Interesting closet find. S&W 53 Jet

[CoalCrackerAl]

Wow nice find for her. Loooks to be in great shape.

 

[Onty]

I don’t know if it’s ever been tried, but a custom cylinder for .22 TCM using moon clips may be an option for one well-heeled enough to pay a custom gunsmith to do it.

The moon clips should keep the cases from setting back individually when fired… I guess as long as the pressures are kept similar to the 9mm Luger it should work.

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Oh, to have the funds to try…the wonders one could find!

Stay safe.

I would be reluctant to touch original cylinder. It will ruin value of the gun. I would rather find one 22 LR or 22 WRM K-frame cylinder, and convert it to something like 224-327 Federal.

 

[Riomouse911]

I would be reluctant to touch original cylinder. It will ruin value of the gun. I would rather find one 22 LR or 22 WRM K-frame cylinder, and convert it to something like 224-327 Federal.

Indeed, the Jet cylinder is a collector’s item by itself, either an existing .22 cylinder or a custom-built one would be the route to take.

Stay safe.