Picture of my new Thunder Ranch Revolver

[The Real Hawkeye]

It's the new Model 22, though on the barrel it says Model 1950, which I think is even cooler. I put some stags on it. Looks much nicer that way, IMHO. Caliber is .45 ACP. Double action is the roughest I've ever felt on a Smith and Wesson revolver, but that will be fixed with an action job. Here's the first picture.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

Here's another shot.

 

[Seventhsword]

very nice...

 

[Stevel]

That is a good looking gun. The more i see them the more I want one.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

That is a good looking gun. The more i see them the more I want one.

I know. It looks just like the old 1926 Model .44, but in the 1917 caliber and loading method, i.e., .45 ACP with full moon clips. Fastest loading method ever invented for revolvers. Best of both worlds, in my opinion. I've wanted something like this ever since I first saw Indiana Jones's in Raiders. I'm seriously thinking of having a lanyard loop put on.

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Totally wicked, I love it. The stag is a nice personal touch. Green with envy here..

 

[rock jock]

Nice shootin' iron.

 

[Atticus]

I'm going to cut up my credit card right now. That is one newbie I'd like to have.

 

[Texas Colt]

That's a beauty!!! Now if they'll just make it in 45 Colt, I'll have to cut up my credit card too.

 

[farscott]

That is a beauty. For so long, I have wanted a fixed-sight steel N-frame in .45 ACP that I can afford, and it is now a reality. I do not like the integral lock, but I am going to try a revolver with it. If it gives me a problem like the J-lock on my 870 CT, I will then disable the lock.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

That is a beauty. For so long, I have wanted a fixed-sight steel N-frame in .45 ACP that I can afford, and it is now a reality. I do not like the integral lock, but I am going to try a revolver with it. If it gives me a problem like the J-lock on my 870 CT, I will then disable the lock.

Yeah, I've thought of that too. A 'smith told me it's easy to disable. You just file some part off on the inside. After that, doesn't matter what position it's in, it won't lock anything up.

I can't imagine a worse idea than an integral key lock on a double action revolver. The design is as safe as a firearm can be already. If we want to lock it up so no one can shoot it, any old padlock will work, and every gun comes with a nylon coated padlock already. What in the world was the need to ruin the frame on a classic recreation with that monstrosity? Oh well, I will try to pretend it's not there. Wonder if a good 'smith could cut out a circle around it and fit a perfectly matching piece of steel there, polishing it to match the rest, and rebluing the whole thing. Something to think about for the future anyway.

 

[Shear_stress]

Now that's a revolver, lock or no lock.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I've never wanted a Smith And Wesson so badly.. that's one mean looking revolver.

 

[mitchshrader]

i am Really glad they aren't

making one in .357 .

really really really.

i hope they don't think of it.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

making one in .357 .

really really really.

i hope they don't think of it.

That would be pretty cool. Sort of a remake of the .38/44 Outdoorsman, except in a more potent ".38 caliber" chambering.

 

[xring44]

Yep, thats a sure nice revolver,,,,,and a really nice A.G. Russel drop point blade you got there!

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

Yep, thats a sure nice revolver,,,,,and a really nice A.G. Russel drop point blade you got there!

Thanks. I see you appreciate nice blades too. You IDed it correctly.

 

[brasskeeper]

Are these pistols speacial order ? How much are they selling for?

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

Are these pistols speacial order ? How much are they selling for?

Not really special order, but if your gunshop doesn't have one, he can order you one from his supplier. Mine went for about $775 out the door. Just got it end of last week, and been home with a cold all weekend so far, so haven't gotten a chance to shoot it. Will have my local 'smith slick up the action for me in a couple of weeks.

 

[Lone_Gunman]

I would have bought one if they hadn't put the stupid lock on it.

 

[Tom C.]

I love the comcept of a short, .45 ACP/AR revolver, but I prefer stainless and adjustable sights, so last month I got a 625-8JM. It is about 4 oz. heavier, but has features I prefer. It does have a pretty decent double action trigger and it is breaking in very nicely. Very accurate. I shoot it mostly with .45 AR loads.
I never question personal preference.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

I love the comcept of a short, .45 ACP/AR revolver, but I prefer stainless and adjustable sights, so last month I got a 625-8JM. It is about 4 oz. heavier, but has features I prefer. It does have a pretty decent double action trigger and it is breaking in very nicely. Very accurate. I shoot it mostly with .45 AR loads.
I never question personal preference.

Well, for outdoor sporting purposes, you are much better off with the adjustable sights and the stainless steel. This gun, however, was designed to be carried for gun fighting purposes. Adjustable sights are a drawback in that role, as they can be damaged by a fall, and the blued steel doesn't draw as much attention as stainless if a bit of it peeks out momentarily while concealed, though the stag grips sort of defeat that purpose in my case.