S&W MODEL 52 THE .38 SPECIAL IN AN AUTOLOADER?!?

[Annihilator]

Ran across this article on the S&W model 52, never shot one or handled one, nice looking pistol

S&W Model 52

Today, most of us are pretty familiar with revolvers chambered for cartridges normally reserved for semi-autos.

gunsmagazine.com

 

[shanneba]

Of all the guns I've sold, I miss my Model 52 the most.

According to History of Smith & Wesson by S&W historian Roy Jinks, "To insure the accuracy of the pistol, extra rigid inspection was incorporated by having the Model 52 machine rest tested at 50 yards to insure that the pistol would shoot five-shot groups having maximum spread of two inches. Any pistol that could not meet this standard was returned to production for reworking."

Smith & Wesson's Model 52 .38 Master - Shooting Times

By Paul Scarlata Introduced in 1961, the .38-caliber S&W Model 52 was one of

www.shootingtimes.com

 

[Recusant]

Of all the guns I've sold, I miss my Model 52 the most.

According to History of Smith & Wesson by S&W historian Roy Jinks, "To insure the accuracy of the pistol, extra rigid inspection was incorporated by having the Model 52 machine rest tested at 50 yards to insure that the pistol would shoot five-shot groups having maximum spread of two inches. Any pistol that could not meet this standard was returned to production for reworking."

Smith & Wesson's Model 52 .38 Master - Shooting Times

By Paul Scarlata Introduced in 1961, the .38-caliber S&W Model 52 was one of

www.shootingtimes.com

That's why I've stuck with older guns. It's hard to beat Colts and Smiths producted during that time period.

 

[Grayfox]

I have a Model 52-1. Magnificent pistol! They really are that good! This gun is way more accurate than I'll ever be. The trigger is so smooth and light that its down right scary. They're expensive, but worth every penny.

https://imgur.com/G5TVsUa

https://imgur.com/fMrdtQy

BTW: nobody ever managed to make a successful aftermarket magazine for the 52. Factory original mags are highly sought after and expensive. The one in the picture still in the original package would sell today for about $300.

 

[javbike]

Very nice looking pistol

 

[Mortimer94]

One smooth shooter

 

[rcurtner]

In my AMU (Army marksmanship unit) we used the S&W M-52 in the centerfire stage. The 38 special 148 grain full wadcutter's velocity was only 650-700 FPS. The recoil was minimal but you had to follow through on each shot due to the low velocity. It was a very accurate pistol and our armorers did a great job on the triggers.