Why no 2” .357s

[BarryinIN]

I've sometimes thought about a 2" 65. They made 2" 64s, so why not?

For those leery of shooting .357 in a 2" gun, don't. Shoot .38 Spl.
Yes, that begs the question why not get a .38 Spl Model 64 to begin with. Fair enough, but I'll answer with you never know when you might want to (or have to) use .357 ammo.

 

[Doug M.]

A 2" .357 is pretty much an answer to a question no one with sense would ask. Ballistically, not nearly long enough to get .357 performance, and as a practical matter loud and obnoxious out of all proportion to what one gets out of it.

I do agree with Barry about the ability use other ammo; my only .38 is a K38. Otherwise I stick with Magnum chambered revolvers except for my 296 even if I rarely if ever shoot Magnums out of them as one cannot make an appointment for an emergency.