S333 Thunderstruck
The S333 Thunderstruck is an aluminum-frame revolver, designed and manufactured by Standard Manufacturing of New Britain, Connecticut, and intended for concealed carry. Introduced in 2019, the S333 is a double barrel revolver with an eight-round cylinder. A type of volley gun, each trigger pull simultaneously fires two .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire cartridges.
Background
Standard Manufacturing is known for producing the DP-12, a pump action double-barreled shotgun with dual tube magazines, with each trigger pull alternating which barrel is fired from. In 2017, Standard Manufacturing introduced the S333 Volleyfire, a pepper-box revolver with a cylinder holding six rounds of .25 ACP, generally regarded as a low-powered cartridge. The Volleyfire has dual firing mechanisms and barrels, such that each trigger pull fires two rounds simultaneously. As of October 2019, the Volleyfire was no longer in production.Etymology
The "333" in the name is a reference to a firearms rule of three: "most self defense scenarios take place within three yards, with three shots fired in under three seconds."Operation
Like its precursor the Volleyfire, the Thunderstruck has dual firing mechanisms and barrels, such that each trigger pull fires two rounds simultaneously. The Thunderstruck's cylinder holds eight rounds of .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire. It has been offered with barrel lengths of and —the part number for both offerings is the same.There is a partial trigger guard along with a blade safety on the trigger, which is meant to be pulled using two fingers and requires a pull exceeding. Operation is double action only and there is no exposed hammer.