Custom S&W runs?

Agreed! I think the chances of the government changing this law is slim to none. There would not be enough of a "political gain," to warrant it.
 
lyle1 said:
Agreed! I think the chances of the government changing this law is slim to none. There would not be enough of a "political gain," to warrant it.
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Exactly. Frankly it would only be a political negative. unfortunate but that is the reality. I'm still hoping for an easier wilderness carry process for restricteds but I know that is a pipedream too.
 
+1 get rid of bs 4" law is best in a sane world.

Back to topic. Luv a restricted 625 performance center.
 
First of all we cannot count on the conservatives to solve our gun class problems. It's just a non starter and they have become the very government they complained about while in opposition. It took the conservatives 18 months to end the long gun registry after failing twice to support 2 conservative private members bills to do so. The conservatives will be lucky to get bill C42 passed before the summer recess.
Secondly, making 4.2" barrelled revolvers for the tiny Canadian market comes down to production volume. My estimate is that S&W must make at least 1000 or 2000 of the desired model for it to be feasible. If you really want a custom 4.2" gun, call the Performance Center & they will make you one...
 
It would be great also if Smith & Wesson brought back the original target style wood grips on their revolvers. The wood grips on my new 586 is too narrow and doesn't feel right in my hands.
 
hatman1793 said:
Secondly, making 4.2" barrelled revolvers for the tiny Canadian market comes down to production volume. My estimate is that S&W must make at least 1000 or 2000 of the desired model for it to be feasible. If you really want a custom 4.2" gun, call the Performance Center & they will make you one...
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Considering S&W profits are down, one would think that any market would be an important one for them to expand their offerings in.

I've no idea why 4.25" handguns are such a problem for Americans to standardize on to begin with, but that's their business. It certainly doesn't seem to be hurting Ruger to build everything above 4" to that little extra length to serve both markets.

This thread isn't for people who order one off custom guns, pay the premium price for them, and more on top to get them imported. It's about asking a distributor if they would again do what they did before, and to generate some ideas for what the market here would like to see in regular old production revolvers.
 
This can be tricky.

We have already had I believe 3 or 4 exclusive Canadian model runs with S&W. The biggest factor to consider is the amount they require to order to do a custom run. It's usually in the ball park of 500 pieces. The Canadian market can sustain a few popular version like our 4.2" 686 or 629, but it would likely take years to move 500 625.

S&W does revive that model in a 5" version from time to time. I'm guessing it should be a another year or two, and we might see something.

The 586 is currently made with a 4.2" barrel. Getting delivery has been the issue however. Please contact your local dealer if your interested in putting one on backorder. For all those interested the S&W SKU is #150909

Thanks,
 
Thank you - I appreciate the answer.

Thanks for the info on the 586 - I'll look that up.

Edit - 150909 is listed as a 4" bbl. is their site out of date?
 
North_Sylva said:
This can be tricky.

We have already had I believe 3 or 4 exclusive Canadian model runs with S&W. The biggest factor to consider is the amount they require to order to do a custom run. It's usually in the ball park of 500 pieces. The Canadian market can sustain a few popular version like our 4.2" 686 or 629, but it would likely take years to move 500 625.

S&W does revive that model in a 5" version from time to time. I'm guessing it should be a another year or two, and we might see something.

The 586 is currently made with a 4.2" barrel. Getting delivery has been the issue however. Please contact your local dealer if your interested in putting one on backorder. For all those interested the S&W SKU is #150909

Thanks,
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No disrespect, but how do you know it would take years to sell Model 625 .45acp revolvers, since you have never tried before in Canada?
Yes, I agree the market is not huge, but I think an experiment with one run of 500 models, would create a lot of interest and new
found sales.
 
True enough, Lyle1. We already have folks here interested in the Ruger 45ACP/Colt Redhawk and its at least a year away according to at least one dealer.

I'd rather the Smith than the Ruger, personally. 9mm revolvers are a hit - sold out in more places than not. 45acp isn't cheap cheap, but it's the cheapest big bore cartridge for revolver for those who do not reload, and there are many who do not.

I'd bet that it's the non reloaders who drive the 9mm sales, and I'd bet that many would go for a 625 when the 629 gets too costly to feed
 
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