Not Your Daddy's Lever Gun - Smith & Wesson 1854 Review

Published on June 14, 2024
Duration: 9:36

The Smith & Wesson 1854 is a modern lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum, featuring a 19.25-inch stainless steel barrel with suppressor-ready threading and a 9+1 capacity. It boasts a 5-pound flat-face trigger, M-LOK forend, and is optics-ready with a Picatinny rail. While offering impressive accuracy at 200 yards and a satisfying action, a minor cycling issue can occur if the rifle is tilted with the loading gate up.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson 1854 is a modern .44 Magnum lever-action rifle featuring a 19.25-inch threaded barrel, M-LOK forend, and a 5-pound trigger. It offers impressive 200-yard accuracy but can experience minor cycling jams if tilted upwards during rapid operation.

Chapters

  1. 00:48Introducing the Smith & Wesson 1854
  2. 01:09Barrel and Receiver Specs
  3. 01:30Furniture, M-LOK, and Optics Setup
  4. 02:44Action, Trigger, and Caliber Details
  5. 03:51Range Performance and Accuracy Test
  6. 04:57Overall Impressions and Cycling Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson 1854 rifle?

The S&W 1854 is a .44 Magnum lever-action rifle with a 19.25-inch stainless steel barrel, 11/16x24 suppressor threads, M-LOK forend, and a 9+1 capacity. It includes a 5-pound flat-face trigger and a Picatinny rail for optics.

How accurate is the Smith & Wesson 1854 at longer ranges?

During testing, the S&W 1854 demonstrated impressive consistency at 200 yards, even as a pistol-caliber carbine, especially when paired with an optic like the Holosun red dot.

Does the Smith & Wesson 1854 have any cycling issues?

A minor cycling issue was noted: if the rifle is tilted with the loading gate facing upwards during rapid operation, a round can jam against the top of the receiver.

What caliber is the Smith & Wesson 1854 chambered in?

The Smith & Wesson 1854 is chambered in .44 Magnum, and it is also capable of firing .44 Special ammunition.

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