So I want to get a snubbyThis is a discussion on So I want to get a snubby within the Wheelguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; The J frame conceals pretty easily with lots of carry options available.
The 38 +P is enough for me when at the range. I lean ...
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09-28-2012, 08:33 AM
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The J frame conceals pretty easily with lots of carry options available.
The 38 +P is enough for me when at the range. I lean towards the S&Ws (without a lock) as they have been around a long time. I've held the Ruger LCR and it felt good and the price was decent, too.
You might score a nice used (and shot very little) example for a good price - check your local gun shows, pawn shops and maybe armslist.
Plan to practice (a lot?) to become proficient with the snub compared to the semi autos.
Also reloading the snub takes some practice. With certain snubs and the grip used a speedloader may or may not fit and those that don't fit will require the use of a strip loader. You may prefer a strip loader any way since it is narrow and fits in a pocket well. Helps to practice loading with snap caps to get it in to your muscle memory.
A web site with some interesting information is: www dot snubnose dot info
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09-28-2012, 08:42 AM
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I got a L from 686 snubbie this past summer and love it. Wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do.
Low power 38 loads have the recoil of a 22LR but mags...hey, they have some "life" to them and this is large frame, 6 shot all steel revolver with a full size hogue grip.
Follow up/ rapid shooting is actually more accurate than with my XDm - the XD experiences significant barrel climb.
Local shop has several snubbies in stock, smaller frame smiths for $500ish and a 44mg if you want the ultimate in power in a snubbie.
Why the concealed hammer?
While taurus and others have some issues and you may be thinking of them - you need a carry gunt that is 100% reliable 100% of the time because the ONLY time you need to use it will be a life or death situation. Shoot a sketchy gun may get frustrating with a malfunctions in practice, when plinking or in competition the repurcussions of that is just a spoiled attitude or score. Nobody's gonna die because the gun failed to function. Not so with a carry gun.
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Shoot competitively in PPC and CMP Rimfire Sporter
Reload 9mm, 38spcl, 357 and 30-06
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09-28-2012, 03:16 PM
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I want a concealed hammer because
I plan on running with the gun and want as few parts to poke me as possible.
I have one Taurus pistol now that had been flawless. My smith says he had hardly ever seen a problem with and he thinks a lot of the problems come incompetent gunsmiths that people have do work.
I have heard nothing on the charters yet. Anybody out there have one? The fellow who taught my ccw class thought the world of them. He was actually good friends with one of the owners.
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09-29-2012, 08:20 AM
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09-29-2012, 08:25 AM
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I have this and love it! Would not trade it or sell it for the world. lol they quit making them because of the cost of titanium. Have not seen any used either. It also has a hammer.
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09-29-2012, 08:35 AM
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09-29-2012, 08:59 AM
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Smith or Ruger. Either will stand up to plenty of shooting.
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09-29-2012, 09:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keltyke
Have you ever shot a snubbie .357 with short grips? Personally, I'd get a Taurus Model 85-type and shoot .38 spcl. +p.
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I agree.
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09-29-2012, 10:04 AM
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Another vote here for the ruger lcr. 357 recoil is very manageable and very smooth trigger.
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09-29-2012, 11:42 AM
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Well I have a line on a Taurus 357 at work that I might be able to trade some old guitars I never play for. So if it works out and I have to spend nothing then I will end up with it to start with.
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