I'm in the market for a j-frame style revolver and am on a pretty tight budget. I have already ruled out the ruger sp-101 because I am going to pocket carry, and those things are just too darn big .
Now I come to you fine folks of THR to advise me on which brand of snubby to pursue. My dream would be a SW 642 but I see two problems with them... one would be the price, and the other would be the internal locks (I hear bad things). The price is a concern because I am on a pretty tight budget so I've also got my eye on Tauruses and Charter Arms.
How do T's and CA's stack up against SW's?
Of the cheaper options (T an CA) wich would you choose?
Should I even bother with the others and just save a little more for the SW?
Thank you in advance for your wisdom and input.
P.S. This will be my first handgun. It will be a carry piece and home defense weapon, and will be the only handgun for me for quite some time I'm afraid.
Now I come to you fine folks of THR to advise me on which brand of snubby to pursue. My dream would be a SW 642 but I see two problems with them... one would be the price, and the other would be the internal locks (I hear bad things). The price is a concern because I am on a pretty tight budget so I've also got my eye on Tauruses and Charter Arms.
How do T's and CA's stack up against SW's?
Of the cheaper options (T an CA) wich would you choose?
Should I even bother with the others and just save a little more for the SW?
Thank you in advance for your wisdom and input.
P.S. This will be my first handgun. It will be a carry piece and home defense weapon, and will be the only handgun for me for quite some time I'm afraid.