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riader13 - Looking for a good CC revolver.
Was reading that a 2" barrel isn't a good fit for the 357 cartridge?
2" barrel too short to take advantage of the amount of powered in a 357?
Can anyone elaborate on this?
If your interest in 2" is because of expecting to carry in your pocket, you would be better off looking at 38-Special-only guns. The original .357 Magnum was a 6" N-frame (large frame), so there is only so far one can compromise for concealed carry and still have a gun that can handle the caliber for a well practiced owner.
I like mine at 4" and 5", thank you. For the lighter loads a 3" barrel, I am fortunate to own a Ruger SP101 and a S&W 60 Pro, the latter of which is my pick as the ultimate packable gun capable of firing .357 Magnum in a suitable load. I don't carry guns in my pocket.
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