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| image = Smith and Wesson Governor with accessories.jpg
| image = Smith and Wesson Governor with accessories.jpg
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| caption = Smith & Wesson Governor, with a speedloader, loaded with .45 Colt, a moon clip loaded with .45 ACP, and six Federal {{Sfrac|2|1|2}} inch "000" buckshot shells, as well as hearing protection.
| caption = Smith & Wesson Governor, with a speedloader, loaded with .45 Colt, a moon clip loaded with .45 ACP, and six Federal {{Sfrac|2|1|2}}-inch "000" buckshot .410 shotgun shells, as well as hearing protection.
| type = [[Revolver]]
| type = [[Revolver]]
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| length = {{convert|8.5|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=S&W/>
| length = {{convert|8.5|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=S&W/>
| width = {{convert|5.5|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=S&W/>
| width = {{convert|1.75|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=S&W/>
| height = {{convert|1.75|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=S&W/>
| height = {{convert|5.5|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=S&W/>
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| action =Single or double action
| action =Single or double action
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| design_date =
| design_date =
| manufacturer = [[Smith & Wesson]]
| manufacturer = [[Smith & Wesson]]
| unit_cost =$869-$1,119 MSRP
| unit_cost = $869–1,119 MSRP
| production_date = 2011-present<ref name=S&W>{{cite web|title=Model Governor|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786049_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson|accessdate=2 January 2013}}</ref>
| production_date = 2011–present<ref name=S&W>{{cite web|title=Model Governor|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786049_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson|access-date=2 January 2013}}</ref>
| variants =
| variants =
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| cartridge_weight =
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| caliber =
| caliber =
| barrels =2.75" / 6.985 cm
| barrels =2.75"/6.985 cm
| rate =
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| velocity = <!--{{convert|123|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on}}-->
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| feed = 6-round cylinder<ref name=S&W/>
| feed = 6-round cylinder<ref name=S&W/>
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| sights =Rear notch and tritium front blade

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| sights =Rear Notch and Tritium Front Blade
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The '''Smith & Wesson Governor''' is a [[snubnosed revolver|snub-nosed]] (2.75 inch barrel) [[Trigger (firearms)|single-action/double-action]] [[revolver]] built on the Z-frame (a stretched N-frame{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}) and utilizes a K-frame grip{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} with a lightweight scandium alloy or stainless steel frame.
The '''Smith & Wesson Governor''' is a [[snubnosed revolver|snub-nosed]] (2.75 inch barrel) [[Trigger (firearms)|single-action/double-action]] [[revolver]] built on the Z-frame (a stretched N-frame{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}) and utilizes a K-frame grip{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} with a lightweight [[scandium]] alloy or stainless steel frame.


==Design==
==Design==
Similar to the [[Taurus Judge]], the Governor can fire {{frac|2|1|2}}-inch [[.410 bore|.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).<ref name="Pearsall2012">{{cite book|last=Pearsall|first=Jennifer|title=Gun Digest Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SSHpsKbW1cIC&pg=PA124|year=2012|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=1-4402-3253-9|page=124}}</ref>
Similar to the [[Taurus Judge]], the Governor can fire {{convert|2+1⁄2|in|mm|adj=mid|-long}} [[.410 bore|.410]] shotgun shells, [[.45 Colt]] cartridges, and also [[.45 ACP]] cartridges with the use of supplied [[moon clips]] (due to the lack of a [[Rim (firearms)|rim]] on the ACP cartridges).<ref name="Pearsall2012">{{cite book|last=Pearsall|first=Jennifer|title=Gun Digest Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SSHpsKbW1cIC&pg=PA124|year=2012|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=1-4402-3253-9|page=124}}</ref>


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.<ref name="Peterson2011">{{cite book|last=Peterson|first=Phillip|title=The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Lk_cc2gQ-NsC&pg=PA229|year=2011|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola. Wisconsin|isbn=1-4402-1831-5|page=229}}</ref>
The rear [[Sight (device)|sight]]s 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 in any combination.<ref name="Peterson2011">{{cite book|last=Peterson|first=Phillip|title=The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Lk_cc2gQ-NsC&pg=PA229|year=2011|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola. Wisconsin|isbn=1-4402-1831-5|page=229}}</ref>


For a large handgun, the Governor is very lightweight (under 30 ounces unloaded) due to the alloys used in its construction.<ref name="Peterson2011"/>
For a large handgun, the Governor is very lightweight—less than {{convert|30|oz}} unloaded—due to the alloys used in its construction.<ref name="Peterson2011"/>


== Models ==
== Models ==
Two versions of the alloy model are manufactured, the "[[iron sight]]" alloy Governor<ref name=S&W>{{cite web|title=Model Governor|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786049_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson|accessdate=2 January 2013}}</ref> and the alloy model with the Crimson Trace laser sight.<ref name=S&W2>{{cite web|title=Model Governor with Crimson Trace|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786051_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson}}</ref>
Two versions of the alloy model are manufactured, the "[[iron sight]]" alloy Governor<ref name=S&W>{{cite web|title=Model Governor|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786049_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson|access-date=2 January 2013}}</ref> and the alloy model with the Crimson Trace laser sight.<ref name=S&W2>{{cite web|title=Model Governor with Crimson Trace|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786051_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson}}</ref>


There is a stainless steel version with open iron sights.<ref name=S&W3>{{cite web|title=Model Governor Stainless Steel|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_827547_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson}}</ref>
There is a stainless steel version with open iron sights.<ref name=S&W3>{{cite web|title=Model Governor Stainless Steel|url=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_827547_-1_769651_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y|publisher=Smith & Wesson}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Bond Arms#Derringers|Bond Arms Derringer]]
* [[Taurus Judge]]—A similar revolver by Taurus
* [[MIL Thunder 5]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Revolvers of the United States]]
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[[Category:.45 ACP revolvers]]
[[Category:.45 Colt firearms]]

Latest revision as of 13:56, 16 June 2023

Smith & Wesson Governor
Smith & Wesson Governor, with a speedloader, loaded with .45 Colt, a moon clip loaded with .45 ACP, and six Federal ⁠2+1/2⁠-inch "000" buckshot .410 shotgun shells, as well as hearing protection.
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Unit cost$869–1,119 MSRP
Produced2011–present[1]
Specifications
Mass29.6 oz (840 g)[1]
Length8.5 in (22 cm)[1]
Barrel length2.75 in (7.0 cm)[1]
Width1.75 in (4.4 cm)[1]
Height5.5 in (14 cm)[1]
Cartridge.410 bore
.45 ACP
.45 Schofield
.45 Colt
[1]
Barrels2.75"/6.985 cm
ActionSingle or double action
Feed system6-round cylinder[1]
SightsRear 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[citation needed]) and utilizes a K-frame grip[citation needed] with a lightweight scandium alloy or stainless steel frame.

Design

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Similar to the Taurus Judge, the Governor can fire 2+1⁄2-inch-long (64 mm) .410 shotgun shells, .45 Colt cartridges, and also .45 ACP cartridges with the use of supplied moon clips (due to the lack of a rim on the ACP cartridges).[2]

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 in any combination.[3]

For a large handgun, the Governor is very lightweight—less than 30 ounces (850 g) unloaded—due to the alloys used in its construction.[3]

Models

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Two versions of the alloy model are manufactured, the "iron sight" alloy Governor[1] and the alloy model with the Crimson Trace laser sight.[4]

There is a stainless steel version with open iron sights.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Model Governor". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  2. ^ Pearsall, Jennifer (2012). Gun Digest Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 124. ISBN 1-4402-3253-9.
  3. ^ a b Peterson, Phillip (2011). The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values. Iola. Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 229. ISBN 1-4402-1831-5.
  4. ^ "Model Governor with Crimson Trace". Smith & Wesson.
  5. ^ "Model Governor Stainless Steel". Smith & Wesson.
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