MCgunner
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So, umm, what if I'm the only gun she ever checked out?
357 Barrel Length
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So, umm, what if I'm the only gun she ever checked out?
Gryffydd
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Mine was a Davidson's exclusive GP-100 that was offered for a while last year. They're not always easy to find, and I really don't understand why more manufacturers don't have them in their normal lineup.
I own revolvers in every choice listed except 8". I voted for my 4" because I can hit a milk jug multiple times at 100 ft. I figure my odds are even better up close. Therefore, if I ever have to defend my home from invading milk jugs, I've got 'em covered.
wanderinwalker
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I'll vote 4". In a pinch, you can CCW it. In a pinch, you can hunt with it. It's perfect for general open carrying, night-stand storage and range use IMO. The 4" can do a little bit of everything without being unmanageable size-wise.
kmrcstintn
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I'm torn between 4" which is easier for on-body concealed carry and 6" which offers a longer sight radius and a longer tube to impart more spin and higher velocity on the projectile; for HD, hunting, and plinking I vote for 6" and opt for several other options for on-body CCW protection to include a folding knife, pepper/CS tear gas chemical deterrant, or one of Kimber's new multi-stream chemical deterrant 'pepper spray guns'
Ala Dan
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6"
Husker_Fan
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I think 6in is the best option. 4in is not be legal for hunting in many states, 6in gives a better sight radius for target hunting, and still carries well on a belt for OC.
2ndamd
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If you are going to be using for CCW? Then a 3" GP100 would be just right.
Mainer2009
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I always lean towards 6" when it comes to 357's. I like a 357 revolver to have some weight, and length...the smaller ones wanna jump right our of your hands!
DAdams
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I'll stick with my tried, trued and tested 3 inch 686.
KINGMAX
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S&w 686-1
I have a S&W 686-1 w/ a 4 inch, LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a S&W 686-1 w/ a 4 inch, LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bflobill_69
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I have a model 19 with a 4" Barrel. It is probably the most versatile gun I own. But, I am beginning to think I would really like a 6"...
Bflobill69
Bflobill69
Coal Dragger
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I'd go with a 6" barrel given the above list, but for general purpose use would really rather have a 5" bbl.
35Rem
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3" S&W model 19 or, better yet, model 66 (Stainless Steel)
4" if that's all you can find. The accuracy of the 2.5" and 3" guns is quite surprising.
4" if that's all you can find. The accuracy of the 2.5" and 3" guns is quite surprising.
IMO when talking about how big it is, it comes down to whether someone will point and snicker or run away screaming. 3" is the perfect size as it is neither "itty bitty" or "OMG huge." IMO 3" works for most situations whereas anything larger is overcompensating.
But then again, I don't have any urge to drive an F350 dually 4X4 lifted to the moon either.
3" is the perfect size as it is neither "itty bitty" or "OMG huge." IMO 3" works for most situations whereas anything larger is overcompensating.But then again, I don't have any urge to drive an F350 dually 4X4 lifted to the moon either.
stana
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My 4" S&W 19 would do it all.
My primary carry is always in the same place regardless of what handgun. Strong side hip. Any thing longer than 4" digs into the seat when seated and pushes the butt into your ribs. Anything longer is to slow into action (for me anyway).
Shorter barrels are less desirable for longer deliberate shots as in hunting.
4" for me even if 3" and 5" were on the list.
My primary carry is always in the same place regardless of what handgun. Strong side hip. Any thing longer than 4" digs into the seat when seated and pushes the butt into your ribs. Anything longer is to slow into action (for me anyway).
Shorter barrels are less desirable for longer deliberate shots as in hunting.
4" for me even if 3" and 5" were on the list.
AZ Desertrat
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Overall I would pick a 4"....I have two in that length and two in 6"....but for a "one-gun-man" the 4 is the way to go.
4" seems to have run away with this poll. In terms of hunting and assuming both are legal, how important is the extra (150?) fps? The shorter sight length is something i can deal with/not worried about.
But i've read in a couple places that 357 out of anything shorter than 6" is little more than a 9mm with alot of flash/bang wasting powder. is this a major concern?
But i've read in a couple places that 357 out of anything shorter than 6" is little more than a 9mm with alot of flash/bang wasting powder. is this a major concern?
Hogwash. The last pig I took was with my 5" .357 (my 4" Ruger .357 would have done the job too) with a 185gr Beartooth Bullet (LBT style hard cast) handloaded over 15.8gr of H110 and Winchester small pistol primer (non-magnum) with a muzzle velocity of about 1250fps. I don't know of any 9mm loading of similar weight nor power, nor bullet design.
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MCgunner
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Out of a 2.3" SP101, I chronographed my 180 grain XTP/13.8 grains AA#9 load at a tick over 1300 fps, that's 660 ft lbs or so IIRC. Show me a 9x19 that can do that. It was worked up for a 6.5" Blackhawk, shoots 1400 fps/785 ft lbs in that gun.
It was worked up for a 6.5" Blackhawk, shoots 1400 fps/785 ft lbs in that gun.- Status
