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The only downsides are reduced velocity when compared to more "traditional" lengths like 6" and a shorter sight radius.
One person posted that 3" is the minimum for accuracy. Shorter doesn't mean less intrinsic accuracy, shorter barreled guns are simply harder for the shooter to exploit the accuracy of the gun. Don
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You are absolutely correct but the end result, less accuracy, remains the same.
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With my K frame 3" 9mm I have no problem with accuracy.
The K frame 3" is a great size and balance for a revolver.
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02-28-2020, 12:33 PM
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I didn't even think of including 3" J-frames.
So I guess I have two more to add
S&W M36 no dash 38spl
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I forgot about the three J frames I own. I carry the 60-15 frequently but also have a blue 36-1 and a nickel 36. Thanks for the reminder.
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02-28-2020, 02:32 PM
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3" J frame .22 MRF M-650
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02-28-2020, 09:58 PM
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Are you asking if a 3" barrel is enough? Or can you have enough if them?
Yes to the first, no to the second:
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02-29-2020, 04:30 PM
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Long Distance Relationships don't work
While reading this thread I realize I haven't shot this
S&W 696-1 44S&W Special at long distance yet.
Total disregard to Rule #10 - Know where my Revolvers
Point of Impact is at 100yards.
Since shooting this once Safe Queen before I got it, 10yds
to 16yds, takes a lot of concentration to hit a 2" black target.
It's 5" Sight Plain does help some what.
I do know at the Tupperware Pistol Standard Range (TSR) of 7yards,
that Model 696-1 clusters it's 5rds better than the Plastic Pistols
Repeaters, from what I've seen.
S&W 3" Barrels are cool, and forever.
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3 inch is perfect.
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Here are some of my 3 inch guns.
64-6, 64-5, 65-5, 65-3.
And a pair of 60-10s
This 64-5 is my prize possession. It was a regular 4” DAO and I converted it to 3” 357 while tightening the gun up better than factory.
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The only downside I can think of is the fact that many states have a 4 inch minimum bbl length for hunting.
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Works for me.
I never quite understood J-frames with longer barrels like 3" but bigger guns, sure, very sexy. Mine sleeps under the pillow next to me. She's very polite and never snores.
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