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[Mark G.]

Looking for a snubbie with 6 shots and 2 inch barrel. Had my eyes on a Colt Detective Special, S&W Model 10 or the Taurus 817. Any comments? Have not heard much about the Taurus 817, but it looks interesting with 7 rounds, does anyone have experience with the 817? Thanks for the input.

 

[fiVe]

Have you considered the Taurus 905? I know it is only a 5-shot, but I'm intrigued by it since it is a 9mm.

 

[Mark G.]

fiVe,

I have considered the 905 and I am just waiting to see what the reviews are. To me it is similar to buying a first year model automobile, I usually wait to the second year when hopefully all the bugs are worked out.

Currently I have a Ruger Speed Six with a 2 3/4 inch barrel in 9mm that is great to shoot. It is heavy to carry, but with the right holster it may not be bad.

 

[Tropical Z]

Id also check out EAA's Windicator 6 shot in .357mag.I love both of mine.
www.eaacorp.com

 

[tbeb]

Over the years I've owned two, second issue, Colt Detective Specials. I liked them. I just

 

[bquinlan]

I don't have experience with the 817, but my wife's primary handgun is a Taurus 617 (7-shot .357 Magnum w/2" barrel) and she loves it. I do use several other Taurus revolvers and I have been consistently impressed with all of them. They did start out making low-priced copies, but these days Taurus is one of the most innovative companies in the business.

--Bob Q

 

[Albert Shear]

S&W Model 10, been around for darn near 100 years. Accessories galore. If to heavy try the Model 12, same as the 10 but aluminum frame Airweight.

 

[Secmat]

There are no 6 shot snubs other than the K-frame...are there?

 

[Majic]

There are no 6 shot snubs other than the K-frame...are there?

Can you say C O L T?

 

[JCM298]

6 shot snubs

Try this web site:

http://www.megapathdsl.net/~dvivas/main.html

He always has Colt snubs. He posts once in awhile on the Smith & the Colt forums,

John

 

[Stainz]

I bought a new 2" S&W 10, actually made in January, from CDNN Investments in TX just after Labor Day - $280 + $10 S/H to my range's FFL. They still lst them in their latest catalog. It came with the backstrap enclosing rounded Uncle Mike's Combat Grips. Blued steel, it isn't lite at all - but it is a classic - and +P rated. After breakin, it is super slick - and quite accurate with my 158gr LSWC over 3.5gr T-G. It is a pleasure to shoot - try any J-frame - even with .38's... ouch - nothing to hold on to. I feel that it was a bargain... new 4" 10's run ~$380-$420 at dealers... and this 2" version was dropped several years ago. It was little more than a used 10 locally, too. I put smaller wood grips (from S&W Accessories) on mine... really nice for house/truck/CCW when my .44's are 'elsewhere'.

Stainz

 

[Mark G.]

Stainz,

Thanks for the info. I saw those in the catalog also. I was looking to hopefully (I live in Ohio) CCW this. Do you know what the model 10 weighs? I was also thinking of putting the wood grips on it, because I don't care for the ones that are on it. My main concern is weight. I did not want an ultralite 15 oz revolver, I was thinking in the 21-26 oz range. I have a Ruger Speed Six with a 2 3/4 inch barrel, but it is about 35 oz and it is heavy after a while, even with a good holster. The price seems great for a new revolver, that is about what a decent used colt detective costs.

 

[Mark G.]

JCM298,

Thanks for the lead. Have you ever purchased anything from Vivas? Most of those Colts look pretty worn from the pictures. I did not want to buy one and then have to spend $100 or so at a gunsmith getting it to where it can be fired safely. I am going to call him on Monday and talk with him about what he has.

 

[Gordon]

If I had a Ruger speed six 9mm (which is a great gun) and considered it 'too heavy' the only choices would be: a S&W model 37, if you want to limit to .38's but want 14oz weight, OR a S&W 60 if you want 6oz more weight (but 6oz less than speed 6 ) and Magnum capability. Now the airweight magnuns exist, but are a little rude for my taste. Anyway , the J frame Smith of say 89-93 vintage are hard to beat.

 

[Mark G.]

Gordon,

I agree with you, the speed six in 9mm is a great gun.I have speed sixes in both 357 & 9mm they weigh 35oz unloaded. I want to get down between 21-26oz. I do not want a 14 or 15oz airweight. It may not seem like much, but to me there is a big difference carrying a 26oz pistol (my sig 228) and a 35oz speed six all day long. The lighter pistol is just more comfortable. What I am trying to do is get a lighter 6 shot revolver without going to an airweight or ultralite.