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Since a D frame size Smith is unlikely, a new Model 12 or 612 (Stainless version) with all of these features would be fantastic.

I think the answer to this conundrum is the small frame .38 six shooter (the D frame sized revolvers).

.38 Special is honestly my favorite cartridge. A full power 158 grain load in a medium frame...

These revolvers have a lot of great features. I really like the looks of the VZ grips that work with speedloaders. I'm also looking foward to hearing how these triggers feel out of the box.

The...

A Centennial Airweight with big dot sights? Thats a long ways away from lockless K/L/N frame revolver that folks were hoping for over on the S&W forum. With that said, it looks like a nice little...

The SP101 has always been cursed by being a D frame sized revolver with J frame capacity. The .327 Fed Version is just a crappy consolation prize.

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The 627 (in Pro Series guise) is quite a bit lighter and cheaper than the Super GP100. It is certainly the more practical firearm. The Super GP is basically the Super Redhawk without the odd frame...

New article by Massad Ayoob for anyone interested.

https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-henry-big-boy-357-magnum-revolver/

Another controversial clear gel test, but this shows the velocity of the classic Remington 158 grain load. Great general purpose round that clocks around 1,300 fps from a four inch tube. I am glad to...

An L frame sized revolver in .401 PowerMag is what that line of thinking should have produced. That is the most overlooked revolver cartridge of all time. A mid size .401 double action would be...

As long as these prove to be reliable and have decent QC, I'm a buyer on this one. Something like this (easy to pack, small frame .38 or .357 six shooter) is what Ruger and Smith should be offering. ...

On a side note, I am honestly shocked that they have yet to offer either a pump shotgun or a side by side. Something similar to a Model 12 riot gun with a full length mag tube would be awesome.

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Joking aside, the aesthetics are going to be controversial. However, it is nice to see a new 34 ounce medium frame .357 on the market. Hopefully, this will spur some size efficient...

Thank you for sharing that. In my humble opinion, the 3.5 inch Model 27 is the best looking handgun ever made. It boggles my mind that Smith and Wesson does not make a 627 Mountain Gun in that...

Fantastic Review. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

Nope. D frame sized revolvers weigh quite a bit less than that. For example a Magnum Carry/King Cobra Carry is around 25 ounces (and those are all steel guns). Heck, even the new Rossi snub (which I...

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that one thread looks .... familiar

Op, those are my exact frustrations with the current revolver market as well. I think the six shooter that would make sense from Smith or Ruger would be six shot D frame sized revolver. I certainly...

Same here

It would have to be an entirely new frame sized between the J and the K (similar in size to a Colt D frame). If Smith can waste money on coming up with the Z frame, I think this would certainly be...

Great posts in this thread.

I would like to see Smith focus on practical carry and general purpose revolvers, up their QC, and finally take the leap and ditch the lock.

In a nutshell the...

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I wholeheartedly agree. The apprehension about investing a new product is very understandable, but mid size seven shooters are here to stay. The 686 Plus has been on the market since 1996, and even...

I would love to see the same thing OP. The short lived seven shot S.L. Variant was the best option, but those now command a king's ransom. Quality push style loaders for 7 shot L frames/8 Shot N...

It's all personal preference. Mild 148 grain wadcutters and 158 grain semi wadcutters are great for recoil sensitive people. As someone that lives in a rural area, without brown bears, a warm 158...

It is a D frame sized revolver, which is much handier. I would love to see a small frame six shooter from Smith or Ruger, but I am not holding my breath. The only thing i'm not liking about this new...