An ode to the snubbie!

[Lucas]

I feel as though the snub nose revolver has become somewhat forgoten about in todays market.  In a world of high capacity, DA/SA,  polymer frame,  shoot real fast handguns  the snubbie still holds its own IMHO. 

I remember around 14 years old I was shooting pool  (damn good too)  and I was aproached by an old barfly.  He bet me $5 that he could beat me with a broom.  I took the bet.  When the bartender handed him the broom I knew I had it made.  It was the ugliest,  old,  beat up straw bristled thing I had ever seen.  Only about 4' tall and about 1 1/2" wide and splintered.  I broke,  made two in,  failed to follow it up.  Well,  I didn't get another shot in after that.  He cleaned the table,  took my $5,  and bought me a Coke.

I guess what I am getting at is this,  there is no substitute,  test,  or new found technology  that will replace the tried and true.

Reliability,  Durability,  and Hole Punchin Goodness!

[pioneer]

Snubbies are indeed making a come-back.  Sales are up, as some folks are looking for a smaller package that is more easilly concealed.  That plus the improvements made in short barrel ammo has made the .38 spl snubby a more potent arm. 
I've purchased two in the past year, one of which (.38 spl) I carry as a back-up in my front trouser pocket, secured in a pocket holster.  T'other is a .357 mag I use as a sometimes primary carry gun. 

[Lucas]

Is the one on the right a Taurus 617?

[ericire12]

Bravo! Great post, Lucas.

I've done a lot of bashing on this forum of those .380 micro auto loaders. I have often said that if you are looking for an ultra small, very concealable package then the snubbie is the way to go. I am a firm believer that if you are only going to only carry 6 or 7 rounds in your carry gun then you would be far better served having them be in .357 rather then .380 - And reliability is hands down better in a revolver then an auto loader that is that scaled down.

Pioneer also makes a great point about how great the .38 and .38 + P ammo has now become. It may not blow a hole threw them the way a .45 will, but it will certainly bring the conflict to a quick and decisive end.



BTW: Pioneer, you have given me gun lust..... those are some great looking firearms!

[Hazcat]

ericire12.

Not to worry, gun lust is NOT a sin.

[Sponsor]

[unique]

ericire12.

Not to worry, gun lust is NOT a sin.

Good thing 'cause a lot of us would be in big trouble.
I've owned a number of different handguns, and I keep coming back to the revolver.  No great reason, just like them better.  My main carry gun is a Taurus snubbie, and my weekend belt gun is a Dan Wesson with a 4" barrel.  Love the look of a full underlug.
But I really, really want a 4 5/8" .357 single action.  Gun Lust

[dj454]

Up until a couple of years ago a snubbie never entered my mind for concealed carry.I watched Shooting Gallery,episode 80 I believe, and Michael Bane and Walt Rauch opened my eyes. I kept trying to figure out how to conceal an auto pistol in a large enough caliber with reliability. Well the good old snubbie to the rescue everything they said made perfect sense. As soon as I can get the money together I will have my snubbie. Stupid bills and living expenses. Well anyway a snubbie is hard to beat for concealibility and reliability and I will not feel undergunned with a .357 snubbie in my pocket.

[CZShooter]

ericire12.

Not to worry, gun lust is NOT a sin.

If gun lust is wrong...I don't want to be right! 

[Hazcat]

If gun lust is wrong...I don't want to be right! 

HMMMM...I think there's a song in there some where. 

[CZShooter]

Up until a couple of years ago a snubbie never entered my mind for concealed carry.I watched Shooting Gallery,episode 80 I believe, and Michael Bane and Walt Rauch opened my eyes. I kept trying to figure out how to conceal an auto pistol in a large enough caliber with reliability. Well the good old snubbie to the rescue everything they said made perfect sense. As soon as I can get the money together I will have my snubbie. Stupid bills and living expenses. Well anyway a snubbie is hard to beat for concealibility and reliability and I will not feel undergunned with a .357 snubbie in my pocket.

My favorite method of summer carry is IWB at about 4 o'clock with a t-shirt over it. I've found no mater how big or small a gun is...whatever goes inside the pants is pretty much hidden. The problem with semi-autos is the grip frame has to be large enough to fit a mag full of ammo, no matter how small the pistol...which can be a challenge to hide. Snubbies (like the 642) has a tiny grip which is pretty easy to hide...even with a t-shirt.