Which .357 Mag?

7Mag Hunter · Sep 3, 2017

I have a 6" S&W 686 in SS....great gun and plenty for deer....I also bought a SS Taurus snubbie in 357 this year that makes a great
pocket gun....i handload 38+p for fun and carry med power HP 357 ammo....

Balrog · Sep 3, 2017

The best currently available 357 in my option is the Ruger GP 100 3" Wiley Clapp model. You should take a good look at it. Its a cut about the average GP 100.

Wiley Clapp... now thats a bad name. Sounds more like something you might catch if you get too drunk to remember the night before the hangover starts.

The current S&W's offend me greatly because of the ugly hole on the side plate that Clinton made them add.

Dan DeBord · Sep 6, 2017

Model 60 S&W

frankwright · Sep 16, 2017

Hard to beat either a 2.5" or 3" K frame S&W revolver.
These are model 66's.

MCBUCK · Sep 22, 2017

Had my six in 686 since 91'

GunnSmokeer · Oct 30, 2017

I'd get an older, used, S&W model 66 or similar K-frame with a 3" barrel. Pre-lock (meaning, before about 2002 or so).

Polish it yourself for a brighter shine if the finish isn't as shiny as you like at first.

If you want a smaller-frame gun that only holds 5 shots, the Ruger SP-101 comes in 3" versions, and consider also the S&W model 60, which is available in .357 mag too, with longer barrels than typical snubbies.

nfa1eab · Nov 27, 2017

I am S&W guy. Older pinned and recessed models were built better, but, for carry, stainless L frame.

ryanh487 · Nov 27, 2017

Take a look at the GP100 Match Champion. Adjustable sights, wood grips, stainless finish, and improved trigger.

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