Any suggestions for a 3" S&W

[chaco]

I currently am looking for a 3" S&W revolver. Does anyone have some suggestions for this revolver? It can be .38 or .357. I own a 642 and a Ruger Service Six with 4" barrel along with other bottom feeders. But, I just love revolvers!! Thanks for your input.

 

[flat top]

I have a 696-0, that has been probably the BEST Smith I have ever owned. I believe Smith makes a 357/38 version of that gun (I believe it is a 636?...somebody help me here!), and if you could find an older one in good shape, that is what I would recommend.

 

[dairycreek]

S & W Mod 60 with a three inch barrel. Great carry gun.

 

[Larry Burchfield]

3 incher

Theres a 3 inch model 10 for sale in the classifieds. It is listed with another gun. I believe the other gun is a 2 1/2 66 in North Carolina
Larry

 

[Phydeaux642]

How about a model 13 3" round butt. That is if you can find one.

 

[Windhover45]

I'm a sucker for K-frames. 2.5 inch Model 66 and 3 inch Model 13 (I found one).

 

[loneviking]

Mod. 65 or Mod. 66. Heavy little guns that handle the recoil very comfortably and with the actions slicked are lightning quick.

 

[stonecoldy]

+1 on the Smith Model 60.
Purchased one recently for my daughter. After putting 200 rounds of .38 Special wadcutters and semi-wadcutters through it, I think we both really like it.
Putting together some light semi-wadcutter .357 loads for it now, to try out.

 

[Jim PHL]

I have a 3" M65 that is probably the last gun I would ever part with. Great balance of small enough and big enough. .357 versatility is incredibly...well, versatile!

 

[sidheshooter]

+1 on the 3" 65 (mine's a 3" 65-3). I'd take just about any K with a 3" tube: 10, 13, 64, 65, 19, 66...

I also have a 3" J-frame, but that 65 is just a great, versatile sidearm.

 

[sm]

Model 64, 3" RB HB.

I miss mine so much, one in particular could tell some stories.
Now I need to cry about missing that gun again.

 

[Stainz]

My only 3"-er - a 696-1 I bought new over six years ago for $439. I think a 686/686+ or 625/629 in 3" would be more desireable, especially if you don't reload. Still, my 240gr LSWC over 3.5gr Titegroup in Federal-primed .44 Russian cases will make 692 fps - wimpy - but it makes 'major' power factor. Fun, too!



Stainz

 

[HeavyDuty]

A 3" 64 RB was my first new handgun purchase as a young man, and I'd never sell it. The balance on these (and the comparable 65) are superb.

 

[Ala Dan]

.38 Special

3" Smith & Wesson 60-4

Full under lugged barrel, adjustable rear sights, semi target hammer and
trigger~! Manufactuered only one year- 1990.

 

[444marlin]

you might look at the 3" sp101 they are easier to find, I just bought one off thr.us classifieds and like it very much, the guy I bought it from had some action work done on it and the barrel slabsided. it carries very well in my new simply rugged holster, I carried it today at easter services and it rode and concealed great.

 

[SgtGunner]

+1 on the 3 inch M60, I have one that I carry fairly regularly.

Good luck finding a holster for it though, ended up havin Milt Sparks make me one for it...no regrets on that at ALL.

 

[Trebor]

I picked the 3" M-65 as my every day carry gun. I also have a 3" Model 13, but I prefer the stainless steel to the blue for every day use.

Either one is a great gun and, if you can find one, you want go wrong.

 

[jarhead]

I have both the 3” M60 and the 3” M60 Pro… they are two of the best revolvers I have and balance perfectly. It’s surprising how much the J-frame adjustable sights give a much clearer sight picture.

The more I’ve shot them, the smoother the action has become… the 3” makes a great “all-around” handgun…

 

[Clarence]

Personally I like calibers that begin with a "4" so I prefer the 624, 629, or M-24 S&W's

The 629 is probably the best all-around in my opinion as you can shoot 44 Specials in it AND 44 Magnums.

 

[Tropical Buzz]

Model 67 carry comp.

 

[TNT-1]

I picked up a S&W 65 3 inch a couple of weeks ago on Auction Arms. The guy advertised it as a 2 1/2 inch so there was not much action on it.

 

[Frank4711]

S&W Model 65

 

[glockman19]

60 or 686+ seems to be the right choice.

 

[Mike_in_OC]

65 is my favorite.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Originally Posted By Tropical Buzz:
Model 67 carry comp.

Along with the M67 Carry Comp you might want to take a look at the 3" M586 L-Comp.
That's a great revolver IMO. If I had the cash I would buy one right now.