Originally Posted by Exchipy
The AIRWEIGHT was also made with a 3” barrel. But, they are quite hard to find, and priced accordingly:
[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]This one cost an arm, but thankfully not also a leg.

The only "advantage" of 3" barrel on .38 Special is extra challenge in finding a holster one really wants. Alternative to light weight S&W are LCR/LCRx from Ruger.