Found my new toy...

[Crazee]

I have been wanting a 3" 357 for some time..I finally found what I wanted.. Its a S&W 65-2.. Best of all I traded for it so no cash spent..

[Steve_NEPhila]

That is a great pre-lock hammer mounted firing pin Smith. Great find... if you are looking for a great holster check out:

www.simplyrugged.com

the sourdough pancake is a fantastic holster, I have three.

[Neko456]

That is similar to the 70s FBI 3" barrel 357 mag but it was blue, very nice the 4" blue was a model 13. What was the blue 3" designated?

I like those 3" inchers also.

[keystoneman 85]

That is a great pre-lock hammer mounted firing pin Smith. Great find... if you are looking for a great holster check out:

www.simplyrugged.com

the sourdough pancake is a fantastic holster, I have three.

I have the same holster and its a quality piece. However, the way the belt loops are spaced sometimes make it ride funny on certain pants - and I also find it a bear to break in. I've had it about 4 months now and its still not broke in.

[ksig1869]

Looks great congrats

[Steve_NEPhila]

That is similar to the 70s FBI 3" barrel 357 mag but it was blue, very nice the 4" blue was a model 13. What was the blue 3" designated?

I like those 3" inchers also.

The barrel length did not change the model number with the Smith revolvers. The model 13 in 3 inches is still a model 13.

I hope that helps...

[wally36]

Whatdid you trade for it?

[rwb1500]

Very nice. Gotta love a 3 inch Smith.

[Noah_Zark]

Congrats! The 3" K frame 357 is a sweet balance in terms of size vs. barrel length vs. carry piece.

NOTE: Do yourself and the revolver a favor and DO NOT fire < 130 gr 357 loads in it. A steady diet of 125 gr 357s have been known to result in cracked barrel forcing cones. Stick with 147s & 158s, and that goes for 38 Spl +P, too.

Noah

[Crazee]

I have heard about the problem with 125 grain 357's, but I cant understand why the same would hold true with 38's? If that were the case I would think any 357 load would be problematic...