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Title: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: Mojave Desert on August 24, 2008, 11:43:30 PM

The snub-nosed revolver.  Compact, sometimes lightweight with adequate power.  It is usually limited to 5-6 shots before requiring a reload.  What is your prefered method in carrying extra ammo for your little carry revolver?

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: TAB on August 25, 2008, 12:02:49 AM

I remember some one( some gun writer... no I don't remember who) once said.   If you didn't fix the prob with the 1st 5, your not going to fix it with the next 5.

or something to that effect.   if I was going to carry a reload, it would be in a speed loader, from a pouch.

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: dj454 on August 25, 2008, 11:45:37 AM

Quote from: TAB on August 25, 2008, 12:02:49 AM

I remember some one( some gun writer... no I don't remember who) once said.   If you didn't fix the prob with the 1st 5, your not going to fix it with the next 5.

or something to that effect.   if I was going to carry a reload, it would be in a speed loader, from a pouch.

I believe it was Walt Rauch and he said it on Shooting Gallery . Walt was the man that opened my eyes to the snubby before I saw that show on Shooting Gallery I wouldn't dream of carrying a snubby. I thought snubbies were useless as tits on a boar hog but after listening to what Walt had to say it made sense and now I am a snubby fan.

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: jnevis on August 25, 2008, 11:52:27 AM

I have an older M-10 that I play with occasionally with three speedloaders on the belt.  I have been thinking of getting a smaller snubbie later on.   The LGS had a Colt Dick Special for $300 but I didn't get back in time.  Problem with those is they aren't in production and a used one is the same price as a new J frame.  But it would be different!!

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: m25operator on August 25, 2008, 12:20:00 PM

2 Full moon clips in the weak pocket.
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Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: Walter45Auto on August 25, 2008, 01:22:12 PM

Quote from: dj454 on August 25, 2008, 11:45:37 AM

I believe it was Walt Rauch and he said it on Shooting Gallery . Walt was the man that opened my eyes to the snubby before I saw that show on Shooting Gallery I wouldn't dream of carrying a snubby. I thought snubbies were useless as tits on a boar hog but after listening to what Walt had to say it made sense and now I am a snubby fan.

Jeff cooper has also said something along those lines, just FYI. I don't carry extra ammo on my person when crrying my snubbie (which holds 7 rounds, BTW. ;D). when I Do keep extra ammo in the glovebox, I keep one or 2 speedloaders in a pouch.

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: CJS3 on August 25, 2008, 08:49:21 PM

 :)mainly carry a snubbie during the summer and all my shorts have cargo pockets. That's where I keep the phone, loose change, sun glasses and speed loaders. In an emergency, all the other crap gets ripped out to get to the reloads. 8)

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: ericire12 on August 25, 2008, 09:16:34 PM

I carry an auto loader.... no extra magazine

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: Majer on August 25, 2008, 10:03:06 PM

If carrying my snubbie (S&W 342PD, Ti) I have 2 speed loaders in my vest pocket and 2 -2x2x2 cartridge holders, That way I can do both a tactical or full reload as needed, Like a spare tire for my vehicle, I would rather have it and never need it than need it and not have it

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: pgrass101 on August 27, 2008, 08:05:52 AM

I carry 2 speed strips with my Taurus 605

Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: pioneer on August 27, 2008, 03:08:11 PM

Quote from: TAB on August 25, 2008, 12:02:49 AM

I remember some one( some gun writer... no I don't remember who) once said.   If you didn't fix the prob with the 1st 5, your not going to fix it with the next 5 or something to that effect.   if I was going to carry a reload, it would be in a speed loader, from a pouch.

That sounds like Walt Rauch, one of Michael's buddies.  That might be true if you face only one opponent.  Maybe. 

Not being psychic, I don't know how many rounds I will need, so I prepare for the worst and assume more than one guy trying to punch my ticket.  I carry a snubby every day at work as a backup gun, and have one speed strip reload for it. (Two spare magazines for my primary.)  On those occassions when the snubby is the only gun I'm carrying, I carry two reloads.   

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Title: Re: Extra Ammo for your Carry Snubbie?
Post by: Rastus on August 30, 2008, 08:10:42 AM

Quote from: dj454 on August 25, 2008, 11:45:37 AM

I believe it was Walt Rauch and he said it on Shooting Gallery . Walt was the man that opened my eyes to the snubby before I saw that show on Shooting Gallery I wouldn't dream of carrying a snubby. I thought snubbies were useless as tits on a boar hog but after listening to what Walt had to say it made sense and now I am a snubby fan.

You are right.  Walt is the man.  Can't wait to see what knowledge he will impart to us in Best Defense.

I voted for no extra ammo. 

Great poll, by the way.