New snubbie for wife

jimmyraythomason · May 25, 2008

I just bought a Taurus .38 special Ultralight for my wife. She has carried a S&W Model 36 for a long time but it gets a little heavy in a jacket pocket. The little Ultralight hardly weighs anything. She can carry all five chambers loaded because of the transfer bar instead of only four in the Smith. We're planning on a shooting trip on Memorial Day. She does love to shoot!

ugaarguy · May 25, 2008

She can carry all six chambers loaded because of the transfer bar instead of only four in the Smith.

You do realize all post WWII S&W revolvers have an improved internal hammer block, so they're perfectly safe to carry with all chambers loaded. The lighter weight aluminum frames (Smith & Taurus alike) certainly do make carrying easier though.

No Exit · May 25, 2008

Taurus ultralite

I bought the Taurus ultralite model 851 with concealed hammer in .38 Special back in November & have enjoyed carrying & shooting it. Congratulations sir.

jimmyraythomason · May 25, 2008

ugaarguy: old habits die hard.

Pilot · May 26, 2008

My wife carries a S&W 642. She loves it as do I. Excellent little CCW piece.

rainbowbob · May 26, 2008

I carry a Model 36 (with 5 rounds, I must add) and love the way it shoots. The 642 also interests me. However, when I shot a buddy's 642 the other day I couldn't help notice that it "flipped" around in my hand much more than the 36. Is that something you get used to - or am I better off staying with the heavier firearm?

julianthree · May 26, 2008

Congratulations - good choice. My wife also has a Taurus Ultralite Titanium. Depending on your wife's overall health, grip strength, and so on, she can use Plus P loads safely ( your owner's manual will mention this is a separate section devoted to titanium models), but she can also get a Hydroshock with a reduced recoil load. I often carry my own little Taurus with me in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster - fits great in any normal or loose fitting slacks, jeans, cargo or carpenter's pants. And the price can't be beat!

jimmyraythomason · May 26, 2008

Yes the 36 seems to be a little more managable with hotter loads but adjusting your grip will help control flip. Nothing but practice can conquer a control problem.

jimmyraythomason · May 26, 2008

Thanks julianthree,she will be carrying 158gr. Remington Golden Sabres for her personal defense load.

mossy141701 · May 27, 2008

Good chioce , My wife has a mod. 85 which I installed Crimson Trace grip on for her and she really loves it. She also had a steel framed stubby which would get too heavy so when I bought the Taurus I actually got the steel one so it was a good deal all around. Enjoy the gun and especially getting to shoot with your wife.

gcrookston · May 27, 2008

I bought my wife a S&W 40 at her request a few years ago. First day at the range we were shooting it and my Sig 230. Last day I ever got to shoot my sig. But now I am a big snubby wheel gun fan.

chupacabrah · May 27, 2008

You do realize all post WWII S&W revolvers have an improved internal hammer block, so they're perfectly safe to carry with all chambers loaded.

Since 1944, as far as S&W is concerned.

I held one of those Taurus ultralite's....seemed pretty nice

ArchAngelCD · May 28, 2008

Sorry, I just can't take a liking to Taurus revolvers, I would rather buy a used S&W J frame instead. Good luck with your new revolver, I hope it serves you well...

BTW, if you ever decide to carry that M36 again, please load all 5 cylinders!

weregunner · May 28, 2008

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