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It’s hard to pick just one. They all serve a purpose. The last is a little snub. It’s my favorite right now. That’s subject to change. Hasbeen
hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!)
NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral
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I've had several, but my favorite is my 27-2. stuck between this and an earlier 686
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M28 4". Solid, accurate, it just looks right.
Old guy, old guns.
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Who makes the grips on that stainless L-Frame? Neat.
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Too hard to pick one, four inch Highway Patrolman, three inch Model 13, 586 L-Comp. All I've had in the past and wish I had back.
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Campfire Oracle
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"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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IF price wasn't a consideration, I'd prefer a Model 27 with 3.5" barrel (of the sort that was issued to FBI & certain other federal agents in the 1950-70 era) over any other S&W revolver.
yours, tex
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4" Combat 66. My buddy announced I was selling it to him awhile back, and I let it go. Not sure what I was thinking...still my favorite.
Wade
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Favorite is my old 4" model 28, second choice would be an 83/8" model 19.
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Nice thread, makes me want to get a S&W 357, for the guys in the know, what model would run period correct with a S&W model of 1955 45 ACP/Auto Rim? it's a five screw 6" blue revolver with target hammer and trigger.
Trump Won!
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I really like the S&W L Frame 357 revolvers (586/686) in barrel lengths from 3 to 6 inches.
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I'm surprised at how many like the N-Frame .357 Magnums. Seems kind of overbuilt for the cartridge. I sold my 28 years ago. Makes little sense in light of the L and K frames chambered in it.
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Pre model 27 3.5" that lives in my house. It's my last 357, as I'd find it very difficult to name a real purpose for the cartridge these days.
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Campfire Oracle
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I have a grand total of ONE handguns chambered for 357. It's the most overused, understood, useless handgun cartridge around.
If a 38 special ain't gonna do it, step up the caliber.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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My model 28's followed by the GP100... I can shoot any 38 spl. and 357's if I like... Great varmint busters for the west...
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I have a grand total of ONE handguns chambered for 357. It's the most overused, understood, useless handgun cartridge around.
If a 38 special ain't gonna do it, step up the caliber. ? I guess we know how you feel about the 40 S&W.....lol
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I'm surprised at how many like the N-Frame .357 Magnums. Seems kind of overbuilt for the cartridge. I sold my 28 years ago. Makes little sense in light of the L and K frames chambered in it. Depends on the ratio of carrying to shooting.
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357 Mag with the 125gr JHP has closed-out a lot of health records, real fast. It may still be up to the task.
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357 Mag with the 125gr JHP has closed-out a lot of health records, real fast. It may still be up to the task. Same is true with the 158 gr. JHP
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Campfire Oracle
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Campfire Oracle
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I have a grand total of ONE handguns chambered for 357. It's the most overused, understood, useless handgun cartridge around.
If a 38 special ain't gonna do it, step up the caliber. ? I guess we know how you feel about the 40 S&W.....lol Ain't complicated to understand if your parents are opposite sex. Love me some 40
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