[Kahr carrier]

Mine is the S&W model 649 .I like the shrouded hammer and the capabilitie of shooting it single action.:)

[Felonious Monk]

Gotta chime in for my Ruger SP101. Built like a TANK and ready to roll.

I DO want to add a contingency category: El Cheapos.
The Rossi snubs have never failed me, and have been at least as well-built as any Smith I've seen. YMMV.

Still have a burr in my saddle over Smith & Wesson's yellow-streaked sellout. Sorry.

[Quantrill]

S&W model 36. I have carried this since the 1970s (when social circumstances required it). I have never used it. It is light, totally reliable and readily concealable plus fun to play with at a range. Quantrill

[ACP230]

My 649 is my most accurate snubnose, and the easiest one to shoot. It is my favorite snubby, as well as my usual carry gun.

[jrpeterman]

686 snubby because I like the ability of the L frame to digest a steady diet of .357 loads.

[Captain Bligh]

Smith & Wesson Model 60. It's concealable, rugged, and it's the one I have!

Randy

[Frenchy]

I would have to say that my 686 Snub would be my favorite. It's my duty/everyday/nightstand gun, and it's the one I'm most comfortable with.

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[guy sajer]

Detective Special
Small and carries 6

[ACP]

S&W 642. I might forget my wallet, watch, or wedding anniversary, but that Airweight .38 never gets left home ...:D

[Mark IV Series 80]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/Products/firearms/images/small/sw163070.jpg

The Model 638.

The snag-free, shrouded hammer will allow you to shoot through your coat pocket or purse in an emergency.

You have the hammer, so you can safely perform a cylinder-rotation check.

The light weight doesn't sag down the pocket.

[Gary A]

Another vote for the SP101, especially the DAO bobbed hammer version. Each of the small revolvers mentioned have their strong points and weak points, as does the Ruger, but the SP101 is, to me, the best overall combination. Add a set of Uncle Mike's boot grips and it's even better.

[Marko Kloos]

My favorite snub is the S&W 642.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~lendringser/images/m642_l.jpg

[rugerfreak]

S & W 637----because it's the one I have----got it mainly for the compact size and very light weight.

[cratz2]

The 60LS. Every time I handle one of this, I'm reminded how comfortable they are. Not sure if I could live with the 'Lady Smith' on the side but I could always say it was my wife's gun. :p

http://www.smith-wesson.com/products/firearms/images/standard/162414.jpg

[hawk0484]

for Christmas, just like yours, Cratz. I love it! Shoots like a dream!

[10-Ring]

I have always like the S&W mod 60...whether the older 38 special or the newe 357 mag versions.

[V-fib]

Ruger Sp101 3" well built, shoots and looks really nice. :cool:

[burrhead]

The one I carry all the time is a S&W 638. My favorite is a pristine 12-2 but it's a safe queen.

[DeltaElite]

My 640 and my 629. Hand cannons with short tubes. :D

[Swamp Yankee]

Don't own one,yet.
Favorite snubby would be an early 2-1/2 inch barrelled Colt Python. In a beautiful Royal Blue finish of course.
Of the snubbies I've owned and shot my second generation Colt Cobra currently holds first place. Compact, light, and indeed holds six.
Take Care

[Rob96]

My Sp-101 of course. Also my only snubby.

[bpisler]

I've got a thing for N frame snubbies so i've to say 624 2.5" 44spl,625 3" 45acp and the 610 3" 10mm.I also like a 686 2.5" 357,65 3" 357 and most any J frame 38spl.

[Standing Wolf]

My favorite snub-nosed revolver is my Colt Detective Special. It fits my hand perfectly, has a glass-smooth double action pull and light, crisp single action pull, and is surprisingly accurate for a little gun.

I carry a (pre-agreement) Smith & Wesson model 60 because it's chambered for the .357 magnum rather than the .38 special—and anyway, it's stainless. It's a pretty good gun, but the double action stacks, and the single action pull isn't quite so crisp.

[M58]

M38 and M649.
Looking for a nice M638.

[Shane]

Ruger SP 101.

Mine has an EXCEPTIONAL single action trigger--it breaks like glass, and is at a reasonable weight. My SP 101's SA trigger is much better than my GP 100s's, and just as good as my S&W 686 Plus in terms of feel (i.e. it breaks like glass, no unnecessary movement)--although it is heavier than the S&W. I think I got lucky on this one, because every other DA Ruger I own has some overtravel in the SA trigger, and a slight amount of takeup. If my GP 100's and Single action Ruger revolvers had the out-of-the-box SA trigger as my SP 101, I'd be thrilled.

Other great things about my SP 101 include good accuracy (I can hit beer cans as far as 18 yards with no problem), and good recoil control up to .38 spl +P loadings. I've tried full powered .357 magnum in this gun, and it kicks like a mule, but considering its a 25 ounce snubby one can't expect it to handle full powered ammo like a full sized medium frame Ruger GP 100 does.

Its definitely the best snubby I've ever shot. All things considered, I prefer medium size and large revolvers though. Recoil control and long range handgun accuracy (past 25 yard accuracy) are much easier to achieve with a full sized revolver sporting a 4-6" barrel, IMO.

[Mike Irwin]

My S&W 042.

Because it's in my pocket right now.

[WESHOOT2]

S&W M38: a perfect glass-rod SA trigger, perfect short smooth DA, lightweight, accurate (real accurate), pocket-ready, holster-capable, enough caliber to be a serious primary, not a new "S&W".

[22luvr]

Smith and Wesson model 340SC .357 mag. Light as a feather, beautifully finished, accurate with a good trigger.

The gunsmith at my favorite gun store showed me his Colt Detective special. What a nice piece and 6 shots to boot.

[chaim]

I like the K-frame snubs best. They are small enough for most snub uses (except pocket carry, and for some of us we may even be able to handle it in a pocket), they offer much better recoil control, they are far more comfortable to shoot (both adding up to faster follow up shots), and they hold one more shot than a J-frame. I absolutely love my S&W 65LS (3").

I'm planning on a Taurus 450 (2", medium frame, .45lc snub) in the next several months so my favorite may change.

For a J-frame I guess I'd love to have a S&W 60LS and I also really want a Taurus 85UL (aluminum, not titanium).

[Kentucky Rifle]

..I'd have to say that the 331 Airlite snub on my ankle and the 638 Airweight snub on my hip are my favorites of "today".
I've been thinking about giving my wife a new Ruger snub. (Maybe for Valentine's day...yeah.) An SP 101 might do. Can someone tell me if 101's come in blue steel? My wife likes Rugers and blue steel. She's quite "opinionated" about things like that. It's just that, she likes her guns the way "she likes HER guns". Know what I mean?

KR

[MADDOG]

I have a Mod 60 S&W. 1975 vintage. The reason I like it so much. I bought it NIB at a very reasonable, last week.

[John]

'Used to be Ruger SP101, but I got tired of the weight.

S&W 342PD is a perfect combination of minimal weight (10.8 oz.) and adequate power (.38 Special). It's fun to shoot, points perfectly, and enables me to put practice rounds COM quite easily.

[John]

Well, I hit the "back" button and got a message saying I couldn't get back without resending info. 'Didn't know that would result in a double post....

[ruger357]

Smith 649, although I am considering a 638.

[fallingblock]

are my two 640-1 Centennials:D

Rugged, reliable, slick as a bar of soap and triggers to allow quick, precise D.A. fire.

They have just successfully escaped the hoplophobic Howard Government here and found refuge in Indiana, with my daughter.

I'll really miss them:( :mad:

[jar]

Colt Detective Special

http://www.fototime.com/F521B2AE00D49EF/standard.jpg

[Edward429451]

My Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 special. I like it cause it carries like a J frame and hits like an O frame.:neener:

My dads 649 is a very nice gun also. I'll probly wind up with it one of these days. sp101's are very desireable too, but for the price I'd probly buy a used 4" gp100 or some such instead.

[sixgun_symphony]

I like the Colt Detective Special because it is small enough to conceal carry all day, yet big enough to shoot well with.

[Politically Incorrect]

My S&W 2 1/2" 629 is my favorite snubby. It's a flamethrower.

I was out shooting yesterday in the mud trying out my dad's handloads: 240 grain bullet sitting on top of 23 grains of H110. My dad decided to try and shoot standing at a hundred yards before we left with a couple of the last handloads. The bullets were hitting around the point of aim of the fixed sights. I grabbed a couple of .44 Special Blazers, which was the only ammo left over. They hit the bottom of the 100 yard hill.

Next time I'm out I might set a couple of clay pigeons I have and try to hit them. If I don't hit 'em, I always have my M1A.

[Dr.Rob]

Colt Magnum Carry. DS sized with .357 punch. hard to find, I looked for a LONG time.

The Sp-101 is a great one too, but a little heavy for its size.

Here's a pic of both :neener:

[Gunsnrovers]

While my little M36 conceals better, I think my favorite snubbie has to be my 2" M&P. Nicer trigger, a little more heft, and grips feel better in my hand.

Jeff

[mikey357]

...MY favorite "snubbie" is a Smith Model 442...it is my current "Always" gun...as in, it's ALWAYS with me!!!...I like the 642's as well, but the WIFE commandeered the last one to come into the house and stay...BTW, KR, I don't believe that the Ruger SP's are made in blue...altho' some of the better custom 'smiths can "Blacken" Stainless to look pretty good....mikey357

[PJR]

S&W Model 10

Smoother action, better sights, fits the hand better than the J-frames and easier for me to shoot.

Yes, it's a touch larger and heavier but I'm willing to accomdate those disadvantages for improved performance.

[dairycreek]

with a Barami Hipgrip. Sweet carry gun combo. Good shooting;)

[Poohgyrr]

But if forced to pick only one, S&W 640 series, handy and always there. If I'm able to find smaller grips, the Detective Special will give it competition, for the same reason. The K, L, and N frames are too good to pass up.

[Hand_Rifle_Guy]

Emotional favorite: Webley .44 Bulldog. History and Character.

Owned: S&W M-36. Very slick.

Wanted: Vintage Colt Detective Special. Best of both worlds.

Read about: Colt New Service "Fitz Special." Fitz used to carry TWO of these around in leather-lined pants pockets. He'd whip 'em out to surprise folks for the fun of it. :what:

[Woodchuck]

Rossi 462--2" ss. .357 26 oz. 6 shot. It's very well made. I prefer the option of a little more Power in the .357mag over the .38 +p.

[Prodigalshooter]

Have two actual snubs(S&W 60 and Charter Arms )& one snub on steroids(GP100, 3"). The 60 is the easiest to conceal and the hardest to shoot with accuracy. I like the GP100, due to it's ability to soak up recoil, but it is a handful. The Charter Arms is an older('88) model Bulldog Tracker 3" barrel that shoots surprisingly well, with either .357 or .38s. The .38s are more fun of course, but this gun handles the .357 rounds better than the Smith!
If I had to choose only one, I'd keep the Smith 60, as this is the real snubby of the bunch and better quality than the CA.

[Gordon]

"favorite" huh thats hard! I love lots o them BUT my early 60s Cobra was my Dads and it is just like the one that Jack Ruby queted Oswald with and it puts 148grain wadcuters in little bitty groups and its still 90%.:D