Notes: This J-frame revolver went through several iterations before the final version was brought out. It was introduced in 1990 as a .38 Special revolver with either a 2-inch or 3-inch barrel. The 3-inch barrel was discontinued in 1993. In 1993, a version was also introduced that fired 9mm Parabellum using moon clips; this was known as the Model 940, and it was discontinued in 1999. In 1996, the .38 Special model was changed to fire .357 Magnum and .38 Special, and the barrel was lengthened to 2.125 inches. In all versions, the revolver has a stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel, and has a shrouded hammer and double-action-only operation.

Notes: The Model 648 is a small-caliber revolver built on the frame of a much larger one – in this case, a K-frame, normally used for calibers such as .38 Special or .357 Magnum. The Model 648 has a full 6-inch barrel with a full-length underlug containing the cylinder rod which also adds weight and strength to the barrel and revolver in general. The Model 648 is not built on any really new technology, but the mere fact that it is so heavy in relation to its caliber makes it an exceptionally stable weapon. The rear sight is adjustable, with the front sight being a conventional fixed patridge sight. The grips are of Hogue Rubber, and feel good in the hand. The trigger pull is a bit heavy in double- or single-action, suggesting (along with its weight) that it is better for target shooting or plinking than as a carry-around weapon.

Notes: This weapon is based on the old Airweight models of the Model 36 designs of the 1950s, in that the hammer is shrouded and encased in a rounded casting to prevent snagging on clothing. This, of course, necessitates double-action-only operation. The design has captured the interest of those wanting a weapon for concealed carry, or with older police officers who want a powerful yet compact backup gun.

When introduced in 1985, the Model 649 was chambered for .38 Special and had a 2" barrel. In 1997, the chambering was changed to .357 Magnum and .38 Special, and the barrel was lengthened somewhat to 2.125 inches. The original model is no longer being produced, but the new model is. Both versions have a stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The new model of this weapon does not exist.

Notes: This is a rimfire magnum revolver built from 1983-1988. It is a small revolver that nevertheless has a heavy 3-inch barrel and decent weight for its size. It uses a special wide combat trigger. An option was an interchangeable cylinder that allows the Model 650 to fire .22 Long Rifle ammunition. As the name would indicate, it is made of stainless steel.

Notes: This is a large J-frame revolver designed for use as a sporting weapon. It is a stainless steel rimfire magnum revolver with an optional replacement cylinder for use with .22 Long Rifle ammunition. It was first manufactured from 1983-1988, and had a 4-inch barrel with an adjustable rear sight, and wide combat trigger. It had walnut grips until 1994, when they were replaced with rubber grips.

In 1991 a batch of 2500 Model 651s were produced with 3-inch barrels. They then re-introduced the standard Model 651 into their product line; however, production finally stopped in 1999.

Notes: This shortish high-capacity .357 Magnum revolver has its recoil partly tamed by the four ports near the end of the barrel (hence, "Quadport"). The revolver itself is made from matte stainless steel, and is somewhat heavy for a revolver of its size, further curbing recoil. Trigger pull is very crisp, and the workmanship of the weapon is excellent, as would be expected from the Performance Center. The grips are of black rubber with finger grooves. The barrel has a full-length rib and a ramp front sight. This weapon was released as a limited edition and only 300 were made.

Twilight 2000 Notes: Even rarer than noted above, perhaps 50 made it out of Smith & Wesson’s doors before the November Nuclear Strikes.

Notes: This is a stainless steel relative of the Model 586, introduced in 1980. It was introduced at that time with a 4, 6, or 8.5-inch barrel, but in 1990, a 2.5-inch barrel version was added. The weapon has an adjustable rear sight, and until 1992, the 6- and 8.5-inch versions also had an adjustable front sight. They had Goncalo Alves hardwood grips until 1994, when the grip was replaced by a rubber Hogue grip.

Through the years, there have been several interesting variations on the Model 686. The Model 686 Classic Hunter was introduced in 1988 and has a 6-inch barrel and a solid round cylinder (identical to the 6-inch barrel version for game purposes); the Model 686 Black Stainless was introduced in 1988 and has a 4-inch barrel and a black finish (identical to the 4-inch barrel version for game purposes); the Model 686 National Security Special was introduced in 1992 and has a 3- or 4-inch barrel; The Model 686 Target Champion was introduced in 1992 and has a 6-inch match barrel, adjustable trigger stop, and walnut Nill grips; the Model 686 Power Port was introduced in 1994 and has a ported 6-inch barrel; the Model 686 Plus was introduced in 1996 and has a 2.5-inch, 4-inch, or 6-inch barrel, 7-shot cylinder, ergonomic wooden grips, Hi-Viz sights, and lockable by a key; and the Model 686 International DX Competition was introduced in 1998, and has a solid round cylinder with a 6-inch match barrel (identical to the Target Champion for game purposes). A 5-inch barrel version was added in 2005, also known as the Model 686 5". Made with more advanced technology, the 5-inch barrel version is actually lighter than the 4-inch barrel version or the 2.5-inch barrel version!

Twilight 2000 Notes: The Model 686 Plus and Model 686 International DX Competition do not exist.

Notes: This is a Smith & Wesson 10 Military & Police rechambered to fire the .380 British round. They were then sent to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease Act, starting in 1940. They were produced until 1954. At first, they were made in 4", 5", and 6"-barreled versions, but after 1942, production was standardized using 5" barrels; today, other barrel lengths are relatively rare. The British Service revolvers had sandblasted, blued finishes and walnut grips.

Notes: This was the first Smith & Wesson revolver to use the side-opening cylinder that has since become the standard for almost all revolvers. The first model introduced the side-opening cylinder; the second model adopted many of the innovations of the Military and Police model such as the push-catch release for the cylinder and the front anchorage for the ejector rod; and the third model added a safety hammer block and a lighter trigger pull. It was a popular weapon for home defense and also widely used by US police forces before World War 2. Over 300,000 were made.

Notes: This is a smaller version of the Safety Hammerless (below). The shape is slightly smoothed, the sights lower in profile, and the trigger guard a little bigger to help stop accidental discharges in the pocket. The biggest differences are the smaller caliber and shorter barrel (with appropriate decreases in weight).

Notes: This is like many similar weapons of the period; it is a hinge-break open revolver with a shrouded hammer. Like several other such weapons, it had a safety mechanism which did not allow the hammer to contact the firing pin unless the trigger was actually pulled. It changed very little between 1907, when it was introduced, until 1940, when production stopped.