Would like to have one.
No more than 25 oz unloaded. Need excellent trigger. Prefer 2.5 to 3 inch barrel.
Used revolvers are a real dice roll. What’s new?
Not sure of the weight offhand, but s&w l-frames are quite nice with excellent triggers. They can be had in seven-shot variety as well in the same size package. They definitely made 2.5” versions.
Ruger may make their GP-100 in a snub barrel length, not sure, but the triggers are very nice (same lockwork as the super redhawk).
Of course, if money were no issue, a Registered Magnum, Python, Manurhin, or Korth should be considered.
Some of those are too heavy. 25 oz unloaded max for me.
I reload now so I can make light recoiling practice ammo.
Colt Detective Special is my favorite 6 shot .38.
Kimber. I am a SW fan. But I must give credit where its due. Excellent trigger, sites are better than anything I’ve seen on a Smith & Wesson. No sharp edges. Everything you want in a snub
I find used revolvers to be the type that lay around in a drawer until the owner dies. Even my police revolvers have more holster wear than actual material wear. Even my old 30s Colt that looked like it fought on both sides of Stalingrad was still functioning great when I sold it. Even used it in a class.
I’d go with the Ruger speed six 357. No idea what it weighs (the 4in barrel is 33.5oz) but i find mine a good combination of size, capacity, grip, balance. Maybe S&W 66 2.5in but I have no experience with those.
If you’re that concerned about weight then SW 340PD
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I like S&W 66 with a 3" barrel, it has a full length ejector rod to dump .357 rounds, it does not meet your weight limit but think you’ll play hell finding a steel 6 shot 357 that will and is worth a damn. An S&W 327 might be you best bet and is an 8 shooter.
I like the S&W BG38 loaded with 135g HP Speer Gold Dot. It is a good pocket revolver and decent ankle holster weapon.
I wore one BG38 completely out in the past 10 years and currently carry a well worn one. It’s better than the J Frames variants I carried since the 1970’s.
S&W m12; 2” barrel, alloy frame, “K” frame/6 shot cylinder.
I have one I modded to DAO/bobbed hammer that I still carry from time to time.
A used revolver is pretty easy to determine if it’s still mechanically viable.
Another vote for the Kimber, it meets your criteria and is stainless steel. Nice grip design, great trigger and sights.
Is that true of all GP100s, or only the Super GP100, which mentions that in the product description? Is the difference between the two spring and one spring triggers overhyped, or is it a major consideration with Rugers? I had a Redhawk, but never tried any trigger tuning. Next time around, I might, so I’m trying to think about that in advance. Smooth is more important than light for me.
You guys that like the Kimber revolvers… do you like the 4” models, also? Any QC concerns? Anyone here see a bad example?
OP, the 340PDs I’ve shot worked well, and would meet your criteria, mostly. That PC 8 shot .357 someone posted is really nice, also, but it is a bit stubby for .357. It is loud and snappy, although the grips seem to do their job with that better than expected. I used to borrow a buddy’s for hiking before I had a Redhawk (which is pretty much the opposite). Don’t you already have a LCR, though?
All GP100’s use the two-spring setup. There’s nothing wrong with the standard Redhawk design, but there is noticeable stacking in the trigger pull compared to the Super (at least to me).
Awesome; thanks. I’ll put that on my 2022 wishlist.
Gp100’s are way to heavy. I’ve had a couple.
Never cared for alloy Jframes, especially since I’ve had LCR’s. Would like a 6 or 7 shooter.
I do have a 6 shot .327 LCR and like it a lot. It gets belt-carried often. I also got a new Charter 5 shot .44 but due to crummy weather have yet to test it out.
I sold off my .38 / .357’s but now that I reload I’m thinking of getting another.
I want something carryable but with not a lightweight. (To reduce recoil) I’m thinking a steel 6 or 7 shot .38 / .357 between 20-25 oz would be it. 2.5 to maybe a 3 inch barrel.
I carry 100 gr JHP .32 magnum in the LCR .327. It’s an XTP that won’t expand at the 1050 fps velocity. (My chrono)
A .38 Special with about 30% more gun weight than the LCR w/6 or 7 rounds I can carry hot .38’s in and practice with light .38’s or .38 Shorts of my own loading.
The LCR makes a better pocket gun being so light.
I’ve only handled a Kimber K6.
Felt great in hand.
It would hardly ever see .357.
I just checked the specs and I thought the K6 was heavier but its right at the 25 oz I want. Very interested.
A 3" Ruger SP101 is 27 oz.
Mine was a dandy & I carried it for years. Wish I still had it.
It is only a 5 shot but I find my S&W 640 (357) very easy to carry (22.58 oz). Recoil with 110 - 125 grain is tolerable.
With a Desantis pocket holster I can even stick it into my front jeans pocket.
Years ago the FBI carried a 3" model 13 but I believe they came in around 31 oz.
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The one I handled DID have a great trigger action!
When they first came out, the errornet mentioned a few cases of brittle firing pins - possibly d/t dry firing.
Have not seen anything recently. I was going to get one too, until I stumbled across the fp issue.
Anyone know of any further issues or updates?
geezerjohn
I have a 2.25" model and wish it was a 3".
Andy
Colt Cobra in 38 SPL. Mine has a smooth trigger w/ no noticeable stacking. They make them brushed, bright, or DLC coated. Stamped +P. Ringing 8" plates at 30 yards in double action was easy. 25 ounces if I remember right
They make a King Cobra in 357 too, but i haven’t shot one of those.