The Rock Island M200 revolver is engineered for reliable performance in personal defense scenarios. This medium-frame .38 Special platform integrates robust construction with practical features, optimizing it for consistent deployment and handling. Its design prioritizes durability and operational security, making it a utilitarian choice for concealed or open carry requirements.
Key Features
Construction and Durability
The M200 is constructed with a black parkerized steel barrel, cylinder, and frame. This all-steel foundation provides significant structural integrity and recoil absorption. The parkerized finish enhances corrosion resistance and reduces glare, maintaining its serviceability under diverse environmental conditions.
Ergonomics and Control
Equipped with a black finger-grooved polymer grip, the M200 is designed to provide a secure and consistent hold. This grip configuration mitigates felt recoil and enhances weapon control, contributing to repeatable shot placement during rapid engagements.
Sighting System
The revolver incorporates a fixed front sight paired with a smooth channel frame-cut rear sight. This low-profile, integrated sighting system ensures durability and prevents snagging, facilitating unhindered draw and re-holstering, particularly critical for continuous carry applications.
Safety Mechanisms
The M200 features an exposed hammer, allowing for both double-action and single-action firing modes. A transfer bar safety mechanism is integrated to prevent accidental discharge from impacts to the hammer unless the trigger is fully depressed, enhancing overall operational safety.
Performance Characteristics
A 4-inch semi-shrouded barrel contributes to the M200’s balanced profile, enhancing both sight radius for improved accuracy and handling characteristics. This barrel length is optimized for .38 Special ballistics, providing an effective balance of power and maneuverability for its intended defensive role.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Rock Island M200 (51261)
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4 inches
- Barrel Material: Steel
- Frame Material: Steel
- Cylinder Material: Steel
- Finish: Black Parkerized
- Grip: Black Finger Grooved Polymer
- Sights: Fixed Front, Frame-Cut Channel Rear
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Hammer: Exposed
