Smith & Wesson 2214 Sportsman

About the Smith & Wesson 2214 Sportsman

The Smith & Wesson Model 2214 Sportsman is the blued-finish variant of the 2213, featuring a carbon steel slide and barrel with traditional blued finish instead of stainless steel. Produced from 1990 to 1999 as part of the company's second-generation rimfire lineup, the 2214 shares all specifications with the stainless 2213 including the unusual fixed-barrel blowback design where the barrel is positioned below the recoil spring. Built on a lightweight aluminum alloy frame weighing just 18 ounces, the pistol features a 3-inch barrel, 8-round single-stack magazine, two-dot fixed sights, and black polymer grips. The 2214 was designed as an affordable, lightweight plinker and training pistol for recreational shooters, offering the same compact 'kit gun' utility as the 2213 but with classic blued aesthetics at a slightly lower price point. The carbon steel construction provided adequate corrosion resistance for most environments while the blued finish appealed to traditionalists who preferred the appearance of classic blue steel over stainless. Like its stainless counterpart, the 2214 was marketed for casual target shooting and informal plinking rather than serious competition use, with both models eventually replaced by Smith & Wesson's newer .22 LR designs.

The 2214's traditional blued finish made it popular among shooters who appreciated classic revolver aesthetics but wanted the affordability and capacity of a semi-automatic .22 LR pistol. Its distinctive barrel-below-recoil-spring design became a conversation starter at ranges and contributed to a small but dedicated following among rimfire collectors.

Smith & Wesson 2214 Sportsman specifications

The only difference between the 2213 and 2214 is the finish-the 2214 features a traditional blued carbon steel slide and barrel while the 2213 has stainless steel construction. Both models were discontinued in 1999 when Smith & Wesson transitioned to newer .22 LR designs. The unique barrel-below-recoil-spring configuration was shared with the larger 422/622 series. The blued finish typically retailed for approximately $25-50 less than the stainless 2213, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious shooters. Reviews of both models vary regarding reliability, with performance typically being ammunition-specific-high-velocity .22 LR loads generally cycling more reliably than standard-velocity rounds.