My 2 cents. I have a 2.5" 19-3 that I shoot frequently. I load it down to 850 fps using fast powder. A K frame wasn't built for 357 mag. I've had L frames and would much prefer that to a K frame if I'm going to be shooting full house .357 factory ammo. The K frame was designed for 38 Spl. L frames were designed for .357. I have never shot a .357 L frame, mine were 696, but I truly like the size of the L frame for .357. The recoil from .357 is much greater than any 9mm auto so needs to be considered in revolver frames. Ruger GP 101 is the std. 357 model and is very comparable to a L frame Smith.
Last edited by Borderland; 02-15-2021 at 09:44 PM.
In the P-F basket of deplorables.
I know they live in the shadows because they lack that elusive sixth round, but I have one of the SPs, and it is big enough to shoot well, and that grip really does disappear.
ETA: 9mm might be an option (though not three inch), and are listed in the 327.
I missed the edit window but had some more SP-101 thoughts:
- S&W doesn't currently show a fixed sight 3" K-frame 357mag
- M-66 seems to be the only stainless K-frame?
- SP-101 has an interchangeable front sight, a used 64/65 would not
- List price -$150
- JMCK AIWB support for 2.25" and 3"
There appears to be a 2.75 M66 that was made fairly recently but any 3" wheel gun is very hard to come by right now.
JM & DSG boith have 3" sp101 setups. I can't imagine not being happy with one or the other and I can actually find .327 ammo some places still. Now I just need to find something to shoot it out of.
Thank you sir! To wrap this thread up I snagged a 2" K6 CT today at the lgs. 3" would have been my first choice but right now it doesn't seem like being choosy is an option. It feels great and is amazingly slim for a 6 shooter, I can't wait to get out and put some dlsome doings through it.
Thanks everyone for the help and input!
Jeremy