Smith & Wesson model 22 (.45 ACP)

Published on June 14, 2011
Duration: 21:32

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 22 Classic Series highlights its faithful reproduction of a classic design, featuring Turnbull Restoration's color case hardening and chambered in .45 ACP. The video demonstrates the necessity and use of moon clips for rimless .45 ACP cartridges in revolvers, tracing the history of such configurations back to WWI. It also covers the .45 Auto Rim alternative and concludes with range performance, noting the fixed sights shoot high but praising the trigger and handling.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Model 22 Classic Series uses moon clips to handle rimless .45 ACP cartridges, enabling proper extraction and acting as a speedloader. Historically, .45 ACP revolvers like the M1917 were produced during WWI. The .45 Auto Rim cartridge offers a rimmed alternative for traditional revolver function.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Aesthetics: S&W Model 22 Classic
  2. 01:56Loading .45 ACP with Moon Clips Explained
  3. 02:36History of .45 ACP Revolvers (WWI)
  4. 05:28Moon Clip Maintenance & Tools
  5. 08:45.45 Auto Rim Cartridge Alternative
  6. 11:14Range Test & Conclusion: Model 22 Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Smith & Wesson Model 22 unique?

The Smith & Wesson Model 22 Classic Series is notable for being chambered in .45 ACP, a caliber typically found in semi-automatic pistols, adapted for a revolver format. It also features a classic design with modern enhancements like Turnbull Restoration's color case hardening.

Why are moon clips necessary for the .45 ACP Model 22?

The .45 ACP cartridge is rimless, designed for semi-automatic pistols. Moon clips are essential for revolvers like the Model 22 to provide a rim for the extractor to catch, enabling proper ejection of spent casings and functioning as a speedloader.

What is the historical significance of .45 ACP revolvers?

.45 ACP revolvers, such as the Smith & Wesson Model 1917 and Colt's M1917, were produced during World War I to utilize abundant .45 ACP ammunition when semi-automatic pistol production lagged behind demand.

What is the .45 Auto Rim cartridge?

The .45 Auto Rim is a rimmed cartridge developed after WWI specifically for revolvers chambered in .45 ACP. It features a pronounced rim, allowing the revolver to function like a traditional wheel gun without the need for moon clips.

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