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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers were designed to be small and reliably fire a full power round while remaining simple and easy to use. This 360 model combines an 'Airweight' scandium alloy frame with an unfluted stainless steel cylinder to build a strong, lightweight, easy to carry .357 Magnum/38 Special +P revolver that delivers dependable power every time. It has an FDE synthetic grip with a black PVD metal finish, exposed hammer for single/double action, a 5-round …

Bryant RIdge's Analysis:The 6900-series is a third-generation version of Smith & Wesson's 69 series, which were compact 9mm pistols with double-column magazines. The 69-series pistols were designed to be small enough for easy concealed carry but possessed considerable firepower, making them suitable as service weapons. It supplanted the Smith & Wesson Model 469 but featured some minor refinements. As with the Model 469, the barrel length was 3.5 inches, and the magazine capacity was 12 r …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson Model 10, originally launched as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, is a distinguished K-frame revolver with a rich history in the world of firearms. Also known as the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model and the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, it has served in various capacities across different eras. Introduced in 1899, the Model 10 is a sturdy six-shot revolver chambered for .38 Special, featuring a double-action m …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Caliber - 38 S&W Special, double-action revolver built on the shrouded hammer alloy I frame with 4-screws, 5-shot fluted steel cylinder with a nominal length of 1.53", alloy frame with 2" steel pinned barrel with some production of 3-inch barrels reported, blue or nickel aluminum finish, walnut magna style grips with S&W medallions and Diamond around the screw escutcheon, 3 versions of the flat latch thumbpiece are found, round butt JAS frame, Airweight stamped on …

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, …