S&w Frame Sizes Chart
Since small-frame handguns are obviously strong enough to accommodate the 38 Special cartridge it may seem odd to the uninitiated why Smith Wesson chose to make N-frames in 38 Special.
S&w frame sizes chart. In order of increasing size they are. 79-99 Mustang 4-Link Welded Rear Frame Package. At top is the discontinued SW Model 66 a K-frame 357 Magnum that was extremely popular for years.
SW 1911 45 425 brl. SW M69 44 425 brl. A basic hands-on illustration of the common Smith Wesson frame sizes.
Arguably the most consistently popular carry gun the SW J Frame started life in 1949 as a side project to upgrade the already popular I frame. SW 22A 22LR SA PST 55HB AS W. SW 22A 22LR 55 brl.
M I Improved I J J Magnum K L N and X frame. Broadly speaking Smith Wesson swing out cylinder Hand Ejector revolvers come in nine frame sizes. Those are nifty little N-frames which definitely seems like a contradiction in terms considering the N-frames size.
Smith Wesson 1903 Revolver In 32 S W Long My. DW SuperMags X Frame SW - We have pictures. SW 22A 22LR 7 brl.
Just to keep things simple well use relative sizes to categorize everything today. Comparison of the four common Smith and Wesson frame sizes J K L and N. SW Product Spec Sheets All downloadable content is subject to change and is provided here for reference purposes only.
Here is generate comparison folks let me know if Im a little off. Third gen pistols in other calibers are much easier to remember. SW 1911 45 5 brl.
Page 1 3 page 4 6. The one shown has a 2 12 barrel. SW 1911 Carry 3 brl.
Smith Wesson has produced revolvers over the years in several standard frame sizes. I forgot to mention the N frame is a Model 629 and the SSR actually stands for St. In order of increasing size they are.
SW M986 9mm 5 brl. DW Small Frame L Frame SW. SW 1911 Carry 3 brl.
The factory uses a separate system for lettering stainless steel frames but they are seldom used outside the factory so will not be used here. 82-02 S-10 4-Link Welded Rear Frame Package. In order of increasing size they are.
Sw small j frame revolver 56-59 sw medium k l frame revolver 60-63 sw large l frame revolver 64-65 sw extra large x frame revolver 66-67. Many loved the I frames petite stature but wanted a gun that shot the higher power 38 Special. 9 rows Stefan Bader.
Masuzi January 16 2020 Uncategorized 0. 79-99 Mustang Ladder Bar Welded Rear Frame Package. SW M686 357 6 brl.
SW 41 22LR 55 brl. M I Improved I J J Magnum K L N and X frame. Page 1 3 page 4 6.
Eastern Standard Time Monday - Friday. M refers to the small early Ladysmith frame I to the small 32 frame J to the small 38 frame K to the medium 38 frame L to the medium large 38 and 44 Magnum frame and N to the largest 44 Magnum type frame. Is there a chart or spreadsheet floating around that lists SW revolver model numbers under column headers describing what frame size each model is.
Smith Wesson 38 Special And 357 Mag Revolvers Guide. Perceiving a market for a more powerful pocket sized revolver SW introduced the J Magnum frame in 1995. 82-02 S-10 Ladder Bar Welded Rear Frame Package.
We look in detail at the different frame sizes of Smith Wesson. Smith and Wesson Model Specific. In this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site.
Smith wesson 38 special and 357 mag smith wesson 38 special and 357 mag smith wesson 38 special and 357 mag s magazine smith wesson n frames. DW Large Frame N Frame SW. SW continued the numbering trend they had started on the 9mm pistols the 3900 series are full size and compact single stack pistols the 5900 series are double stacks and the 6900 series are compact double stacks.
Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information at 1-800-331-0852 Ext. 25 Smith Wesson Semi Size. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in SW products and especially the revolvers.
Broadly speaking Smith Wesson swing out cylinder Hand Ejector revolvers come in nine frame sizes. SW 41 22LR 7 brl. In SW Frame terminology these little tykes are J Frames.
Advanced Search Cancel Login Join. SW Revolvers 1945 to Present. M I Improved I J J Magnum K L N and X frame.
It was created to accommodate the length of the 357 Magnum cartridge in a J frame revolver having a longer cylinder and larger frame opening. The most accurate SW N. With Dan Wessons you basically have three frame sizes Small 22 32 and 357 Mag Large 41 44 Mag 45 Colt and SuperMags 357 SuperMag 414 SuperMag etc.
SW M686 357 4 brl. This 3 L-frame was a special order item for the US Customs service for a short period of time. Below is the Model 686 CS-1.
88-97 C1500 Ladder Bar Welded Rear Frame Package. There was a method to their madness.
