Got a 3" K-frame?

[Marko Kloos]

Every time I pick up a 3" K-frame, I am amazed at how well these things balance and point. I think the 3" barrel is definitely the "sweet spot" for a carry revolver. The K-frame Magnums, in particular, are the best carry revolvers ever made, IMHO. They are just big enough to be truly useful, and just small enough to be easily carried. They offer just enough barrel for a full-length ejector stroke, and the round butt makes them easier to conceal than their SB counterparts.

Got a 3" K-frame to show off?

Here's mine...a Model 65HB.

 

[BowStreetRunner]

i dont have a k frame but looking at that pic makes me want one
sweet pic kloos
BSR

 

[Brian D.]

Mine's a three inch model 66; they've made several runs of these over the years, it just doesn't make it into regular, full-time production. Mine's from the second batch or so, early '90s maybe? Nowadays, there's a 3" with a Hi-Viz sight up front that may be a production item, not sure...

 

[Hutch]

No pics, but lots to brag on....

A bobbed hammer M65, a nickel M13, a blue M547, and.... wait for it...
a PC13. Trouble with the PC13 is, I'm afraid to tote it for fear of lessening its value. It's prob'ly the only truly rare firearm I own. Marko, what's the state of custody of the one you have or had?

 

[RUT]

Beautiful grips! Who made 'em??

Tnx--RUT

 

[Boiler_G]

Grips!

Nice Grips! That pic and review may have just solved a delima of mine!

 

[C.R.Sam]

Ks are cool.
Those grips are drool inciters.

Sam

 

[Wade]

VERY nice!

 

[Brian Williams]

Here is my 3" mod 13 with the same grips I think? They are Ajax grips....
I sanded and fit mine to my hand, just like C.R. Sam says to, and finished with a light coat of Boiled linseed oil. It does not shuggle up to my hip like a 940 but I carry it a lot. Mine gets shot every time I go to the range from contact distances to 25 yds. Mine is a very accurate gun and is a blast to shoot.

 

[WT]

Nice piece.

I had my smith round the trigger and polish it to mirror finish. Also did a trigger job. The combination makes for one sweet pistol.

 

[Marko Kloos]

Marko, what's the state of custody of the one you have or had?

I gifted it to Tamara. It's a very serious carry piece, but I had the same problem...feared to carry it because I didn't want to wear down a collector's piece. I have no such complulsions about my rebuilt and refinished M65...a true working gun.

The grips were on the PC-13 originally, and I think they're Dymondwood grips. They are not quite as concealable as boot grips or Eagle Secret Service grips, but they make the gun meld with my hand.

 

[Tamara]

Hutch,

You mean this one?

 

[Tamara]

...and what about three-inch...

...N-frames?

 

[Prodigalshooter]

{sigh}

 

[rugerfreak]

Have one of those 66's with the Hi-Viz sights------not nearly as pretty as the ones pictured here.

Had the thing for 6 months now and still haven't got around to shootin it--maybe that should be the plan for this weekend---before dove season starts------hhhhhmmmmm........................

 

[Josey]

Hey 3" is great! I have a few. Model 36 in blue 38 Special. Model 10 taper barrel in blue 38 Special. Model 32 in blue 32 S&W Long. I also have a couple of breaktops in 32 S&W and 38 S&W in nickel with 3" barrels. I would like a 1902 Model in 32-20 in nickel with a 3" barrel.

 

[Mike Irwin]

I have a 2.5" Model 19. Handles extremely well. It's one of my carry guns in winter when I'm wearing a coat.

 

[Snake Eyes]

Hijack! Hijack! Hijack!

The K-frame Magnums, in particular, are the best carry revolvers ever made, IMHO

I'm not saying you're wrong...just that I like mine!

They offer just enough barrel for a full-length ejector stroke

My 2 1/2" below has a full length ejector stroke. Or, at least, it's the same as my 6".

feared to carry it because I didn't want to wear down a collector's piece

Coward. (Now you can tell me I'm a moron for paying retail +++ for the limited edition below and turning into MY carry piece!)



Here's MINE! I just wish I could take pictures as nice as Marko and Tamara. Heck, I wish I could SHOOT as well as they take pictures!

Sorry for the hijack--I just couldn't resist. Don't shoot me! Please!

Peter

 

[RON in PA]

I have a 3" M13 with Hogue grips, great gun. Also just got a Ruger SP101 with a 3" barrel, another great gun. Three inches seems to be the best compromise for CCW and good ballistics.

 

[MrPink]

I have a M66 F-comp. Love it. Not only the 3" barrel, but the comp actually works, the lockwork is tighter than a 16 year old virgin and a sweet trigger. Yeah, PC guns carry a premium, but this one was sure worth it.

 

[JShirley]

Darn it, Tamara! You're killin' me! Maybe someone'll trade my Samurai for one.

John

 

[FPrice]

OKAY! ENOUGH!

Can someone point me to a gunsmith or shop who can bead blast my M65s like Markos? Someone close to New England would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[MrPink]

FPrice,

Try Karl Sokol, Chesnut Mountain Sports in Southern Vermont. He does great S&W work. I have his contact info at home and will post tomorrow if you'd like.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

J-Frame

Three inch J-Frames are cool, too.

S&W Model 640 (no dash) in .38 Special.

 

[RUT]

Karl Sokol
Whipple Hollow Rd
West Rutland, VT 05777
(802)438-5732