snub nose revolvers

I used to have a vintage (unshrouded ejector rod) Colt Detective Special. Herret's 'Bird's Head' stocks, factory Colt hammer shroud (any idea what that one part alone is worth these days?), beautiful royal blue finish and that old-fashioned Colt hand-fitted 'n' finished trigger mechanism that any modern revolver manufacterer would have to charge $600+ a gun to equal. I traded it for a wonderful 1911 racegun but still lose sleep to this day wondering where that great little wheelgun got off to. Hope it's giving it's current owner yeoman service, although the micro-Glocks and mini-Kahrs have taken a large bite out of the baby wheelgun market...
 
Greeting's To All, I've carried all the snub's: S&W 36's, 37's, 38's, 40's, 49's,
60's, 66's + Colt Models Det Spl, Cobra's,
and even an old model Agent. Currently, a
S&W Model 60 reside's in my collection and
is carried quite often. :)

Regards,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I have a model 60 in .357 and a titanium AirLite .38 +p.

The titanium is probably the best pocket pistol made today, but shoots like a bear (ie, not very accurate and one heck of a kick).

The model 60 shoots much better (I had the three finger grips switched out to the chief's special two finger grips), but is substantially heavier.

My only complaint is that the piece around the barrel of my titanium is slightly loose, and I may send it back to Smith for tightening.
 
carry S&W mod. 332ti (6rds 32 H&R Mag) in a pocket holster or with hip-grip attached bought it when they first came out after comparing to the 342 (5rds 38spl)very accurate & mild shooting. sent it to S&W performace center and had them install the barrel shroud off of the mod 342 with the black pinned site, sight picture dramacily (sp?)improved in daylight shooting, plan on putting a metroplight nightsite on the front or installing laser grips,,can't decide.
 
I like my J Frames a lot and mine get used too. I have a Model 60 and love it. I also have two 36s a round and a square butt, both unfired. I also have a Model 37 Airweight that my wife carrys. I also have a Rossi 2' stainless snub and its just a copy of a J frame, inside they are identical. Yep I like my J Frames but I do not ever plan on buying another from those traitors at Smith and Sellout.


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Have Js in .38 +P and 9x19, all Centennial types. Almost always have one of them on me. Well, not in the shower...that's about it, though. Hard to find a better backup or even a primary when circumstances dictate. In Airweight/Airlite format, you hardly know it's there. Very accurate, and repeat shots are very fast if you choke up on the backstrap of the Centennials.

JNewell
 
My first carry piece was a S&W Md#37 Airweight which I still have and carry sometimes and also have a 2nd gen Colt Detective Special which I also carry at times. Both IMHO are both good and dependable shooters and would not part with either one. :)

Happy Shooting :)

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Anonymous
 
My Charter Arms Undercover .38
Special is within an arms length
99.9% of the time.

Why? I hate to say it, but my 500
dollar Colt Defender is just not
reliable enough.

Sgt.K
 
Pocketman, how much did that upgrade cost? I wish they would've built the .32 like that from the start! Now, if I can only find one used...
 
As a backup, a 442 in Wild Bills pocket holster, with a speed strip. J Frames are the only permitted back up weapon in my department.
 
I onw an old model colt detective (unshrouded ejector) with hammer shroud (factory peice) an old set of ivory (real) grips that my dad had lying around , and the smoothest trigger job around . I found it at a local gun store for $150 . It is about %90-%95 finish. No scratches or rust , and it probably hadn't been shot more than a few hundred times (the pistol smith told me it showed almost no sighn of wear it the barrel or internals). This thing groups at 3in. with almost any ammo (15 yards) and feel like a .22 when fired .
 
Model 36-Mitch Rosen 5JR holster.I prefer the 3in barrel because it is a longer ejector rod and ejects cases better.I also prefer being able to cock for single action aimed shots. In any case they are quite cheap and well made--everyone should have one.
 
I am not attempting to start -- and I absolutely do not want -- a "flame" by this question for all you snubbie fans.

I am concerned that any two to three inch revolver barrel will not produce sufficient muzzle velocity for a high-probability, immediately disabling wound. Obviously, this is particularly worrisome with .38 Special rounds as contrasted to .357 magnum loads. Please set me straight. Why do you feel a snubbie provides adequate self-protection compared to either a longer barreled (e.g., four inch) revolver or many types of autoloaders?

Again, this question is not a veiled criticism. I would really like to learn your rationale and supporting facts.

Thanks.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RWK:
I am not attempting to start -- and I absolutely do not want -- a "flame" by this question for all you snubbie fans.

I am concerned that any two to three inch revolver barrel will not produce sufficient muzzle velocity for a high-probability, immediately disabling wound. Obviously, this is particularly worrisome with .38 Special rounds as contrasted to .357 magnum loads. Please set me straight. Why do you feel a snubbie provides adequate self-protection compared to either a longer barreled (e.g., four inch) revolver or many types of autoloaders?

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Everything is a trade off...
The snubbies provide very reliable, very concealable protection. You don't have to remember to rack the slide (although I've never done that...yet).
I'm not particularly concerned about killing the assailant. All I want to do is stop him/her so I can get away. I am very confidant that .38 Spl will do this. I am also concerned about potential misses (remember, we're in a high stress situation here). Where do those rouns go? If you hit a passerby with a round, you will be in deep doodoo (if not criminally, you'll likely have a helluva lawsuit on your hands).

Now, I carry both snubbie revolvers and other sidearms up to a Glock 19 (depends on how I'm dressing...where I'm going, etc.). Any of them (including my wife's .32ACP Beretta Tomcat) provide me with the security I need or desire in a real world situation.
 
I carry a Taurus 44 spcl ti. It is lightweight, and has a manageable kick. I carry it in a Smartcarry holster that wraps around the waist.

With corbon loads it will do the job.
 
RWK,

I feel "hits" are much more important than "velocity" or so-called "stopping power".

The way you use the weapon is important also. I definitely include "double-taps" in my training with my .38, just as I "head-shot empty" my .25.

Multiple targets require different tactics when armed with only a small caliber, low capacity firearm.

If I had my choice, I would prefer a rifle or shotgun over a handgun.

Sgt.K
 
I think a snubbie .38 will, in most cases, stop an attack and let me get away. When I am traveling out of town by car I will carry a .45 in a fanny pack. Even though I like the .38, I feel better with the .45 on me. ;)
 
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