If I can afford a Smith, I’m not gonna buy a Charter, or a Taurus, or maybe even a Ruger. The 66 looks like your best choice, loaded with .38s or .38- level .357s to keep the chambers clean, and just maybe be more accurate. A piece by Brian Pearce years ago suggested that loads in .357 cases were a touch more accurate. Once my pile of .38 brass is exhausted, I won’t buy any more, as both my guns are .357s.
Not for Canadians, but my new 3” M60 Pro is a nearly perfect carry “.38”. Much easier to hit with than a snubbie.
Yes, the Model 66 is available. Probably because of the cost. I have 400 or 500 357 cases. It is easy to download 357 to 38+P velocities.
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