S&W K-22 a classic

[Hammerdown]

Hello
It seems that every one is looking for another K-22 or perhaps a first one. I looked for awhile for one in nickel, to no avail. I purchased this one, and the bluing was well worn but lock up was tight. It appeared it was carried rather than shot, so I sent it off for the nickel refinish I could not find.Lets see your favorite K-22 here as well. Regards, Hammerdown

[S.B.]

Here's my blue model 17.

[Swamp Yankee]

I had looked for years for a K-22 but most were well worn or way over priced. This summer I found one in like new condition. It has a four digit number with a K- prefex.......K-xxxx I contacted Smith and was told that the gun was manufactured in 1947. As far as I know I am the third owner. Now if I could only find another K-38...........................Jim

[Hammerdown]

Hello SB & Swamp Yankee
I FEEL the K-22 is by far the BEST revolver they ever produced for accuracy and lasting a person a lifetime. Those without one simply do NOT know what a Jem they are missing out on. best regards, Hammerdown

[S.B.]

Hello SB & Swamp Yankee
I FEEL the K-22 is by far the BEST revolver they ever produced for accuracy and lasting a person a lifetime. Those without one simply do NOT know what a Jem they are missing out on. best regards, Hammerdown

I'll have to agree with that. I've got a second year of production K22 Outdoorsman that shoots as good now as it did in 1932. There's a reason why they named it an outdoorsman, because it's perfect for someone that spends time in the out of doors? For those who think they're too expensive, buy a Taurus and shoot it, you'll be back at the dealers wanting to trade for a K22, if you have any experience with handguns. Quality never goes out of style. I know of some k22s here in the Illinois badlands that have been handed down to the second and third  generation of shooters that still take small game reliably for the new owners. By the way, they are made in the U.S. A.

[woods]

I can honestly say mine has had alot of years of use and been in my family since 1951. My father carried it all over the world while in the marines, all three of us children used it for practice hunting and trapping growing up. It was passed on to me when he died and has taught all three of my children marksmanship. This past year I had to replace the foot and the cylinder cleat  Now it's back to the fireing line. I know for a fact it has had a 100.000 rds through it. I will pass it on to my son some day but not before I put a few more thousand rds through it.

woods

[Hammerdown]

Hello Woods
A interesting fact is that model K-22 of your's is the LAST year S&W used the High Patridge sight. :wink:  After that they lowered the profile. Best regards, Hammerdown

[woods]

Thanks for the info hammerdown I didn't know that . My father probably did but he never mentioned it just that , he considered it the best pest control 22 he could afford. Acurate and could take a beating. He allways had it on his hip when working on the farm. I know alot of tennis balls died from him practiceing on them.  Allways shot it empty at the end of the day.

woods

[Hammerdown]

Hello
Another interesting fact is that S&W originally made the first K-22's to make it easier for Law enforcement to practice and become comfortable with the frame size and weight of the K-22 in hopes to improve there scores with the more potent .357 revolver. They are built to the same size and weight for this and became a sucess with hunters and target shooters as well. To me this IS the best handgun S&W ever made. Regards, Hammerdown

[Swamp Yankee]

I'm going to try to post my first pictures,........Jim

[Hammerdown]

Hello Swamp Yankee
That is a nice K-22 you have there. Once you own one, others will become your focus as well. Here is a cousin to the model 17, and it is a model 18 -1958 circa. Regards, Hammerdown.

[Smokepole cowboy]

Went into a local gun shop looking for a .44 magnum and ended up with a K-22 made in 1953 for what I thought was a reasonable price.  Just ran some shells through it this afternoon, man what a sweet shooter it is.

[Win71]

Ok, I'll play along too. Some of you have seen these two K-22 Masterpieces at other online sites. Both are above 95% condition, both 5 screws from 1953 about 1000 apart by serial number. The K-22 in the bottom photo I bought from the original owner, who bought it new in 1953 when he got out of the Navy. I'm always on the lookout for another but prices are rising and fewer are to be found.  Greg

[Hank08]

Here's my 1957 K22.  It's accounted for a lot of squirrels.  My favorite Smith.
H08

[paul105]

I came across an old 5 screw 132xxx (don't remember all digits) over the weekend at the local gun show.  It was a mess on the outside, but bore looked bright and smooth, locked up tight, no carry up (timing) issues, ejector rod was straight as an arrow.  It was on consignment and the price was $275.  I would have jumped on it, but someone had taken a file to both the front and rear sights, which indicated to me there was something wrong with the elevation screw.  With the cost of shipping handguns around, it just looked like it could get very costly to fix in a hurry.

Here's a poor pict of the one I already have.  Paid too much for it several years ago, but have no regrets. 



Paul