An ode to the 4" medium frame revolver...

Nice revolvers. 4" is the perfect compromise for carry, accuracy.

Who doesn't like 4" medium-framed revolvers. They're the perfect size for some carry, woods and general use without being overwhelming. Plus, a 4" barrel is plenty long enough for accuracy at the range, even out to 50-yds.

Yes, I like 4" medium-framed revolvers...

19-5


18-4


586 no dash

I'm partial to my N frames and to 5" barrels. But do love my m10/19/ smiths and police positives. They are the prefect size for fun and work.

Cheers,

ts

First in with a Security Six.

I am going to join Saxon Pigs party.

S&W M&P 38 special 4 inch. Too me defines the LE carry revolver.

S&W model 13 4 inch. This might be the best combat fighting revolver.

Model 19 4 inch. Bill Jordens dream carry revolver for LE

Model 66 4 inch Stainless version of Bill Jordens dream revolver.

Ruger Police Service Six 4 inch. Rugers competition to S&W as a carry 357 magnum.

They're just right in so many ways...

I have several.

Oh, So Perfect!

Not fair Steve CT, you put those barrels on just for the picture

The 4-inchers are the perfect size for travel or nearly anything. They pack power and are great for pointability. And they're almost perfect for the .357 round. I think S&W and Ruger made horrible mistakes by phasing out their medium framed revolvers for their "hulksters" -- my term for the larger 686 and GP-100 sized guns. These companies continue to call their hulksters "medium-framed" handguns, but the 6-shot guns are borderline unsuitable for carrying on the trail or in camping. (After all, which would you rather have as a camping pistol, a S&W 13/65 or a 686?)


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Model 10-5


Model 19-3

Model 10 and 64s

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Well, I don't usually do poetry, but here is my ode to four inch revolvers:

A four inch revolver
So balanced and fair
I care not what frame size you bear

Don't ever think a 4" revolver is limited to 50 yards. I've shot them way farther than that!
Frank

686SSR (and his big brother the 8-3/8" 686, scoped)

technically medium large I guess :/

The 4" barrel is a good all around length and I enjoy shooting mine. However, unlike many, I still prefer the feel of my 5" and 6" revolvers more and will shoot them more frequently.

I think the 4" is a good versatile revolver and have a few in my safe.

I loves me some 4" medium frame.



For carry or competition...


...or pressed into target duty...


...or for just messin' around.

For all around versatility it's hard to beat the 4" medium frame revolver, be it a Colt, Ruger, S&W, or Dan Wesson. My all-time favorite is probably the S&W K frame though I still have a great fondness for the Ruger Security/Service/Speed Six series.

bikemutt, I know you're funnin' with me on this . We know each other from DWF.

The 4" .357 is in a dead heat with the 1911 as the perfect fighting handgun, no reason it can't also be the best looking revolver there is