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October 13th, 2009, 11:52 PM #11
Re: Snub Nose Revolvers
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October 13th, 2009, 11:57 PM #12Banned
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Re: Snub Nose Revolvers
I only carry autos, and for one reason. Revolvers DO jam, and usually at a really bad time. Don't let anybody tell you they don't jam. It only takes a little bit of pocket lint to RUIN your day. In my case it was a small piece of web gear 'rope'. I swore I would never again trust my life to a revolver. An auto, in the same instance, I would have been able to clear. That revolver was nothing but added weight from the time it jammed on.
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October 13th, 2009, 11:59 PM #13
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October 14th, 2009, 10:16 AM #15Active Member
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Re: Snub Nose Revolvers
A lot of people will bash the snubbies for many reasons. I used to be one of them. As of now thats all I carry. I've fixed all the reasons why I didnt like them. For example, I couldnt hit shit with them. So i practiced and practiced and practiced. Now I can shoot 15 yards rapid fire all into a head size target everytime with either hand. Why either hand??? Cuz I carry two snubbies, one in each pocket. Why??? Solves the low capacity problem and the reloading problem. Also to boot I shoot all my other guns better because I have mastered the snubbie!!!! Just wanted to throw something positive out for the snubbies for you to think about.
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October 14th, 2009, 11:34 AM #16Super Member
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Re: Snub Nose Revolvers
I carry an SR-9 concealed with shorts and T-shirts all the time. In fact 90% of my wardrobe is T-shirts. I generally have no problems concealing when worn at about 2:30. At 3:00 the grip does stick out a little, depending on where I wear my pants.
I will say a GOOD belt will make a huge difference.
As far as a revolver, I have no first hand advice, but I think the LCR is butt-ugly. While that has no bearing on its performance, I have held and fired a J-Frame S&W in .357. Its a handful with full power .357 ammo. But given the choice between stinging hands and serious bodily damage, I'll take the stinging palms every time.A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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October 14th, 2009, 11:44 AM #17
Re: Snub Nose Revolvers
I carry a S&W 640 every day. It's a .357mag that fits in my pocket (with a holster, of course). I have spent a lot of time practicing with it to become a good shot with it. Luckily, the triggers on S&W revolvers are pretty outstanding. It has quite a bit of recoil, but it's a heavier J-frame being all stainless. I didn't really want to shoot a .357 with an aluminum frame, as I've heard there can be problems with extended use--plus the extra weight of the stainless frame helps manage recoil.
If you do go with a .357 magnum, I recommend practicing with .38 special for a while until you get proficient, then move up to the higher power ammo. It will be a lot less expensive to practice, and be easier to get the feel of the gun with the lighter loads.
The only thing about my revolver I don't like is that it only carries 5 shots. But it is a relatively short range weapon, and those 5 rounds are .357 magnum... and I typically have a Ruger LCP as a backup gun on my ankle.
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October 14th, 2009, 12:52 PM #18
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Speaking of the LCR, why the heck didn't Ruger just make an SP-101 with an aluminum frame??? Methinks they wanted to put Polymer into something to create "buzz."
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Re: Snub Nose Revolvers
Check out the light weight Taurus snubbies too. I carried a Multi-Alloy (aluminum frame, titanium cylinder/barrel shroud) Model 85 for ten years.I still carry it occasionally. I bought a titanium Model 851 (Taurus) a couple years ago. This one is all titanium and has a shrouded hammer (easier to draw and less wear (from an exposed hammer which the 85 had) on the clothing). The only reason I bought the 851 was for the shrouded hammer.
These are really nice guns, every bit as nice as S&W's. Taurus used to have a poor reputation for reliability. The 85 (and it's progeny) never suffered from that reputation. Now, if you do a search on PAFOA, THR and others, you'll read about S&W's quality problems.
Both the guns I wrote about are 15 oz or less (unloaded) and make fine pocket carry handguns.
BTW, I would really like to check out that LCR...the only reason I don't is I have those two fine little guns now.Last edited by RoyJackson; October 14th, 2009 at 08:02 PM.
Well, pushed 60 too hard so now I am the big SIX-OH. Now I can be a real pain in the ass! And, who says growin' old isn't fun!!
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October 14th, 2009, 09:01 PM #20
Re: Snub Nose Revolvers
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