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rdlarson · 07-24-2006, 12:45 PM

Whats everyones favorite small frame/ snub nose revolver? Be Specific!

Shade Angel · 07-24-2006, 12:47 PM

S&W 686, shrouded hammer, won't snag, but still allows for single action use.

EDIT... haha whoops... that was suppose to be 638.. You would think with as much as I type I would avoid those kind of typos

**Ed Ely** · 07-24-2006, 01:18 PM

without a doubt. If you see Ed on the street, in
church, at the restuarant, on the range or walking
around in a nudist colony

, you can bet that I have
that humpback on me somewhere!! By the way,
it is the Gen 1 +p rated.

Don't leave home without it.

Ed

PrescottXD45 · 07-24-2006, 02:16 PM

I find it the best compromise between weight and power. I know they make some lighter snubbies but I cannot shoot anything lighter than 15 oz worth a damn at least with loads I want to use for self defense. On the other hand my 3" SP101 which with .357 mag loads is very accurate is just too much to slip in a pocket and if I am going to put something on my belt it holds more than 5 rounds.

chupacabrachus · 07-24-2006, 04:23 PM

Obviously I really like the one I own, but it's not optimal for all situations since it's wide and heavy as the dickens. It's a taurus 617B 7-shot .357 2"bbl. (ported) snubby. Very sweet piece that doesn't give too much sass since it's heavy(er than most "carry revolvers") and ported... shooting .357mag is a breeze and .38spl is girlscout stuff.

Airedale · 07-24-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Ely

.... or walking
around in a nudist colony

, you can bet that I have
that humpback on me
Ed

Ed-I really didn't need that mental picture

.... I know you were talking about the 638, but still.....

Dave

oh, favorite is 3" S&W 66

nick19 · 07-24-2006, 05:57 PM

I had a chance to buy a S&W Model 19 2" a while back(should have). The finish was OK but everything else was great. I've owned a Nickel 19 in 4" for about ten years and the revolver was about ten years old when my uncle gave it to me.
I lost track of how many rounds I've put through it and I've no problem with it.

tex45acp · 07-24-2006, 07:05 PM

Hands down it has to be my Ruger 2" SP-101 DAO. I also have the 3" SA/DA version and just recently picked up a S&W 65-5 3". All 3 are .357mags and I like em all.

BBunin · 07-24-2006, 08:11 PM

My Dan Wesson .357 with the 2" on it!
Easily controllable and dead accurate.

retired · 07-25-2006, 12:48 AM

Well, I have only ever had one and that is a S&W Model 60. It is a stainless version of the Model 36 Chief. I'm not referring to the 60 out now that shoots 38 and 357.

I bought mine in 1977 and it only shoots 38. It shoots +P. I had the hammer bobbed since I was using it for a BUG on duty and didn't want the hammer to catch up in my pocket. I also carried it off duty. When I retired 3yrs ago, I retired it for the XDSC. I only shoot it at the range or when my XD is down, like for a cleaning.

07-24-2006, 12:45 PM	#1
rdlarson XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ortonville, Mi Posts: 9	Favorite Snub-nose/small frame revolver Whats everyones favorite small frame/ snub nose revolver? Be Specific! __________________ -Bob ...soon to own an xd

07-24-2006, 12:47 PM	#2
Shade Angel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 141	S&W 686, shrouded hammer, won't snag, but still allows for single action use. EDIT... haha whoops... that was suppose to be 638.. You would think with as much as I type I would avoid those kind of typos __________________ "You can't shake the devils hand and say you were only kidding" Last edited by Shade Angel; 07-26-2006 at 01:05 PM.

07-24-2006, 01:18 PM	#3
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,651 Blog Entries: 1	S&W Model 638..... without a doubt. If you see Ed on the street, in church, at the restuarant, on the range or walking around in a nudist colony , you can bet that I have that humpback on me somewhere!! By the way, it is the Gen 1 +p rated. Don't leave home without it. Ed

07-24-2006, 02:16 PM	#4
PrescottXD45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	S&w 642 I find it the best compromise between weight and power. I know they make some lighter snubbies but I cannot shoot anything lighter than 15 oz worth a damn at least with loads I want to use for self defense. On the other hand my 3" SP101 which with .357 mag loads is very accurate is just too much to slip in a pocket and if I am going to put something on my belt it holds more than 5 rounds.

07-24-2006, 05:57 PM	#7
nick19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 342	I had a chance to buy a S&W Model 19 2" a while back(should have). The finish was OK but everything else was great. I've owned a Nickel 19 in 4" for about ten years and the revolver was about ten years old when my uncle gave it to me. I lost track of how many rounds I've put through it and I've no problem with it. __________________ “Indecision may or may not be my problem.”

07-24-2006, 04:23 PM	#5
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,386	Obviously I really like the one I own, but it's not optimal for all situations since it's wide and heavy as the dickens. It's a taurus 617B 7-shot .357 2"bbl. (ported) snubby. Very sweet piece that doesn't give too much sass since it's heavy(er than most "carry revolvers") and ported... shooting .357mag is a breeze and .38spl is girlscout stuff.

07-24-2006, 07:05 PM	#8
tex45acp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 163	Hands down it has to be my Ruger 2" SP-101 DAO. I also have the 3" SA/DA version and just recently picked up a S&W 65-5 3". All 3 are .357mags and I like em all. __________________ ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO EXIST......IS FOR GOOD MEN TO STAND BY AND DO NOTHING!!!

07-24-2006, 08:11 PM	#9
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	My Dan Wesson .357 with the 2" on it! Easily controllable and dead accurate. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

07-25-2006, 12:48 AM	#10
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,404	Well, I have only ever had one and that is a S&W Model 60. It is a stainless version of the Model 36 Chief. I'm not referring to the 60 out now that shoots 38 and 357. I bought mine in 1977 and it only shoots 38. It shoots +P. I had the hammer bobbed since I was using it for a BUG on duty and didn't want the hammer to catch up in my pocket. I also carried it off duty. When I retired 3yrs ago, I retired it for the XDSC. I only shoot it at the range or when my XD is down, like for a cleaning.

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