Who Carries a .38 Snub? - Page 3

shep854 · August 4, 2013, 09:00 PM

M49 (the REAL Bodyguard!

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38Mike · August 5, 2013, 08:49 AM

S&W 360, 38 special, exposed hammer version in an Alessi Deep Cover holster, or DeSantis pocket holster when wearing shirt, tie, dress pants....

Brian48 · August 5, 2013, 07:20 PM

My usual attire only allows me to carry a jframe.

Dave Chuppa · August 5, 2013, 07:25 PM

I carry Two Snubs every day. 357s and 38s.

2571 · August 5, 2013, 09:59 PM

Model 38 Smith > 30 years.

Disagree with post 19(concerning neccessity of pocket holsters). Clean your gun monthly; change your pants more than once every 2 weeks.

Ifishsum · August 6, 2013, 01:05 AM

Taurus M85 Ultralight has been my EDC piece for 8+ yrs. Occasionally I pack the PT-140 bottom feeder I started my CC days with, but the lighter weight and smaller grip size of the snubby completely won me over.

Water-Man · August 6, 2013, 01:12 AM

Have carried a S&W snub for forty five years.

Now it's an LCR 38 +P.

shep854 · August 6, 2013, 06:17 AM

2571; How do you keep the gun from rotating in your pocket so the grip is at the bottom of your pocket, if you don't use a holster?

EVERY time I've carried a gun in my pocket w/o a holster, it worked itself around so the muzzle pointed up.

warrior poet · August 6, 2013, 07:05 AM

My mom. Since losing a bit of mobility due to a hip replacement, she had been reluctant to go out at night. So, I went shopping with her, and I taught her to shoot. We recently got her a permit to carry concealed. Her .38 now goes with her everywhere.

Grant D · August 6, 2013, 10:08 AM

Today I have a nickel plated S&W Model 37 on my hip, and a LCP in my back pocket.

SgtLumpy · August 6, 2013, 10:20 AM

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How do you keep the gun from rotating in your pocket so the grip is at the bottom of your pocket, if you don't use a holster?
EVERY time I've carried a gun in my pocket w/o a holster, it worked itself around so the muzzle pointed up.

I don't do anything special to keep my Chief from turning around in my pocket. It just seems to stay put for whatever reason. That's typically in cargo shorts. That's about all I wear for pants, year round. Regular right hand front pocket. Not the bigger bellows lower pocket.

Sgt Lumpy

Stephanie B · August 6, 2013, 10:27 AM

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.38 by default - a Taurus M605 .357 filled with .38 +p's is my most carried gun.

Likewise.

shep854 · August 6, 2013, 11:52 AM

@SgtLumpy: I'm glad it works for you.

Without a holster, the gun always rotates in my pocket.

Genepix · August 6, 2013, 12:28 PM

Badge 851: Curious about the bright colored ammo you have. Is that something you did so as to quickly identify specific loads?

Genepix · August 6, 2013, 12:29 PM

Alnamvet: Beautiful grips on that 638. Brand?

Erikbal · August 6, 2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RamItOne

I've been tempted by the lcr in either spl or mag. I pocket carry the S&W BG .380 and you'd be shocked (unless you already pocket carry no holster) how much crap accumulates in all sorts of places in the gun. Just worried that the lint (aka crap) would make its way into the gears that I can't easily clean nor want to mess with. However that said, I'd have no problem with 5-6 shots of spl or mag for a primary small CC gun

I pocket carried my BG for quite some time, and still do when I am not carrying IWB and I know exactly what you're talking about. Pocket lint, fuzz, dust and dirt, it accumulates everywhere. I try to give it a once over cleaning and oiling about once every week or two to keep it clean and in good working order. After all, my life may depend on it.

Leejack · August 6, 2013, 01:57 PM

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Badge 851: Curious about the bright colored ammo you have. Is that something you did so as to quickly identify specific loads?

I noticed that too. I really like the sight contrast he's got.

Those 85s are really nice, had two different variations of them over the years and plan on getting another.

Glenn Dee · August 6, 2013, 04:00 PM

Me.

badge851 · August 6, 2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genepix

Badge 851: Curious about the bright colored ammo you have. Is that something you did so as to quickly identify specific loads?

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Originally Posted by Leejack

I noticed that too. I really like the sight contrast he's got.

Those 85s are really nice, had two different variations of them over the years and plan on getting another.

Blue primers are standard pressure loads; red are 38 Special+P's.

cdbeagle · August 6, 2013, 09:43 PM

My DS or my Cobra.

deputy tom · August 7, 2013, 06:55 PM

I was required to for a long time and still do out of familiarity. I'm proficient with J-frames and that gives me a sense of security. I can perform with many other platforms but a .38 spl. snub is my go to gun. YMMV. tom.

Revoltella · August 7, 2013, 09:08 PM

I routinely carry one of my Colt Detective Specials, switching to a S&W 438 if I have a smaller pocket. I use a Mika pocket holster with either.

JimmyR · August 7, 2013, 11:57 PM

I used to carry a S&W 642 in a crossbreed supertuck loaded with Hornady custom rounds. I got crazy one day and sold it, and kicked myself since. At least, until today, when I got a new(to me) 642 from a friend of a friend!

Airman Basic · August 9, 2013, 12:54 PM

Cobra and Galco paddle for 30 years.

shep854 · August 9, 2013, 04:00 PM

@Airman Basic: Now that's a working rig!

August 4, 2013, 09:00 PM	#51
shep854 Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 632	M49 (the REAL Bodyguard! ) __________________ Powder smoke- The Smell of FREEDOM! I don't shoot to kill; I shoot to live. Registration? NEVER!!

August 5, 2013, 07:20 PM	#53
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	My usual attire only allows me to carry a jframe. __________________ Proud to have served.

August 6, 2013, 06:17 AM	#58
shep854 Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 632	2571; How do you keep the gun from rotating in your pocket so the grip is at the bottom of your pocket, if you don't use a holster? EVERY time I've carried a gun in my pocket w/o a holster, it worked itself around so the muzzle pointed up. __________________ Powder smoke- The Smell of FREEDOM! I don't shoot to kill; I shoot to live. Registration? NEVER!!

August 6, 2013, 07:05 AM	#59
warrior poet Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2007 Location: Whereever Uncle Sam wants to put me Posts: 415	My mom. Since losing a bit of mobility due to a hip replacement, she had been reluctant to go out at night. So, I went shopping with her, and I taught her to shoot. We recently got her a permit to carry concealed. Her .38 now goes with her everywhere. __________________ Trigger control: The skillful manipulation of the trigger, which causes the weapon to fire, while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture. Last edited by warrior poet; August 8, 2013 at 07:03 AM.

August 6, 2013, 11:52 AM	#63
shep854 Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 632	@SgtLumpy: I'm glad it works for you. Without a holster, the gun always rotates in my pocket. __________________ Powder smoke- The Smell of FREEDOM! I don't shoot to kill; I shoot to live. Registration? NEVER!!

August 5, 2013, 08:49 AM	#52
38Mike Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2000 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 426	S&W 360, 38 special, exposed hammer version in an Alessi Deep Cover holster, or DeSantis pocket holster when wearing shirt, tie, dress pants....

August 5, 2013, 07:25 PM	#54
Dave Chuppa Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Posts: 448	I carry Two Snubs every day. 357s and 38s.

August 5, 2013, 09:59 PM	#55
2571 Junior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Posts: 3	Model 38 Smith > 30 years. Disagree with post 19(concerning neccessity of pocket holsters). Clean your gun monthly; change your pants more than once every 2 weeks.

August 6, 2013, 01:05 AM	#56
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	Taurus M85 Ultralight has been my EDC piece for 8+ yrs. Occasionally I pack the PT-140 bottom feeder I started my CC days with, but the lighter weight and smaller grip size of the snubby completely won me over.

August 6, 2013, 01:12 AM	#57
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Have carried a S&W snub for forty five years. Now it's an LCR 38 +P.

August 6, 2013, 10:08 AM	#60
Grant D Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Brazos County, Texas Posts: 1,038	Today I have a nickel plated S&W Model 37 on my hip, and a LCP in my back pocket.

August 6, 2013, 12:28 PM	#64
Genepix Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 313	Badge 851: Curious about the bright colored ammo you have. Is that something you did so as to quickly identify specific loads?

August 6, 2013, 12:29 PM	#65
Genepix Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 313	Alnamvet: Beautiful grips on that 638. Brand?

August 6, 2013, 04:00 PM	#68
Glenn Dee Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,560	Me.

August 6, 2013, 09:43 PM	#70
cdbeagle Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2012 Location: Justin Texas Posts: 313	My DS or my Cobra. __________________ Assistant Secretary - U.S. Dry Bean Council

August 7, 2013, 06:55 PM	#71
deputy tom Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 753	I was required to for a long time and still do out of familiarity. I'm proficient with J-frames and that gives me a sense of security. I can perform with many other platforms but a .38 spl. snub is my go to gun. YMMV. tom. __________________ N.R.A.LIFE MEMBER Thank Goodness we're back on line. An end will come on the world, but love and music will endure. Thig crioch air an t-saoghail, ach mairidh gaol 's ceol. Old Scottish Gaelic proverb

August 7, 2013, 09:08 PM	#72
Revoltella Junior member Join Date: August 7, 2013 Posts: 198	I routinely carry one of my Colt Detective Specials, switching to a S&W 438 if I have a smaller pocket. I use a Mika pocket holster with either.

August 7, 2013, 11:57 PM	#73
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	I used to carry a S&W 642 in a crossbreed supertuck loaded with Hornady custom rounds. I got crazy one day and sold it, and kicked myself since. At least, until today, when I got a new(to me) 642 from a friend of a friend!

August 9, 2013, 04:00 PM	#75
shep854 Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 632	@Airman Basic: Now that's a working rig! __________________ Powder smoke- The Smell of FREEDOM! I don't shoot to kill; I shoot to live. Registration? NEVER!!