Videos tagged with Slab-Side Barrel

This video offers a direct comparison between a classic Smith & Wesson 629 and its modern Performance Center variant. The expert instructor highlights key differences in grips, barrel profiles, sights, and trigger action, demonstrating the mechanical nuances of each model. Viewers gain insight into the evolution of this iconic .44 Magnum revolver.

This video showcases the Smith & Wesson 657 PC revolver chambered in .41 Magnum. The presenter highlights its similarities to the 629 PC, including the slab-side barrel, unfluted cylinder, and chrome hammer and trigger. A key distinction is its .41 Magnum caliber, which the speaker notes is less common but appreciated by enthusiasts.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson 627 Pro Series revolver, highlighting its features as a step up from standard models but below Performance Center offerings. Key distinctions include an upgraded finish, an 8-round capacity for .357 Magnum, a slab-side barrel, case-hardened hammer and trigger, and easily replaceable front sights.

This video reviews two Smith & Wesson revolvers developed in collaboration with Jerry Miculek: the 986 Pro Series and the Jerry Miculek Signature Series. The 986 features a 5-inch barrel, 7-shot capacity in 9mm with a titanium cylinder for lightness and faster spin, and comes with moon clips for speed loading. The Signature Series, an in-frame configuration, boasts an 8-shot 9mm capacity, a 6-inch barrel with a removable compensator, a teardrop hammer, and a custom-tuned action with trigger stops, reflecting Jerry Miculek's input for enhanced performance.