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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - S&W Frame sizes
Posted: 7/25/2003 11:48:11 AM EDT
Is there an easy way to determine the frame size on a S&W revolver?  Markings??
I have an older "Elliot Ness" style .38 the wife wants to shoot in IDPA.  Need to get a holster and some better grips.
It looks like the same frame as my model 19.  Same speed loaders fit.

Link Posted: 7/25/2003 11:57:42 AM EDT
[#1]
If it is the same size as your model 19, it is a K-Frame.

Link Posted: 7/26/2003 5:40:35 AM EDT
[#2]
Here's a picture that might help determine relative frame sizes for some common Colt & S&W revolvers. From the top:
S&W K frame
Colt D Frame
Colt E Frame
S&W N frame
Link Posted: 7/28/2003 3:00:44 PM EDT
[#3]
Here is an oversimplification.
J frame= 5 shot 38/357
K frame= 6 shot 38/357(and 22)
L frame= 6 or 7 shot 357(and discontinued 696 .44sp)
N frame= 357/41,44,45,10mm,6 to 8 shot,
All .38 Military&Police models are K frame.

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