Why doesn’t Smith and Wesson make a…

[aarondhgraham]

I'll refer you to Aarond's Law #1:

Anytime you start a sentence with the word "why",,,
Stop right there.

In almost every instance the correct answer is money.

It will either cost too much or not generate enough profit.

Aarond

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[Rez Exelon]

642/442 size J frame .45acp revolver?

I feel like it would be a hot seller but maybe y’all have different opinions or something I haven’t completely thought through.

You could make your own --- just need a donor 642, lathe, some tools, and really really good insurance.

 

[Shadowrider]

WHAAAAT! 775? You should be losing sleep over that.

I don’t know how long it’s been since you went to that gun show, but they would probably be at least double that price now.
I saw a used Smith 657 Lew Horton listed recently for $1800.

LOL. It was probably 10 to 12 years ago. I went home and ran to the computer thinking I may need to go right back out there. I checked Gunbroker and he was right in line with Gunbroker completed auction pricing so I passed. Still regretting that bonehead decision.

 

[SoonerP226]

The last gun show I went to a guy had a PAIR of NIB Lew Hortons. $775 each a .44 and a .41 mag. I seriously contemplated buying them both. Been kicking my own ass ever since.

Years ago, I owned a Lew Horton Model 25 round butt 2”, but for the life of me, I can’t recall if it was .45ACP or .45LC. (I don’t remember using moon clips, so it was probably LC.) I do remember it being a fairly nice shooter. IIRC, I ended up trading it for an HK USP Compact in 9mm (one of the earliest USP-Cs in 9mm imported into the States).

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

I’m trying to get out of 40, but I still have a G23 and am holding on to some ammo just in case. As for 45, I’m way to heavily vested to get out now, so I might as well buy a revolver in that caliber too.

I have a bunch 22 Mag ammo and don’t even own a gun in that caliber anymore, but I might again…some day…

It’s official now that I’m on the hunt for a Smith 325 night guard, and if my wife gets mad, I’m blaming it on Panhandleglocker.

you are very welcome haha

 

[retrieverman]

Well, I’ve gone completely off the rails now. There was a Smith 329 Night Guard listed on a local gun classifieds this evening, and I’m picking it up tomorrow. A 29 oz 44 magnum ought to buck and snort a little.

 

[dennishoddy]

Well, I’ve gone completely off the rails now. There was a Smith 329 Night Guard listed on a local gun classifieds this evening, and I’m picking it up tomorrow. A 29 oz 44 magnum ought to buck and snort a little.
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That’s not going to be fun to shoot!

 

[retrieverman]

That’s not going to be fun to shoot!

I load for a 44 magnum and special, so I can tone it down to make it doable.

 

[HFS]

A 4shot j frame 45?? Pass

That's what I figured, no way to get five of those fat .45 ACP rounds in a J frame.

 

[xseler]

That’s not going to be fun to shoot!

Might also need to put the foamies in your ears then cover with muffs..........that looks like it'll have a substantial 'bark' to it!