I took some 357 wheelguns to the range. Plus a couple 38s.
First, a Freedom Arms model 97. With a four inch barrel and my name engraved (my tenth anniversary present)
We call this one “The Father of all Flinches” because it will certainly induce one. The “Mother of all Flinches” is a single action 44Mag with a birds head grip.
But it can shoot very well with 125 grain 357s, it’s even better with 158 grain.
THE carry gun.
S&W 586 L-Comp. Action work by the late, great Bob Munden. It had to go back to S&W for a new barrel (I literally shot it out) and I had them do a high polish finish as well.
The best “Field Gun”
S&W 627 PC. 8 357s will fix most problems. (I pulled one low)
The “Old Man”
A late sixties S&W model 19. Pinned barrel and recessed cylinder.
I don’t shoot 357s out of it due to its age, but it can shoot 38s great.
Almost as old is a Colt Detectives Special in 38 Special from 1978. This one I shot at 20ft rather than 10 yards (30ft) but hey, it’s a snubbie. And it makes the argument for Wadcutter Self Defense rounds in 38 Special.
A little out of practice. The railroad owns me for another 29 months.