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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Caliber - .357 Magnum/.38 Special, double-action revolver built on the square butt K Target frame with 4-screws. Blue or nickel finish, originally available in 4" ribbed barrel only, with a 1/8" Baughman Quick Draw on a plain ramp base front sight with micrometer click adjustable rear sight, later production with a 2-1/2" or 6-inch pinned barrel with a Patridge front sight, (3-inch barrel lengths are scarce with Ist production thought to be serial number K544677 in 1965, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Smith & Wesson Model 60 (No Dash) .38 Special Revolver. This small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, made its public debut at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in …

Bryant RIdge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in (51 mm), 2.5 in (64 mm), 3 in (76 mm), 4 in (100 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 610 is a notable double-action revolver, distinguished by its chambering for the potent 10mm Auto cartridge. This six-shot revolver was originally introduced in 1990, manufactured on the robust N-frame—a framework akin to that used for the .44 Magnum Model 29 and the .357 Magnum Model 27/28. Its stainless steel finish and 5-inch barrel lend it both durability and precision. The revolver features a 1/8" pinned serrated ramp front sight paired wi …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger LCR is a compact revolver designed with a focus on both functionality and durability. Chambered in .38 Special +P, it delivers substantial firepower in a notably small package. The revolver features a matte black finish, which not only enhances its sleek appearance but also contributes to its overall resistance to wear and corrosion. One of the standout features of the LCP is its barrel, which measures just 1.87 inches in length. This short barrel is characterist …