Would like to have one.
No more than 25 oz unloaded. Need excellent trigger. Prefer 2.5 to 3 inch barrel.
Used revolvers are a real dice roll. What's new?
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Would like to have one.
No more than 25 oz unloaded. Need excellent trigger. Prefer 2.5 to 3 inch barrel.
Used revolvers are a real dice roll. What's new?
Not sure of the weight offhand, but s&w l-frames are quite nice with excellent triggers. They can be had in seven-shot variety as well in the same size package. They definitely made 2.5” versions.
Ruger may make their GP-100 in a snub barrel length, not sure, but the triggers are very nice (same lockwork as the super redhawk).
Of course, if money were no issue, a Registered Magnum, Python, Manurhin, or Korth should be considered.
Colt Detective Special is my favorite 6 shot .38.
Kimber. I am a SW fan. But I must give credit where its due. Excellent trigger, sites are better than anything I've seen on a Smith & Wesson. No sharp edges. Everything you want in a snub
I find used revolvers to be the type that lay around in a drawer until the owner dies. Even my police revolvers have more holster wear than actual material wear. Even my old 30s Colt that looked like it fought on both sides of Stalingrad was still functioning great when I sold it. Even used it in a class.
I'd go with the Ruger speed six 357. No idea what it weighs (the 4in barrel is 33.5oz) but i find mine a good combination of size, capacity, grip, balance. Maybe S&W 66 2.5in but I have no experience with those.
If you're that concerned about weight then SW 340PD
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I like S&W 66 with a 3" barrel, it has a full length ejector rod to dump .357 rounds, it does not meet your weight limit but think you'll play hell finding a steel 6 shot 357 that will and is worth a damn. An S&W 327 might be you best bet and is an 8 shooter.
S&W m12; 2” barrel, alloy frame, “K” frame/6 shot cylinder.
I have one I modded to DAO/bobbed hammer that I still carry from time to time.
A used revolver is pretty easy to determine if it’s still mechanically viable.
Another vote for the Kimber, it meets your criteria and is stainless steel. Nice grip design, great trigger and sights.
Is that true of all GP100s, or only the Super GP100, which mentions that in the product description? Is the difference between the two spring and one spring triggers overhyped, or is it a major consideration with Rugers? I had a Redhawk, but never tried any trigger tuning. Next time around, I might, so I’m trying to think about that in advance. Smooth is more important than light for me.
You guys that like the Kimber revolvers.... do you like the 4” models, also? Any QC concerns? Anyone here see a bad example?
OP, the 340PDs I’ve shot worked well, and would meet your criteria, mostly. That PC 8 shot .357 someone posted is really nice, also, but it is a bit stubby for .357. It is loud and snappy, although the grips seem to do their job with that better than expected. I used to borrow a buddy’s for hiking before I had a Redhawk (which is pretty much the opposite). Don’t you already have a LCR, though?
Gp100's are way to heavy. I've had a couple.
Never cared for alloy Jframes, especially since I've had LCR's. Would like a 6 or 7 shooter.
I do have a 6 shot .327 LCR and like it a lot. It gets belt-carried often. I also got a new Charter 5 shot .44 but due to crummy weather have yet to test it out.
I sold off my .38 / .357's but now that I reload I'm thinking of getting another.
I want something carryable but with not a lightweight. (To reduce recoil) I'm thinking a steel 6 or 7 shot .38 / .357 between 20-25 oz would be it. 2.5 to maybe a 3 inch barrel.
I carry 100 gr JHP .32 magnum in the LCR .327. It's an XTP that won't expand at the 1050 fps velocity. (My chrono)
A .38 Special with about 30% more gun weight than the LCR w/6 or 7 rounds I can carry hot .38's in and practice with light .38's or .38 Shorts of my own loading.
The LCR makes a better pocket gun being so light.
I've only handled a Kimber K6.
Felt great in hand.
It would hardly ever see .357.
I just checked the specs and I thought the K6 was heavier but its right at the 25 oz I want. Very interested.
A 3" Ruger SP101 is 27 oz.
Mine was a dandy & I carried it for years. Wish I still had it.
It is only a 5 shot but I find my S&W 640 (357) very easy to carry (22.58 oz). Recoil with 110 - 125 grain is tolerable.
With a Desantis pocket holster I can even stick it into my front jeans pocket.
Years ago the FBI carried a 3" model 13 but I believe they came in around 31 oz.
< You guys that like the Kimber revolvers.... do you like the 4” models, also? Any QC concerns? Anyone here see a bad example? >
The one I handled DID have a great trigger action!
When they first came out, the errornet mentioned a few cases of brittle firing pins - possibly d/t dry firing.
Have not seen anything recently. I was going to get one too, until I stumbled across the fp issue.
Anyone know of any further issues or updates?
geezerjohn
Colt Cobra in 38 SPL. Mine has a smooth trigger w/ no noticeable stacking. They make them brushed, bright, or DLC coated. Stamped +P. Ringing 8" plates at 30 yards in double action was easy. 25 ounces if I remember right
They make a King Cobra in 357 too, but i haven't shot one of those.
I have the 3 inch K6. It seems to be just the right size for me. It does surprisingly well with .357 but I do mostly load it with .38. If I want to shoot full house .357 I will use my Manurhin MR73. The Kimber mostly does snake duty here and self defense while hiking etc.
I'll check out the K6 and Cobra, thanks.
I guess it would be my S&W Mod66-1 .357.
Mine is my S&W model 10-8. 3" heavy barrel. Hits where it's aimed & the second best revolver trigger I've ever pulled.
https://i.imgur.com/v7rokRa.jpg?2
Never weighed it but now that you mentioned it, I'm curious to see what it is.
J-frame. Best pocket carry there is.
I bought this 10-8 dirt cheap on GB, probably due to being so severely molested. With a little work it proved to be a nice shooting K Frame so I spruced it up a little bit. I have a couple other 3" K Frames and all of them have very smooth actions. A 3" Model 64 is my favorite .38
https://i.imgur.com/pRY8PUN.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VhCjTX3.jpg
Not much beats a well broken in, or tuned, K frame double action in the revolver world.
The 2” mod 12 (6 shot alloy K frame)I mentioned weighs 19 oz for reference.
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One of my versions worked over by Karl Sokol. Superb double action. The Airweight frame does sting on recoil as the loads get stouter, hence the slightly larger grips/scales.
Excellent old “Flat Latch”, and Karl does very good work.
Grips look like Herrett’s. I went with Tyler T-Grip and OEM Stocks to keep grip as minimalist as possible for concealment.
Appears to be a new Front Sight as well.
That one should be pretty easy to shoot well.
Ron 3 arent those Charter Arms heavy.
Nope!
The one I recently bought is just over 21 oz loaded with 200 gr bullets. 👍
Steel frame, too. Durable? Highly doubt it but I'm going to find out. No hot loads. The hottest load I'd make for it would be 200 grs at 850 fps but I'm really going to focus on 200 grs in the 750-800 range.
Hola,
I only have one 6-shot snubby. It is a Taurus 606 with a bobbed hammer (DAO) with a 2" barrel in .38/.357. I am unsure of the weight but it is all steel with a Pachmayr grip. I carried it for more than ten years as either my BUG, off-duty, or as my regular carry when I worked narcs. Great gun, super reliable and more than accurate at the ranges I needed it to be. It has gone into retirement since I picked up a newer Taurus Polymer Protector 605 (5-shot .38/.357), also reliable but lighter.
I always have at least one model 66 2.5". This is the current version: 66-1 shipped 04/1980 - P&R
https://i.imgur.com/Dn0U9BB.jpg
Clint liked 'em too...
https://i.imgur.com/D9yBRH9.jpg
A buddy has two of those 606's. (Alloy)
We fired one and it worked fine. Trigger was heavy and pretty snappy with warm loads. IIRC it wasn't +P rated. We should take both out and put a couple boxes through each now that you mention it...
Reliable snubbie's are good guns to have around.
Mod 12-2.
Bobbed Hammer Spur, removed serrations from Trigger for Double Action, Tyler T Grip/OEM Magna Stocks. Double Action Trigger Job.
Run 135 gr. Speer "Short Barrel" ammo.
It's a slick six shot, easily controllable "Pocket Gun".
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https://i.imgur.com/8Yk2ZhU.jpg