Revolvers only 5" up to 6.5"

[bannockburn]

Always wanted a S&W Model 27 with a 5" barrel. Back in the day the Model 27 was like the Cadillac of .357 Magnum revolvers (not taking anything away from the Colt Python either).

 

[CajunBass]

I don't care much for any barrel over 4", but from time to time, it really can't be avoided. Such was the case with this 1948, Smith & Wesson K-22. This one is "finish challenged" and I paid about half of your stated price limit. Of course there are much nicer examples out there, priced accordingly.





I realize the OP said he wanted something new, but I don't know anything about "new" guns.

 

[everydefense]

I realize the OP said he wanted something new, but I don't know anything about "new" guns.

Oops- good eye! I missed his mentioning of them being new in the 2nd post. Guess mine is out of the running, then. Still an interesting thread for the pics, though!

 

[clance]

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/712921835

 

[jmace57]

I'm a S&W collector/shooter, so...

S&W 29-2 44 mag 8 3/8"
S&W Model of 1955 .45 6 1/2"
2 x S&W 2nd model HE .455 6 1/2"
S&W 2nd Model HE .44 Special 6 1/2"
4 x S&W Model of 1917 .45 5 1/2"
S&W Outdoorsman .38 6 1/2"
A couple of S&W Model of 1905 3rd model 6 1/2"
Numerous K frame in 5" and 6"

I think the 5" barrels look great on most, but the longer the barrel, the better for me.

 

[If1HitU]

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/712921835

Thanks for the link.

 

[Tallball]

The 6" Ruger Gp100 357 is a very nice revolver. My friend bought one new a year or two ago, and its trigger still impresses me.

 

[walnut1704]

I think everybody should have a Ruger single action. My choice was a stainless New Model Blackhawk .357/ 9mm convertible with a 6 1/2" barrel. Of course you can't go wrong with a K-frame, my S&W Model 66 is my favorite.

 

[If1HitU]

I think everybody should have a Ruger single action. My choice was a stainless New Model Blackhawk .357/ 9mm convertible with a 6 1/2" barrel. Of course you can't go wrong with a K-frame, my S&W Model 66 is my favorite.

One word......Beautiful.

 

[Gordon]

here is a 7.5 Ruger .30 Carb and an 8 3/8 S&W Model 48 .22 mag to get an idea of how single actions and double actions handle their barrel length differently

 

[Iggy]

For decades, old timers and current revolver shooters sing the praises of the 5 inch barreled S&Ws for balance and just feeling good in the hand.
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I tend to agree. Five inch Model 27 and a Five inch 38/44 Outdoorsman

Five inch Model of 1950 45ACP with a custom fit 45 Colt cylinder. I suppose I could be a little bit biased.

 

[Armybrat]

What's there not to like about the venerable Blackhawk? Bought my .357 new in 1968:

 

[dickydalton]

6" or 6 1/2" ? That is the question...

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• dickydalton
• Nov 3, 2017

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• Oct 16, 2017

 

[Bartojc]

The 5.5" Blackhawk in my avatar is my first revolver. That length seems very well balanced and is more accurate than its owner. Notice I said it was my first revolver, it will not be my last revolver or SA

-Jeff

 

[Bo]

My version of the 6" bbl.



With the Hogue grips, it's a sweetheart to shoot.