Snubbies will never die!

ZVP · November 17, 2017, 10:38 PM

What feels as secure as a .38 Snubbie?
Just f the l "right"!!!

Onward Allusion · November 17, 2017, 10:44 PM

An eight shot 357 mag snubbie?

Buckeye! · November 17, 2017, 10:52 PM

I have always liked snubbies . Great for jacket pocket carry ..

My latest snubbie purchase .. Charter Undercover Alumium framed 38spl , I installed a set of polymer grip panels and a DAO hammer .. Weight 12 oz

CDR_Glock · November 17, 2017, 10:58 PM

S&W 629
S&W 586 L-Comp
Ruger Alaskan 454

Kimber K6s
S&W 640

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Buckeye! · November 17, 2017, 11:08 PM

Pic of my lighter 357 mag snubbies
S&W 340 and Ruger LCR 357

Psychedelic Bang · November 17, 2017, 11:34 PM

Buckeye! · November 18, 2017, 06:47 AM

Charter 38spl. 12oz

mk70ss · November 18, 2017, 07:30 AM

Yup, snubbies are alright in my book......

Vulcannut · November 18, 2017, 07:37 AM

Only snubby I have is my mag pug. I may pick up a 637 at some point unless a nice used model 36 shows up.

Grant D · November 18, 2017, 02:13 PM

I carry a J frame or K frame snubbie on my hip every day. And a Ruger LCP in my back pocket

RIDE-RED 350r · November 18, 2017, 07:39 PM

I don't carry concealed much... Where I live and how gun owners are treated here makes it troublesome.

But when I do, I have one piece for the job, all the rest are bigger, longer barrelled 357, 44 and 460 mag hunting rigs... My carry piece is a nothing special, run of the mill, S&W m36-7. Love that little wheelgun!

Buckeye! · November 18, 2017, 08:04 PM

Taurus 605 357mag

EIGHTYDUECE · November 18, 2017, 08:16 PM

I carry the 637 on the left regularly. I really like the Airweight S&W's. The one on the top is my '94 Taurus model 66.

Buckeye! · November 18, 2017, 08:45 PM

Charter Bulldog 44spl

CajunBass · November 19, 2017, 06:30 AM

I don't care much for snubbies myself, but even I have a couple.

Ruger LCR (38)

Smith & Wesson 642 Ladysmith (38)

And I forget about this one. I got it because it's an unusual example of someone thinking outside the box. Made in the late 50's I believe, it was obviously intended for the female market, something I'll bet not many gun companies worried about back then. They were also made in gold/nickle, and turquoise/nickle, and shipped in a satin lined box.

High Standard R-101, 22 LR. Nine shots.

Buckeye! · November 19, 2017, 08:54 AM

Wow .. that High Standard looks neat !
It reminded me of my 22LR snubbie.. NEF

smee78 · November 19, 2017, 11:17 AM

I am a fan of snubby revolvers, I do love my 627 UDR and my 38 J frames but the one that keeps getting a lot of attention lately is my new Christmas present that I got early from the in-laws and its a Kimber K6S two tone with rose wood grips. What's not to like about a 6 shot size j frame? Now if I could only find a nice 327 lol.

RIDE-RED 350r · November 19, 2017, 11:32 AM

^^^Nice in-laws!!^^^

damienph · November 19, 2017, 12:51 PM

Can’t have too many.

SA1911 · November 19, 2017, 12:57 PM

Snubbies have been long time interred beneath a marble memorial. But I'd like to resurrect a classic, pre-lock Model 36.

5 shots of .38 Special is a widow maker. But they are cool.

tallball · November 19, 2017, 01:40 PM

I have some of the pictured ones: a Charter Arms Bulldog (44), Ruger LCR (38), and Taurus Model 85 (38, aluminum frame, no hammer spur). I carry one or another of them most of the time.

I also have an NEF like the one pictured, but in 32 magnum, and one of the Charter Arms in the same caliber. My wife uses the Charter Arms for HD when I am out of town. The NEF I bought for $120-something just to test the caliber out. It is quite functional.

For the range and plinking I much prefer a longer barrel. I see snubbies as something to carry or use for defense in some way. I prefer them for carry because I shoot them better than small semi-automatic pistols and they are more reliable for me. There will probably be people of this opinion for some time to come, so I expect to see them being manufactured and sold for many more decades.

That pink High Standard is very cool. I think I saw a turquoise one at a gun show once.

ViperR · November 19, 2017, 01:43 PM

Hey Smee78,
You mean a snubbie like this Patriot .327 Fed Mag?
Can shoot .327's, .32 H&R's, .32 S&W Longs and even .32 ACP's.

the Black Spot · November 19, 2017, 02:15 PM

I would love to have a "Fitz special" sans the cut down trigger guard.

Kreyzhorse · November 19, 2017, 03:07 PM

My first CCW gun was a S&W 637. I still have it but my wife took it over and it is now her CCW gun.

It's hard to beat a snub for ease of use and concealment.

Dave T · November 19, 2017, 04:08 PM

Quote:

What feels as secure as a .38 Snubbie?

Almost anything, particularly if it fits my hand well enough to shoot it quickly and accurately. And the bigger the bore the better.

YMMV,
Dave

November 17, 2017, 10:38 PM	#1
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	Snubbies will never die! What feels as secure as a .38 Snubbie? Just f the l "right"!!!

November 17, 2017, 10:44 PM	#2
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	An eight shot 357 mag snubbie? __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying

November 17, 2017, 10:52 PM	#3
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	I have always liked snubbies . Great for jacket pocket carry .. My latest snubbie purchase .. Charter Undercover Alumium framed 38spl , I installed a set of polymer grip panels and a DAO hammer .. Weight 12 oz Last edited by Buckeye!; November 17, 2017 at 11:02 PM.

November 17, 2017, 11:08 PM	#5
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Pic of my lighter 357 mag snubbies S&W 340 and Ruger LCR 357 Last edited by Buckeye!; November 17, 2017 at 11:14 PM.

November 17, 2017, 11:34 PM	#6
Psychedelic Bang Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2009 Location: FL USA Posts: 332	__________________ "Was always kinda partial to Roy Rogers actually. I really like those sequined shirts..."

November 17, 2017, 10:58 PM	#4
CDR_Glock Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2010 Posts: 704	S&W 629 S&W 586 L-Comp Ruger Alaskan 454 Kimber K6s S&W 640 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

November 18, 2017, 06:47 AM	#7
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Charter 38spl. 12oz

November 18, 2017, 07:30 AM	#8
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Yup, snubbies are alright in my book...... __________________ Say when.....

November 18, 2017, 07:37 AM	#9
Vulcannut Member Join Date: March 31, 2017 Location: Some H$ll whole in Connecticut Posts: 58	Only snubby I have is my mag pug. I may pick up a 637 at some point unless a nice used model 36 shows up.

November 18, 2017, 02:13 PM	#10
Grant D Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Brazos County, Texas Posts: 1,038	I carry a J frame or K frame snubbie on my hip every day. And a Ruger LCP in my back pocket

November 18, 2017, 07:39 PM	#11
RIDE-RED 350r Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2014 Posts: 425	I don't carry concealed much... Where I live and how gun owners are treated here makes it troublesome. But when I do, I have one piece for the job, all the rest are bigger, longer barrelled 357, 44 and 460 mag hunting rigs... My carry piece is a nothing special, run of the mill, S&W m36-7. Love that little wheelgun!

November 18, 2017, 08:04 PM	#12
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Taurus 605 357mag

November 18, 2017, 08:16 PM	#13
EIGHTYDUECE Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2001 Posts: 578	I carry the 637 on the left regularly. I really like the Airweight S&W's. The one on the top is my '94 Taurus model 66. __________________ "KNEES IN THE BREEZE" "Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart"- ASH

November 18, 2017, 08:45 PM	#14
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Charter Bulldog 44spl

November 19, 2017, 06:30 AM	#15
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I don't care much for snubbies myself, but even I have a couple. Ruger LCR (38) Smith & Wesson 642 Ladysmith (38) And I forget about this one. I got it because it's an unusual example of someone thinking outside the box. Made in the late 50's I believe, it was obviously intended for the female market, something I'll bet not many gun companies worried about back then. They were also made in gold/nickle, and turquoise/nickle, and shipped in a satin lined box. High Standard R-101, 22 LR. Nine shots. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV) Last edited by CajunBass; November 19, 2017 at 11:56 AM.

November 19, 2017, 08:54 AM	#16
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Wow .. that High Standard looks neat ! It reminded me of my 22LR snubbie.. NEF

November 19, 2017, 11:17 AM	#17
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I am a fan of snubby revolvers, I do love my 627 UDR and my 38 J frames but the one that keeps getting a lot of attention lately is my new Christmas present that I got early from the in-laws and its a Kimber K6S two tone with rose wood grips. What's not to like about a 6 shot size j frame? Now if I could only find a nice 327 lol. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

November 19, 2017, 11:32 AM	#18
RIDE-RED 350r Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2014 Posts: 425	^^^Nice in-laws!!^^^

November 19, 2017, 12:57 PM	#20
SA1911 Junior member Join Date: September 6, 2017 Posts: 147	Snubbies have been long time interred beneath a marble memorial. But I'd like to resurrect a classic, pre-lock Model 36. 5 shots of .38 Special is a widow maker. But they are cool.

November 19, 2017, 01:40 PM	#21
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	I have some of the pictured ones: a Charter Arms Bulldog (44), Ruger LCR (38), and Taurus Model 85 (38, aluminum frame, no hammer spur). I carry one or another of them most of the time. I also have an NEF like the one pictured, but in 32 magnum, and one of the Charter Arms in the same caliber. My wife uses the Charter Arms for HD when I am out of town. The NEF I bought for $120-something just to test the caliber out. It is quite functional. For the range and plinking I much prefer a longer barrel. I see snubbies as something to carry or use for defense in some way. I prefer them for carry because I shoot them better than small semi-automatic pistols and they are more reliable for me. There will probably be people of this opinion for some time to come, so I expect to see them being manufactured and sold for many more decades. That pink High Standard is very cool. I think I saw a turquoise one at a gun show once.

November 19, 2017, 01:43 PM	#22
ViperR Member Join Date: October 2, 2017 Posts: 78	Hey Smee78, You mean a snubbie like this Patriot .327 Fed Mag? Can shoot .327's, .32 H&R's, .32 S&W Longs and even .32 ACP's. Last edited by ViperR; March 3, 2018 at 07:35 AM.

November 19, 2017, 02:15 PM	#23
the Black Spot Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Location: arkansas Posts: 218	I would love to have a "Fitz special" sans the cut down trigger guard.

November 19, 2017, 03:07 PM	#24
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	My first CCW gun was a S&W 637. I still have it but my wife took it over and it is now her CCW gun. It's hard to beat a snub for ease of use and concealment. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson