12-2 is fairly rare- that is very reasonable price!
A few +p's for sighting in and then in the gun for defense would be fine -in a 12-2. I would take it easy on the gun generally because while a REAL nice carry piece it IS on the fragile side.

 

[ron8903]

Thanks for all the info.
could some one tell me what frame is on this 12-2

 

[Mike Irwin]

Modified K frame.

The backstrap is slightly thinner than with other K-frames, which can make finding grips a bit difficult.

The aluminum cylinder was dropped in 1954, before model numbering, and the 12-2 came out in 1962, so the cylinder should not be an issue.