Smith & Wesson Model 619 & 620
Revolver
Smith & Wesson Model 619 & 620 | |
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Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
Specifications | |
Mass | 37.9 ounces (1,070 g) |
Length | 9 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (240 mm) |
Barrel length | 4 inches (100 mm) |
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Cartridge | .357 Magnum , .38 Special |
Action | Double action |
Feed system | 7-round cylinder |
Sights |
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The Smith & Wesson models 619 and 620 are seven-shot revolvers introduced by the Smith & Wesson company in 2005. The 619 has fixed rear sights while the 620 comes with adjustable rear sights and a different handgrip .
These revolvers are often mistaken for members of the 686 family . [1] In actuality, they are descendants of the model 65 and model 66 . The 65 and 66 models were discontinued, and the 619 and 620 filled their place as the next generation. They were updated to current Smith & Wesson standards with the addition of a key-lock safety as well as seven-round cylinders . The K-Frame of the 65 and 66 was replaced with the newer, reinforced L-Frame. [1]
620 vs 686P
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These handguns share many common traits but are easily distinguished by key differences. Both models are based on the Smith & Wesson L-Frame and are available in 4" barrels with 7 shot capacity. The 686 features a full-underlug barrel made of one piece whereas the 620 sports a half-lug and two piece barrel . [2] The 620 weighs in at 37.9oz, slightly lighter than the 686's 38oz. The lighter model also shaves 1/8" off of the 686's 9 5 ⁄ 8 " overall length. [3]
References
- 1 2 Supica, Jim; Nahas, Richard (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson . Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. p. 252. ISBN 0-89689-293-X .
- ↑ Quinn, Jeff (August 29, 2005). "Smith & Wesson Models 619 and 620 .357 Magnum Revolvers" . Gunblast.com .
- ↑ Scarlata, Paul (2005). "S&W's Seven-Shot Medium-Frame Revolvers" . Shooting Times . Archived from the original on 2009-06-05.
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