Six-/seven-shot double-action revolver (L-frame). Chambered for .357 Magnum cartridge. It will also chamber and fire .38 Special +P cartridges. Available with 2.5", 3", 4", 5", 6" and 8-3/8" barrel lengths. Stainless steel frame and cylinder, adjustable sights, walnut Magna or rubber grips. Introduced in 1980 to date in various configurations. Probably this model has more variations than any other S&W handgun. See Performance Center for additional limited editions. Add 25% for prelock. Seven engineering changes.