Mell What frame is Smith and Wesson?
Smith & Wesson has produced revolvers over the years in several standard frame sizes. 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.
What is a Smith & Wesson J frame revolver?
A Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver is a solid and easy-to-tote choice for concealed carry. The current J-Frame line comprises models chambered for . 22 LR, . 22 Magnum, . 38 S&W Special, and .
What kind of gun is the Smith and Wesson 30?
Smith & Wesson Model 30. The Smith & Wesson Model 30 is a small-frame, six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .32 Long cartridge. It was based on the Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Model of 1903, and could be had with either a blued or nickel finish.
Are there revolvers that shoot the.32’S & W cartridge?
Not to say that we don’t have revolvers that will shoot the S&W .32 Long cartridge. In fact, all revolvers that can shoot the newer .32 H&R Magnum or .327 Federal Magnum cartridge can also shoot the S&W .32 Long cartridge. So, that brings us up to over 30 models in the database that can shoot the S&W .32 Long cartridge.
When did the Smith and Wesson Model 32 Terrier come out?
The S&W Model 32 Terrier is a small frame revolver in .38 S&W. It was manufactured from 1936 to 1974. They resemble the more common Model 36 Chief’s Special. The primary difference is that the M32 is chambered for the older .38 S&W cartridge rather than the more common and more powerful .38 Special chambering of the Model 36.
What was the first double action.32 caliber revolver?
The .32 Smith & Wesson Long was developed when Smith & Wesson went from the break top revolver to the modern swing out cylinder .32. The first modern double-action revolver, the Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector, was chambered for this cartridge. The .32 Smith & Wesson Long fires a 98-grain RNL bullet at about 700 fps from a four-inch barrel revolver.