A much shorter (pardon the pun) route would be a 4" model 24-3 (or 624), subtract 1/2" barrel length, relocate front sight/ramp, stir and enjoy. Same for the 6 1/2" versions of same but the barrel stampings would look more off-center, I think.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220