S&W 14-3

[glenwolde]

The 8" or 8 3/8" is a wonderful shooter. I used to have both the K-22 and K-38 in 8 3/8". The only problem is it fitting in your range bag and finding a rug for it. Mine lived in a Pachmayr pistol box.

I've had other 8" revolvers, and the heavy barrels like a heavy Dan Wesson or a Python are just too heavy for range use. I couldn't get more than a couple of shots off without taking a break. And that was when I was young and strong. The Python Target in .38 Special shot like a rifle, but dang that thing was heavy.

But the lighter barreled Dan Wessons or the K-38 are a joy. But it's pretty much strictly a range gun.

 

[Model52guy]

I like long barrels. I can keep it in the 6" ring at 100 yds from a rest.
Dan Wesson M15-2 357 mag with 15" bbl.

 

[rags]

Here's a 14-4 May 1979 (rest your cursor over the pic)

 

[Carrier]

Well got it in the mail yesterday and here it is. I can't seem to post more than one picture.

 

[Lobster Picnic]

Wow, that's a beauty. Those grips alone are worth about $200 I think.

 

[Carrier]

I guess this should be in the 1961 to 1980 thread.