Standard Manufacturing is known for their high-end Single Action Army revolvers, 1911 pistols, and shotguns. Some say their staff represents the most skilled craftsman in the U.S. However, sometimes they go beyond match-grade tolerances and case-hardened colors. Every now and then, they make a few items that are really interesting and unique, like the Switch Gun.
The Switch Gun is a .22 Winchester Magnum Rifle (commonly called .22WMR or simply .22 Mag) pocket revolver with a unique twist: It folds in half and the barrel nests right into the grip. To deploy, simply press a button on the left side of the grip and the spring-loaded barrel and action automatically snaps into place. It’s a single-action, so the shooter just cocks the hammer, squeezes the trigger, and repeats
