K-38

[Stinger4me]

I think my next S&W will be a Mod. 14. Perhaps the members here can offer their opinions on whether to go for the 6-inch or the 8 3/8-inch barrel. The gun will shoot mostly wadcutters. I haven't seen the longer barrel model. Thanks for your input.

Stinger

 

[GyMac]

Go for the traditional, 6 inch length. That was the choice of target shooters. Mine is one of my favorites.

 

[Engine49guy]

Is it strictly going from the safe to the range then back in the case and home to the safe or are you planning on holstering on occasion ?

Also do you just punch holes in paper targets or will it be called upon for some other type of service?

Im more of a 4" .357 Magnum fan but thats why S&W made so many variations.

 

[Stinger4me]

I don't have a 6" .38. It will be a range gun, there are others that get holster use.

Stinger

 

[Old cop]

I have the 6" and it balances just right. IMHO the longer barrel would be too heavy in the front.

 

[27 Man]

I have both. The longer tube was great for shooting silhouette targets back in the day but the 6 incher has the best balance.

 

[Fredo Batali]

Plus one on the six-inch. I have two long tubes and a six-inch. I shoot the six-inch more often because of the better balance.

De Oppresso Liber

 

[johnyakima]

I have a six-inch Model 14-2 and it is the best shooting revolver
I have ever shot.