Pick a 'Classic' Snubbie - Colt vs. S&W

[Jaybo]

I'd have to say "both", but I say that knowing that the purchase is the top of the slippery slope. That's how I wound up with a Taurus 605, a Charter Arms Undercover, a Colt Agent, a Smith 36, a Smith 649, a Smith 637 Airweight, another Colt Agent and I'm eyeing a Colt Dick Special and a Colt Cobra.

And I'm pleased.

 

[Dr.Rob]

pass on the Colts...



that leaves more for ME!

 

[norfdet893]

the ONLY (and I mean O-N-L-Y) complaint I have about the DS is the thin trigger. Their trigger is noticeably thinner compared to the Smith however, the triple lock system on the Colt definitely beats the Smith. Although owning both, I daily carry my 638 (pre-lock) bodyguard on a daily basis.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I collect S&W's.

But I carry a Colt Detective Special.



My only regret is mine does not have the front sight serrated. Next one will have that fixed.

 

[Skofnung]

I've owned both, and I like the 36 better. It just seems to fit my mitt better.

 

[Diamondback]

That sure is a handsome "Transitional", pre-Model 10, slick6 !!

I will alternate, for carry purposes, between an older pinned nickel model 36 and a third issue Dick. Honestly....I like them both equally and would not want to be without either.

-My best regards to everyone.

 

[PX15]

or:

You pays your money, and takes your choice.. You won't go wrong with either.. Better yet, get one of each!

I just read where S&W will be mfg a NEW Centennial grip-safety in '07.. I might get one of those just for fun.

Best Wishes,

J. Pomeroy

 

[Skofnung]

I like the looks of that bottom one PX15!

 

[PX15]

Skofnung:

Thanks. A gun dealer friend of mine on GunsAmerica (Holly Hamilton) found this pre-40 Centennial for me.

I didn't have a clue as to what was "special" about these old snubby's, but I was fortunate in that the pistol Holly got me was a 1955 pre-40, high horn grips, flat latch, with the grip safety pin safely hidden under the grips.

I sorta like old snubby's, Colt or S&W.



Best Wishes,

J. Pomeroy

 

[Diamondback]

A very handsome "stable" of "fillies" Mr. Pomeroy !

-Regards

 

[joneb]

Well PX15 is alot of help, He seems to have some kinda balance of power thing going on I have a S&W 36 nd and really like it, but I would trade it for a Colt DS and I would trade two for a Colt Lawman snub.

 

[Diamondback]

....speaking of Colt Lawman snubs...............



-regards

 

[joneb]

Ah geese that hurts, nice gun Diamondback wanna sell/trade????

 

[JMag]

Colt Detective Special without a second thought...I love mine!