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.
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.
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
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.
