This is the second time I’ve seen the term “kit gun”.
What is it supposed to mean?
“kit gun”
I used build airplane kits as a kid and I wondered why the S&W .22 was called a `kit gun’ since it obviously came fully assembled.
It’s a gun small enough to carry in your personal kit, tackle box or whatever you carry field gear in. Not a sidearm, just something extra.
The Smith & Wesson is a little small for me, I carry my grandfather’s H&R Sportsman .22, a larger revolver holding nine shots, with a longer barrel.
I take mine fishing. It is a good side arm for hunting since you already have a rifle. Good for finishing shots, rabbits and best of all, grouse.
Mine fits me well with over-sized rubber grips. It is also pretty rare in that it has two cylinders, one .22 LR and the other .22 magnum. Fine little S&W wheel gun.