Smith & Wesson Model 646
The Smith & Wesson Model 646 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the.40 S&W pistol cartridge, manufactured in 2000 and 2003 by the United States company Smith & Wesson.
Smith & Wesson Model 646
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- Smith & Wesson Model 646
- Field
- revolver
- Region
- United States
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Key facts
• Name — Smith & Wesson Model 646 • Origin — United States • Type — Revolver • Is Ranged — yes • Design Date — 2000 • Manufacturer — Smith & Wesson • Cartridge — *.40 S&W • Action — Double-action • Feed — Six round cylinder loaded with moon clips
Design
Design
The 646 was offered in a stainless steel finish with titanium cylinder. Production was limited to 900 guns. It was offered in a Performance Center version in 2000 (almost 600 revolvers) as a space-age looking stainless steel revolver with a slab-sided heavy barrel and matte gray titanium cylinder. In 2003 a limited run (300) was made with a more traditional underlug barrel design.
Operation and availability
Operation and availability
The 646 is unusual in that it is a revolver chambered for a rimless cartridge generally used only for semi-automatic pistols. In order to effectively use the rimless.40 S&W cartridge, the revolver utilized moon clips, a metal flange which holds the cartridges in place for loading and ejection.
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