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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Smith and Wesson 22Mag Revolver

Posted: 5/12/2008 4:37:32 PM EDT

I have a 22 mag snub nose revolver, can I shot 22 out of it.

Michael

Posted: 5/12/2008 5:15:22 PM EDT

[#1]

NO!

The .22 mag case is larger in diameter than a .22 LR case. If a .22 LR is fired in a .22 mag chamber, the case will split and extraction may be very difficult.

Posted: 5/12/2008 5:21:54 PM EDT

[#2]

Thank you

Posted: 5/12/2008 6:06:24 PM EDT

[#3]

That said... can the cylinder be removed? If so, there may be a .22 LR cylinder for it, and you'll be OK with that.

Posted: 5/12/2008 6:42:48 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
That said... can the cylinder be removed? If so, there may be a .22 LR cylinder for it, and you'll be OK with that.

I do not believe S&W offers any auxiliary cylinders. If they did, one would require fitting by the factory, or a gunsmith for proper function.

Posted: 5/13/2008 8:54:41 AM EDT

[#5]

I was under the impression that the 651 model either had a switchable cylinder, or had the capacity to have an additional alternate cylinder fitted for it through the custom shop. I could be mistaken though.

Posted: 5/13/2008 12:33:44 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I was under the impression that the 651 model either had a switchable cylinder, or had the capacity to have an additional alternate cylinder fitted for it through the custom shop. I could be mistaken though.

I know that at one time it was possible to get them to fit an auxiliary cylinder, but I do not know if they will still do it or not.

If they do, it won't be cheap. The amount of fitting required will be the most expensive part.

ETA---

OP, call them up and ask. I'd like to know if they do, and what the cost would be.

Posted: 5/13/2008 2:21:05 PM EDT

[#7]

Ya know, I just remembered seeing a 22 mag-22LR chamber adapter somewhere. Google around and see if you can find it. It was on a page with a bunch of other rifle & handgun chamber adapters.

ETA

HERE it is!

Posted: 5/14/2008 9:45:11 AM EDT

[#8]

Frank,

It is a shame that the MFG states that it is for rifles only. If it worked in revolvers that would rock.

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