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Smith and Wesson Frame
Designations
In response to many questions
about Smith and Wesson Pistol and Revolver Frame Letter Designation, we have
posted the following list received from Smith and Wesson.
K & F
10
13
14
15
16
17
19
64
65
66
67
547
617
648
|
N & G
24
25
27
29
57
610
624
625
627
629
657
|
J & E
31
32
34
36
37
38
49
60
63
317
442
631
632
637
640
649
650
651
940
|
L & H
581
586
681
686
696
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Model Numbers Shown Under Frame Letter Designations
HogHunter™ Lasergrips Compatibility Guide
For Smith & Wesson K, L and N-Frame Revolvers
Four different types of Crimson Trace HogHunter Lasergrips are available for
Smith &
Wesson K, L and N-Frame revolvers. Due to the variety of Smith & Wesson handguns
made using these frames, Crimson Trace has developed the following compatibility
and
fitting guide to ensure that customers purchase the correct Lasergrips for their
guns.
Lasergrips are designed and manufactured to exact specifications for a perfect
fit. It is
extremely important that buyers confirm the specific model and butt style of the
handgun
they own before purchasing Lasergrips. Lasergrips will not fit or operate
properly if
installed on the wrong model of handgun.
Two pieces of information are needed to determine the correct Lasergrips model
for a
specific gun: the gun’s model number, and whether it is a round-butt or
square-butt type.
Model Number – Beginning in 1957, Smith & Wesson stamped a model number inside
the yoke cut of all revolvers. It is a two-digit or three-digit number,
sometimes followed
by a dash and another number. This number can easily be found by opening the
cylinder,
and looking on the inside of the frame above the cylinder hinge.
Round-Butt or Square-Butt – The difference between a round-butt and square-butt
revolver is subtle. The backstrap (back of the handle) of square-butt models
slopes
straight down to the bottom and forms a corner, while the backstrap of
round-butt styles
slightly curves inward toward the center of the grip. If you are unsure of which
type you
have, inquire at your local gun dealer.
ROUND BUTT SQUARE BUTT
HogHunter™ Lasergrips models are as follows:
K, L Frame N Frame
Square Butt LG-307 Square Butt LG-313
Round Butt LG-308 Round Butt LG-314
*Lasergrips model number is visible inside the grip at the bottom corner.
Important Installation Tip – Smith & Wesson revolvers made with
factory-installed
rubber grips typically utilize a mounting screw and stirrup in the butt (Hogue
Monogrip
mount). This stirrup will need to be removed before Lasergrips can be mounted.
Be sure
to leave the pin holding the stirrup in place, as it also holds the Lasergrips.
If you need a
replacement pin, contact Smith & Wesson customer service or your local gun
dealer.
Compatibility List
The following list indicates which Smith & Wesson model numbers are made with K,
L
or N Frames.
K Frames
Model Descriptive Name
10 .38 Military and Police; Specials and Commemoratives
11 .38/200 Military and Police
12 .38 Military and Police Airweight
13 .357 Magnum Military and Police
14 K-38 Masterpiece; K-38 Full Lug
15 K-38 Combat Masterpiece
16 K-32 Masterpiece; K-32 Full Lug
17 K-22 Masterpiece; K-22 Full Lug
18 K-22 Combat Masterpiece
19 .357 Combat Magnum; Specials and Commemoratives
45 . .22 Military and Police
48 K-22 Masterpiece Magnum Rimfire
53 .22 Centerfire Magnum (Jet)
56 KXT-38 USAF
64 .38 Military and Police Stainless
65 .357 Military and Police Heavy Barrel
65LS .357 Magnum Lady Smith
66 .357 Combat Magnum Stainless; Commemoratives and Specials
67 .38 Combat Masterpiece Stainless
68 .38 Special California Highway Patrol
296 .44 Special Centennial “Airlite” Ti
547 9mm Military and Police
617 K-22 Masterpiece Stainless Full Lug
648 .22 Magnum Rimfire Stainless
647 K Frame, Round Butt
L Frames
Model Descriptive Name
386 .357 Magnum Scandium Ti
396 .44 Special “Mountain Lite”
581 .357 Distinguished Service Magnum
586 .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum
646 .40 S&W Performance Center
619 L Frame Round Butt
620 L Frame Round Butt
648 .22 Magnum Rimfire Stainless
681 .357 Distinguished Service Magnum Stainless
686 .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless; Specials and
Commemoratives
696 .44 Special 5-Shot
N Frames
Model Descriptive Name
20 .38/44 Heavy Duty
21 Model 1950 .44 Military
22 Model 1050 .45 Army
23 .38/44 Outdoorsman
24 Model 1950 .44 Special Target
25 1955 Model .45 Target Heavy Barrel; 125th Anniversary Model
26 1950 Model .45 Target Light Barrel
27 .357 Magnum; Specials
28 Highway Patrolman
29 .44 Magnum; Silhouette; Classic; Classic DX; Magna Classic; Specials
and Variations
57 .41 Magnum Target
58 .41 Magnum Military and Police
520 .357 Military and Police – NYSP
610 10mm Stainless
624 Model 1985 .44 Target Stainless
625-2 Model 1989 .45 Stainless
627 .357 Magnum Stainless
629 .44 Magnum Stainless; Classic; Classic DX; Magna Classic; Specials and
Variations
657 .41 Magnum Stainless
329 N Frame Round Butt
325 N Frame Round Butt
357 N Frame Round Butt
327 N Frame Round Butt
