ok so im starting to look for info on the 6 and 8 shot 357. what can you tell me about them, model numbers, price, ages's?

anything would be great thanks...

P.s. blued only... shooter not collector... and 4"

That's kind of a broad question. The original .357 was the .357 S&W Magnum built on what became the N frame. They were later designated as Model 27's. The Highway Patrolman came along as a lower priced less embelished copy of the .357 Magnum and later became the Model 28. LEO dreams of a lighter weight magnum were gifted when the Combat Magnum and later became the Model 19 with the Model 13 spawning from the Model 10 but they were all born on what is now called the K frame. K frame magnums ended up being phased out in favor of a bit larger frame known as the L frame. They started with the 586 and 581. I guess all .357's were six shot until the first L frame 586+ or 581+ that had seven shot cylinders. There have only been a few short runs of M27's with eight shot cylinders and they are not very common. As far as I know that's as in a nut shell as I can think of to just 6 and 8 shot blued steel S&W revolvers. That could really be a book unto itself though and you might want to invest in the SCSW to really get the real deal history and pricing as prices are across the board on all of them with short run hard to find and popularity. Generally a price of $500 is starting for any M19 and maybe a little less for a M13. M28's don't command the price of older or M27's but they seem to be gaining in popularity and thus the price is climbing. I would say 28's start at $500 as well. 27's need to be fairly worn to start at that price and the sky is the limit on their price. That's all I've got.

I would suggest the first thing would be go the the Smith and Wesson web site and look at the different models you will be able to see each model and get a suggested price. I am waiting on the delivery of a Model 686 2" barrel, my local gun store priced it at $ 714.00 including taxes. Taxes being $65.00
The 686 is a stainless steel equivalent of the 586 and is a 7 round cylinder. I am sure there will be other folks along to provide you with useful information and recommendations. I suggest a k or L frame if you plan to shoot a lot of 357. These frames are built for continued use of 357. I have a J frame Model 60 3" barrel I carry in 357. When I train with it I use 125 gr. over 6.4 grain of AA#5 and shot 1 or 2 cylinders of 125 grain factory load personal protection rounds. the Model is a 5 round cylinder.

I am a Smith and Wesson fan so I may be a bit bias. There is also Ruger, Charter, Taurus out there to look at also.

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In terms of "new" production, the current model 686's can be found in 7-shot configuration, but they are stainless. The Night Guard revolvers are black finish and they can be found in 8-shot configuration.

I assume you are asking about S&W revolvers...there may be other makes with higher capacity cylinders. I think Taurus may make one or more models, but I don't know much about them (other than I don't care for Taurus products in general, based on prior experience.)

cool thanks guys... i have a 4" python and am looking to get an S&W. the python is great, but as my great uncle always said the S&W is always the shooters gun.

and the answers were what i was looking for, kinda why i let it broad...

I suggest you look at an older 586 or 581. Great shooters and will stand up to all you feed it. Also you can easily find and fall in love with a model 27 or 19. Prices are over the place, so shop around around. The older guns will be of better quality in most cases. Good luck.

yea thats what im thinkin... will keep my ear to the ground. thanks

Model 627 Pro Series S&W 4"

8 shot new ultimate magnum.

That's all you need to know.

Wrong color. He is looking for blue.

Rick

Rick,

that can be changed he mentioned 6/8 shot.

8 shot rules//////

same frame and faster cylinder lock up.

ohhh yeah moonclips with Hornady what a duo.

or get a night guard its not shiny