Best snub 38 for ccw

Well then, the 5 shot I carry most often is a S&W mod 340PD. Insanely lightweight 5 shot 357.
1.875" bbl. 11.7 oz.
I did have to change the grips to make this thing a little more manageable. It kicks like a three legged ninja but is sooooo easy to carry.
The 360 version has the hammer spur.
 
well my problem may be solved. The guy with the lcr I was talking about needs some repairs done to his Ford truck. Just so happens I am a Ford Mechanic. So we may work out a trade.
 
I'll put in a vote for the Ruger SP101. Either the 38 or 357 version, whichever you prefer. The SP101 is built like a tank and as reliable to boot. A bit larger than a J-frame and quite a bit heavier, but not so much as to be a problem for concealment or carry. The 357, 2.125" barrel version weighs 28-29 oz. loaded, which is nothing like a K-frame (at around 34 - 36 oz. loaded). I find it quite comfortable for carry, with a good belt holster.

The weight works to your advantage, because the Ruger is not unpleasant to shoot - unlike the alloy J-frames. So, practicing with the Ruger (alot) is not a problem. More practice = greater competence with any weapon.

Granted, the SP101 is not a pocket gun, so the super light J-frames (and the poly Rugers as well) have an advantage in pure comfort of carry....but I'll take the practical advantages of the SP101 over that one advantage any day.
 
I like the LCR just fine, but as I've said several times, it's my personal choice not to shoot 158 grain .357 magnum ammunition in it. Simply put, it hurts my hand too much. 125 grain .357 magnum is as salty as I'll get with the gun. YMMV.

I still would favor the .357 over the .38 because it's still nice to have the option of the magnum ammunition and I think the resale might be better.
 
For me it's the one I carry, a Smith & Wesson Model 12-2, airweight K-frame, six shot, with a 2" barrel, and a Tylers T-Grip. It's the only "snubbie" I've ever really cared for. J-frames and such are too small for me.



But they're not what you'd call common.
 
Any question involving the words "What is the best..." cannot be answered. Too many variables. Best for whom? Two people will rarely agree on what is best.
 
The LCR has exceeded my expectations.

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Its looks like a go on trading the lcr for the work on the truck. I will try it out. I have never shot a lcr but I have shot a j frame and my dad has a model 36 I can compare it to. If I don't like it I can always trade it in on a j frame.
 
S&W 438 or 638. The shape of the revolver allows me to get a higher grip than a 642 and makes it more controllable for me.

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I owned a Ruger LCR. The trigger has an audible click and tactile feel half way through the reset, a "false" reset, that had me short stroking it in rapid fire. When the revolver short strokes the cylinder will revolver, but it will not fire.

Not something I was used to, so I got rid of the LCR...probably something you could train around, so maybe not a big deal for other owners. I just thought it was worth mentioning, since it is a quirk of that particular firearm. S&W j-frames have a heavier trigger, but are much, much more difficult to short stroke.
 
OK 98, after 32 posts of simplification I just have to know what the final outcome is so please come back and tell us.
 
I posted farther up the thread where a friend is trading me a lcr for doing some work on his truck. I will try it out and see how I like it. I have never shot a lcr before but I have shot some j frames and my dad has a model 36 to compare them too. If I don't like it will be trading fodder for a j frame.
 
First of all it needed to be hammerless for me so it would not snag when drawing. Secondly it had to be easy and comfortable to conceal. A 38spl J frame or similar fit the bill so that is what I went after the day I bought my snub.
I was fortunate to be able to handle both a stainless S&W J frame and a Ruger LCR. Price was not a factor because there was only about a $10 difference between the two. They both felt similar in my hand so what sold me was the superior trigger pull on the LCR, it really was much better than the Smith. I would conclude that you can't go wrong with either one, it does come down to personal preference.
 
I carry a 442 in my pocket and a LCR357 in my waist every day. The 442 is ok on the range but I wouldn't want to use it for a all weekend shooter. The LCR357 is good for a lot of 38 shooting. The LCR shooting full house 357 takes a strong meaty hand. Mid range 357 is tolerable. 38+P seams easy to shoot (for me). The 442 fits a pocket best because of the smaller grip. The larger Tamer Grip on the LCR357 makes it more comfortable to shoot. The LCR also has the smoothest factor trigger I have found. I think I shoot the LCR a little better but there is just something about the 442 that makes it my favorite pocket gun.
 
I know you said you would never carry a Taurus. But just in case some one else might be looking.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Taurus Model 85 ultralight.
I have this on my to get next list.
I carry a Model 327 same gun only steel and 6 shot 327 mag.
Very reliable and accurate.

Shop around though. I am waiting to get mine for $250 or less.
$300+ you might as well buy the Smith.
The only reason I am after another 85 is the wife wants her 327 mag back.
 
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