What is the most popular Smith and Wesson revolver?

Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market. The Smith & Wesson Model 63 . 22/32 Kit Gun, is built on a stainless-steel J-frame and chambered in 22 Long Rifle.

Can I buy directly from Smith and Wesson?

How can I place an order? You can place an order through your Smith & Wesson Shopping Cart. Once your order is submitted, it cannot be changed or modified. Please contact Customer Service for any changes.

What is the best caliber for a revolver?

.357 Magnum
. 357 Magnum – In a revolver, this is a top pick. The . 357 delivers a lot of energy for the size of the bullet, and, in the proper revolver, the felt recoil and muzzle flip are manageable.

Is it OK to dry fire a revolver?

It is generally acceptable to dry fire more modern centerfire firearms without a cartridge or snap cap for limited volume training. However, dry firing a rimfire firearm, striker based firearms or guns with angled firing pins (such as revolvers with hammer-mounted firing pins or older shotguns) can damage the gun.

Is Smith and Wesson Performance Center worth it?

Given one is less expensive than custom work by a gunsmith and has better price retention, a Smith & Wesson Performance Center gun is worth every penny.

Which caliber is bigger 32 or 380?

The 32 ACP vs 380 ACP power competition goes to the larger cartridge. 32 ACP is less powerful than the 380 ACP, for all its curses and blessings. Of the two representative American Eagle rounds considered earlier, the 380 ACP delivers nearly 60 percent more muzzle energy.

Is a snub nose 38 good for self-defense?

The . 38 Special is one of the best revolver cartridges ever made. 38 Special is most commonly used in short-barreled ‘snub nose’ revolvers such as the Ruger LCR and Smith & Wesson J-Frame. These revolvers are purpose-made for concealed carry and have features that make them ideal for self-defense.

What are the disadvantages of revolver?

Disadvantages of a Concealed-Carry Revolver

Reliability. A well-maintained revolver will rarely malfunction.
Firing and Reloading. With its long, double-action trigger stroke, the double-action concealed-carry revolver is probably the most difficult handgun to learn to shoot accurately.
Concealment.

Is a revolver good for self-defense?

Revolvers have been around for almost 200 years. They’re the first choice for many shooters and well-liked by many others even if they’re not the first choice. There’s no denying a revolver can be a useful weapon in a self-defense situation. We’re not here to argue a revolver over a semi-automatic pistol.