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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #40 on: March 18, 2010, 01:37:51 PM »
Finally made a decision and unfortunately it was a rational one.  I went to the Smith and Wesson Days Sales at the local range/store and bout a S&W 637 Airweight in Unfinished Aluminum with black rubber grips in 38+P.  It was rational because it was a "Display Model" and was unfired and only $375.  They list at $619 and retail for $479+ so I think it was a good deal.  It is the Chiefs Special so it has the exposed hammer.  Hope to take her to the range today and see how she operates.
Thanks for all the advice and insight, it was appreciated.
BTW, it was the same model Rob had with him in the tent of TBD!
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #41 on: March 18, 2010, 02:37:57 PM »
bob the hammer
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #42 on: March 18, 2010, 02:41:01 PM »
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #43 on: March 18, 2010, 02:43:56 PM »
disable the lock
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #44 on: March 18, 2010, 04:41:55 PM »
Quote from: ericire12 on March 18, 2010, 02:37:57 PM
bob the hammer
Quote from: Hazcat on March 18, 2010, 02:43:56 PM
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Just shoot the darn thing and enjoy!!!! ;D
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #45 on: March 18, 2010, 07:57:26 PM »
Quote from: twyacht on March 18, 2010, 04:41:55 PM
Just shoot the darn thing and enjoy!!!! ;D
Just did today for the first time, and she is a handful with the Cor Bon +P rounds.  20 was enough for me to get a feel for how it kicks and behaves.   I will need to continue working with it to get used to the front sight and follow up shots, but should be a fun adventure!
Just curious, how does one "bob" a hammer?
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #46 on: March 18, 2010, 08:09:54 PM »
Quote from: Paraguy on March 18, 2010, 07:57:26 PM
Just did today for the first time, and she is a handful with the Cor Bon +P rounds.  20 was enough for me to get a feel for how it kicks and behaves.   I will need to continue working with it to get used to the front sight and follow up shots, but should be a fun adventure!
Just curious, how does one "bob" a hammer?

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I've done it once, with good results....but it would be easy to mangle up the works if not careful. I used a cut-off wheel in a small dremel tool and then slowly filed down with a diamond file gradually getting down to 600 grit emery paper to a final finish.



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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #47 on: March 18, 2010, 10:21:04 PM »
Again showing my lack of experience with revolvers here. I've noticed with revolvers that have the fixed sights with a notch cut for a rear that the font sight is considerably high. With semis I know you are basically lining up the rear and front evenly. But when I try to do the same on the revolvers at the shop by me it feels like I have the barrel angled downward. Does that make since? What is considered to be the norm for revolvers when lining up the sights. Using the example of a jframe with just plain sights. Should the sights be even across the top of the sight picture?
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #48 on: March 19, 2010, 12:04:17 AM »
My J-Frame points the same way. But Line up the sights in a manner that will let you hit where you're aiming, and the problem is solved. BTW, You got a good deal.
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Re: Snubby debate - advice needed
« Reply #49 on: March 19, 2010, 07:13:11 AM »
Line up the top of the front sight with the top of the rear notch and set the POA just on top of that sight picture.  It does seem uncomfortable at first but you'll get used to it.

Keep in mind that different loads will have a different POA at distances.
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