I really like to collect, carry and shoot Smith and Wesson three inch ( pre lock) 38/357 stainless revolvers. I have : 3" 686 CS-1, 3" model 66 and 3" model 65. What am I missing? What am I missing ? I would like to own every variation of 3 inch stainless 38/357. Thank You .

3" 60 in 38/357, J frame

3" Model 13........FYI...almost all 3" K frames are selling at premium prices. Very sought after. Great guns!

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3" 640, 3" 686-4+.....PC 66 and PC 686.......but you have a good start! Regards 18DAI

Hello Mr. fighter62,

You and I have some similar tastes. I have four 3" S&W's, (all pre-lock) Two K frames & two L frames: a 3" 686+, a 3" 681 Birdsong, a 3" 66 & a 3" 65LS. You have good taste, but I caution that trying to obtain EVERY 3" K & L frame variant will be an EXPENSIVE task & one that will require patience. Not impossible...so I wish you all the best with your noble quest.

All the best,

Mike

Thanks! My quest is to obtain EVERY STD PRODUCTION STAINLESS K or L FRAME three inch in 38 OR 38/357. I loked in the book . I still need a model 64. ALSO , a regular , pre lock 686 three inch. What else after that?????

Geez, and I only have one; 65-5 3-inch. A new quest begins.

Hello fighter62,

There are forum members here much more in the know than me, but: If you are going to exclude the Performance Center variants of K & L frame variants, look to the short or special run 686's with 3" barrels...they were made in plus, (7 shot) and non-plus versions. Also...if the branding doesn't bother you: the model 65 Ladysmith 3" is one of the most well thought out K frames ever made, (IMHO.)

I need to start saving for a house...so my days of making my check card smoke are over, (I should learn to just love what I have)...I wish you luck brother...please keep us posted on your progress!

If you have a 3" M65...what more do you need?

If you want every stainless 3" K frame variant, you are short several model 66s - there is a -2, -3, -4, -5 and -6. A regular Forum member has all of them in a photo he has posted. Good luck with the search.

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SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

I have a 3" N frame (PC, though) and a 3" 65-5. I passed over a 3" M60 yesterday, and I'm kicking myself for that.
I love the balance of the 3" Smiths.

I also admit that I have a fondness for the 3' barrels. I started with a NIB 60-15 that is just fun to shoot. Followed it up with a 65-3 and then a 686-6. All are very well balanced guns. Had a chance at a Mod 64 3" barrel and passed and am still kicking myself.

Good luck in your search.