Suggest a 3" revolver!

[RON in PA]

You can't beat a 3" S&W K frame, be it a model 10, 13, 64 or 65. That's what mine tell me.

 

[Bo]

Here's a picture of my S&W 586 L-Comp.
It's a seven shot and carries nicely.

 

[Mr. Tettnanger]

Here's a picture of my S&W 586 L-Comp.
It's a seven shot and carries nicely.
View attachment 885227

Wow...I really like that!

 

[Mr. Tettnanger]

I do have a Ruger GP100 4" so I wonder if the S&W 686 would be redundant.

I have several long barreled 44 magnums, a S&W 617 22lr 6", a S&W 442 for carry and Glock 26. I don't want to duplicate exactly what I have.

 

[kidneyboy]

I do have a Ruger GP100 4" so I wonder if the S&W 686 would be redundant.

I have several long barreled 44 magnums, a S&W 617 22lr 6", a S&W 442 for carry and Glock 26. I don't want to duplicate exactly what I have.

If you are willing to go outside the box a little I'll suggest the Chiappa Rhino 30ds. I've owned 686's, model 15's, Ruger Match Champion, EAA Windicator's and the Chiappa is the softest shooting of the bunch.

 

[If1HitU]

I only own one 3" and you have it.

 

[Shak3s1977]

I saving for this 3 inch, 6 shot, 357 magnum. Fiber optic in front, Novak rear. I think its a beauty.

 

[MistWolf]

I am on the hunt for another 3" revolver. I own an SP101 3" already...

The SP101 was the right answer then and it's the right answer now.

Two is one. One is none. You answered your own question even before you posted.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

I saving for this 3 inch, 6 shot, 357 magnum. Fiber optic in front, Novak rear. I think its a beauty.View attachment 885435

Ruger should have come out with the Sp101 with these sights on it

 

[Caplock]

 

[Caplock]

If you can find one
Girls giggle when you brag about having a three inch python.

 

[wgp]

Not sure anyone has explored other calibers for you. Consider a S&W 696 in .44 Sp (if you can find one). I once had a Lew Horton S&W .41 Mag, 3", an unusual N frame with a K frame round butt. Probably should have kept it but it was not pleasant to shoot. And my Smith 3" Model 13 is one of my favorites if you stay in .357.

 

[Wildbillz]

If you can find one a 686 CS-1 with a 3" barrel would be what I would look for. Followed by a Mod 65 or 13 depending on your favorite finish. Not cheap but neat guns.

WB

 

[RealGun]

I do have a Ruger GP100 4" so I wonder if the S&W 686 would be redundant.

I have several long barreled 44 magnums, a S&W 617 22lr 6", a S&W 442 for carry and Glock 26. I don't want to duplicate exactly what I have.

I wouldn't consider the 686 to be redundant if it had a 6" barrel and served as a shooter, a range gun, even a hunter in a shoulder holster or cross draw.

 

[jstert]

3” revolvers are the sweet spot for concealment and accuracy. here are two s&w j frames: 317 22lr and 36 38sp.

 

[AustinTX]

I'm partial to these.

But, admittedly, I don't carry them (or any other wheelgun).

 

[Fiv3r]

I had a 3" GP100. Great wheelgun if a bit rough around the edges. I wanted to like the 3" as a good compromise, but I found that I suffered a sever case of the "yeah but"s. The 3" revolver will equal more performance out of the barrel than a snub, yeah but is it that much more than the 2.5"? Well it's got more velocity though...yeah but a 4" has even more and isn't that much harder to conceal if you all have committed to 3".

I do like the look of a three inch, but my mind's eye paints a revolver that has either a stubby snub nose or a 4" barrel. When it comes down to it, the way it balances in your hand is subjective. A shorter barrel works better for me, but I hold no grudge against a guy who prefers how a 4" handles.

If I were in the market, I would go with another 3" GP in stainless or a 686 of some flavor.

 

[Triggernosis]

How about the Kimber K6S? It packs 6 rounds in a gun the size of a J-frame.
https://www.kimberamerica.com/k6s-da-sa-3-1

 

[bikerdoc]

I have 3, 3 inch revolvers. Taurus, Ruger, and Charter Arms.
By far, my favorite is the Taurus 605, 357, 3 inch.

 

[RealGun]

How about the Kimber K6S? It packs 6 rounds in a gun the size of a J-frame.
https://www.kimberamerica.com/k6s-da-sa-3-1

That's a hefty J-frame.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

How about the Kimber K6S? It packs 6 rounds in a gun the size of a J-frame.
https://www.kimberamerica.com/k6s-da-sa-3-1

That kimber sure is good looking but $$$

 

[Triggernosis]

That's a hefty J-frame.

Do some research. It's just slightly bigger than the J-frame and smaller than a K-frame. It's much closer to the J than the K. I had one in my hand earlier today.

 

[RealGun]

Do some research. It's just slightly bigger than the J-frame and smaller than a K-frame. It's much closer to the J than the K. I had one in my hand earlier today.

Any six-round, .357 caliber is going to be bigger than a J-frame. Why exaggerate? But if your ox is gored, never mind.

 

[Triggernosis]

Any six-round, .357 caliber is going to be bigger than a J-frame. Why exaggerate? But if your ox is gored, never mind.

I'm not arguing that the K6S is not bigger, but it is definitely closer to a J-frame than a K-frame.
How do they do it? First of all, the cylinder is designed differently with "flats" rather than flutes, allowing more room for the 6 vs. 5.
Go gore your own ox and do some research and see if you can prove what I've said incorrect.

From Lucky Gunner:
:So, the Kimber K6s joins this category with the Ruger SP101 and the steel Smith & Wesson J-frames, like the excellent Model 640 Pro. The Kimber has 20% greater ammo capacity than those two, and it’s easily smaller than the SP101 and only larger than the J-frame by an insignificant margin. In terms of dimensions and capacity, it’s actually more like a modern successor to the Colt Detective Special."

 

[Sistema1927]

As the owner of a 3" Kimber K6S, I will say that while it is too large for me to carry in my pocket (something that I can do with any 2" J-frame), it wears smaller on the belt or in the waistband than any K-frame, including my 2" (pre-10) Military & Police round butt.