Lipsey’s just dropped a gem that’s got every revolver aficionado buzzing: the exclusive Smith & Wesson Model 36 Field Ethos Edition, a J-frame powerhouse born from a killer collab with S&W and Field Ethos. Picture this—a Chiefs Special reborn with a mirror-polished blued finish that screams vintage elegance, a Performance Center-tuned action smoother than a well-oiled debate on the range, a gold bead front sight for those low-light hero shots, and Tyler Gun Works walnut grips that feel like they were carved for your hand alone. It’s not just a facelift; it’s a love letter to the revolver’s golden era, blending 1950s grit with 21st-century precision. At a street price hovering around $1,200 (exclusivity tax included), this limited run is already vanishing faster than ammo during a panic buy.
What makes this more than eye candy? Dive into the context: the Model 36 has been a concealed carry legend since Harry S. Truman was packing heat, proving small frames don’t mean small attitude—5 shots of .38 Special that punch way above their weight. Lipsey’s, the distributor wizards behind countless custom runs, teamed with Field Ethos (that rugged outdoor ethos brand) to elevate it for modern minimalists who demand reliability without the bulk. The tuned action shaves trigger pull to glassy perfection, making follow-ups instinctive, while those gold beads turn point-shooting into poetry. For the 2A community, this is a masterclass in evolution: it nods to heritage (blued steel and wood, anyone?) while whispering permitless carry to the red-state faithful, reminding us that innovation keeps the revolver relevant amid polymer pistol dominance.
Implications? Big ones for collectors and carriers alike. In a market flooded with high-cap semis, this edition reinforces why revolvers endure—no mag malfunctions, lifetime durability, and that satisfying click of a cylinder swing. It’s a subtle flex against anti-gunners who paint handguns as disposable; here’s proof they’re heirlooms. Snag one before they’re gone—Lipsey’s exclusives like this often double in value—and hit the range to feel why S&W’s J-frame dynasty refuses to fade. Pro-2A win: more options, more freedom, more fun.
