The flattop birdshead single action features the uniquely shaped walnut smooth birdshead grip with a flat top, on a steel frame. With its compact look the flattop birdshead model is a great addition to any collection. This model features a case hardened steel frame, blued finish parts, and a fixed front sight blade with rear sight frame notch.
ACTION TYPE Single action
Additional Ammo Calibers Gun Will Work With .38Sp
BACKSTRAP FINISH Blued steel
Barrel Bore Diameter 0.346"
BARREL CONTOUR Round
BARREL FINISH Blued steel
Barrel Grooves 6
Barrel Length (In) 3.5"
Caliber .357Mag
Capacity 6
CYLINDER FINISH Blued steel half fluted
FIRING PIN TYPE Traditional on hammer
FRAME FINISH Casehardened steel
FRONT SIGHT Fixed blade
GRIP FINISH Walnut
GRIP SHAPE Flattop Birdshead
Overall Length (In) 9.06"
REAR SIGHT Rear sight notch in frame
SAFETY TYPE Manual cylinder pin safety
TAYLOR TUNING OPTION Taylor tuning not available
TRIGGER TYPE & PULL Single trigger
TRIGGERGUARD FINISH Blued steel
WEIGHT2.35lbs.
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first "magnum" handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world's most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
