snubbie

[RHC]

I'm on my way to a gun show today. I'd like to pick up a small .38, like the Colt detective special. Any suggestions or recommendations? What to avoid?

[Alex Johnson]

Colt's are good, S&W are good, though I wouldn't buy a new one from them. I had a S&W model 36 and I liked it, except that it was a bit on the heavy side. Frankly I would take a good look at the newer Taurus ultra lights, or the titanium guns. I don't see any reason to move up from the 38 special in a snub nose when you are looking at the titanium, though it's now an option. These guns will digest pratically an unlimited ammount of +P ammunition due to the strength of the titanium and their light weight makes them a joy to carry.

[Captain Bligh]

If you can find a S&W Model 60 in good condition, you might want to consider it. I have one and like it alot.

Have fun!

RJ

[RHC]

Thanks! I'm off to the show, with cash in my pocket and lust for a new gun or two in my heart.

[Jay Baker]

I'm with Capt. Bligh. S&W Mdl. 60. J.B.

[B Shipley]

Avoid the DS-II and newer Colts

[fubsy]

the mdl 60 is one i like,,,,,,they also have one in 9mm but you'll have to find that used........fubsy.

[Ala Dan]

I'm with the Captain, Jay, and Fus the S&W
model 60 in .38 Special is a real bell ringer. It served well tucked into a ruck
sack in Southeast Asia, back in the late
60's and early 70's111 :D

Best Wishes To All,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[RHC]

I didn't see anything I couldn't live without, but I think there's a show in Tulsa April 29-30th, so keep the suggestions coming.

[Will Beararms]

Go for the Ruger SP 101. It may no have the smooth trigger of the S&W but it is by far the toughest Snub-nose available today.

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[denfoote]

Please take a look at the Taurus M605 .357MAG. Good carry revolver. Good service, if needed. Effective caliber. Nuf said.

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[TBeck]

The model 60 and SP101 are too heavy for pocket carry IMO. The aluminum-framed J-frames like the 642, Taurus 85UL are much easier to carry. The titanium guns are even lighter yet.

I just bought a Taurus 85UL. After a trigger job it is just as smooth as my fifty-year model 36 and several ounces lighter. It is rated for +P too.

[Sgt.K]

I carry a Charter Arms Undercover daily. It is lightweight and accurate.

16X100 out of 20rds (1 center-mass and 3 head shot ten-rings) CCW. Firing most double-action.

I've fired a very limited number of
+P+'s with no ill effect to the firearm, my hand is another story!!!

Just my .02cts.

Sgt.K

[This message has been edited by Sgt.K (edited April 17, 2000).]

[Rojoe67]

Just picked one up a week ago..... Put a good dose of regular 38 and +P through it. I am very happy with it's size, weight, feel, and carrys concealed like a dream. This is to date the best concealed revolver I have had my hands on. The price is real good too. I think it weights about 15oz. empty. I did add a little bigger Uncle Mikes full wrap rubber grip (with 3rd finger spot) to mine. It made a super better hold for me. I love this new gun. If you get a minute look at S&W web page. I think this might be worth a chance in your hands to see what you think.

Good luck........

Sorry I just now noticed the date on original................. I am sending myself to my room for one hour......and no tv..... :(

[fiVe]

RoJoe: Post a pic! I'd like to see that Uncle Mike's grip. Also, do you wish you had gotten a Model 642 (same model, but hammerless) instead?

R/fiVe

[SnubbyMan]

RHC, how are you planning to carry?

[Angelsboy]

I have a Smith 342 and a Taurus 651 357.
Both are fine guns, the 342 is alloy/titanium and runs $500+.
The Taurus is blued steel and runs about $250.

I have owned Colt Cobras, the alloy framed version of the Detective Special, and they are a very fine gun.

It is my opinion, but stay away from Charter Arms, aka Charter 2000.
Some will tell you to be cautions of Taurus also, I agree, but I still own Taurus products.

Only one of my seven revolvers isn't a snubby and that one is a Smith 58. :cool:

[Catbird]

I have a few snubnosed revolvers. Although some people think it may be peculiar/homely looking, I believe this is my favorite:

http://www.firearms.smith-wesson.com/content/00/01/32/32/75/userimages/163070_item.jpg
Smith & Wesson model 638

[AttackTurtle]

Taurus 651 is what I use. Very light.
http://img199.exs.cx/img199/945/h651sh2c7oz.th.jpg
651 Titanium

[justshootin]

:rolleyes: sorry if i am off topic ,but THE gun show in tulsa is april 2-3
11 acres!!!!! - if u cant find something there -- u ain't lookin - lol :cool:

http://www.gunshows-usa.com/oklahoma.htm check it out!

[DHart]

For pocket carry there's nothing better than the 642... it's widely considered the gold standard for pocket snubbies.

http://www.legendportraits.com/Images/Guns/642_L1567.jpg

http://www.legendportraits.com/Images/Guns/642_R1568.jpg

If you want the coolest snubbie going... and arguably the best shooting snubby as well, about the size of a J-frame, the weight of a model 60 (which I also have and like), and offering 6-shots... is the gun you mentioned in your heading, the legendary, classic Dick Special:

http://www.legendportraits.com/Images/Guns/DetSpl_LF1565.jpg

http://www.legendportraits.com/Images/Guns/DetSpl_LFC1564.jpg

[SouthpawShootr]

This has got to be the oldest resurrected thread I've seen yet. Wow :eek: 5 years old! Gotta get me some of those Ahrends grips.

[SnubbyMan]

HAHA, I didn't even notice the thread was so old.

[capnrik]

I wonder if RHC ever bought a snubby, or possibly got distracted and bought something else? :p

[D. R.]

I have a Taurus CIA 650, 2 inch snubbie .357. It is all steel, DAO. Accuracy is unbelievable. Firing offhand at 25 meters (with .38s) I get 10 inch groups. I haven't fired more than 200 rounds but it is a fine piece so far.

I recommend all steel for .357. Titanium or alloy in a .357 is too light. Your piece won't hold up. I bought mine for a trail gun on light days.

Fit and finish are good. The hammer fall is a bit quick, not so predictable as a Smith. But a Smith is $200 more, not worth it to me.

Best,

DR
Baltimore.

[workin_ike]

the ultimate carry gun IMO is the S&W 340, 340 PD, or 340 PD hi-viz, scandium .357 its deffinatly not a shotting gun though, as the 357's hurt. the 38's are easily manigable. not cheap though. and not for amature shooters, like myself. and i think it was too soon to get this type of gun, but for the pourpose...its perfect, and i love it. i got the gun i wanted insteadt of getting the 642.

[Jkwas]

I have the Taurus 605 in stainless steel. Simply put, I love it, my wife loves it, everyone who shoots it loves it. Trigger smooth as glass, and at 40ft every slug is in the black. Easy to clean too. It's a 357, but the 38's are more fun. Trying to find the right carry ammo right now, probably going to be 158gn soft points or wadcutters. You can just stand there, and one hand it at 25ft 5 shots rapid fire and punch them all in a 5 in group. Can't be beat for the money! :D

[AttackTurtle]

http://img223.exs.cx/img223/7066/misc85ks.jpg

[Rojoe67]

I did this....... but heck nice to see it opens up a nice pic show. Hey, Five I must admit I don't have a camera but I will soon. I know.... how can it be year 2005 and Rojoe has no camera for his computer.......... Sorry OH, and the grips were Butler Creek but I think Uncle Mikes is part of Butler or the other way around? The website for Uncle Mikes has a few other company names on it too. www.unclemikes.com -hope it helps you see them.

I decided on the 637 because I like the DA/SA and I am old fashioned as heck........ I do think in time I might look into a SA too?

Thanks for all the great pics too folks :D

[lanceman193]

Model 60,either 2 inch or 3 inch.Always works,always cleans up like a prom queen. :D

[Jungle Work]

lance,
I was just fixing to go out with friends and eat dinner. I had just finished putting on my 60-4 when I saw your pictures. My compliments, you have very good taste in pistols. I carry my 60-4 a lot and it's not much heavier than my
2" 60. I also carry a Glock 19 a great deal of the time.

Jungle Work

[lanceman193]

I have over 30 handguns, guess which is my favorite? :D

[HiWayMan]

Me may never know what RHC chose. His last activity was 11-12-2001. Would have been kinda nice to find out though.

[MADISON]

AT THE GUNSHOW, if you happen upon a Ruger SP-101 in .357 Magnum, give it some consideration.

[denfoote]

Earlier, I said something about the Taurus M605.
It's a good snubbie.
I've rediscovered this one, however!!

http://usera.imagecave.com/denfoote/NewGrips1.jpg

[Catbird]

I have several snubnose revolvers; this S&W model 638 is my favorite:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid161/pd3982aff280b1f8a7e1a08f0f3f7742f/f4ce9b4d.jpg