Just want to throw something out. I want to know the thoughts behind trading a 6" model 657-3 41 magnum toward a 6.5" model 657-3 Classic Hunter 41 mag. Would I be gaining anything by making such a trade? I know - they are both 41 mags etc., but would the Classic Hunter be the more desirable of the two for a hunting revolver, or are they too much alike to even attempt this? There would be some cash involved also, it would not be a straight across trade of course. Just wanted some opinions here. wyatte

I just bought both without any thought of trading.
I like the M657 best of the two, as it turns out.

Hopefully the day will never come when I have to decide between these two.

I have a number of 41 mags, they are my personal favorites of all Smiths. In this instance it seems to be a personal choice as to what you like. In my humble opinion if the money is significant, I would stay with the 657 and pass on the classic, honestly probably saving money to one day own both,lol.

I'd like to own them all someday just to see where the n frame design has been in the past. Plus i like to test them to see which one is the better one for me.