Savage .250-3000
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I'm looking for a used small lightweight revolver in .38 (+P preferred) or .357 Mag.
It is for carrying while backpacking long distances - so weight is at a premium. I think a snubby J-Frame may be best.
The pistol is needed for possibly small Black Bears, or for two legged threats in remote and not so remote sites.
I'd prefer an S&W but don't know what they made in airweight/alloy revolvers through the years.
Double action is not a problem, but something like the S&W 649 - with the ability to cock and fire single action would be preferred.
Common sense keeps me out of problems so I'm looking for a lightweight last resort sort of option here.
Any recommendations?
It is for carrying while backpacking long distances - so weight is at a premium. I think a snubby J-Frame may be best.
The pistol is needed for possibly small Black Bears, or for two legged threats in remote and not so remote sites.
I'd prefer an S&W but don't know what they made in airweight/alloy revolvers through the years.
Double action is not a problem, but something like the S&W 649 - with the ability to cock and fire single action would be preferred.
Common sense keeps me out of problems so I'm looking for a lightweight last resort sort of option here.
Any recommendations?