Tag: Model 61

Shooting a S&W Model 61 in Slow Motion

Posted July 13, 2022 in Daily News, Pistols, Rimfire by Nicholas C with No Comments

I recently picked up a S&W Model 61 thanks to my friend Paul. I did not know much about the pistol other than “it is the Taxi Driver sliding pistol”. I was intrigued by the lower bore axis and slide design. Of course, I had to film it in slow motion. [Read More…]

S&W Model 61 Field Strip (Smith’s Lemon)

Posted June 16, 2016 in Pistols, TFBTV by Alex C. with 7 Comments

Even the most well respected gun companies produce a lemon from time to time, and the 61 is one of Smith’s. In this field strip, we rip apart a S&W 61-3 .22 caliber pistol to show what makes this little gun tick.