I hate snakes. Period. Generally i’m a “leave it alone it’ll leave you alone” guy but snakes are a different story. Especially snakes in the desert (reason for this post). Im looking to move to AZ or somewhere in that southwest US area, better weather. BLM land for camping, gold and mineral mining…maybe try my hand at panning once…

I need a recommendation small, easily carried, reliable revolver for snake shot. Lightweight and dont you dare suggest the Taurus Judge (friends dont let friends buy Taurus). Something with enough “oomph” to drop a diamondback and whatever other reptiles at 5-10yds. Recoil is a concern, so probably nothing larger than 38spc or 45lc/.410 (even thats a stretch)

I know its not ideal. Ideal would be a 12/20ga with Hydra slugs to send the snake back to hell. Which is likely to be close by.