New Product Highlight: Smith & Wesson Model 1917 & Model 22 Are Back!
Smith & Wesson is bringing two classics back from the dead! Here’s what we know about the new Model 1917 and Model 22.
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What’s old is new again, because the Smith & Wesson Model 1917 and Model 22 are making a comeback as part of the brand’s Classic product family.
Yes, movie fans, I’m talking about that Model 1917.
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Both revolvers lean heavily on historic Smith & Wesson firearms, with a rare modern touch here and there.
Classic features include a blued finish, a military-style lanyard loop, smooth walnut grips, and five moon clips in the box. Oh, and there’s no internal lock – yay!
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Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Specs & Features
Specs
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Double action/single action
- Capacity: 6
- Sights: Fixed blade front, notched rear
- Frame: Large
- Barrel Length: 5.5”
- Overall Length: 10.75”
- Weight: 37 oz
- Country of Origin: USA
- MSRP: $1,299
Features
- Compatible with original and modern moon clips
- Historically correct lanyard loop
- Sword-defeating mode comes standard
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The Smith & Wesson Model 1917 was originally built at the request of the U.S. military. Troops in World War I needed more handguns than the Colt 1911 assembly line could churn out, so Smith & Wesson stepped up with a revolver that used the same .45 ACP ammo.
This recreation stays true to the original. A $1,299 .45 ACP revolver is an odd duck in 2026, but history buffs will appreciate this classic Smith & Wesson model coming back to life.
Smith & Wesson lists an MSRP of $1,299 for the Model 1917.
Smith & Wesson Model 22 Specs & Features
Specs
- Caliber: .45 ACP/.45 Colt
- Action: Double action/single action
- Capacity: 6
- Sights: Fixed blade front, notched rear
- Frame: Large
- Barrel Length: 4”
- Overall Length: 9.38”
- Weight: 36 oz
- Country of Origin: USA
- MSRP: $1,299
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Features
- Accepts .45 ACP with moon clips, .45 Colt without
- Serrated front ramp sight
- Smooth walnut grips
The Smith & Wesson Model 22 shares the Model 1917’s large frame, walnut grips, and lanyard loop.
Differences include a shorter barrel, serrated ramp front sight, and a cylinder that accepts both .45 ACP and .45 Colt (moon clips aren’t compatible with .45 Colt).
Smith & Wesson lists an MSRP of $1,299 for the Model 22.
The rudimentary sights and heavy double-action/single-action trigger on each of these revolvers will feel very old school alongside more refined modern wheel guns, but that’s not really the point.
I, for one, have a sudden desire to enter a 3-Gun match with one of these, an ‘03 Springfield, and a Winchester Model 1897.
What do you think of the new Smith & Wesson Model 1917 and Model 22 relaunches? Let us know below. For more great wheel guns, check out our guide to the Best Revolvers!