savagelover
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Is this a pretty good revolver. It's a 38/357. Why is it called a L frame. Is it made for heavy loads for deer hunting,etc. Thanks.
It is pretty good. It originally came out to compete with the Colt Python and to better handle the pounding from shooting .357Mag loads that were beating up the then issued K-frames.Is this a pretty good revolver. It's a 38/357.
It is called an L-frame to fit between the smaller K-frame and the larger N-frameWhy is it called a L frame.
It wouldn't be my first choice if I was going to shoot heavy loads in it to become proficient enough to take it hunting.Is it made for heavy loads for deer hunting,etc
I bought it. It's new in box. 500.00 bucks. Another guy was looking at it,but I beat him to it.Yes it's generally a great revolver. Size wise, it's bigger than the K frame which generally only supports long term use of 38 SPL, but smaller than the N frame which support 44 MAG, etc plus 7 or 8 rounds of 357. Grab it if the price is right and it's not beat to hell.
I bought it. It's new in box. 500.00 bucks. Another guy was looking at it,but I beat him to it.
L Frame is just a size, larger than K Frame, smaller than an N Frame.
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Dang, you did very well.I bought it. It's new in box. 500.00 bucks. Another guy was looking at it,but I beat him to it.
Guess I didn't mention,this is a 6 inch barrel.A 500 dollar four inch 686 is exactly what I need! Pass some luck over here, ya did great. Enjoy your new wheel gun in good health, and hopefully you get some nice ammo for it.
It'll handle 357s just fine, but it's a real peach with 38 +p and standard pressure rounds- plenty for self defense against a man.
And versatile as a sidearm if you head into the back country.buffalo bore sells some very good 180 grain hardcast 357 rounds. They are very dear though in price. You would probably do well with any off the shelf 158 grain 357 rounds.
I keep their 158 grain lswc hp 38 +p in my L frame for the house.
With standard pressure 38s any member of the household can be very fast and accurate with an L frame.
158 grain jsp magnum rounds are enough for deer with good placement. Depends on barrel length is yours a 4 inch barrel? Congrats.