The KRIEG SR5-44M Protector is a Paternian 5-shot snubnose revolver, designed for use by security guards, police, and undercover detectives in deep concealment. The hammer is shrouded to prevent it from snagging on clothing, with a switch on top to allow it to be cocked if so desired. These properties made it ideal for civilian concealed carry. It directly competes with snubnose variants of the Rocker Top-Break and the Carlton 5-series and 6-series revolvers. The SR5-44M, shown here, is chambered in .44 Magnum, although the slightly shorter .44 Special is advised due to the intense blast from firing a .44 Magnum from a 2.5" barrel. The .44 Magnum chambering is largely for marketing purposes, as .44 Magnum is a name evocative of power. The SR5-series revolvers come in 9mm Parabellum, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum.