The Model 18 and other S&W revolvers of the era could be ordered with certain optional features, most notably the "3-T's", Target Trigger, Hammer and/or Grips. The original blue boxes the revolvers came in had spaces on the label that were checked at the factory when any of these options were included. There were sight options as well, including the familiar red ramp front sights and white outline rears, and others that are seldom seen.
The most common of these options was the Target Grip. The Target Hammer and Trigger options were mainly popular with Bullseye shooters and were seen mostly on K-22's with 6 and 8 3/8 " barrels and various centerfire revolvers (the 3-T's were standard on Model 29 and 57 revolvers and also the Model 25).
The standard configuration of the Model 18 if no options were ordered was the smaller Magna grips with the narrow serrated trigger and hammer with the intermediate width spur (wider than a Model 10 but narrower than the Target Hammer).
Last edited by wildhobbybobby; 08/06/13.
