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I have a ported S&W 357, 4" barrel. I can't find another like it anywhere! What gun do I have? I can send you a picture if needed. Thanks gun expert.
The model number of your gun will be stamped inside the frame where the crane closes against it.
As to porting, for a long time MagnaPort was the only company that ported guns (they did many S&W revolvers), but now the S&W Custom Shop is doing it, and there are some factory variants that come with porting as well.
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