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Blue Duck357

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Evertime I see one of the N frames with the 3" or 3 1/2 inch barrel I just know I gotta have one and I have finally broken. I know (or think I know) that both the calibers I'm interested in, 44 mag or 45 colt were either custom jobs or custom runs of the gun (Lew Horton?). But thought I would check in too see if anyone has seen any available lately online or other sources or be able to reccomend a smith if I have to go the custom route. Not interested in anything Smith is producing now days and sorry but not interested in a Taurus.

Thanks for any leads, Blue Duck
 
Call Bizarre Guns in Reno, NV. Phone: 775.685.GUNS.
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 AM to 6 PM. Ask for Darren.

He has a few Lew Horton N-Frame snubbies in stock; price range is $600 to $700. As I recall, he has a .41 Mag, .45 Colt, and .44 Mag in the case. Any one of these models would be a good choice.

Of course, you will need a FFL to receive your purchase.
 
Ehhh...Already have a 640 for shooting the little stuff. Actually found several listed on GunsAmerica for sale (all 3 inch 629's) all in mid $400 range. Of course I'd rather have a blued 3 1/2 inch, but that might be close enough to satisfy my itch.

Thanks, Blue Duck
 
I bought a 3" 610 a few years ago and LOVED it! :D My only regret was having to sell it, but at least I have visitation rights!
 
I've posted this elsewhere, but I love big sub guns! I can probably answer many questions you might have.

Short barrels, big bores, lots of power!

Custom S&W 625 45 Long Colt, 45 ACP, 460 Rowland, 45 Winchester Magnum

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Custom S&W 629 44 Magnum

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S&W 629 Combat Master 44 Magnum

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S&W 325 PD 45 ACP

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S&W 696 44 Special

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This last one, well, it's not quite a snubby, but the barrel is under 4" (3 7/8"), and it's not quite a big bore...

S&W 610 10mm

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Blue Duck,

Smith (Horton) also produced a small run of three inch 610s. I mention this because I find the 610 has a great advantage compared to 625 (in .45 Colt) and 629 (in .44 magnum): the ability to fire BOTH a very powerful primary round (the 10mm) and a far less expensive – but quite potent – target and plinking loads (the .40 S&W). I realize the .45 Colt can be loaded throughout a wide-range of pressures and .44 Specials can also be fired from the 629; however, neither of these options is as cheap or easy as the .40 S&W in the 610.

And, by the way, the currently marketed 610-3 has a 3.875 inch barrel, which may meet your “N Frame snubbie” needs (is 0.875 of an inch really that big a deal?).

Regards.
 
I really like the shorter barrel n frames. I have always wanted a 3 1/2 inch model 27 to go along with my 5 inch 27 but all of the model 27's I see for sale are the longer barrel models. When I do see the short barrel 27's for sale the price is set extremely high out of my reach.
 
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I also have a M696 like the M696-1 pictured above, but they are built on the L-frame.
 
I'm kinda fond of the stubby l'il N's myself. I've got one in every caliber they made 'em in, except .41 Magnum. The 10mm and .45 Colt three-inchers are the hardest to find, as they only made three hundred of the 610's and two hundred of the 625's.
 

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I once heard the Lew Horton ordered a very few M25s in 3 inch back in the 70's. I have never seen one, but it would definately be high on my want list if they do indeed exist.
 
SKU: 163409

Type: Revolver
Model: 629
Caliber: .44 Magnum®
Barrel Length: 3"
Capacity: 6 Rounds
External Safety: N/A
Hammer: .400" Semi-Target
Grip: Hogue Rubber w/Lanyard Loop
Trigger: .312" Smooth Target Frame: N Frame
Front Sight: Red Ramp Finish: Satin Stainless
Rear Sight: Micrometer Click Adjustable White Outline Blade Overall length: 10-5/8"
Firing System: N/A Weight: 40 ounces
Material: Stainless Steel

Right out of the S & W website.
 

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i just purchased a 325sc-rsr- its similar to the 325pd except it is silver in color,has a ramp front site, and 2 3/4 inch barrel.

I cant wait to get it in my hands and enjoy it.
 
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