New S&W Model 20

[gerhard1]

It's tempting--awfully tempting.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/model-20?trk_msg=PE4QV6J88JM4RCLQ8IRKQ0L6HC&trk_contact=GLR752AV6J848QK7TTA8UP701K&trk_sid=851D3IA5QPJJSUKHK2FDE0PHKS&trk_link=AERLO07GTBO4F4KE0GGAF6U10C&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=CHECK+IT+OUT&utm_campaign=Smith-Wesson

 

[mtngunr]

If I could effectively reach the trigger on an N-frame, I would still have the .44Spls and .38Spl HDs bought in the past. But my 681 works as a modern version, and frankly its low serrated ramp far more functional than the old halfmoon with its glare....a pretty retro facsimile of the old guns, though, for sure, but wonder how it will sell? A shorter 4"-5" would have lit more fires, I think.

 

[HFS]

No lock and has the upper side plate screw.
I wonder if a 4 inch version is in the cards.

ETA. Front sight is pinned like the Thunder Ranch revolver for easier replacement.

 

[gerhard1]

If I could effectively reach the trigger on an N-frame, I would still have the .44Spls and .38Spl HDs bought in the past. But my 681 works as a modern version, and frankly its low serrated ramp far more functional than the old halfmoon with its glare....a pretty retro facsimile of the old guns, though, for sure, but wonder how it will sell? A shorter 4"-5" would have lit more fires, I think.

That would have been my preference as well. I have two of the NYSP 520s and they are neat guns.

 

[gerhard1]

No lock and has the upper side plate screw.
I wonder if a 4 inch version is in the cards.

ETA. Front sight is pinned like the Thunder Ranch revolver for easier replacement.

Unforunately, it has the lock. Look closer.

 

[HFS]

Unforunately, it has the lock. Look closer.

You're right.
It's harder for me to see on a blued model.

 

[JD8]

Something that beautiful..... and it has the Hilary hole on it.

 

[mtngunr]

Something that beautiful..... and it has the Hilary hole on it.

They deleted the lock on some models, (but most of those have been the lightest guns and kickingingest calibers,) due to lock engaging under recoil. But why they left it on a facsimile of a classic is beyond my comprehension...it surely will do nothing to boost sales and will undoubtedly cost them sales they might have made otherwise, and they just must consider that last class as insignificant when seeing what effect it had on other models...or maybe they're just stupid.

 

[JD8]

They deleted the lock on some models, (but most of those have been the lightest guns and kickingingest calibers,) due to lock engaging under recoil. But why they left it on a facsimile of a classic is beyond my comprehension...it surely will do nothing to boost sales and will undoubtedly cost them sales they might have made otherwise, and they just must consider that last class as insignificant when seeing what effect it had on other models...or maybe they're just stupid.

Oh I'd go with your last statement, IMO.

 

[Tall]

With the Massachusetts friendly Hillary hole I am not interested.