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Does anyone know of any reason that Smith & Wesson never made a 2" model 65. My 2" 64 is my favorite K frame carry gun, and I have a couple 3 inchers to choose from.
Why no 2” .357s
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Not sure - I have a 2.25" 640 but I don't think they make anything J-frame in actual 2" other than the 940 (a 9mm version).
Of course S&W made model 19s and 66s in 2.5" - not a whole lot of differnce there.
I do think Colt made a 2" version of the Marshal in .357.
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Of course S&W made model 19s and 66s in 2.5" - not a whole lot of differnce there.
I do think Colt made a 2" version of the Marshal in .357.
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Quien sabe?? Who knows? But I wouldn't have one, anyway. .38 Special is for 2" guns as far as I am concerned. As always, YMMV.
I think it had to do with the ejector rod linght (sp)
Yes, a 2 1/2" barrel is the shortest you can get on a .357 K frame and still have a full length extractor rod to quickly eject empty cases...
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It's because of the front locking lug. You typically need a 3" barrel to have a full length ejector rod. S&W got around that on some PC guns by using a ball detent on the yoke, instead of a latch the engages the front of the ejector rod.
The 627PC has a 2-5/8" barrel and a full length rod. The 327PC has a 2" barrel and a short ejector rod. Both of those are 8-shot N frames.
The 627PC has a 2-5/8" barrel and a full length rod. The 327PC has a 2" barrel and a short ejector rod. Both of those are 8-shot N frames.
Engine49guy
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I just went to the safe to confirm my suspicions ,
A) the 2" model 15 and M&P snub have shorter ejector rods than the 2.5" Model 19 .
B) the 2 5" model 19 does not have a full length ejector rod but it is longer than the 2" Model 15. The 3" and longer K frames do have a full length rod.
C) you could swap a model 15 barrel onto a model 19. But you would have to shorten the forcing cone because the combat magnum cylinder is longer at the front.
D) my suspicion is that the factory deemed a longer ejector rod was necessary to eject the 357 longer cases through its longer cylinder.
A) the 2" model 15 and M&P snub have shorter ejector rods than the 2.5" Model 19 .
B) the 2 5" model 19 does not have a full length ejector rod but it is longer than the 2" Model 15. The 3" and longer K frames do have a full length rod.
C) you could swap a model 15 barrel onto a model 19. But you would have to shorten the forcing cone because the combat magnum cylinder is longer at the front.
D) my suspicion is that the factory deemed a longer ejector rod was necessary to eject the 357 longer cases through its longer cylinder.
flash60601
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Plus - - -trying to get worthwhile 357 velocities and energy out of short barres is chasing unicorns and fairies.
imashooter2
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They didn't much care about ejector rod length on the 360. I expect they didn't think all that many mags would get shot from them. 
My M640-1 .357 magnum won't even eject 38 Spl shells.......
What? My 640-1 has no problem with ejection of 38 Special or +P. On mine, the ejector rod is almost long enough to make 38 Special cases completely clear the chambers.
Old Bear, It's spelled "length," in case you were asking. But at this stage of the game, who cares?
Some of those guns pictured above would probably break my hand shooting .357s out of. Up close & GTH off me it would really ruin somebody's day. All those pictures are some nice guns.
Some of those guns pictured above would probably break my hand shooting .357s out of. Up close & GTH off me it would really ruin somebody's day. All those pictures are some nice guns.
Wow, that is one crazy SB shotgun! Back in college I made a 9" bbl. 16-ga "pistol" out of an old Crescent Arms double barrel (most of the 28" barrel was rusted out). It was actually pretty accurate and had manageable 2-hand recoil. I don't think I'd want to shoot this shorty!That brings to mind the genius who came up with this one......Ben
I have to ask - is that extra 0.5" really that important? The 2.5" Combat Magnums are great guns...
... and as noted above, if you want 8 shots, the 2.5" all steel 627s are also great guns...
All that said, the looks of those 2" M&Ps are also very cool and they too are great guns...
... so I see why a 2" 357 M&P could be a very fun gun.
... and as noted above, if you want 8 shots, the 2.5" all steel 627s are also great guns...
All that said, the looks of those 2" M&Ps are also very cool and they too are great guns...
... so I see why a 2" 357 M&P could be a very fun gun.
bananaman
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I am not sure how much would to shoot one! Bob
With no barrel to let pressure build up behind the load, I'll estimate about a 180° spread and a range of maybe ten feet if the wind is favorable...Watch Killing Them Softly to see the intimidation factor at work with a similar gun...
...Ben
IIRC (?) I had a S&W "J" frame 5 shot 2" barrel recently. It followed one one my sons home.
