649-5

[desto]

Well I have been looking for a pocket .357, found a used (near new...I would say 95%) 649-5. I think, the best pocket revolver made, was about to settle for one of those new bodyguard 38, but there it was, $540, looks like some one never carried it, and fired perhaps a box through it. Going to range to test her out tomorow...sorry don't know how to do pictures. I think perfect weight (there are lighter, but you pay for that with recoil), size, and ergonomics for conceled carry.

 

[desto]

Well just back from range, and have to say I love the gun. Tried some buffalo bore 158 gr JHP, that was painfull, arthritic actually...as expected. Only fired ten of these, accurate, but heavy recoil, won't be using these for carry for sure (I do for my 686+ with 4 inch barrel and these work great). Next rounds I shot were reloads, 9.8 grains bluedot over 158 gr JHP, these were very pleasant and accurate as well. Ten yard groups about 4 inches shooting double action..not quite rapid fire, but not slow fire. Recoil was about the same as a 45 auto, but a little sharper if that is a good compairison.

 

[44 Deerslayer]

They are nice guns and carry easily with a holster. Slightly heavy in a pocket but doesn't print with a pocket holster.

Mine is the last of the pre-locks with the MIM hammer and trigger.
I found the grips at a gun show. Although they are wood, they're actually comfortable to shoot with the milder .357 loads.