I love S&W and have several 3rd generation semis, but I don't know much about the revolvers. I have a Taurus Model 85, .38 with 2" barrel. I would like to replace it with a S&W .357 approximately the same size. I want to stay with the 2" barrel and SA/DA trigger. What model should I be looking at? Thanks for your input.
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S&W Equivalent To Taurus Model 85
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I think the model 360 is close to what you have. 1 7/8" barrel, 5 shots, .357, scandium frame, SS cylinder. A little over 13 oz., single/double action.
The model 60 is worth looking into, also.
I think the model 360 is close to what you have. 1 7/8" barrel, 5 shots, .357, scandium frame, SS cylinder. A little over 13 oz., single/double action.
The model 60 is worth looking into, also.
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The M85 Tauri I've seen have mostly been all steel, close to the weight and dimensions of the Smith 60. I think the more recent 60's that handle .357 Magnum would be a better choice for me. Magnum loads in a scandium or aluminum gun would definitely not be pleasant to shoot.
At age 70 recoil is definitely an issue. Thanks for the info.
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686 2.5" as a Possibility?
If recoil is an issue, give the 686 a look - it comes plus (7 rounds) and standard (6 rounds) with a 2.5" barrel. It weighs 34.5 ounces. I have a 4" and can shoot a 100 rounds of 357 mag easily and 2-300 rounds with 38 specials. I'm 70 and after a couple of hours shooting I get tired enough that accuracy begins to fall of sharply.
Enjoy your search and I think you'll fall in love with an S&W wheel gun. I love my Sigs and want a Cobra Carry, but I really love revolvers too. The revolver is such a different experience overall, and a good S&W revolver is like no other gun . . . smooth action, crisp trigger, reliable and accurate with a great feel.
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If recoil is an issue, give the 686 a look - it comes plus (7 rounds) and standard (6 rounds) with a 2.5" barrel. It weighs 34.5 ounces. I have a 4" and can shoot a 100 rounds of 357 mag easily and 2-300 rounds with 38 specials. I'm 70 and after a couple of hours shooting I get tired enough that accuracy begins to fall of sharply.
Enjoy your search and I think you'll fall in love with an S&W wheel gun. I love my Sigs and want a Cobra Carry, but I really love revolvers too. The revolver is such a different experience overall, and a good S&W revolver is like no other gun . . . smooth action, crisp trigger, reliable and accurate with a great feel.
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If you can find an older Model 19, 66, 10, or 64 you would probably be happy. The Models 19 and 66 have adjustable sights, the Models 10 and 60 have fixed sights. The Models 19 and 10 come in blued or nickel, and the Models 66 and 64 are stainless. These guns come in variable lengths. These are all K-frame revolvers. In the J-frame series (the next size smaller) you might want to consider the Models 36 (blued and nickel) and 60 (stainless). Both of these come with fixed sights. The 600 series in a .38/.357, such as the Model 686, are L-frame models, making them a bit larger than the K-frames. The L-frame models are also more modern pistols. With that said, a person can still buy newer versions of some of the aforementioned models. If you read some of the posts on this forum, there seems to be a considerable number of folks who believe that the older models are more desirable than the newer ones. I have both, a Model 66 (no dash) and a brand new Model 617-6. I love them both.
I hope this helps a bit.
I hope this helps a bit.
The 586/686
Since posters have already mentioned these, I'll throw in my 2 cents and say that they are some sweet guns, only a little bigger than the compact models. They can handle full .357s all day and the recoil is much more comfortable with them. They are a little bigger/heavier than what you are looking for, but I sure love mine for an HD and range gun. But I think the shortest barrel in a x86 model is 3".
If you aren't looking for full house .357 loads or a lot of medium .357 shots, one of the smaller guns would be fine.
Since posters have already mentioned these, I'll throw in my 2 cents and say that they are some sweet guns, only a little bigger than the compact models. They can handle full .357s all day and the recoil is much more comfortable with them. They are a little bigger/heavier than what you are looking for, but I sure love mine for an HD and range gun. But I think the shortest barrel in a x86 model is 3".
If you aren't looking for full house .357 loads or a lot of medium .357 shots, one of the smaller guns would be fine.
