S&W to Re-Absorb TALO Edition Firearms

[Kirk Freeman]

Of potential interest to INGO, Smith & Wesson, effective 2017, will reabsorb TALO edition firearms, eleven (11) in all, including an INGO darling the M986 (9mm revolver).

Smith & Wesson Re-Labels TALO Edition Firearms as Their Own - The Firearm Blog

 

[NyleRN]

I currently have 3 Smith Talo revolvers. Sort of confusing to me at least. So I assume Smith will continue to produce the guns with the features of the Talo but not mark it Talo? Or will they just be more widely available through more dealers?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I currently have 3 Smith Talo revolvers. Sort of confusing to me at least. So I assume Smith will continue to produce the guns with the features of the Talo but not mark it Talo? Or will they just be more widely available through more dealers?

I sent an e-mail to Tony at the PC this morning. Will report if I get a response.

 

[phylodog]

Tell Tony they need to produce a scandium J frame 9mm. I've seen evidence of exactly one of these unicorns and I'm not sure it wasn't a converted .357. It was referred to as a model 369. Either way, with the popularity of J frames for backup guns and the surge in agencies going back to the 9mm I can't imagine it wouldn't sell very well for them.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Tell Tony they need to produce a scandium J frame 9mm. I've seen evidence of exactly one of these unicorns and I'm not sure it wasn't a converted .357. It was referred to as a model 369. Either way, with the popularity of J frames for backup guns and the surge in agencies going back to the 9mm I can't imagine it wouldn't sell very well for them.

*Forrest Gump voice* Well, OK.

Will report to the group if he e-mails me back.

 

[BE Mike]

A little off topic, but there is a reason that S&W only shows the revolvers from the right side!

 

[Hopper]

A little off topic, but there is a reason that S&W only shows the revolvers from the right side!

Yep, which means more for me. Every single one of mine with an IL runs just fine, and now I can't wait to get my hands on the upcoming 2.75" NM 66.

 

[bobby knight]

Looks like my 686 is included.

 

[NyleRN]

Looks like my 686 is included.

??? Not sure what you mean by this?? Either your 686 is or is not a TALO edition. There's always been TALO 686's

 

[Dean C.]

Tell Tony they need to produce a scandium J frame 9mm. I've seen evidence of exactly one of these unicorns and I'm not sure it wasn't a converted .357. It was referred to as a model 369. Either way, with the popularity of J frames for backup guns and the surge in agencies going back to the 9mm I can't imagine it wouldn't sell very well for them.

I would buy one , I love my 357 magnum scandium J-Frame 9mm would be a bit more manageable however

 

[phylodog]

I would buy one , I love my 357 magnum scandium J-Frame 9mm would be a bit more manageable however

Agreed. I'm on my second 340, should have never let go of the first one. A 9mm would be spectacular, I'd probably have to have at least two of them.

 

[crispy]

I love my 940. If I could get a scandium 9mm j frame I'd be able to get rid of my airweight and eliminate 38 spcl from my safe.

Plus I might actually carry it as I'm afraid to carry my 940 as it is pristine.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

P-dog und andere manner, I e-mailed Tony. Will report back when I hear from him.

 

[phylodog]

Thanks Kirk, it would be awesome if they brought it to market

 

[Kirk Freeman]

No word yet, but with holidays and Tony (along with everyone at Performance Center) gearing up for SHOT I don't expect a speedy return.

Will let everyone know.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Well, talk about serendipity! Tony just e-mailed me. Apparently it looks like we shall have to be happy with .38s in the 340.

No, I do not have a 340 in 9mm. We just introduced a 986 Revolver with a two and a
half inch barrel SKU 10227.
Thanks,
Tony

 

[phylodog]

I suspected they didn't, was hoping they might consider making it.

Thanks for mentioning it to him anyway.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I have dispatched my minions to SHOT who will drop hints at a 9 minimal 340.

*fingers in pyramid* Bwaahahaha.

 

[NyleRN]

Did he give anymore specifics on the Talo line?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Did he give anymore specifics on the Talo line?

I don't understand. There is no longer a Talo line.

I e-mailed Tony about p-dog's desire for a 9 minimal 340, nothing else. I printed the entire e-mail.