Smith & Wesson Governor

[spfldguns]

Just thinking about getting a new Governor, but one thing keeps me waiting on "pulling the trigger". I like the mix and match theory, but why did they stop at three different rounds? Unless the N frame isn't strong enough to handle the 454 casull, why didn't S&W cut it down to a 5 round cylinder and make the 454 a fourth offering in the mix?

[Oldgungeezer]

Just thinking about getting a new Governor, but one thing keeps me waiting on "pulling the trigger". I like the mix and match theory, but why did they stop at three different rounds? Unless the N frame isn't strong enough to handle the 454 casull, why didn't S&W cut it down to a 5 round cylinder and make the 454 a fourth offering in the mix?

Hi spfldguns and welcome to the forum:

That's a great question........that I don't have an answer to.......chuckle.........but, I'm very interested in the S&W Governor and wondered the same thing myself.

I look forward to the answers/opinions/comments.

Best Regards,

Geezer

[azmick]

They have the 460 for the 454 cartridge. The Gov (IMHO) was to grab some market from Taurus, I suppose they did but, certainly not a market I was in anyway.

On that note,,, ever notice when something is made to do 3 different things, the thing does none of them well and all of them so-so? Reminds me of the Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero. It was no car and sucked as a pick-up truck.
Sorry, in a 'funny' mood today

[spfldguns]

Thanks for the welcome Geezer, and to azmick, isn't it funny that so many years ago, Taurus was copying S&W, and now S&W seems to be copying them--and many others.

[MOONDAWG]

Welcome aboard from Florida the "GunShine" state.

The answer to your question may be two fold; one, a .454 might cut into their X-frame sales, two, a strength issue.

Not that an N-frame would "blow up", but exhibit excellerated wear, which means more customer service complaints.

They had enough with the titanium cylinder issue with some models; so much so that they replaced them with stainless steel cylinders to cut down of complaints.

But that's just my opinion, and like belly buttons (cleaned that up ) everbody has one.

[Forester]

Thanks for the welcome Geezer, and to azmick, isn't it funny that so many years ago, Taurus was copying S&W, and now S&W seems to be copying them--and many others.

Welcome to the forum. Great point regarding leading vs following.

[spfldguns]

O.K. so let's forget about the 454 Casull (I've got a RugerAlaskan 3" 454 - I love hand-cannons). Does anyone have a Governor, and how do you like it ?

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome! I think the .454 would have made it more interesting although probably more than a handful. My problem with guns like the Judge and the Governor is that they are overly bulky for the .45 calibers while the .410 isn't really what I would want to shoot someone with out of a pistol length barrel.

[Bill357]

If S&W can make this combination work, why not a regular N frame like the 25 or 625 that would handle both the 45 ACP and the 45 Colt?

[EXNJCOP56]

Spfldguns.....WELCOME Good People here........The Governor...is a confused Marketing ploy by S&W...it wont last long...I love that they offer it with Crimson Trace Laser Grips to make sure the 410 round is pointed correctly.. 45ACP&45LC&410....your better off with PIZZA&WINGS&BEER.......