Smith Wesson frame size rant

gtivan · Mar 23, 2012

I love the N frame smiths. Fit my hand great. The K frame is okay but a bit small.

So my rant, I want a smith in 22 calibre in a N frame........ But they never made them. Idiots.

motoman98 · Mar 23, 2012

The "L" frame is perfect.

gtivan · Mar 24, 2012

I have shot some "L" Frames. It was okay. My preference is for 50 years before the L frame came out.

And they still don't make a 22 in the L frame.....

MountainBear · Mar 24, 2012

With enough time and money, anything is possible...

Steel barrel liner, cylinder liner. A bit of machining on the hammer and firing pin system to convert to rimfire, some stiff springs. Voila! A Model 28 Highway Patrolman in .22LR or Mag.

motoman98 · Mar 25, 2012

I've had my ss L framed 357 for 24yrs. How old a pistol did you really want?

gtivan · Mar 25, 2012

My preference for smiths is the 50"s 4 screw variety. I do have some older and younger, but they are my favorite. I was off on the L frame start date.

I would pay for the liner inserts on a N frame. But the cost of converting centerfire to rimfire and finding the right gunsmith puts it on the back burner.

May have to break down and look for a Colt Trooper.

rick · Mar 25, 2012

I love the N frame smiths. Fit my hand great. The K frame is okay but a bit small.

How about an N-sized grip on a K frame?

MountainBear · Mar 25, 2012

gtivan said:
My preference for smiths is the 50"s 4 screw variety. I do have some older and younger, but they are my favorite. I was off on the L frame start date.

I would pay for the liner inserts on a N frame. But the cost of converting centerfire to rimfire and finding the right gunsmith puts it on the back burner.

May have to break down and look for a Colt Trooper.

The best option would probably be Hamilton Bowen. I assume the cost to convert it would be at least 1000$...

mat33 · Mar 25, 2012

Taurus recently started selling a full size DA that's 22mag/22lr convertible. Sounds like you want a S&W though. Don't worry. If it takes off they'll copy it just like the copied the Judge. In the mean time, I'd try putting a bigger grip on it like Rick suggested.