Johnboy53
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I have been hoping for a stainless "K" frame myself.
S&w j-frame in .327 federal magnum
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Are you sure S&W is trying to get away from the K frame? I find that hard to believe since they just developed and released a new K frame, the M315NG.
L or K frame would be fine if they then made an 8 shot version, now shorten the barrell to 2" and you really have a CCW option to counter the auto loader guys. Make a lightweight version and a stainless version, I think it would/could be an excellent gun for hiking in a longer barrelled version and a short barrelled version for CCW.
Im wondering what is the difference between an L frame and a K frame?
Im wondering what is the difference between an L frame and a K frame?
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You know, that was just what I was thinking too; a 2" or 3" barrel, 7 or 8 round cylinder, and a stainless and lighweight version with a round butt. Wouldn't mind seeing it on a K frame, but it would be just as nice on an L frame as well.
You know, that was just what I was thinking too; a 2" or 3" barrel, 7 or 8 round cylinder, and a stainless and lighweight version with a round butt. Wouldn't mind seeing it on a K frame, but it would be just as nice on an L frame as well.
It depends on what's selling....
Smith & Wesson, like the rest are in business to make guns, and make money while doing it. If you exclude pocket revolvers they're revolver market is shrinking. At some point it will make sense to consolidate on either the K or L frame, and the L is a stronger contender in a market where:
Buyers what more then 6 chambers in the cylinder. Cartridge capacity is one of the biggest reasons that hi-cap pistols are so popular.
Other buyers want bigger-then-38-diameter cartridges that won't fit into a J or K frame sized revolver, without having to go to the larger/heavier N-frame.
Understand, I like K-frame revolvers, and for most purposes prefer them over the larger/heavier L-frame. But I saw the handwriting on the wall when the company switched the Military & Police trademark to a line of hi-cap polymer pistols and AR-15 clone rifles.
Still, so long as people are buying K-frame revolvers they'll make them, and if they do make K or L size .327 Magnums they might pick up some business from countries such as Italy and Mexico where the ordinary folks can't own larger calibers. Also if the demand is there, short (but expensive) special runs for large distributors are always possible.
But if you want something, be sure that they, not the members on this forum, know it.
Not a whole lot. They took the K-frame, went to a slightly larger-in-diameter cylinder, and raised the top strap to accommodate the larger cylinder. Then they beefed up the front so that they could use a barrel with a larger diameter shank - which was one of the K-frame's major weaknesses. In effect they duplicated the size of a Colt Python or Ruger GP-100.
But in doing so they created a platform that could safely chamber 5-10mm automatic rounds (with moonclips) or 5-.44 Specials. Or 7-.357 Magnums or I presume 8 or 9 .327 Magnums.
They also have the tooling to make an L-frame with an inclosed hammer, like the >42 series of J-frames.
Now do your thinking...
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Eightball
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I"d have to shoot a .327 before I start dissing it, but I think it could potentially be a contender--if not me, then for my dad, who isn't quite the recoil junky I am. I think a .327 "638"-type could be an amazing firearm to poke around with. The whole "inexperienced/recoil sensitive shooters" bit? Well, for people who can't spend the money to experiment with what load feeds the best out of X or Y magazine manufacturer, etc etc etc with some of the wonder-autos out there, a good S&W will always fit the bill; and if they want something just a titch stronger than .38spl but not .357 Mag out of a j-frame, then the .327 would offer a good option--especially with another round or two thrown in there for good measure. I mean, my dad's intrigued by the .327 and all, but is wary of buying an new caliber for a revolver if Smith and Wesson isn't making a model chambered for it; to our family, Smith seems to be a decent bellweather as to the market viability of a cartridge for revolvers. YMMV.
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I would like to see a 10 Shot N frame 2.5" or 3" bbl. 327 fed. mag.
Smith finally has their new 2009 products on the website. The 327 magnum is they showed is a 3" , not exactly what I was looking for, but im sure a 2" or 1 7/8" version will be in the works. I like all the suggestions on the 8 shot k/l frame models, we'll see what they come up with. For now Im thinking Il get the Taurus 2" snubby.
You know that Ruger with the beefier barrel looks like THE platform to shoot this. If you don't like +p from a j frame this .357 'light' will probably still smart. Shockingly I had never HEARD of this round... but I was in England when this was released.
krs
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They're definitely targeting the pocket carry market but I'd like the idea much better if one of them could see clear to build a slightly larger 8 or even better 10 shot version.
A little less ooomph would be OK too if those astronomical pressures are what limits the number of chambers that a block can withstand.
I mean, really, this cartridge is 50% more powerful than 9 mm luger. Why so much? Does the bullet desintigrate and blow off arms and other appendages like the 55 gr 5.56mm 'black death'?
A little less ooomph would be OK too if those astronomical pressures are what limits the number of chambers that a block can withstand.
I mean, really, this cartridge is 50% more powerful than 9 mm luger. Why so much? Does the bullet desintigrate and blow off arms and other appendages like the 55 gr 5.56mm 'black death'?
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I see the 632 role to be that of a trail gun. More oomph than a .22 in a nice size package.
For me, this would be in addition to my "serious" gun.
I'd reload for it, and/or find some .32 H&R loads. (might be easier to find them in a 'cowboy' load)
This one has a 3" ported barrel, blackened stainless steel and adjustable sights.
S&W has a pic of it:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...d=10001&productId=86957&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
For me, this would be in addition to my "serious" gun.
I'd reload for it, and/or find some .32 H&R loads. (might be easier to find them in a 'cowboy' load)
This one has a 3" ported barrel, blackened stainless steel and adjustable sights.
S&W has a pic of it:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...d=10001&productId=86957&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
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