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Old 11-17-2013, 07:34 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by markpierce View Post
A Smith & Wesson SS Model 60 revolver with 3-inch barrel in 357 magnum loaded with five 38+P hollow-point cartridges. (well-built, reliable, small frame, handy, stainless, moderate power, ammo widely available, accurate, reasonable distance between front and rear sights; my home-defense)

Product: Model 60
Agreed, Mark! A stainless steel S&W model 66 revolver is my primary home defense weapon. We take it onboard for overnighters. I use .38 +P rounds in lieu of .357 since my wife could be using it as well.

If I owned a larger vessel with more room, I'd carry a Mossberg 12 gauge Mariner.
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