I love Snubbies!
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Mike Irwin
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The first revolver I ever bought for myself was a snub, a Charter Arms Off Duty. I still have it, although I've graduated on to Smith & Wessons.
Currently I've got a Model 36 that's my Mother's nightstand gun, an 042 Centennial that's my primary carry gun, and a Model 12.
Ah. Here's a bad cell phone picture of my Model 12...
Currently I've got a Model 36 that's my Mother's nightstand gun, an 042 Centennial that's my primary carry gun, and a Model 12.
Ah. Here's a bad cell phone picture of my Model 12...
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Deaf Smith
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True a 3 inch is stretching it some but..
There are plenty of 2 to 2 3/4 inch ones...
Deaf
There are plenty of 2 to 2 3/4 inch ones...
Deaf
trigger643
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1952 & 2012
riverrat38
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I have 3 guns, all snub nose S&W revolvers.
A M442-2 and a M640 Pro, both no lock, and a brand new M686 PC with a 2.5 inch barrel and a lock.
The 442 is 6 years old, and the other two are less than 6 months.
I shoot WC's in all three and they are all used for CCW. The two magnum guns have BB 150 gr hard cast WC's. The 442 is stoked with 148 gr Double Tap hard cast WC's. The BB version are a little stout for the Airweight.
The 442 goes in a Mika pocket holster and the others in Lobo pancake holsters.
I had a M686 SSR Pro, but traded it on the PC model. It was a good gun, but I prefer snubs, both for CC and range.
Best,
Rick
A M442-2 and a M640 Pro, both no lock, and a brand new M686 PC with a 2.5 inch barrel and a lock.
The 442 is 6 years old, and the other two are less than 6 months.
I shoot WC's in all three and they are all used for CCW. The two magnum guns have BB 150 gr hard cast WC's. The 442 is stoked with 148 gr Double Tap hard cast WC's. The BB version are a little stout for the Airweight.
The 442 goes in a Mika pocket holster and the others in Lobo pancake holsters.
I had a M686 SSR Pro, but traded it on the PC model. It was a good gun, but I prefer snubs, both for CC and range.
Best,
Rick
I guess I can start small and work up.
LCR-22
442 Pro Moon Clip
SP101 2.25 Inch 38 Special +P
SP101 3 Inch 357
Model 10 RB 2"
Model 15 SB Combat Masterpiece 2"
315 Night Guard 2.75 Inch 38+P
Model 66-2 3 Inch S&W Custom Shop DAO
GP100 3 Inch "Adjustable Sight" 38 +P (Davidson 1 of 20)
GP100 3 Inch SS Willy Clapp 357
310 Night Guard 2.75 Inch 10mm/40 S&W
Don't think I missed any.
Bob
LCR-22
442 Pro Moon Clip
SP101 2.25 Inch 38 Special +P
SP101 3 Inch 357
Model 10 RB 2"
Model 15 SB Combat Masterpiece 2"
315 Night Guard 2.75 Inch 38+P
Model 66-2 3 Inch S&W Custom Shop DAO
GP100 3 Inch "Adjustable Sight" 38 +P (Davidson 1 of 20)
GP100 3 Inch SS Willy Clapp 357
310 Night Guard 2.75 Inch 10mm/40 S&W
Don't think I missed any.
Bob
A 3inch barely qualifies as a Snubbie, but it's definatelly a great carry gun! The overall package makes small revolver shooting much more enjoyable, sight raduis etc...
Personally, my Nickled Model 36 is plenty enough gun for me! It goes everywhere with me. I shoot regular 158 gr LRN and Horniday XTP HP's. Thhe revolver really shoots the Hornidays with some POWER! Low recoil too.
So far I have only found 2 "perfect" holsters for it, one a smooth leather Bianchi hip rig and the other a custom one-off pancake made by Ji Learls. It's a nice basketweave design that holds snug and releases quick! Finding the right holster for your body fit and the gun fit is way harder than it sounds! Especally for Snubbies!
Just thinking about it, I wonder what type of leather gear was cooked-up to fit the old BP Avenging Angels? Large frame/no barrel...
ZVP
Personally, my Nickled Model 36 is plenty enough gun for me! It goes everywhere with me. I shoot regular 158 gr LRN and Horniday XTP HP's. Thhe revolver really shoots the Hornidays with some POWER! Low recoil too.
So far I have only found 2 "perfect" holsters for it, one a smooth leather Bianchi hip rig and the other a custom one-off pancake made by Ji Learls. It's a nice basketweave design that holds snug and releases quick! Finding the right holster for your body fit and the gun fit is way harder than it sounds! Especally for Snubbies!
Just thinking about it, I wonder what type of leather gear was cooked-up to fit the old BP Avenging Angels? Large frame/no barrel...
ZVP
Always-Vigilant
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Just purchased a S&W 60 - 14
I like snub nose as well. Recently purchased a new Smith & Wesson 60 - 14. Hard to find. Great stainless steel revolver that handles 357 magnum or 38 or 38 +P. Goes great with my 686 4". My wife likes the 60 as well. More fun to shoot than the Airweights. Handles the recoil a lot better.
I like snub nose as well. Recently purchased a new Smith & Wesson 60 - 14. Hard to find. Great stainless steel revolver that handles 357 magnum or 38 or 38 +P. Goes great with my 686 4". My wife likes the 60 as well. More fun to shoot than the Airweights. Handles the recoil a lot better.
Model12Win
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I like lil' snubber bubbers too! 
Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 No-Lock.
Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 No-Lock.
LouisianaMan
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OK, I'll bite!
To Mike Irwin,
Hello again, and I wish I'd done like you've done, and kept the first revolver I bought for myself: a perfectly serviceable Charter Undercover .38 SPL. Bought it when price was a primary consideration when I was newly married in '80-'81, but it did fine for many years before becoming a casualty in a trade deal. . . .
I no longer worry about "newer, flashier, more powerful, hi-cap" and have a newfound appreciation for the boringly efficient .38 snub.
Buckeye!
Some very nice photos of an eclectic collection that really strikes a chord. I'd never heard of a Rossi 720 until this week, but am intrigued by it. I've owned two Rossi .38's for a short time, one an older model 2" and the other a 3" from Academy. Have been impressed with both, as their steel construction makes them a trifle heavy for carry, but very comfortable and substantial-feeling in the hand. Would like to hear more about your 720.
I have a current Charter BD Pug similar to yours, but would like to hear your impressions of Rossi's earlier and current "takes" on the short-barreled .44. I've handled (at Academy) the modern .44 Mag version that you picture, and it feels like a solid gun. What's it like at the range? For me it would be strictly a .44 SPL proposition. I've given up trying to find the "perfect compromise" SD/HD/truck gun, because I've long since stopped trying to fool myself into believing that I'm trying to hold myself to "just one."
Also, what do you think of your Armscor snub? I've been impressed with 2 RIA 1911 variants, and it seems like the M206 could be a great solution for an inexpensive, compact snub.
To Mike Irwin,
Hello again, and I wish I'd done like you've done, and kept the first revolver I bought for myself: a perfectly serviceable Charter Undercover .38 SPL. Bought it when price was a primary consideration when I was newly married in '80-'81, but it did fine for many years before becoming a casualty in a trade deal. . . .
I no longer worry about "newer, flashier, more powerful, hi-cap" and have a newfound appreciation for the boringly efficient .38 snub.
Buckeye!
Some very nice photos of an eclectic collection that really strikes a chord. I'd never heard of a Rossi 720 until this week, but am intrigued by it. I've owned two Rossi .38's for a short time, one an older model 2" and the other a 3" from Academy. Have been impressed with both, as their steel construction makes them a trifle heavy for carry, but very comfortable and substantial-feeling in the hand. Would like to hear more about your 720.
I have a current Charter BD Pug similar to yours, but would like to hear your impressions of Rossi's earlier and current "takes" on the short-barreled .44. I've handled (at Academy) the modern .44 Mag version that you picture, and it feels like a solid gun. What's it like at the range? For me it would be strictly a .44 SPL proposition. I've given up trying to find the "perfect compromise" SD/HD/truck gun, because I've long since stopped trying to fool myself into believing that I'm trying to hold myself to "just one."
Also, what do you think of your Armscor snub? I've been impressed with 2 RIA 1911 variants, and it seems like the M206 could be a great solution for an inexpensive, compact snub.
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