Big Bore Snubby

[JCook5003]

Before I go out and buy a SW642 I want to be sure I have looked at all the other options available to me........

I am specifically interested in the Taurus 445 44 special snubby, what frame is this built on, anyone have a comparison shot to a J frame? Also could it be pocket carried.

Also Any other mid frame big bore snubbys that could be carried easily OWB under a tshirt or in a pocket would be very helpful......just info gathering for now.

Thanks Guys.
Josh

 

[Cosmoline]

The only other option would be a Charter Arms bulldog in .44 Special, but these have a mixed track record. I had a similar Tauri a few years back in .45 Colt that was quite light weight and a lot of fun to shoot. I sold it off when I got out of .45 Colt, but I believe the .44 is on the same frame. It wasn't much bigger than K frame size IIRC.

 

[DawgFvr]

First: Taurus no longer makes the 445 .44 Special.

Second: Nothing big bore even comes close to S&W 642 airweight comparison. The 642 can just slide into a front pocke via a Mika pocket holster and you almost forget that it is there.

Third: There are a myriad of Big Bore snubbies that can be worn OWB/IWB. You can do a "Search" on all Brands made from Ruger, Rossi, S&W, Taurus, Colt, etc.

If you want a light weight pocket snubby...there are few better than the 642.

 

[rdrancher]

Discontinued, but nice none the less.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=455SS2&category=Revolver

About a 1/2" longer and 3/4" taller than a "J". about 8 oz. heavier. Same frame as the 44 special, although the 44 is heavier.

Its similar to the SP101 in size and weight. Some folks can carry this size and weight in-pocket, but I don't find it to be comfortable.

I would love to find an unported 455 to carry. Might even replace my SP101.

rd

 

[BlindJustice]

Look at the S&W ONline web site. Under new products are the to be released Nightguard line
They are all scandium frame with Stainless steel cylinder
and blak overall finish. Fixed sights and a
compact Pachmayr rubber grip
Three N frame Bbl. 2 1/2"
329 NG .44 Mag/.44 Spcl 6 shot
327 NG .357 Mag/.38 SPcl 8 shot
325 NG .45 ACP .45 Auto RIm 6 shot
L-frame
386 NG .357 Mag/>38 SPcl 7 shot
396 NG .44 Spcl 5 shot
K-Frame - not yet in Catalogue but shown at SHOT SHow
315 NG .38 Spcl +P 6 shot

Perhaps the last two would interest you,
I think they are 24 oz and 20.5.oz respectively

 

[JCook5003]

Anyone have first hand expierence with the Charter Bulldog, they seem to be getting pretty good review of late maybe the QC has gone up?

 

[wheelgunslinger]

THR poster "Biker" carries one of those Taurus 45 colt short snout wheelies. He likes it.

 

[Magnum Wheel Man]

This is my favorite carry gun right now... even though it is also disconinued, they are still around...

 

[mavracer]

I have a charter 2000 (the latest generation) bulldog pug in my pocket right now its a little bigger 1/2" overall, fit and finish are ok not great and they're not built to be range beaters but carried alot shot a little.mine is the DAO version and it will put 200 golddots POA at 15 yards. I like it.I switch out carrying it with my M&P 340 when I know I'm gonna have to leave it in the car.

 

[wnycollector]

Mavracer great job with the pics!

 

[JCook5003]

Mavracer thanks for the great pics, that really helps me get an idea of the size before I actually go out and fondle one

 

[S&Wfan]

There's nothing like the big-azz holes of a .45 snubbie revolver's barrel, plus six holes showing Speer "Flying Ashtray" hollowpoints to make a BG's eyes get big and his agressions disappear!

AN ARMED SOCIETY . . . IS A POLITE SOCIETY!

Here's mine, a 1980 6" S&W 25-2 in .45ACP, shortened to a 3 1/4" barrel. It is an awesome carry gun and "gun games" match revolver too!

Shoots great too . . . here's a typical target (1" black square target, six rounds in one hole @ ten yds., standing/unsupported: