Favorite short barreled revolvers?

All of my Smith & Wesson snubbies.

I carried a S&W model 19 for a number of years.. to wide,, hard to conceal... uncomfortable carry.. its a great gun.. 357 is devastating.. but its also devastating to carry such a heavy weapon...every waking hour..

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Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan in 454 Casull.

Any 454 load will do.

I got mine when the first ones came out. The concept of a 454 snubbie was so ridiculous, that I had to have it. It originally came with the Hogue grip, but the classic SRH looks, so much on it.

I recently picked up a used LCR 357 that I like real well.

I have come to the conclusion that I like 4" barrels. Nothing longer, and not much shorter. I do have a 642-2 (S&W) with a 2" barrel for CC though.



Having said that, I did just realize that I have two on layaway, and both have shorter barrels. Go figure.

A 1952 S&W "Terrier", five shot, improved "I" frame, in 38 S&W.



And a 1992 Taurus 431, five shot 44 Special, with a 3" barrel that I stuck away yesterday.



Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures. Those two are going to be safe/range queens. I've got dies to reload for both so I'll shoot them, but I doubt I'll ever carry either. Got the 642 for that.

Love those S&W snubbie, especially the Model 649 and the Model 638.

Gazpacho, I admire your penchant for the "ridiculous." No intense offended; you and I have a lot in common.

My favorite shorty is a DW715 with the 2.5" bbl. Handy that I can pop on the 6" bbl and have a whole different experience. Among other shorties I like the 310NG (10mm).

Since 1996 my absolute favorite snub is my S&W 696 ( 3 in. L frame .44 Spl). I may sell some on my other S&Ws - but not that one.

What do you like to shoot with a barrel under 4"?

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Ruger Speed 6. 2 3/4" bbl, .357mag. Wearing Pach. compac grips.

Short, handy, nice balance and weight, points like a dream.

I'm a big fan of this Rossi 2.5" 44 Mag


And this beast has a <4" barrel without the muzzle break. Does that count?

fave is probably the SP, .357 punch and pretty controllable
I'm lusting after the Ruger Alaskan (like I need one ). I think it would be the .460 though, a sawed off .45-70 for a sawed off wheel gun.

My 2 3/4" blued Security Six is my absolute favorite.

My J-Frame get's carried everyday. It's tough, reliable and easy to carry. But not my favorite to shoot.

CA bulldog .44 special.
Would love a ruger vaquero 3.5"

bodyguard 38

Ruger SP101 w/ a 2 1/4 in barrel (.357). It's fun to see it spit fire at night!

Stainless Charter Arms 44 Spl, snub barrel and pocket hammer, a hard to find combination.

My 3" Taurus 66

My 2" Taurus 605 Poly

My 2" Taurus M85SSUL

My 3" Rossi 68

Favorite short barreled revolver would be my 2-3/4" Security Six.

3" s&w 686+

Mine is a Taurus, model 455. Stainless steel, 2 inch, snub nose with ported barrel, 5 shot, 45 acp.
It is 45 cal , manageable to shoot and scary accurate...it groups better than my 1911.

Big Bore Belly Guns are cool !

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Ruger SP101 w/ a 2 1/4 in barrel (.357). It's fun to see it spit fire at night!

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This!!

Buffalo Bore 180grn Hard Cast aren't that bad either.