The Snubbie

[Phydeaux642]

Any interest in a thread discussing all things snub related? I know that is a broad topic and I know that there are several threads dedicated to specific models (642/442, M&P 340, steel snubbies, etc.) but I keep finding my self more enamored of the breed as a whole. I have a 642 and a 442 on the way and I am finding myself becoming more and more interested in acquiring different makes and models. I did a quick search and really didn't find a thread that was dedicated to all snubs. If I missed one I do apologize.

I would mainly be interested in hearing about the favorite snubs of other THR members and why they are your favorites. It wouldn't matter if they were brand new or a classic, steel, alloy or some other exotic material. I am, after all, really just trying to get a wish list for myself going. LOL.

Anyway, I think I will check in over at the 642 Club and see what's going on.

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[Aquaman]

629 .44 magnum 2.5 inch barrel

I don't know how practical it would be but it sure looks like a BMF...

 

[ak-kev]

Ive got a recent attraction to Colt snubbies. They are just amazing and feel so good in my hand. Here are a few


1967 blued Colt Cobra and a 1976 Nickel Cobra



1973 Colt Detective Special



1998 Colt Magnum Carry

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

I find myself drawn to 5-shot .38 special revolvers; I just think they're cute. That's why I bought this Model 37 Airweight yesterday (that, plus I got an offer I couldn't refuse)...

 

[Phydeaux642]

ak-kev

Those are some mighty fine looking Colts. I really like that '67 Cobra. And, the wish list gets longer....

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"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"

 

[ak-kev]

Thanks pal!! Ive just recently discovered them too. There's a couple more I want also, like the Agent and Lawman. I guess it just takes time. Kevin.

 

[pogo2]

Two of my favorites

Two snubbies that I have used for carry - a Colt Detective Special .38 and a S&W model 66 in .357 magnum.

 

[ak-kev]

I knew you would be along to show us that wonderful Detective Special Pogo2. I just love that pic!! Kevin.

 

[Landlocked Pirate]

I don't know if my 3" S&W Model 65 would be considered a true snub or not but it makes a great carry gun. Regardless, my backup Taurus 650 2" definitely does qualify and I actually like it better than my son's S&W model 640 (2 1/8"). Also, my wife has a S&W 642 and my other son has a Ruger SP-101 so we're pretty well snubbied up.

 

[GUNKWAZY]

If Colt's & Smiths can live in harmony in one thread,
then, here's a couple snub related pictures...

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

 

[m.pieroni]

GUNKWAZY-

That Diamondback is spectacular!

 

[Cocked & Locked]

sNuBbYs

I like snubs and tend to lean in the S&W direction...

66-no dash, 2.5" 357 mag



19-4, 2.5" 357 mag (recently sold to a forum member)



10-5, 2" 38 spl



12-2, 2" 38 spl



60-1, 1 7/8" 38 spl



36-no dash, 3" 38 spl



49-no dash, 1 7/8" 38 spl



642-1, 1 7/8" 38 spl



40-no dash, 1 7/8" 38 spl



36-no dash, 1 7/8" 38 spl



27-2, 3 1/2" 357 mag



629-5, 2 1/2" 44 mag

 

[Phydeaux642]

Gee whiz guys, is it possible to lust after a classic Colt?

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"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"

 

[ak-kev]

I think so, I have been now for a month

 

[cmidkiff]

This is my latest addition... only snubby, only colt. Figured I could kill 2 with 1, so to speak

 

[10-Ring]

Me, I really like the Colt Detective Special -- & if I find one in good shape, she's mine! But my first love in snubbies are the j-frames

 

[lindermant]

my first snubby, a Colt Agent

 

[ak-kev]

Lindermant..........Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, your killing me with that pic!!!! She is so unbelieveably beautiful!!

 

[lindermant]

thanks ak-kev!

I started out looking for a Colt Detective Special, but when I saw this old girl in the case (in very rough shape when I acquired her) I just couldn't pass it up at the asking price. Sent her off to Dave Sams for a little tuning and now she's just about perfect (still trying to find that just right size of grips).

 

[Texas Colt]

lindermant, I gotta agree with ak-kev. That's a great looking Agent. Did you have it refinished? If so, what finish is it?

 

[ak-kev]

Yea Tom, I've been following your other thread. Your Agent and your pictures heavily influenced my recent buying spree of these little jewels!! Congrats on a super looking classic (that I hope to one day have in my collection as well)! Do you have any plans on aquiring more of these Colt D-frames? Kevin.

 

[Stoney]

Dick Specials, got em



Big honking mags,got em






J frames, got em.


K frames, Heck ya.

 

[Phydeaux642]

Man, you guys are killing me. Those are some amazing looking snubbies. I went to one of the local gun/pawn shops today after seeing these pics to see what they had available in the classic "pocket protectors". The only thing there was a Model 36 S&W that has seen quite a lot of carry time for $299. He did tell me that he had a 6" Colt Python that he thought had never been fired getting ready to come out of pawn, but, my interests are leaning heavily to the shorter brethren.

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"Phydeaux, bad dog.... no biscuit!"

 

[mavracer]

well if smiths and colts can live together maybe smiths and taurus can too.

 

[lindermant]

lindermant, I gotta agree with ak-kev. That's a great looking Agent. Did you have it refinished? If so, what finish is it?

Texas Colt, the barrel/cylinder/small parts were parkerized; frame was anodized. Dave did a great job of making it all match. Here's a before pic: