How many really enjoy your snubnose

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Do you take your snubnose to the range and really give them a workout? I really like to take my J-frames out and run a few boxes through them. Most my buddies might put 10-15 rounds down range and move on to other guns.

I'm just wondering how many of you run a box or more on a range trip. I get tired of chasing brass and find much more enjoyment shooting my wheel guns . The 38 spl is really making a come back of sorts to me, never completely got away from it.
 
I have a 1976 Chiefs Special Model 37 .38 special that I love to shoot, even with smaller grips on it. Its got a 3" barrel, so its no as snub as some but I'll shoot anything all day as long as I have the ammo for it.
 
I use to have a S&W 637 that I routinely shot 150+ plus rounds through each range trip (about once a month at that time). I have since sold it, but kinda wish I still had it.
 
I enjoy shooting my SP-101 in 3". I guess it is not a snub unless it is 2" or under, right? Oh well.

I like it with light .38 Special level handloads in .357 cases, with light 110 gr. bullets.

I just put laser grips on it. It easily doubled the enjoyment at 7-15 yds, as the sight radius was no longer a limiting factor.
 
I enjoy shooting my SP-101 in 3". I guess it is not a snub unless it is 2" or under, right? Oh well.


The extra inch of barrel makes a world of difference whether its a Ruger, Colt, or S&W.
 
I bought a 2.5" SP101 for my wife for Xmas. We've only taken it to the range once, but now that I have my reloading press going again that gun will see lots of use. We both loved it, especially shooting .357 mag rounds. .38 spl is cute, but I love the blast and sound of the .357.
 
Lew Horton

I bought a Lew Horton 686 S&W snub nib in i think 87, and i still shoot the snot outta it.Even with full power loads, its got enuff heft to make it fun to shoot all day long.:)
 
When I do take my Model 649 to the range it's usually 100 rounds; 50 of the wadcutters to start off with and then 50 of the SD variety. With the right grips I have a great time shooting it.
 
I enjoy my J-frame. I don't go all out at the range but I put a minimum of 25 rounds plus 10 rounds of carry ammo. I think it is a pleasure to shoot not a 100+ round gun but I still enjoy it.
 
I have several old Colt snubby revolvers..

I generally shoot 50-100 rounds through them here at my farm range. Two of therm have been shot for about 50 years with my own reloads--148gr wadcutters with 3.5gr bullseye and the same with the 158 gr semi-wadcutter. They were made to be shot and carried. I like them...very reliable.
 
The only one I have at the present time is a Taurus M450 2" s/s .45 Colt. It's one of my alternate carry guns. It doesn't get fired often but when it does it's alot of fun. I have it loaded with Gold Dot 250gr. GDHP which are very effective.
 
I own but one snub now but have owned a few in my day....every one of them was/is .38 special. The model 49 I shoot now like most snubs is not a range gun but it's a hoot to shoot. It's nickel steel and shoots dead on at 10/15 yards or less with 158 grain standard loads. With younger eyes I could shoot 8 inch groups at 25 yards. Honestly the Kel-Tec PF 9 I carry quite a bit kicks harder than that bodyguard.
 
I've been exclusively shooting my Speed and short barrel Security Six for awhile now. Usually about 100-150 rounds per range trip. They're tons of fun and quite accurate once you get the hang of it. My target is usually at 15 yards. I think it's essential that you shoot your carry gun a lot, and that you keep in practice with it.
 
I enjoy shooting my SP-101 in 3". I guess it is not a snub unless it is 2" or under, right? Oh well.

I like it with light .38 Special level handloads in .357 cases, with light 110 gr. bullets.

I just put laser grips on it. It easily doubled the enjoyment at 7-15 yds, as the sight radius was no longer a limiting factor.

SP101's don't count, not when compared to j-frames. I had a j-frame and got rid of it because it was so punishing to shoot. Replaced it with a SP101 that is pleasant to shoot. Totally different class of guns, imo.
 
I have two 3" Smith and Wesson .44 specials and a 2.5" Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull. I love shooting them. There's nothing better than getting good with a 3" revolver and knocking down steel plates at 50 yards when guys next to you are missing with 6" revovlers.

I rarely shoot each one less than 50 rounds at an outing.
 
Snubnose

I only collect snubby's, i really like my 2 Model 10-5 S & W snubs and take them both to the range every chance i get. Both by the way are pristine condition. One is blued and the other nickel. I love the .38 Special
 
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