Smith Wesson model 52.

[ap3572001]

What is the current state of Smith and Wesson model 52? Is it on the roster? Still used a lot? What is the best ammo for it?

[keenkeen]

Not on roster (does not really matter as it is Olympic target listed)...hard to find...don't see them used a lot as some are starting to collect and not shoot them. Ammo would be 38 special mid range wadcutter...not easy to find. Reload?

[mtenenhaus]

I love mine....its loves federal gold.
one of the best grip contours out there...soft shooting and very accurate.

[wtkaiser]

You might check with Smith-Wesson.com, they might know. I don't remember seeing it but maybe their custom shop still does it...

[Revoman]

No longer manufactured, they are tough to find in California, but are on the Olympic target list so they are exempt from the roster list.

Exceptionally accurate, but has quirks. Will only fire flush seated full wadcutter lead bullets still made by Winchester, Remington and Federal. Reloading is best.

The no dash or dash 1's have extractor issues, that seems to have been fixed in the dash 2's.

I do know where there is one for sale too!

[Oldnoob]

I'm still kicking my ownbutt went I saw one locally for dirt cheap.
The reason I talk myself off of the purchase was the ammo are hard to find. Shortly after I learn my local range reload wadcutter for their 38sp rental.