Large Bore Snubby

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I am trying to decide on a snubby for concealed carry. I have a Taurus 85, and I am trying to decide if it makes sense to go to a larger caliber (while still staying with a small, concealable wheelgun).

I have never considered myself to be a ballistics whiz. Any thoughts on relative stopping power of .38 +p vs. .357 Magnum in a 2" bbl gun?

Alternatively, how about .44 Special vs. .357 Magnum?
 
.44 spec bout even with .45 ACP for bullet weight and velocity.
.357 and .45 ACP have (Modern) good rep for stopping.
Bottom of the heap, but still quite good, would be the .38 special.

Sam
 
And a related question -- if I were going to choose a Taurus revolver, that gives me the option of seven .357 (or .38 +p) rounds or only five .44 special in the same size revolver.

Does that tip the scales?
 
Large Bore Snubby?

I have "been there and dun that". Even though my gun is being pushed to the side by the 40 S&W and the 10mm, my carry revolver is a 3 inch 41 Magnum.
You caan still get 20 packs of 170 grain personal protection ammo. The lighter the bullet the less recoil.
 
This may just be my personal preference, but, to me, five or six big-bore rounds inspires more confidence than a greater number of rounds in a smaller caliber. So, one of my fav carry guns is the five-shot .44 Special S&W Model 296. Though an L-frame is size, it's easy to carry due to the light weight of its alloy frame and titanium cylinder (it's not easy to find a holster for, but my 296 travels in a fanny pack anyway). I also have a some big-bore all-steel 3-inch N-frames from the '80s in .44 Special, .41 Magnum, and .44 Magnum. Truly fine guns in every respect, but heavier than I like to tote around.
 
I too am a huge fan of the 296 AirTi. I think this is one of those sleeper guns which never caught on. The GDHP 200gr from CCI Blazer is fantastic. I carry this revolver everyday and with 4 speedloaders for the CA-44 model.
 
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