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I'm on my way to a gun show today. I'd like to pick up a small .38, like the Colt detective special. Any suggestions or recommendations? What to avoid?
 
Colt's are good, S&W are good, though I wouldn't buy a new one from them. I had a S&W model 36 and I liked it, except that it was a bit on the heavy side. Frankly I would take a good look at the newer Taurus ultra lights, or the titanium guns. I don't see any reason to move up from the 38 special in a snub nose when you are looking at the titanium, though it's now an option. These guns will digest pratically an unlimited ammount of +P ammunition due to the strength of the titanium and their light weight makes them a joy to carry.
 
Thanks! I'm off to the show, with cash in my pocket and lust for a new gun or two in my heart.
 
the mdl 60 is one i like,,,,,,they also have one in 9mm but you'll have to find that used........fubsy.
 
I'm with the Captain, Jay, and Fus the S&W
model 60 in .38 Special is a real bell ringer. It served well tucked into a ruck
sack in Southeast Asia, back in the late
60's and early 70's111 :D

Best Wishes To All,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I didn't see anything I couldn't live without, but I think there's a show in Tulsa April 29-30th, so keep the suggestions coming.
 
Go for the Ruger SP 101. It may no have the smooth trigger of the S&W but it is by far the toughest Snub-nose available today.

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"When guns are outlawed;I will be an outlaw."
 
Please take a look at the Taurus M605 .357MAG. Good carry revolver. Good service, if needed. Effective caliber. Nuf said.

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BOYCOTT SMITH AND WESSON!!!
Defend the Constitution from the foreign threat!!!!
 
The model 60 and SP101 are too heavy for pocket carry IMO. The aluminum-framed J-frames like the 642, Taurus 85UL are much easier to carry. The titanium guns are even lighter yet.

I just bought a Taurus 85UL. After a trigger job it is just as smooth as my fifty-year model 36 and several ounces lighter. It is rated for +P too.
 
I carry a Charter Arms Undercover daily. It is lightweight and accurate.

16X100 out of 20rds (1 center-mass and 3 head shot ten-rings) CCW. Firing most double-action.

I've fired a very limited number of
+P+'s with no ill effect to the firearm, my hand is another story!!!

Just my .02cts.

Sgt.K

[This message has been edited by Sgt.K (edited April 17, 2000).]
 
S&w 637

Just picked one up a week ago..... Put a good dose of regular 38 and +P through it. I am very happy with it's size, weight, feel, and carrys concealed like a dream. This is to date the best concealed revolver I have had my hands on. The price is real good too. I think it weights about 15oz. empty. I did add a little bigger Uncle Mikes full wrap rubber grip (with 3rd finger spot) to mine. It made a super better hold for me. I love this new gun. If you get a minute look at S&W web page. I think this might be worth a chance in your hands to see what you think.

Good luck........

Sorry I just now noticed the date on original................. I am sending myself to my room for one hour......and no tv..... :(
 
RoJoe: Post a pic! I'd like to see that Uncle Mike's grip. Also, do you wish you had gotten a Model 642 (same model, but hammerless) instead?

R/fiVe
 
I have a Smith 342 and a Taurus 651 357.
Both are fine guns, the 342 is alloy/titanium and runs $500+.
The Taurus is blued steel and runs about $250.

I have owned Colt Cobras, the alloy framed version of the Detective Special, and they are a very fine gun.

It is my opinion, but stay away from Charter Arms, aka Charter 2000.
Some will tell you to be cautions of Taurus also, I agree, but I still own Taurus products.

Only one of my seven revolvers isn't a snubby and that one is a Smith 58. :cool:
 
I have a few snubnosed revolvers. Although some people think it may be peculiar/homely looking, I believe this is my favorite:

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Smith & Wesson model 638
 
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