Educate me on 3 inch K frames
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10, 13, 19(?), 65, 66, 547
Never laid eyes on a pencil barrel, or a 19. They might be out there...probably in .38S&W if so.
Never laid eyes on a pencil barrel, or a 19. They might be out there...probably in .38S&W if so.
The Model 10 was made in both a "standard" and "heavy" 3 inch barrel in 38 Special. This started with the 10-5 and continued with the 10-7. Most were sent overseas for foreign police forces. Hope this helps.
Steve
Steve
DOUBLESHOT
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Although it is no longer made, I have a model 64-3 with a 3 inch bull barrel. It is one of my favorites and my go to gun for SD.
Double-O-Dave
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You forgot the Model 64 was also made in 3.0" heavy barrel configuration.
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Dave
Big Lou
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The 3" K Frames were some of the best guns S&W ever built.
Perfect combo !
Perfect combo !
Revolver King
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They also made the Model 10-8 & 10-10 in some 3" versions. The 10-10 also has a full lug. as pictured below. I have a 10-8 on the way.
I saw one at my local pawn shop the other day, and just looked odd.
I kept saying to myself, that doesn't look like 4' barrel.
Pretty sure it was a 10-7. By its cosmetic condition it was not a steal by any means at $475, so I didn't fondle her.
Trying to find something that will work as my wife's carry/purse.
Fondled 2 and 3 inch Ruger SP101's for the first time and gotta say it was really impressive. Compact and the weight class is about right for my SO.
I kept saying to myself, that doesn't look like 4' barrel.
Pretty sure it was a 10-7. By its cosmetic condition it was not a steal by any means at $475, so I didn't fondle her.
Trying to find something that will work as my wife's carry/purse.
Fondled 2 and 3 inch Ruger SP101's for the first time and gotta say it was really impressive. Compact and the weight class is about right for my SO.
I was looking for a nice S&W steel frame 2-3 inch, however also saw the Ruger SP 101.also for my wife. I like the look and feel of the stainless steel. I have reservations about the light weight frames from S&W. Any suggestions ? A lot like the light weight 638.
mkk41
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A factory nickeled 3in Model 19 is my grail gun! I've only ever seen 2.
This is a 3" 64. very good shooter.
Couple model 65's
How many other K frames come in 3 inch?
Are the types of barrels different... ie... thin or bull barrel.
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The model 65 is my favorite because of its feel and the fact it has the fixed sights. Here are 2 of mine, one is a 65-5 with a factory bead blast finish and tuned by S&W.
The other is a 65-2 with the recessed cylinders and pinned barrel. These guns can be had at good prices, and are a joy to shoot. Mine only see .38 special loads. No magnum for these babies.
augy
How many other K frames come in 3 inch?
Are the types of barrels different... ie... thin or bull barrel.
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The model 65 is my favorite because of its feel and the fact it has the fixed sights. Here are 2 of mine, one is a 65-5 with a factory bead blast finish and tuned by S&W.
The other is a 65-2 with the recessed cylinders and pinned barrel. These guns can be had at good prices, and are a joy to shoot. Mine only see .38 special loads. No magnum for these babies.
augy
A 64 is one of the very few 3" post-war, pre-locks I am missing... Still searching...
Those of you talking the Ruger SP101 - excellent, excellent revolver! I conceal carry a DAO SP101 .357 regularly as it's lost easily on my frame.
Those of you talking the Ruger SP101 - excellent, excellent revolver! I conceal carry a DAO SP101 .357 regularly as it's lost easily on my frame.
OIF2
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This one is on another thread here...3" standard barrel 10-5.
Bob
Bob
akviper
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The Model 547 9mm came in a heavy three inch barrel also. Clockwise from the top, Colt Diamondback, Model 547, Model 64-3, Model 66-3, Model 66 2 1/2 inch, Model 66-3, Model 65-3, and a Model 13-2.
Allen-frame
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3" model 66s came with standard barrels from 1985 to about 2000, then with the 66-5 the barrels became heavy or 'bull' up through the model 66-6.
Here is a link to my thread on model 66s.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...model-66-round-butt-1975-2002-chronology.html
Model 10s were special order items only in 3" until the 1980s
this is a 10 from 1959.
Link to model 10 thread;;
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...hipped-july-1959-outdoor-pictures-better.html
These have all been covered in threads in the past.
A search for 3 inch should produce some good results.
Good luck
Allen Frame
Here is a link to my thread on model 66s.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...model-66-round-butt-1975-2002-chronology.html
Model 10s were special order items only in 3" until the 1980s
this is a 10 from 1959.
Link to model 10 thread;;
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...hipped-july-1959-outdoor-pictures-better.html
These have all been covered in threads in the past.
A search for 3 inch should produce some good results.
Good luck
Allen Frame
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