MikePGS
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I'm thinking about buying a revolver thats similar in size to a K-Frame, but I think I'd prefer to buy a new gun, rather than a used one. Could you please tell me what is most comparable in size to a K-Frame? Thanks in advance.
What (if any) modern production revolver is most similar to a S&W K-Frame?
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MikePGS
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My apologies, i forgot to add that I was looking for something in .357 mag.
MCgunner
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Taurus M66, near identical except doesn't have the flat spot on the forcing cone and IMHO a little stronger. But, there are plenty of Taurus haters who don't agree. I have two of 'em, though, and both are more accurate than the M19 I had and just as well built, just as good a trigger.
Rossi's M 971 is a little lighter, but close to a K frame. I had one, functional, decent accurate, sorta liked it, but it wasn't a Smith far as fit and finish. Newer ones look better, but I haven't owned a 971 in a while. I had a firing pin snap on mine, but got it fixed. Only problem I had with it in probably 8K rounds of mixed hot and .38.
Rugers. The GP100 is porky, more like an L frame. The SP101 is smaller, about a J and a half frame. However, if you don't mind the lack of a round in the cylinder, the SP101 is built stronger than any K frame ever made and is one HECK of a good shootiin' firearm. I have one, love it.
Rossi's M 971 is a little lighter, but close to a K frame. I had one, functional, decent accurate, sorta liked it, but it wasn't a Smith far as fit and finish. Newer ones look better, but I haven't owned a 971 in a while. I had a firing pin snap on mine, but got it fixed. Only problem I had with it in probably 8K rounds of mixed hot and .38.
Rugers. The GP100 is porky, more like an L frame. The SP101 is smaller, about a J and a half frame. However, if you don't mind the lack of a round in the cylinder, the SP101 is built stronger than any K frame ever made and is one HECK of a good shootiin' firearm. I have one, love it.
I'm just backing up MCgunner's assessment of Taurus. I have a Model 66 since 1989 with lots of rounds through it. I had a Model 19 S&W that had flame cutting and was loosening up after about 6 years (in the 70s) I sold. The Taurus has more through it and still is going strong.
ArchAngelCD
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I'm betting you were shooting ammo that was topped with a 125gr bullet. You would have done no damage to your M19 with 158gr ammo.
Are you really trying to say a Taurus Model 66 revolver is better than a S&W Model 19? Really?? WOW!!
I'm betting you were shooting ammo that was topped with a 125gr bullet. You would have done no damage to your M19 with 158gr ammo
I did use some 125 gr but most of the magnums were 158 gr. The thing about using 125 gr in a K-frame magnum was not really common knowledge (if known at all then).
Are you really trying to say a Taurus Model 66 revolver is better than a S&W Model 19? Really?? WOW!!
I'm not saying any Taurus is better than any S&W Model 19. Just the Taurus I have is better than the Model 19 I had. I've also seen a S&W Model 66 cylinder become a 3 round cylinder after 400 rds. That hasn't made me swear off S&W. I have a S&W 66 but it doesn't have that many rounds through it yet I'll let you know if it outlasts the Taurus. Might take a couple of years.
I did use some 125 gr but most of the magnums were 158 gr. The thing about using 125 gr in a K-frame magnum was not really common knowledge (if known at all then).
Are you really trying to say a Taurus Model 66 revolver is better than a S&W Model 19? Really?? WOW!!
I'm not saying any Taurus is better than any S&W Model 19. Just the Taurus I have is better than the Model 19 I had. I've also seen a S&W Model 66 cylinder become a 3 round cylinder after 400 rds. That hasn't made me swear off S&W. I have a S&W 66 but it doesn't have that many rounds through it yet I'll let you know if it outlasts the Taurus. Might take a couple of years.
MrTuffPaws
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The Taurus compact frame is what you are looking for.
DougDubya
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Depending on the era's metallurgy, the 66 can be stronger. Though, again, if we're going with an era where the Taurus would be stronger than the Smith, we're looking at a sinfully sweet Smith trigger and finish to compensate.
RON in PA
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Take a look at the current Smith L frame models 619 and 620. They are slightly bigger than a K frame, but have the same grip as a K frame.
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