What is the smallest 357 magnum?
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K6s™
The K6s™ revolver brings an unmatched level of performance and shootability to concealed carry. With the smallest cylinder capable of holding 6 rounds of . 357 Magnum (also compatible with . 38 Special), K6s compact revolvers are ideal for back-up, concealed carry and home defense.
What is the lightest weight 357 magnum revolver?
Called the M340PD Scandium Centennial, and part of the Airlite series, this new revolver comes in at just under 12 oz. empty, and just may be the ticket for serious shooters and armed professionals that want a light, handy revolver that has sufficient power and can be fired repeatedly from inside a pocket.
Whats better 357 or 38?
357 are virtually identical. . 38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the . 357, but the converse is not true; . 357 cartridges cannot be used in revolvers designed for the ….Comparison chart.
| .357 Magnum | .38 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Primer type | Small pistol, magnum | Small Pistol |
What kind of Revolver is a 386 Smith and Wesson?
Smith & Wesson 386. Starting in the late 90s, Smith & Wesson released several mid and large frame lightweight revolvers in .357 magnum, as well as some of the larger calibers like .44 magnum and .45 ACP.
What is the difference between the 386 and 386 Nightguard?
The 386 Nightguard is nearly identical to the Sc/S, but features different sights and a full-length underlug. There have been a handful of variants of the 386, each with a different set of features. The last to cease production was the 386 XL Hunter, but its 6” barrel means it’s not a candidate for concealed carry.
What about the 386pd and Mountain Lite?
The 386PD and 386 Mountain Lite both have short barrels and titanium cylinders in addition to their lightweight alloy frames. That means they weigh in at under 19 ounces each, and I want a little more heft than that to help tame the recoil of a fighting revolver. That leaves the 386 Nightguard and the 386 Sc/S.
Are Smith and Wesson revolvers good for concealed carry?
Smith & Wesson introduces an innovative line of revolvers built especially for personal defense and concealed carry. These light-weight scandium revolvers with 2½ inch barrels come in K, L and N frames with choices in 38, 357 Magnum, 44 Special, 44 Magnum and 45 ACP calibers.