![]() ![]() Section 8: Handguns Subject: New Mountain Guns Msg# 1229802
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I wouldn’t mind trying out the .22. But the problem with DA .22's is because of the hard rimfire primers, even the better ones have a heavy pull. I think my LCRx weighs about 23oz. I’ll stick with it. | ||||||
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Smith & Wesson has released two new Mountain Guns, both Lipsey's Distributor exclusives: Smith & Wesson Releases Lipsey’s Exclusive 610 and 617 Mountain Gun Models I really like the look of these revolvers, especially the N-frames. I had a Model 629 for a while, which I stupidly sold. With their tapered barrels these guns remind me of S&W old-timey revolvers--with the exception of their stainless construction, of course. Here's my former 629 for comparison to the new S&Ws above. Note which front sights are for carrying in a holster and which are not: Image below from Mark Freburg - Image Title: Mountain Gun ![]() |