Smith & Wesson Model 350

About the Smith & Wesson Model 350

The Smith & Wesson Model 350 is a massive hunting revolver chambered in .350 Legend, introduced in 2022 as the first production revolver designed for Winchester's straight-walled hunting cartridge. Built on Smith & Wesson's extra-large X-frame platform, the largest production revolver frame in the world, this seven-shot double-action/single-action wheel gun features a 7.5-inch stainless steel barrel with a 1:16-inch right-hand twist optimized for the .350 Legend cartridge. The Model 350 represents a unique solution for hunters in states that mandate straight-walled cartridges for deer hunting, bringing the versatility of a revolver to a cartridge originally designed for AR-15 platform rifles. Weighing 71.5 ounces (4 pounds 7.5 ounces) unloaded and measuring 13.75 inches overall, this is a substantial handgun designed for field carry with chest or hip holsters rather than concealment. The seven-shot fluted cylinder represents a first for the X-frame platform, which previously maxed out at six rounds with larger cartridges like .500 S&W Magnum. The revolver features a red ramp front sight and fully adjustable white-outline rear sight, Hogue rubber grips wrapped around a mid-sized grip frame, and compatibility with moon clips for rapid reloading. The barrel includes an under-barrel Picatinny rail for mounting accessories, and the cylinder accepts cartridges with or without moon clips. The satin stainless finish provides corrosion resistance for field conditions. Designed specifically for handgun hunting of deer, hogs, and similar medium game in states like Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan that restrict rifle hunting to straight-walled cartridges, the Model 350 delivers rifle-like energy levels in a revolver platform.

When Smith & Wesson announced a revolver for the .350 Legend in 2022, hunters in straight-wall states celebrated finally having a handgun option that delivered true rifle-like performance. The Model 350 proved that the massive X-frame, originally designed for cartridges that could stop charging elephants, could be beautifully repurposed for America's whitetail deer hunters.

Smith & Wesson Model 350 specifications

The Model 350 is the first production revolver chambered for the .350 Legend cartridge, which Winchester developed in 2019 specifically to meet straight-walled cartridge regulations while delivering superior ballistics compared to traditional straight-wall options like .45-70 Government or .44 Magnum. From the 7.5-inch barrel, .350 Legend ammunition achieves velocities around 2,000-2,200 feet per second with 150-180 grain bullets, delivering approximately 1,300-1,600 foot-pounds of muzzle energy-roughly equivalent to .44 Magnum performance but with flatter trajectory and less recoil. The X-frame was originally introduced in 2003 for the .500 S&W Magnum, the most powerful production revolver cartridge, making it massively over-built for the comparatively mild .350 Legend. The seven-shot capacity gives the Model 350 a significant advantage over competing hunting revolvers. Trigger pull weight in double-action measures approximately 12.5 pounds, while single-action runs around 4.5 pounds. The substantial 4.5-pound weight helps manage recoil, making the Model 350 surprisingly pleasant to shoot compared to X-frame revolvers in .500 S&W Magnum. The 1:16-inch rifling twist rate matches rifle barrels chambered in .350 Legend, optimizing bullet stabilization. Moon clips, while optional, significantly speed reloading and prevent cartridges from slipping forward in the cylinder. The Model 350 retails for approximately $1,599 MSRP. American Rifleman testing reported mid-range recoil comparable to .44 Magnum and excellent close to mid-range accuracy.