Dump the full barrel underlug.

[StrawHat]

Colorado State Patrol bought some M18's, for just this purpose. This 18-3 (shown with an earlier 4-screw) belonged to a trooper, who bought it when CSP transitioned to semi-autos.

I was not aware that the CSP was still carrying revolvers. I still carry a revolver but acknowledge that I am in the minority.

Kevin

 

[bmcgilvray]

A 4-inch Model 586 lives here, but I'd like it better if it had no underlug.

Never warmed up to the L-Frames because of the underlug. They could have been a great product, but were ill thought out. L-Frames of any barrel length are less attractive and feel clumsy and L-Frames longer than 4-inches are just ridiculous with their front heavy balance. They require an attached gun carriage. Can you say poorly balanced?

I feel the same way about the Colt Python. A 6-inch Python lives here and it's just as ungainly as an L--Frame. It would be better lookng without both the lug or the vent rib.

Thr svelte K-Frame Magnum and the stately N-Frame are where it's at in .357 Magnum revolvers.

 

[LostintheOzone]

Do you guys like the angled lug? Would that be an ok compromise?

That's even worse.

 

[sodacan]

The majority of my revolvers are pre-1957, but I really like the full underlug on these in the photos. The 6" Python from 1972 got me hooked on the design, and is my favorite of all of my guns.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I love the mountain guns and have a number of them - the looks are perfect as far as I'm concerned.

I have only one full-underlug revolver - this one, a Model of 1988 .45 ACP with a 5" barrel. It functions smoothly, has little recoil and is extremely accurate.

But I still like the Mountain guns - especially the 625-6. in .45 Colt! Great all-around field gun that packs easily.

John

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