Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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FWIW Colt Detective Specials are 6 shot, and there exists a hammer shroud that makes drawing from concealment less problematic. For that matter, I think S&W made some M12s in 2" snubby. Both 38 spl, of course.
Personally, I don't see any attraction for 357 in a small revolver, or with a 2" barrel.
3" Python, 3" S&W 625, and 3.5" S&W M27 (N-frame) are as small as I'd care to own in that caliber. Of course, your hands are your own, to use and abuse.
What mission do you have in mind for a snubby 357. if I may ask?
Yes , Detective Specials . I didn't want to send a rookie down the collectible rabbit hole . And the Hammer Shrouds themselves are 4x as rare as the guns .
S&W M12 are Extra sweet ! Once upon a decade a partner carried one . But you would have to rumble 3 S&W collectors to get one .
I am in lust with 2 inch Round Butt ( steel) K Frame , and have one of each . But explaining them , most people don't get them , without actually handling one . They're discontinued , but still findable within 50% of price of 4 inch .
I don't think they are what Muleskinner thinks he's looking for , but short-ish bbl Medium frame .357 are a worthwhile thing . I prefer 2.75 Speed Six over both the 2.5 M19/66 and 3in M13/65 , but that's subjective .