Smith & Wesson Governor
| Smith & Wesson Governor | |
|---|---|
Smith & Wesson Governor, with a speed loader, loaded with 45 Colt, a moon clip loaded with 45 ACP, and six Federal 2-1/2 inch '000' buckshot shells, as well as hearing protection.
|
|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $869-$1,119 MSRP |
| Produced | 2011-present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 29.6 oz (840 g) |
| Length | 8.5 in (22 cm) |
| Barrel length | 2.75 in (7.0 cm) |
| Width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Height | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
|
|
|
| Cartridge |
.410 bore .45 ACP .45 Schofield .45 Colt |
| Barrels | 2.75" / 6.985 cm |
| Action | Single or double action |
| Feed system | 6-round cylinder |
| Sights | Rear Notch and Tritium Front Blade |
The Smith & Wesson Governor is a snub-nosed (2.75 inch barrel) single-action/double-action revolver built on the Z-frame (a stretched N-Frame) with a lightweight scandium alloy or stainless steel frame.
Similar to the Taurus Judge, the Governor can fire 2 1⁄2-inch .410 shotgun shells, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP (with the use of supplied moon clips due to the lack of a rim on the auto pistol cartridges).
The rear sights are fixed; similar to those found on the small J-Framed .38 Special and .357 Magnum as well as the medium-sized K-frame service revolvers. The front sights on both the standard and Crimson Trace models feature a tritium night sight that is drift-adjustable for windage corrections. It holds six rounds and due to the varied selection of cartridges can be loaded with any combination of rounds in a "mix six" fashion.
For a large handgun, the Governor is very lightweight (under 30 ounces unloaded) due to the alloys used in its construction.
Two versions of the alloy model are manufactured, the "iron sight" alloy Governor and the alloy model with the Crimson Trace laser sight.
There is a stainless steel version with open iron sights.
...
Wikipedia