If You Could Have any 3 Inch Revolver…What Would You Choose?

[Mark8]

Another vote for the S&W 586 L-Comp, such a good balance of size and performance (with the right grips).

 

[BubbaBlades]

A 3" Smython.

 

[sprscientist]

I've had 3"

66-6 Hi-Viz
66-2
66-6 F-Comp
686 CS-1
65-5 LS
60-10

I'd love to get my hands on a 3" prelock 686 7-shot

 

[Babysitr]

Hate to break this love fest up, but I'd like a 65 3" to go with my 65-2 4"....also a 3" Python to go with my 4.25"

 

[sw702]

three 3s

would be nice if S&W made new batch of 3 inch Js.........................

 

[Miami_JBT]

I have several. From Big Blue, a Model 13, Model 65 (Factory DAO), Model 33, and a few Model 36s (Blued & Nickeled). From Colt I have the new King Cobra. From Ruger I have a GP100 and a USPI Speed Six. From Charter Arms, I have a .44 Special Bulldog.

Out of them all, I'd keep the Colt.

 

[Frailer]

As several have said, a 3” barrel pairs quite well with a J frame. My number one choice would be a Model 60-4 with grips a suitable fit for me. The stainless finish, adjustable sights, 3” barrel with full underlug make it one of my all-time my favorite revolvers.
Froggie

I wholeheartedly agree. The 60-4 is a personal favorite of mine as well.

That said, I’ve had my eyes open for a 3” Model 10 for quite some time. Someday…

 

[JohnRippert]

One of the 3 inch model 19s that were ordered for a LE agency in France with fixed sights and enclosed ejector rod.

This would be my answer as well.

 

[erikpolcrack]

I'd really love to have almost any 3-inch K-Frame, but it's really hard for me to get too into it, since I already have three 3-inch revolvers: a S&W Model 60 SB, a Charter Arms Undercover, and a Colt Cobra. Not far off are my 2-3/4-inch .357 Ruger Speed Six and my 2-1/2-inch Charter Arms .44 Bulldog Pug. Then there's my 3-1/4-inch 32 HE. Except for the 32 Hand Ejector, all have ably served as EDC or truck gun at one time or another.

 

[SmithNut]

Not a tough question....

I answered this question back in 1995 when I bought a pair of the M13 Performance Center revolvers (both in my s/n - 13) ....

Enjoy

 

[SmithNut]

Would be hard to choose a favorite out of those I already have. IF money was no object I would like to have one of the first Model 19 three inch guns.

66-2


66-5


13-3


696


65-5


36-6 and 60-4


629-3


547


19-7

That's quite a herd of 3" guns,...... really cool!!!!!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Hands down -- square butt Chiefs Special with a 3" barrel.

'56 bright blue 3"

'64 bright blue 3"

'64 bright blue 3" Airweight

'68 bright blue 3"

 

[xfarfuldog]

I have owned several 3" revolvers over the years. Including 13, 64, 65, 65 LS, 66, and one of my favorites, a 696. Still own a 65 and 66. Another favorite, the CS-1 continues to elude me at a decent price.

 

[pbramlett]

I have several 3" S&Ws 13,29,36,60,65,66 and I enjoy them greatly. But I also really like the 3" Kimber K6S in both DAO and DASA, I've got a bunch of them too.

 

[LPD256]

A 3 inch blue 19-2 if price didn’t matter. I’ve been fortunate to have had a few others. I’ve recently parted ways with a 65-3 and a 13-2. But I love my 66-3 with Spegel grips. And I carry a 60-15 quite frequently

 

[PHS327]

Would be hard to choose a favorite out of those I already have. IF money was no object I would like to have one of the first Model 19 three inch guns.

66-2

66-5

13-3

696

65-5

36-6 and 60-4

629-3

547

19-7

I wondered where all the nice three inch SW revolvers were. Now I know.

 

[K Harris]

A model 10 or 13 on the used market. Pinned barrels, and in the case of the 13 a recessed cylinder. I would choose a 547 if they used moon clips in place of the ejection system they have. If S&W would build a K Frame, 6-shot, 9mm with fixed sights and a 3 inch barrel, designed to use moon clips, I would buy one even with the lock. S&W seems....uninterested.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I've already picked this 3" 624 Lew Horton special from May 1985.

John

 

[SouthNarc]

I love three inch K frames.

 

[Rammer Jammer]

A 696 or what I already own, a Rossi M720 44 Special.