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Smith & Wesson
Model 22
Smith & Wesson Revolver 22 .45 Auto Variant-3
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:9.25-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:36.8-oz
Variant 3 of 6
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)183770
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.52 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor67%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:2008 - 2010
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:nickel plated steel
Grip:Altamont wood
Sights:pinned blade front, notch rear
Notes:Classic Series
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,177.00Used Est:$840.00
Last Update:1/27/2023
About the Gun

The original Model 22 (45 Military M1950) revolver was produced from 1951 to 1966. It had the same specifications as 1917 Army, except for a redesigned hammer block. Only about 4000 of the original model were produced. Smith & Wesson re-introduced this 'N'-frame revolver as part of their 'Classics' series in 2008.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:799 ft/sec ME:326 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

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