Snub Relevance?
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What advantage do you see in that?
chicharrones
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EMC45
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My favorite gun of the thread.
Thanks!
I traded a Contender 30-30 10in barrel for it. Met the guy on the side of I75 when I lived in GA. I have shot the total fool outta that gun and it does great. I put in a Wolff Xtra power mainspring and I stoned the rebounding block and greased everything internally. It has a heavy but smooth and slick trigger pull.
I keep it loaded with 115gr cast RNFPs over a stiff charge of Bullseye for about 800+ FPS. 18 rounds total with both speed strips.
It's a .32 S&W-L if I didn't say that already. It is very accurate too.
Was actually a little tongue in cheek, but I have the options of the different calibers and weights. That little 22WMR dao is a nice coat pocket BUG pistol, the 45 is kinda heavy but will take standard loads (not cowboy loads) enough that if I run into just about any critter when out fishing I can feel my odds are even or better. The 38 can ride on a hip easy enough, is actually a handful with +p, but is nice in a shoulder or cross draw when driving. The 32 is just fun to shoot, not something I want as an everyday SD gun.
As stated previously my typical daily is an LC9s these days.
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Honestly, I would never use a snub for primary. There was a time I carried one, and once upon a time those were probably the go-to for deeper concealment. But today there are simply better options that have much better capacity, better sights, easier to shoot and reload 10x quicker. Realistically I'm sure you would be okay carrying one since you're not likely to ever need it, but for me, the poor capacity, the poor sights and the excruciatingly long reload time all seemed to be deal breakers. There are some good traits about a snubbie, but for me the negatives outweigh the positives. Why carry a 5 shot snub with a terrible trigger and sights when you could carry a 12-14rd 9mm with much better sights, trigger and even shoots easier? It's a no brainer really.
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Yes.
Either it or a 1911 depending on dress.
I can hit consistently with either one and that's what matters.
No time to teach an old dog new tricks but I'd love the opportunity to put a 1903 through it's paces anyway.
Only the OP can decide, but, most folks should probably be fine with a small pistol or revolver. I carried a Hipower for many years, and before that a 1911. I always carry but now my usual carry piece is the LCP or sometimes a 5 shot .38 spl 442. Both these guns have a bit more recoil then I like but I shoot at least a mag or a cylinder each time I shoot.
Granted I don't live in a high crime area and don't do crazy things in a crazy area crazy late at night, but since leaving the Army 50 + years ago I've never needed a firearm for self defense. But if I do I'll have one that can deliver 5 or 6 lethal accurate shots with a fairly quick reload.
Granted I don't live in a high crime area and don't do crazy things in a crazy area crazy late at night, but since leaving the Army 50 + years ago I've never needed a firearm for self defense. But if I do I'll have one that can deliver 5 or 6 lethal accurate shots with a fairly quick reload.
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I prefer the revolver platform over the semi auto platform.
My daily carry is the Ruger LCR 327.......loaded with 32 H&R magnums. And i also carry a speed strip of 6 xtra rds. If i ever need to reload, i will do it behind cover as i was taught and drilled to do.
I am well armed and confident in my choices of weapon, caliber, and capacity. It's a personal choice based on factors relevant to me...
So be it. Other folks are not in my shoes nor am i in theirs.
My daily carry is the Ruger LCR 327.......loaded with 32 H&R magnums. And i also carry a speed strip of 6 xtra rds. If i ever need to reload, i will do it behind cover as i was taught and drilled to do.
I am well armed and confident in my choices of weapon, caliber, and capacity. It's a personal choice based on factors relevant to me...
So be it. Other folks are not in my shoes nor am i in theirs.
If you don't have a snub nose revolver borrow one, shoot it a lot, if you find it hard to get on target fast & group center
mass at about 15 yards, then you have to go another way. I can't get into snub nose revolvers, but I know several
people that carry them & believe me a couple of them are very good with them,,,, on paper.
mass at about 15 yards, then you have to go another way. I can't get into snub nose revolvers, but I know several
people that carry them & believe me a couple of them are very good with them,,,, on paper.
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Nope it won't gaurantee anything. No matter what caliber or handgun you choose. But it will most certainly improve your odds.
Becoming capable in rapid controlled fire is essential.
The odds are also influenced by how many controlled rounds can be fired in the short time available.
Some people may be surprised, after running some calculations, by how much of a statistical advantage the sixth shot in that revolver on the right can provide, That was a big selling point for Colt in the old days.
Sone years ago, when I was looking at a seven shot Model 686 in a gun shop, I commented the flute spacing on the cylinder looked funny to me. The elderly gent behind the counter said "you won't notice that if you ever need that extra round--extra rounds are always good to have". He was a retired police officer.
I bemoaned the passing of the old Detective Special. He pulled up his shirt to show me his, and we talked about it for a good long while.
I bought that five inch 686+, but I do not carry it concealed.
The new Colt Cobra came out a little later, but I was able to acquire a Kimber K6s sooner.
DA only, snub barrel.
I recommend 'em.
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Just to add my 2 cents worth, I think that .38 or other similar 5 to 6 shot revolver snubbie revolvers are legitimate defensive concealed carry weapons. That there may be other options that are more optimal doesn't keep it from being a good option. I've gone to small semi-autos for CCW, but honestly they don't have a whole lot more capacity than a snubbie.
In my opinion, any large gun (semi auto OR revolver) that's carried because of its higher capacity may be a good option in the short run, but could be a poor option for some folks in the long run. Why? Because - for many people - after they've carried a large gun that's awkward and difficult to conceal for three, five or ten years, and NEVER had to use it in a defensive Aurora, Colorado type scenario (that means most of us) the idea of carrying a concealed handgun may lose its appeal. A full sized Humvee is far more safe in a crash than most of what we drive around in, but it's not very livable in many other respects, so most of us don't own them.
Having a ccw gun that you can live with in the long run is just as important as capacity and stopping power. Again, just my opinion.
In my opinion, any large gun (semi auto OR revolver) that's carried because of its higher capacity may be a good option in the short run, but could be a poor option for some folks in the long run. Why? Because - for many people - after they've carried a large gun that's awkward and difficult to conceal for three, five or ten years, and NEVER had to use it in a defensive Aurora, Colorado type scenario (that means most of us) the idea of carrying a concealed handgun may lose its appeal. A full sized Humvee is far more safe in a crash than most of what we drive around in, but it's not very livable in many other respects, so most of us don't own them.
Having a ccw gun that you can live with in the long run is just as important as capacity and stopping power. Again, just my opinion.
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I carry a S&W 642 more often than any other gun. With modern ammo being as good as it is I have no qualms.
Check out the gel tests https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/revolver-ballistics-test/#38spl
I carry the Federal HST. It penetrates to 12" + and average expansion is .73 from a 2" barrel. If that doesn't make the evil doer wish he'd gone to choir practice instead of preying on innocents I don't know what will.
WheelGunMan
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Have you considered a shoulder holster rig? I just purchased one and am finding that it's an extremely comfortable way to carry. It requires dressing a little differently, but we'll may be worth a consideration.
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No, out of the question. I live in Southern Nevada and the heat won’t allow it.
I’m thinking about a Ken Null SKR or SMZ. Could fill the needs in these conditions. I would use it for a S&W 340PD. These can be worn under a tee shirt.
http://www.klnullholsters.com/default.htm
Double Naught Spy
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Given how infrequently people carry guns, ANY TIME is a low probability for citizens carrying guns. Now I realize that everybody on gun forums are 24/7/365 gun carriers but the reality is that people on forums make up a tiny fraction of the gun carrying public...which usually isn't carrying their guns.
Yes, we know that the vast majority of concealed carry types don't carry much and hardly ever train. Telling the person who buys a Taurus 85 that they should do XYZ is probably just noise to them. I've tried with friends. The square range once a year is about it.
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I have a s&w model 60 snub 38spl. It is larger wider and the same weight as my sig p365. 11 rounds vs 5 rounds. I would wager that anyone could shoot the sig more accurately than the s&w.
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"Yes, we know that the vast majority of concealed carry types don't carry much and hardly ever train. Telling the person who buys a Taurus 85 that they should do XYZ is probably just noise to them. I've tried with friends. The square range once a year is about it."
That's why I always suggest revolvers to people like that. At least they'll remember how it works when they shoot it every year... or every decade... or never.
That's why I always suggest revolvers to people like that. At least they'll remember how it works when they shoot it every year... or every decade... or never.
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It’s amazing how even today, “642” is one of the most-recommended carry guns on these kind of forums
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