3 INCHES
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Dieseltech56
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Nice gun but please don't polish it.
Harkrader
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1. 357 Model of 1950
2. S&W 624 Lew Horton, wood grips
3. 629-6 Trail Boss - unfluted cylinder.
4. 629-4
5. 629-1, wood grips.
I never wanted ANY .44 Magnum with a barrel under 4". BUT, I met people who had them but didn't want them either, and were selling them for lunch money.
I got the 624 after a terrible problem with a similar gun from another manufacturer. And the price was right.
The 357 Magnum came from an estate sale. I really liked the look. It had an apparent serious flaw so the price was very low. After I bought it I found all it needed was a good cleaning. It is in excellent condition and obviously fired very little. Minor wear on the cylinder suggests it spent at least a little time in holsters. I just liked its looks.
2. S&W 624 Lew Horton, wood grips
3. 629-6 Trail Boss - unfluted cylinder.
4. 629-4
5. 629-1, wood grips.
I never wanted ANY .44 Magnum with a barrel under 4". BUT, I met people who had them but didn't want them either, and were selling them for lunch money.
I got the 624 after a terrible problem with a similar gun from another manufacturer. And the price was right.
The 357 Magnum came from an estate sale. I really liked the look. It had an apparent serious flaw so the price was very low. After I bought it I found all it needed was a good cleaning. It is in excellent condition and obviously fired very little. Minor wear on the cylinder suggests it spent at least a little time in holsters. I just liked its looks.
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Harkrader
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LOVE that Colt, Guevera! Howz it shoot?
OP
3inchs is perfect not to big not to small... shes unfired outside of the factory, leaning away from the polish, but not the scratching lol
I was under the impression the trailboss said Trail Boss on the side cover and had a magna ported barrel. Were there other variations like the one you show?
OP
I was under the impression the trailboss said Trail Boss on the side cover and had a magna ported barrel. Were there other variations like the one you show?
I've yet to find an rsr trail boss ... it's on my list tho very nice
Cal44
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1911-10MM
Member
The 3" J frames are great. Here's a couple
60-10, .357
60-4, .38 Spec
60-10, .357
60-4, .38 Spec
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Pretty nice. It is my designated retro "walk in the woods" gun.
BoCash
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Agree with the Diesel. It's a personal thing but I would leave it alone. Beautiful as is and worth more now than after one messes with the factory finish.
Enjoy that beautiful piece!!
Bo in western NC
cstep
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1911-10MM
Member
A couple more 3" Model 60's
I think that three inch revolvers are the "sweet spot" for carry. They are probably my favorite in J, K, L and N frames. I have been known to pick up one when the opportunity presents itself.
Model 66-2 Ashland
Model 66-5 Lew Horton
Model 13 (My last issued revolver)
Model 696
Model 65-5 Lady Smith
Model 36-6
Model 60-4 (lower gun in photo)
Model 629-3 Lew Horton, Performance Center, Carry Comp (Mag Comp)
Model 66-2 Ashland
Model 66-5 Lew Horton
Model 13 (My last issued revolver)
Model 696
Model 65-5 Lady Smith
Model 36-6
Model 60-4 (lower gun in photo)
Model 629-3 Lew Horton, Performance Center, Carry Comp (Mag Comp)
Green Frog
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My vote goes with the Model 60-4 with 3” full lug barrel and adjustable sights. I long lusted after this model until I got mine, and once I put the grips on it that actually fit my hand it just gets better and better. I’ve said before, I don’t generally go with the “if I could only have one gun” school of thought, but this one is high on my list of keepers! 
Froggie
Froggie
Arquebus357
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I couldn't find one I could afford so I made one. Love the balance of a 3" barreled revolver.
