Thunder Ranch .44 Still In Production?
Hi, everybody--
I've been away from the forum for a while, and dropped by tonight looking for info on the Thunder Ranch .44 Special, which I'd like to start saving for. I don't see any posts on that gun; nor does S&W list it on their website. Has it ceased production?
Thanks!
--Brian
I've been away from the forum for a while, and dropped by tonight looking for info on the Thunder Ranch .44 Special, which I'd like to start saving for. I don't see any posts on that gun; nor does S&W list it on their website. Has it ceased production?
Thanks!
--Brian
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Different version. The TR21 is .44spl. The TR22 is .45ACP.
The fact that CDNN is already liquidating the TR21 suggests it may be out of production. However, apparently S&W is producing a TR21 without the albatross side plate. I haven't seen any myself.
The fact that CDNN is already liquidating the TR21 suggests it may be out of production. However, apparently S&W is producing a TR21 without the albatross side plate. I haven't seen any myself.
The 21 is out of production.
The 22 will be made till demand slows down on it, S&W is estimating maybe 2500-3000 units.
After that, they're looking at a .45 Colt, and possibly a .44 Mag. Don't get all excited on the .44 Mag, that's just a possibility. During a conversation yesterday with S&W about calibers the word was "It's all up to Clint."
If you want a 21, better hurry & get with CDNN to see if they've got any left.
Denis
The 22 will be made till demand slows down on it, S&W is estimating maybe 2500-3000 units.
After that, they're looking at a .45 Colt, and possibly a .44 Mag. Don't get all excited on the .44 Mag, that's just a possibility. During a conversation yesterday with S&W about calibers the word was "It's all up to Clint."
If you want a 21, better hurry & get with CDNN to see if they've got any left.
Denis
Imapct here locally claims to have them in stock and ship in 48 hours.
http://www.impactguns.com/store/022188612370.html
Karsten
http://www.impactguns.com/store/022188612370.html
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Brian,
I fortgot to post this in my earlier comment. The M21 goes off the PRK approved list 01/08/06. I see them down here at most stores in the mid $600's now. If you want one, pick one up ASAP.
I fortgot to post this in my earlier comment. The M21 goes off the PRK approved list 01/08/06. I see them down here at most stores in the mid $600's now. If you want one, pick one up ASAP.
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Impact guns does have them, I have seen them in their shop. Also check CDNN, they had some for sale for a reasonable price. Also if you just want a normal M21 44 spec S&W will be doing them again soon. Check their website. They should be cheaper than the TR guns.
Not sure I'd count on that.
S&W did make limited numbers of the 21 without the gold TR emblem.
The company views the guns as commemoratives, limited editions. As such, I can't see them producing two versions concurrently, that would tie up two production lines for an essentially low volume gun. No mention of returning to the .44 Special during communications with either S&W or Clint Smith.
The next caliber I heard from S&W is .45 Colt, as mentioned, and I'll give you a short word for word quote- "....probably the .45 Colt, and then maybe a
.44." "You mean another .44 Special?" "No, .44 Magnum. But, that's all up to Clint."
It's possible, I suppose, but if you want a 21, again I'd suggest you get it now.
Denis
S&W did make limited numbers of the 21 without the gold TR emblem.
The company views the guns as commemoratives, limited editions. As such, I can't see them producing two versions concurrently, that would tie up two production lines for an essentially low volume gun. No mention of returning to the .44 Special during communications with either S&W or Clint Smith.
The next caliber I heard from S&W is .45 Colt, as mentioned, and I'll give you a short word for word quote- "....probably the .45 Colt, and then maybe a
.44." "You mean another .44 Special?" "No, .44 Magnum. But, that's all up to Clint."
It's possible, I suppose, but if you want a 21, again I'd suggest you get it now.
Denis
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Model 21-4s are available
I posted a 'want to buy' on the S&W Forum and immediately got a response from a forum member who has a gun shop. It will be the plain jane version with no gold TR emblem. If you want one with the gold on it, they are all over the net at prices below $600. to as high as $850. Just have to go do it if you want it.
You'll never get S&W or Clint to admit it but the gold thing was a disastrous mistake! If you don't think so, take a look at the new 22-4:dope:
Bob.
I posted a 'want to buy' on the S&W Forum and immediately got a response from a forum member who has a gun shop. It will be the plain jane version with no gold TR emblem. If you want one with the gold on it, they are all over the net at prices below $600. to as high as $850. Just have to go do it if you want it.
You'll never get S&W or Clint to admit it but the gold thing was a disastrous mistake! If you don't think so, take a look at the new 22-4:dope:
Bob.
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