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@Armored farmer you are true to your name….five zucchini shot, and not pass though to the Jeep!
Yeah@Armored farmer you are true to your name….five zucchini shot, and not pass though to the Jeep!
I have a 3" Colt King Cobra that is quite nice to carry. Larger than a Smith J frame, but a tiny bit more compact than a K frame. Predictably snappy with full .357 loads, but every bit as nice as my 2.5" Smith model 66. The Colt is like a little jewel... very, very nice action straight from the factory. Far smoother out of the box than any Smith I have. They're not inexpensive though. I find it much nicer to shoot than any Model 36 or 60, and enough smaller than a 66 to make it a nice carry revolver.
I had one prelock, 60-10 I think, that was wonderfully accurate but I would not shoot powerful loads in it. If one keeps thinking small and light, he will wind up shooting 38 Special from it.Hi Folks, what about the Smith and Wesson model 60 3 incher? Has adjustable sites, is .357 capable and View attachment 1091778 relatively light at 24 ounces empty. The Kimber 3 inch as mentioned is the competition with an extra round. I am still waiting on the long term reliability and support for that one, as I am a suspicious old fart
Dang- is see the model 60 does not meet the OP's request for 6 rounds.
Looking for the perfect hiking pistol. In my neck of the woods 2 legged, hogs, and snakes would be the primary purpose.
I don't have a fear of snakes, but sitting on the creek bank fishing or camping, on more than one occasion I've had a moccasin come see what I was doing. Not really aggressive, but more curious than anything. Generally I just let them on their way. But sometimes we scare the crap out of eachother and that's when it can get potentially dangerous. I have been chased by them.
I am looking for a 3" barrel, 6 shot, lightweight 357. First round in the cylinder would be snake shot, followed by defensive rounds. This wouldn't be a high volume gun. Shot to ensure function, and gain proficiency and that's about it.
Closest I've found is the Ruger LCRx, but it's a 5 shot. What other options are out there? I've seen some older out of production Smiths, but none on GB.
Taurus now lists their small frame 605 in a 3 inch "Defender" version. Recently announced, I have no idea how many are actually out in the world.
Usual caveats about Taurus apply (examine carefully the actual unit you are buying.) Fixed sight, weight per the site is 24oz. unloaded. Shooting .357 is not likely to be an everyday thing.
I have been chased by them.
I also recommend a S&W 60-4
I've a 340 SC at a claimed 11oz, and I've shot it with full house magnums, including Fiocchi's wrath-of-God 140 FMJs (1100'sec in a snub...my handloads have never topped that). It's a hiking gun; first two chambers with snakeshot, the rest those FMJs, as a last ditch GTFOM for a disagreeable black bear.I have a no lock M&P 340. 13oz .357 with 1⅞" barrel. Yes I have shot it with full power loads. Not the funnest thing to do. Just want a 3" barrel.
This will be a low round count gun. Not range other than to gain/maintain proficiency.
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Lots of good choices here. I recently picked up this S&W Model 13-4 at a decent price. It is a great shooter.
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