Smith & Wesson Governor
GunCritic Score

84%
Critic Rating
18 Reviews

91%
User Rating
23 Reviews
MSRP:$349.99
Used Price:
$532.79+-3.01%
Sale Price:
$591.99+-40.38%
Ballistic Stats
Average Fps
835 fps
Average Energy
411 ft-lbf
Recoil
6.4 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.2
Sectional Density
0.16 lb/in²
Average Gr
230 gr
Range
50 yd
Muzzle Velocity
850 fps
Muzzle Energy
501 J
Bullet Drop
0.1 in
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See DealVersatile. Lightweight. The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. Load with .410 2 1/2" shotshells, .45 ACP or .45 Colt - alone or in combination with the included moon clips* - and hit your target in every situation. Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. Now that's confidence. *Each Governor® is packaged with (2) 6 round and (3) 2 round moon clips for use with .45 ACP.
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A moon clip is a ring-shaped or star-shaped piece of metal designed to hold multiple cartridges together as a unit for simultaneous insertion and extraction from a revolver cylinder.Smith & Wesson Governor For Sale
Technical Data
Weight
29.6 oz
Action
Single/Double Action
Capacity
6
Finish
Black
Gun Type
Revolver
Sights
Night Sights
Barrel Length
2.75"
Length
8.5 Inches
Height
6.25"
Width
1.5"
Caliber
.45 Long Colt
Smith & Wesson Governor Capacity
The Smith & Wesson Governor is chambered for .45 Long Colt and can also fire .410 caliber shotgun shells. Its cylinder can hold up to 6 rounds and its cylinder release lever is located along the left side of the frame.
Smith & Wesson Governor Feature
The Smith & Wesson Governor holds up to 6 rounds in its cylinder and has a 2.75 inch barrel. The trigger is set to either fire from single- or double-action and the hammer can easily and safely be pulled back for a more accurate single-action trigger pull.
Smith & Wesson Governor Ergonomics
The Governor includes a hogue grip to give the user plenty of control when firing the somewhat high-power rounds. The grip has a soft, high-friction surface that prevents slipping. Its cylinder release is easily reached by hands of any size, allowing for a very safe method of unloading the revolver.
Smith & Wesson Governor Concealability
The large frame and long cartridge that the S&W Governor employs give it a length over 8 inches and a hight approaching 6, leading this revolver to be a rather difficult gun to conceal. The best method of concealment would likely be through a shoulder holster under a jacket.
Smith & Wesson Governor Fit-N-Finish
The S&W Governor is available with a polished, blued finish or in a stainless steel finish with a matte surface. The lock-up of the cylinder remains tight even after many years of use thanks to the impressive heat treating of the internal parts.
GunCritic Score
MSRP:
$349.99
Used Price:
$532.79 +-3.01%
Sale Price:
$591.99 +-40.38%
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Smith & Wesson Governor Specifications
Category
Weight
29.6 oz
Action
Single/Double Action
Capacity
6
Finish
Black
Gun Type
Revolver
Sights
Night Sights
Barrel Length
2.75"
Length
8.5 Inches
Height
6.25"
Width
1.5"
Caliber
.45 Long Colt
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