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Two S&Ws: K-22 and 27-2

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July 03, 2021, 07:46 PM
TheFrontRange
Two S&Ws: K-22 and 27-2
I was pleased to be able to acquire a 1947 vintage S&W K-22. It’s a cool gun just to own and shoot, but I’m also using it as a practice tool to become a better revolver shooter overall.

I’ve been pairing it with other S&Ws at the range, running 12 to 18 rounds at a time through first the K-22 and then whatever other revolver I’ve brought along.

For this session, the partner-gun was a five-inch barreled 27-2. I don’t know the full lineage on either of these guns, but they both see regular range-time.

After a recent session but before a formal cleaning, I wiped them down and took a few pics.

I think my favorite shot is the second one - love those pinned, tapered barrels!












"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
July 03, 2021, 07:50 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
WOW!!

The K22 has to be my all time favorite S&W!




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July 03, 2021, 07:53 PM
TheFrontRange
^^ I hear you on that - it’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine, for sure - it’s been with me on every range trip I’ve made since I got it.


"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
July 04, 2021, 04:45 PM
Ironworker
I bought a 6inch K-22, Model 17-3, new in 1974. I have a variety of different 22 pistols, semi autos, double action revolvers and single action revolvers. I like the K-22 so much that I have acquired an 8 inch and a 4 inch. I think if I could only have one .22 pistol, it would be my 6 inch K-22. Both of your S&WS are very nice, I am sure you will enjoy them.
July 04, 2021, 06:40 PM
TheFrontRange
^^ Thank you!
July 04, 2021, 10:13 PM
mr kablammo
Very nice! A K-22 is on my wish list. And a Colt Trooper in .22. Maybe after the house has been paid for...


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July 04, 2021, 11:55 PM
TheFrontRange
^^ Thank you - I’ve heard / read lots of very good things about Colt .22s.


"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
July 05, 2021, 10:58 AM
hberttmank
That is two Smiths I would love to own. Very nice.


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July 05, 2021, 03:34 PM
TheFrontRange
^^ Many thanks!
July 06, 2021, 09:53 AM
jhe888
Those are both nice, but what fun a K-22 would be.



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July 06, 2021, 10:16 AM
TheFrontRange
^^ Thank you and, indeed, it is turning out to be one of the funnest guns I’ve owned so far!