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Obambulate · March 27, 2013, 02:27 PM

I like the 3" J-frames, but consider the ones with the full underlug a bit too heavy for carry. The M36-1 the OP is considering is a nice size and weight, is concealable, and very pleasant to shoot. The Chief Special is a classic and $500 is not too much for a nice one if that's what you're looking for.

IMO, a .357 in a concealable revolver is a lot of power for the size, but if the recoil is not too much, the 3" .357 K-frames were used successfully for many years by FBI and LE. The 3" M13 in blue and M65 in stainless were considered to be the best gunfighting K-frames made.

March 27, 2013, 02:27 PM	#27
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 582	I like the 3" J-frames, but consider the ones with the full underlug a bit too heavy for carry. The M36-1 the OP is considering is a nice size and weight, is concealable, and very pleasant to shoot. The Chief Special is a classic and $500 is not too much for a nice one if that's what you're looking for. IMO, a .357 in a concealable revolver is a lot of power for the size, but if the recoil is not too much, the 3" .357 K-frames were used successfully for many years by FBI and LE. The 3" M13 in blue and M65 in stainless were considered to be the best gunfighting K-frames made.