Smith & Wesson has released a couple of new revolvers in their classic series, one of which is a new version of the Model 22 chambered in .45 Colt but also able to shoot .45 ACP with the use of moon-clips. The good about this new model is that it is apparently well made and, after removing the side plate and cleaning the action, reportedly the best out of the box action that the host had shot from S&W in decades. And it was very accurate when shooting .45 Colt even out to tested distances of 100 yards.
The bad news is for those shooting .45 ACP. The hosts reported issues with most moon-clips being too thick, resulting in drag when turning the cylinder. The other issue--and this is common to other revolvers intended to shoot both .45 Colt and .45 ACP from the same cylinder such as the Ruger Redhawk model released years ago--is that the short case of the .45 ACP compared to the .45 Colt results in relatively long space in the cylinder where there is gap between the bullet and the walls of the cylinder. This has two effects, the video explains: (i) gas is able to go around the bullet, resulting in lower muzzle velocities; and (ii) because the bullet can shift around in the cylinder bore before it narrows, it results in significantly degraded accuracy. The hosts explain that if you are only shooting out to 25 yards, the accuracy will probably be sufficient for self-defense purposes but will be too poor to use at longer distances. Thus, if you are getting this revolver with the intention of primarily shooting .45 ACP, they say you will be disappointed.
So, short take is that this is one of the best revolvers released by S&W in decades and you will probably be happy with it if you stick to .45 Colt. But if you are shooting .45 ACP, you will find the accuracy disappointing.
VIDEO: "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the Smith & Wesson Model 22 45 Colt & ACP!"
Pearce Brothers Gear Guide (45 min.)
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