S&W .357

[A-37]

A local murder trial is underway in my area. The prosecutor said the perp used a S&W 5-shot .357 Magnum.

Is there such a revolver?

 

[Onomea]

Sure. J frame. I think 640-1 was the first.

 

[snowman]

Sir,

I've little time to post, so I'll just mention the 640-1 and the 649-3, and I'm reasonably certain there are other, later models also.

Regards,
Andy



P.S. Onomea beat me to the punch. I'm late again!

 

[daddio202]

I could be wrong but a Ladysmith was made in 357 mag 5 shot. Was it a female allegedly doing the killing?

 

[OMCHamlin]

Nooooo
Of course not, who ever heard of a 5 shot .357?

Okay, leg pulling aside, yes, there are scads of them, Ruger SP101, LCR, S&W 640, 340, 360, just off of the top of my head, and I am sure there are others.

My M&P 340 is my favorite, BUT, I just ordered an LCRx 3" .357 with adjustable sights, and I can't wait to get it!

 

[Old cop]

The S&W 340PD is one of the many super light weight J frame revolvers chambered in .357.

 

[A-37]

I could be wrong but a Ladysmith was made in 357 mag 5 shot. Was it a female allegedly doing the killing?

Yes, a female.

Prosecutors say woman accused of killing Air Force veteran husband recently confessed | fox8.com

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Yes, I know of 5 shot, 6 shot, 7 shot and 8 shot 357 revolvers. There are probably more.

 

[rubiranch]

I have two 5-shot .357 Magnums.

My 640-1 and my 60-14 Lady Smith.

 

[REM 3200]

Yes, I know of 5 shot, 6 shot, 7 shot and 8 shot 357 revolvers. There are probably more.

Yep, there sure are more...

 

[rubiranch]

Yes, I know of 5 shot, 6 shot, 7 shot and 8 shot 357 revolvers.

I have 5, 6, 7 & 8 shot .357s.