EAA Windicator 357 Magnum 2 Inch Blued 6-Shot Revolver – Reliable German-Made Snub

Description

The EAA Windicator 357 Magnum 2 Inch is a compact, German-built six-shot revolver with a 2-inch barrel, blued steel finish and finger-groove rubber grips. It fires both 357 Magnum and 38 Special, giving you a simple, reliable defensive gun with flexible ammunition options.

EAA Windicator 357 Magnum 2 Inch Overview

Weihrauch manufactures the Windicator in Mellrichstadt, Germany, and EAA imports it. This 357 Magnum version is a double action and single action revolver holding six rounds, one more than many small-frame snubbies. EAA lists it at 7 inches overall and about 1.8 pounds, a weight that makes magnum loads far more manageable than in ultralight carry revolvers. The sights are fixed, with a ramped front blade and a rear notch milled into the topstrap.

Six Rounds in a Snub-Nose

Most compact revolvers hold five. The Windicator fits six chambers into its cylinder while staying short enough for belt carry or a nightstand drawer. The swing-out cylinder releases with a latch on the left side of the frame, and a single press of the ejector rod clears all six empties at once.

357 Power, 38 Special Comfort

A 2-inch barrel gives up velocity compared with longer revolvers, and full-power 357 Magnum loads produce heavy recoil and dramatic muzzle flash from a barrel this short. Many owners practice with 38 Special, which is cheaper and much softer, then carry a load they have tested for control and accuracy. Choose defensive ammunition designed for short barrels for the best expansion. Never use ammunition labeled for other cartridges, such as 357 SIG, which is a pistol round.

Grip and Trigger

The rubber grip with finger grooves cushions recoil and keeps the revolver from shifting in your hand. The double action pull is long and heavy, as on most revolvers, which adds a margin of safety when carried; cocking the hammer gives a light single action press for careful shots at the range.

Carry and Holsters

At 1.8 pounds this is heavier than polymer subcompact pistols, so a sturdy belt and a quality holster make a difference. Holster selection for the Windicator is narrower than for Smith and Wesson J or K frames, so confirm fit before you buy, and consider a speed loader pouch.

Honest Trade-Offs

Fixed sights and a short barrel limit practical accuracy at distance, so this is a revolver for close-range defense rather than target work. Factory photos for the Windicator are often shared between the 38 Special and 357 Magnum versions, so check the barrel marking on any image you compare. Resale value is lower than for major American revolver brands, but the Windicator has a long reputation as a durable, affordable revolver.

State Laws and Ownership

A six-shot revolver meets every state capacity limit, but this model is not on the California handgun roster, and Massachusetts and some other states maintain their own approved lists or require purchase permits. Pennsylvania buyers complete the transfer at a licensed dealer with a background check. Check carry permit rules in your state before carrying.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Weihrauch (imported by EAA Corp)
• Model: Windicator, MFG #770130
• Caliber: 357 Magnum (also fires 38 Special)
• Action: Double action and single action
• Barrel: 2 in.
• Overall length: 7 in.
• Weight: 1.8 lbs
• Capacity: 6
• Finish: Blued
• Grips: Black rubber, finger grooves
• Sights: Fixed
• UPC: 741566103605

Before You Buy

Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old to purchase from a licensed dealer, and the revolver ships to your local FFL for transfer and background check. Carrying it requires following your state permit laws.

Who It Is For

The EAA Windicator 357 Magnum 2 Inch is a great fit for home defenders who want a simple six-shot revolver, carriers who prefer a wheelgun, and shooters who like the flexibility of firing both 357 Magnum and 38 Special.

Buy the EAA Windicator 357 Magnum 2 Inch at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the EAA Windicator 357 Magnum 2 Inch online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit EAA Corp.