EAA Windicator .357 Magnum Compact Revolver 770130
Perfect truck gun.
I have one for a "home" gun.
I always liked the "old fashioned" approach & niche that the EAA Windicator fills as a less expensive, no-frills but durable tool.
Relatively inexpensive for a 6 round .357 magnum.
Brand EAA
Model Name Windicator
MPN 770130
Caliber .357 Magnum
Class Compact
Capacity 6
Barrel Length 2"
Length 7"
Weight 30 oz
Sights Fixed
Grip Standard
Trigger Standard
Safety None
Finish Blued/Black
Condition New in Box
MSRP (Static) 343.00
Cherry-picked target of 5 rds at 21' on a rest using D/A.
I think the red/orange is 3" x 5".
Rock Island M200 38 special. $213 out the door at Rural King.
My life is worth a hell of a lot more than $213. Or 6 shots before I'm empty.
The primary purpose of a firearm deployed in a defensive role is to be reliable, combat accurate, easy to use and reliable. A service grade full-sized semiauto pistol in a proven caliber is the minimum that should be considered for a dedicated vehicle gun. Perhaps a compact version, if it will serve occasional duty as a carry gun. Decent budget options are available if one cannot afford a pistol from a top-tier manufacturer. Canik, Taurus G3, Ruger SR series, Walther Creed, S&W SD/VE series, etc.
If you are motivated to keep a dedicated gun in a vehicle, why? If it has to do with current events, ask yourself if a six-shooter is really your level of comfort if you take a wrong turn or SHTF on the way home. "Cheap, in case it gets scratched/dinged/stolen" should not even factor in to your decision. It's a tool to save your life and get you back to your loved ones. It doesn't have to cost $900, but it should probably be something well-regarded enough to go for more than $213 at full retail.