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August 6th, 2008, 05:16 PM #31
Re: Cheap but reliable snubbie recommendations
S&W's are generally within about $50.
How many exactly? Their revolvers? Probably 50+...maybe 70-ish...never kept count. The one's that I've seen break...7, IIRC. That's not including the same gun that was returned by Taurus "fixed" yet still wouldn't work. If that were the case, it'd be 10.
I've seen 2 S&W's fail...both where magnums with thousands up thousands of rounds through them (.44 mag rental, and a .357 mag rental), and their barrel blew off the front where they joined the frame. Never seen a significant problem with their ability to fire a round when you pressed the trigger. I saw 2 that were slightly out of time, and would spit some, but that's about it.
I wouldn't say Taurus is worse than Charter, or Rossi....but I wouldn't recommend one as a substitute for a S&W or Ruger, either.
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August 6th, 2008, 10:02 PM #32Senior Member
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Re: Cheap but reliable snubbie recommendations
Add a Charter Arms to the list as well. The Undercover comes in a good variety of finishes, frame materials, and other variations. They do have a gun chambered in .327 Fed Mag w/2.2" bbl as well, so that may be a consideration except the price is a little steep. I have had my eye on a Charter for some time now. I'd like the Bulldog (.44 sp). Made in the USA is another selling point for me.
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August 7th, 2008, 09:11 AM #33Grand Member
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Re: Cheap but reliable snubbie recommendations
A used sp101 will run you about 300$. There's no reason to buy Taurus,Rossi or Charter. Save up your money & get a S&W or Ruger. Forget the lessor makes. People buy them because they're cheap not because they're good.
About 6 weeks ago I held a Charter Bulldog.....what a piece of shit.
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August 8th, 2008, 07:43 AM #34Junior Member
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Re: Cheap but reliable snubbie recommendations
Never say, "cheap", it's "inexpensive'. She may not be your G/F for long. Just kidding... lots of good suggestions above.
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August 8th, 2008, 06:17 PM #35
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