S&W model 52-2 question

I was wondering what's the purpose of the protrusion on the bottom of the insert.

Beecherkid;

Could you be more specific with your question ?

Clarence

I will try. On the insert there is a protrusion that sticks downward by the magazine well opening. The insert is what the mainspring housing is called on standard 1911's. The protrusion would be the first thing to touch if the gun was rested on a bench.

Maybe it's just to protect the bottom of the magazine, but that just seems to simple.

I had to go look
My guess would be it is a magazine bump/guide to help with insertion loading blindly.

Others may have a different opinion.

Clarence

LANYARD LOOP

Lanyard loop

If it is a lanyard loop, then how do you attach one when there is no hole drilled through it for attachment ?

Clarence

Good question. I assumed hole was there.

I have this question posted on the S&W forum also and it seems to be mystery there also. I use it to set the butt on the bench to sight in but I'm sure that is not the intended purpose.

I will just just stick by my earlier reply cause it is the best answer I can come up with

Clarence

Alright Beecherkid, you got me thinking.

I used to own an M39 which has the lanyard loop.
Since the M52 is basically a larger M39 shooting the .38 for bullseye competition therefor no need for the loop.
Same back strap design but the hole is not machined into it but the metal boss is still there.

There, I like this answer better

Clarence

I think you got it Clarence. S&W was good at cost saving measures. Thanks to all for your input.

BTW: I sure love this pistol. It seems to be a X-ring magnet.