45 Talk

Smith and Wesson has introduced the “Victory” a 22LR Autoloader, I know it looks like the old 22S

One of the Smith and Wesson guys says it rivals the Model 41. While I have plinked with one, I need time on targets to better evaluate that statement

The Victory’s barrels can be easily changed with just an allen wrench. Initially, Smith and Wesson will have two different barrel profiles. The magazine is a new design specific for this pistol

The barrels shown are produced by Volquartsen

Triple K is already making holsters for the pistol

I am going to start with Kimber’s new revolver, the K6s

This is a small pocket revolver chambered for 357 Magnum

It weighs in at 23+ ounces just like a model 640, but the Kimber carries one additional round.

The cylinder has an interesting hexagon shape to it.

The rear sight is dovetailed and the front is pinned so they can be easily changed. The cylinder release is very Rugeresque

One very interesting feature is that the cylinder is recessed for the case heads 🙂 While not important to operation, us older Smith and Wesson guys like that

OK, you are asking “How does it shoot”

Pretty much like any 640. Physics is Physics,23 ounces and 357 Magnum is not going to be “FUN” no matter what you do.

This was not built to be Fun, it was built to save your butt

These are not yet in production. The first 1,000 will be polished bright stainless while the production version will look much like the one in these photos.

Price you say? MSRP will be around $850 just like many other firearms in it’s class

Tomorrow morning the 2016 SHOT Show opens up hear in Vegas

As usual, some of the Media is invited out to the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club to shoot some of the new offerings in the morning. The afternoons are for buyers. Only 1500 buyers are invited to the event.

This is a large outdoor facility about 30 minutes from Vegas. About 50 shooting pits for pistol, more than a dozen for rifle, a LONG Range area not to mention shotgun fields.