Among modern gunmakers, Dan Wesson is a particularly revered figure ... which allowed for fast, accurate fire. The 6-inch barrel hits a sweet spot for a .357, generating good projectile velocity in a ...

Smith & Wesson discontinued the registered Magnum idea in 1938 after some 5,500 revolvers. Production of the .357 Mag ... in 1955 with either a 4- or 6-inch barrel. Though not of the same frame ...