I figure as with; "Muscle Car", "Truck Gun", "Guard Dog" and the like, mileage varies.
Noting that this is MY interpretation with an example, though it has a couple of iffy features by my own standards.
First the "Combat":
>Little if any accommodation to weight. Comes down to it, heft at distance or NOT should be an asset in a "Combat Magnum".
>Enough barrel to be accurate to 50 yards but short enough to be "handy" and very carryable.
>Good sights, preferably adjustable to a best-load but not too "snaggy".
>Stainless finish because; stainless! I don't want to worry about it though others will balk at the shine - which I get too.
>Goodly grips with more concern about grip than conceal ability.
>Got to have a hammer spur in case of a single action preference.
6 or more shots because, well... heft as stated above.
>S&W or similarly styled cylinder catch with anode towards Dan Wesson as well. I simply can't wrap my head or hands around a Colt's style catch for a "combat" gun regardless the century of success it has maintained.
Then, "Magnum"
.357 or .32 H&R for sure.
Less enthusiastic about .41 and FOR ME.... .44 is simply too, damn, much.
One of my better examples acknowledging that sights and grip are not my favorite alternatives but my wife digs the "V" rear, bright front and the laser grip.
