S&w 14-2

[atr]

I just purchased a S&W 14-2 in .38 Special. I don't know much about this model. I would like to hear from those that do.
thanks
atr

[Hickory]

I have one, it was made in 1967 and was new in the box when I got it a few years ago.
I haven't shot it much, maybe 300 rounds, but it likes 148 gr. wc with 2.7 grs. of Bullseye.

[Scharfschuetze]

I've shot a K38 for more years than I care to remember. It's always in the queue when deciding what to take to the range. Almost any 38 Special load will shoot well in them. I mostly shoot 148 grain HBWCs in mine, but 150 grain RN or 158 grain SWC designs are just fine too.

[Paul D. Heppner]

I have two, a 14 no dash and a 14-2 that is unfired with the box, tools, paper work and the original bill of sale. The 14 no dash is my go to small game gun. With a Lee 125 RNFP cast from wheel weights, 6.0 of CFE Pistol, and a WSP primer it will put them all into a quarter at 50 feet off bags. The 14-2 remains unfired and will probably remain so until the other one wears out.

[John Allen]

The 14's were great guns. I really have a soft spot for them.

[MT Gianni]

IMO, it may be the most accurate out of the box revolver ever made in DA or SA. I like a load from the speer manual that is now rated as over pressure so I will not republish it but it is with the 358477 LY bullet. Mine has shot so much DA ppc it needed a new hand but has accounted for a lot of grouse, rabbits and ground squirrels.

[rintinglen]

I love them. I have 2 currently, a 14-3 and a 14-6, and they are wonderful guns. Load 'em with wadcutters and they'll last for ever. There is no better gun for the one gun owner.

[Hardcast416taylor]

My 6" 14-3 likes 3.3 gr. HP-38/Win. 231 powder with a Lyman WC. Neighbor got an unfired 14 - 4 that had been a `store gun` for a small store owner. There were 2 loaded rounds in the cylinder, the remaining chambers still had the factory grease in them. The pistol was hidden from view in the top of an open nail keg, I can`t talk the neighbor out of that pistol as he says it`s more accurate than he is.Robert

[Char-Gar]

These were designed as target revolvers. There were three in the series, K22, K32 and K38 chambered for the 22 LR, 32 Long S&W and 38 Special respectively. Dispite the caliber differences, they all matched in weight. This was accomplished by different barrel profiles to compensate for the variance in cylinder weight.

The K38 became the Model 14 when numbers replaced model names. You have an excellent revolver which you will find to be a great shooter. Keep the loads to standard factory pressure (non +P) and it will serve you well for a very long time. It can be used for target shooting, small game, plinking and defense.

I have had quite a few of these over the years. I now have only a K22 and a K38. Here is the K38.

[atr]

I have been shooting my grandfathers old colt .38 special, and needless to say I have been gentle with it. I just figured it was time to retire that revolver and get a newer .38 special. Although, a couple of nights ago I loaded it with bird-shot rounds and finally nailed that rat that has been going after the bird feeder. Now that felt good !
I have been shooting a lot of .357 in my other revolver, but don't like shooting 38 rounds in them as those rounds really darken the ends of the cylinder.
Basically I just need an excuse to buy another firearm...
thanks for the information guys..
atr

[tinsnips]

I have one an love it. It is one of my favorite SW guns.

[waco]

Mine is a 14-2 as well. 1968 production IIRC
148wc and 3gr of BE=way too much fun!

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Great revolver. Got a pair myself, but there isn't much to add to what's been said. Also have a Model 16 which used to be cheap practice for the Model 14, but now it's just about the other way around!

[A pause for the COZ]

Model 14's are a keeper.
Will have mine for life any way. Wouldn't mind a nice set of grips though.

[Petrol & Powder]

My current model 14 is a dash 3 and was in like new condition when I got it. I can't say for certain that it was unfired but it certainly may have been.
They're incredible revolvers.

Restrict it to standard pressure loads and it will outlive you.
You have a great gun !