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    Default Who likes their .38 snub

    Caliber and stopping power arguments aside. Who really likes their snub?
    I never thought I would own a .38 snub much less love the thing. Started out just looking for a pocket pistol for just "running out" or for shorts weather. Don't
    like the tiny autos(keltec and such) so started looking at .357 snubs figuring on carrying .38 in it. Purchased a S&W 637 airweight because the magnums were just to bulky for my requirement. 4 months later I am still astonished how accurate it can be.
    15 yds I average 3 out of 5 in a 3" group (often tighter)with the remainder about 4" with the occasional stray. At the $340 it cost I can't complain. What can I say I love my snubnose.
    FUCK BIDEN

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    lets just say its my most carried.. or this one my model 65 is usually on my hip and the mod 60 snub as a BUG or any j frame 38 snub either a 36 or 60

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    I love my S&W 638-3! Great light gun.

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    A 38 snub is one of those things which major attraction is that it's easy to carry. Not the easiest gun to shoot well, not "best" for hunting, self defense or targetshooting. But it's one of those things you have to have. I have a couple of them.

    It used to be as an LEO the only authorized off duty gun. Now I'm retired and can carry whatever I want I usually carry...a 38 snub.

    I never cared for the airweights as the few extra ounces never bothered me.

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    Love my 642. Best carry gun ever devised.

    I have to call BS on your claim of 3" groups at 15 yards. I shoot MAYBE 6" at 10 yards with my 642 and I have yet to see anybody do any better.

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    If anyone has a snubby and hates it, let me know I'll take it off your hands.
    Veritas Vos Liberat

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    I have a Taurus model 85 and it is a great gun to carry. Much easier to conceal than my FN semi-auto.

    Dave G.
    Dave G.

    "Gun control has not worked in D.C. The only people who have guns are criminals. We have the strictest gun laws in the nation and one of the highest murder rates. It's quicker to pull your Smith & Wesson than to dial 911 if you're being robbed."

    -Lieutenant Lowell Duckett, Special Assistant to DC Police Chief; President, Black Police Caucus, The Washington Post, March 22, 1996


    FN Herstal FNP-9M 9mm compact
    Taurus model 85 .38 special

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    Wink Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    I'm pretty fond of my 642, I won't say that I love it....yet. After I throw on some Barami high grips and a Tyler T-grip we'll see what emotions come out.
    "We shoot to stop. ... Unfortunately, death can be a byproduct."

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    Quote Originally Posted by MorganB View Post
    Love my 642. Best carry gun ever devised.

    I have to call BS on your claim of 3" groups at 15 yards. I shoot MAYBE 6" at 10 yards with my 642 and I have yet to see anybody do any better.

    For the record it was 3 of 5 in the group. I have no reason to bs anyone.
    This is why I love this little gun. If I were flinging them
    into 5 or 6" groups I would be a little luke warm about it.

    At 25 yds I put 2 in the 9 ring, 1 in the 8 ring,1 in the 7 and the other barely hit the paper (silhouette target). Granted that one was luck.
    FUCK BIDEN

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    Default Re: Who likes their .38 snub

    S & W 637. My usual cold weather carry gun. It's great under a sweat shirt with a OWB holster.

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