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

[FPrice]

S&W Model 65-5.

 

[lawandorder]

Bet you can't stop at just one. They are addictive.

3 " m 10 fixed up by Dustin Housel, Joplin
3" m 65 LS
3" m13 PC
3" m 64
3" m 10 spl order for Brazil has an enclosed ejector rod housing
3" m 64 customized by Wilson Combat (by Vic Tibbets )

They are all fun guns.

 

[357larry]

Colt Python. There are only 2 3 inch S&W revolvers that trip my trigger, and I own both. A Model 66-4 and a Model 696.

I will soon have a 3 inch Python.

 

[pasound]

Two three inch revolvers. 60-15, and a Ruger GP-100 44spl.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

As of this very moment..................A 3 inch Python.

 

[robvious]

I will stick with the one my father left to me, I was with him when he got it at a gun show...
686 CS-1 2M

 

[Amp]

I carry a Kimber K6s, awesome revolver
When I need lighter its a 340 no lock

 

[magmag]

3 inch 657 w/combats. .41 is alive and kicking!!

 

[Inland7-45]

I have 3 model 36s. All are 2".
I always like the looks of the 3", but never got around to getting one.
So my choice would be a 3" model 36 no dash square butt with a factory action job walnut magnas with a Tyler T grip. Either blue or nickel is ok. Also some old school leather to carry it around.

 

[klind45]

It would be these three a 547, a 19-3 and a 65-5.

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[TheTinMan]

Why do I have to pick just one?

Top 66-2
Middle 696-1
Bottom 624

 

[.38SuperMan]

I'd have to vote the 3" King Cobra for concealed carry. My second choice is my 3" Python but it's a little big and heavy for concealed carry.

 

[CCantu357]

I know this thread is about 3" guns, but I have to admit I've also wanted 2.5" revolver. I think Smith still offers the 686 with the 2.5", but the new 66 has 2.75" barrel. I wish they would bring back the 2.5".

The new Colt King Cobra - which seems to be old Magnum Carry model - looks great with a 3". It might be the best 3" sixgun around right now, although the 3" Python is getting all the attention. I'd like to see Colt bring out a new Python in 2.5", like the old ones were.

 

[SuperMan]

I own my "favorites"....life is getting too short not to...

S&W:
65-3
66-2
60-10
547
657

Looking for a Ruger GP-100 WC 10mm....very hard to find right now and expensive if one does... Would also like to try out a new SS Python.

Bob

 

[TAROMAN]

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[Ameshawki]

Own at least a dozen three inch guns. Three K frames, a J, three Charters, a Manurhin, King Cobra, Python, Cobra, SP101, GP100, Speed Six, couple Taurus. Probably forgetting one or two. The Colts are sweet, I carry the KC on occasion. The GP100 is a Wiley Clapp; the best revolver Ruger ever made, one of the best ever made by anyone.

 

[T-STAR]

I have three that I carry. S&W 65, S&W 60 with adjustable sights and a Colt Detective Special. Love them all.

 

[10mmauto]

These are the two I chose....

 

[The Gila Bender]

3" K frame .357. I'd like to find a 3" J frame pre-lock in .357, but the 640-1 is just fine for carry. Just for fun, check out my 3.25" .44 Military transitional.

 

[loc n load]

That's an easy decision for me. The three that I carry:
A. M-65
B. M-657
C. M-24

 

[Richard Simmons]

Earlier in this thread I commented on the 3" pistols that are on my wish list. As far as the ones I currently own I'd go with my Lew Horton 610-2, my Lew Horton 25-14 and last but not least a RB, blued M36 with the standard barrel. The 610-2 is pretty much my favorite!

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I like revolvers too much to say I simply love 3" versions. I had a 3" M629 and it made a great payment for a poker debt that I incurred around 15 years ago. That guy still has it and more power to him; that gun was really only good with .44 Special ammunition anyway. It was nasty with .44 Magnum rounds and I am not a .44 Magnum fan so goodbye to that gun.

Further. 3" J-frames seem kind of useless to me. J-frames are for concealment and that barrel really interferes with concealment. YMMV.

However, there is a special place in my heart for the 3" M686+:

 

[wood714]

I think I have all the 3" K's that S&W offered in stainless.

64, 65, 65-5 Lady, and my 66.

I'd love to have a old 3" Model 19.

 

[SAFireman]

629 EFFECTOR

If I could find a 657 EFFECTOR, I would go that route....

 

[heeter3]

One that I dont have and would like would be a 1970s 3 in colt cobra with a shrouded ejector rod.

 

[Irate45]

I'm partial to N frames, so it would have to be my 625-7.

 

[Stephanie B]

Of the ones I have (60, 65 and new model Python), the 65 is the one that I gravitate towards.

 

[Buford57]

In memory of my former partner and the finest officer I ever knew, a Model 13, which he carried.

 

[Joe4d]

Nooner has mentioned one of my grail guns.. Model 360 3" M&P or the Night something or other version. There was also the plain bead blasted version. I did get a 2.75" 386 I really like

 

[Mehutch]

For many many years I have wanted the S&W 686 .356 Mag plus, with unfluted cylinder, 7 shooter in a 3" barrel. Yesterday in my local gun store, there it was. It was magnificent, I had the cash for it; $1100 bucks. I believe it is a Lew Horton edition. My toes curled up. I wanted it.

And I walked away from it. Why? I have 7 686's and a few 586's in all barrel length, most pre-lock, two with the lock and added the 'Plug".

I am 70 years, I am not going to leave any of them to my only son. I have enough guns. Enough!