S&W 6" fixed sight .357 Magnun

**44 AMP** · July 19, 2016, 12:18 AM

A friend has gone through all his references, and asked me to post the question here.

Has S&W ever made a 6" fixed sight .357 Magnum?

I know several were done with 4" or less, maybe some 5"s? Cannot find any mention of any 6"s.

Maybe a handful for some police dept.?

Sevens · July 19, 2016, 03:45 AM

Sure, 581 and 681 came in 6"... no?

And wasn't the N-frame fixed sight also available in 6", what did they call that one... ummm, Model 520?

Maybe I'm wrong, but it'll be interesting to see what develops here.

Jim Watson · July 19, 2016, 08:44 AM

I have not seen or heard tell of a 6" fixed sight .357.
Doesn't say there aren't any out there, but they can't be common.
The M520 was a single spec gun, supposedly made for NYSP but not delivered.

KBP75 · August 3, 2016, 06:59 PM

removed!

Scorch · August 4, 2016, 01:42 AM

Model 13 had 5". Or the 65, if you prefer stainless. And if you omit the 581, 681 and 518.

gwpercle · August 18, 2016, 04:56 PM

The S&W model 65 , 357 magnum , came in 3", 4" and 6" barrel length's and had fixed sights. The 3" and 4" were more popular but there were a few old school officers who always preferred the longer 6 " barrel.
Google S&W model 65 and check it out.
Gary

July 19, 2016, 12:18 AM	#1
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July 19, 2016, 03:45 AM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,775	Sure, 581 and 681 came in 6"... no? And wasn't the N-frame fixed sight also available in 6", what did they call that one... ummm, Model 520? Maybe I'm wrong, but it'll be interesting to see what develops here. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

August 3, 2016, 06:59 PM	#4
KBP75 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 316	removed! Last edited by KBP75; August 3, 2016 at 07:03 PM. Reason: I was wrong!

August 4, 2016, 01:42 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Model 13 had 5". Or the 65, if you prefer stainless. And if you omit the 581, 681 and 518. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 19, 2016, 08:44 AM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,184	I have not seen or heard tell of a 6" fixed sight .357. Doesn't say there aren't any out there, but they can't be common. The M520 was a single spec gun, supposedly made for NYSP but not delivered.

August 18, 2016, 04:56 PM	#6
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,915	The S&W model 65 , 357 magnum , came in 3", 4" and 6" barrel length's and had fixed sights. The 3" and 4" were more popular but there were a few old school officers who always preferred the longer 6 " barrel. Google S&W model 65 and check it out. Gary