For concealability, accessibility, and simplicity, the snubby revolver is the way to go. Barsony new brown leather ow holster for snub nose 2 22 38 357 41 revolvers. I have owned 2 sp101s at ten yards they can shoot easilly, off hand the size of a softball, not a paper platedouble action. I started carrying a snub nose colt detective special back in 1972. Shooting illustrated dialing in sights on a snubnose. Little doa revolvers are all about following through on your. Part of the challenge with a snub nose is that the grips are typically compromised for. I realize that you can have larger revolvers with a short barrel, but those are a different discussion entirely38 special. Slater, unaware that the mother had emptied her chamber, complied. The bulldog comes in multiple barrel lengths including 2.
A thinner body seems more important than a shorter barrel for ccw. I currently have a j frame that, prone and single action, have no problem at 25, keeping them all in the a zone of an ipsc target. Apr 25, 2017 despite the proliferation of semiauto handguns for concealed carry in recent years, the market for old school wheelguns, specifically, snub nose revolvers, remains robust. Greg ellifritz i recently received this question from a reader. Wondering if i should snag it while its still on sale and still affordable. I know this has been probably been hashed out a couple million times, but i am interested in peoples opinions and experiences. I do think that a revolver is the best bet for someone with no to little experience. Having said all of that, heres what i think of the 2 guns which kahr are you thinking of.
Posts about snubnose revolvers written by the savannah arsenal project. Barrel with an excellent bore is 2 14 long, and the gun has about 98% original blue. Super clean carry snub nose steel taurus revolver with the barrel shroud. Its a compact revolver with a 6shot capacity of either.
This gun is in excellent condition, in all the years i owned it, it has not been fired more than 50 times,just cleaned regularly, as i do with all my guns. The smallframed 38 revolver is a timeless design, that remains practical, capable, effective, and incredibly reliable, even in the 21st century. Snubnose, doubleactiononly revolvers are selected for defensive carry because of their reliability and compactness, not because theyre easy to shoot accurately. Locks up tight, and is a very rugged gun for carry. My problem is even with the lighter recoil im still a really bad shot with it at greater distances. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Its not until you get into a 4 barrel and longer that the 357 developes a noticable increase in additional power. Reasons why every shooter should own a snub nose revolver. I thought of a snub nose revolver, but am thinking something with a 3. The snub nosed revolver is a very popular defensive gun.
Here are some ways to improve your snubby techniques for selfdefense. As the name detective special suggests, this model revolver was used as a concealed weapon by plainclothes police detectives. I own a ruger sr9 but its too heavy and big, especially in the summertime when i wear shorts and tshirts. Simply put, some people just love the feel and functionality of a classic snubbie when it comes to self defense. In fact snubbies are so popular that we have an entire hourlong video download dedicated to developing skills with the snub nosed revolver for personal defense. When i was shooting at a target i could not hit the paper target with much accuracy outside 10 or 15 feet. The myth of limited precision from a snub nosed revolver. Snub nose revolvers can fit in your pocket, but they also have enough power to keep you safe. One of the most popular firearms for self defense and personal protection for over 100. One example of budget snubnose revolvers is the windicator, actually made by german arms maker weihrauch but imported by european american armory. Called the fitz special, these custom revolvers were quite popular with. It matters what kind of ammo you shoot out of these guns.
The smaller the cartridge, typically the more rounds the gun will hold in its cylinder. In this book, former cia operative and combat handguns columnist ed lovette pays homage to the shortbarreled revolver, or snubby, holding it up as the timeless standard in concealed carry, backup and extreme close quarters ecq defensive weapons. Jams, bad magazines, fussy with ammo, limp wristing and the rest of the reasons that semi autos fail. However, mastering a snub nose, especially one of the newer, ultralight weight models, especially with high pressure loads, is one of the hardest things to master. Unfollow snub nose revolver holster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My wife wants a 22 snubnose revolver, i am going to the gun show this weekend to find one for her. Ive got a snub nose revolver for concealed carry, it can shoot. Combat snubby shooting the askins way of all handguns probably none of them are harder to master than the belly model. Its entirely possible that the very first snubnose may have. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A compact revolver provides a selfdefense tool that is simple enough that a wider range of shooters, across a spectrum of ability levels, can shoot it and shoot it effectively. Feb 17, 2020 explore marcusmoore73s board fabulous snub nose revolvers. Grant cunningham has literally written the book on practical use of this timeless handgun. Ive carried a snub nose revolver for 25 years, first as a backup to my duty revolver and now my duty autoloader.
Ive looked at the taurus model 85 and the taurus model 605. Considering the popularity of the snub nose revolver as a carry pistol, i figured it would be useful if i answered the question in a blog post. Secrets of the snubby dvd growing up guns january 28, 2015 at 11. When i looked into why, i found out that there is still a big demand for. Aug 05, 2014 anyway, the snub nose revolver is still viable.
Unfortunately, colt no longer manufactures snub nosed revolvers they can be had on the used market, but others do. Cailie fischer shooting a snub nose revolver duration. Although, frankly, i never saw anyone who actually came to a range who couldnt handle a. Claude discusses some of the common shooting challenges with the snub nose revolver. It can be had with a 2inch or 4inch barrel, and in blued steel or stainless. Jun 05, 2008 coming from a snub nose barrel the 357 has very little advantage over the 38 special. Common shooting challenges with the snub nose revolver.
Mar 20, 2010 how to accurately shoot a sp101 revolver. Most see it as an urban gun, something to hide under the suit in the dangerous streets of the big cities. Jul 15, 2015 charter arms undercover line of small, lightweight revolvers has been going strong for over 50 years. W chiefs special 2 snubbie, and feel fairly confident i could make a real accurate torso shot with it at 10 yards. I bought 40 carry guns in the last few years and i ended up back with my snubbies. The model 36 features a deep blued finish on the carbon steel. Im not sure when the snub nose revolver became the defacto choice for a first gun, or why gun shops push them in this role so hard. Ive thought about buying a snub nose revolver to carry and was just curious what you guys thought of. The key is learning to control that long, heavy, doubleaction trigger pull.
I just recently purchased a ruger sp101 snub nose 357 magnum revolver and i have been having considerable trouble in maintaining accuracy of this pistol. The snubnose revolver isnt out of date, and it is still a formidable personal defense tool. There is a slight shelf or finger rest on each side of the grip that. The woman told him to stay down or shed shoot again. The colt detective special is a carbon steel framed doubleaction, snubnosed, sixshot revolver. Im unaware of any shooting incidents involving vice detectives where bad guys got up and ran off after being struck by anemic bullets fired from shortbarrel. Giving a few reasons in my opinion and shooting experience as to why every serious shooter should own a small snub nosed revolver in their arsenal. As with any defensive tool, finding the best snub nose revolver is vital for staying safe. Introduced in 1927, the detective special was the first snubnosed revolvers. The following information on snub nose revolver barrels comes from section 23 of shooting by j.
Dec 23, 2016 im a pretty diehard single action guy though. If you or someone you love owns a snubnose revolver for personal or home defense, this is the book you need. The best way i know to master this skill is with dryfire practice. The colt detective special and the smith and wesson airweight are legendary. Please allow up to 14 days for your order to process. So much controversy has been started over the appearance on the market of a practical revolver for protective and police use that i am anxious to air my own views on the subject. I have a 357 snub nose right now so i am not sure i will need it but there is a huge sale at the shop and the price is nice. Apr 07, 2015 any shooting after fatigue sets in is a waste of time and ammunition, and snubnose. If a 5shot 38 special is too much to handle, maybe a seven. Most of the detectives i worked with were similarly armed, though a few carried colt snubnose guns.
Some simple experimentation confirmed that improvements to the sights on a snub nose can make quick and accurate hits easier at close range. You will frequently hear from the purveyors of gun shop lore that snubby revolvers are belly guns and arent accurate past bad breath distances. While many people carry a revolver for personal protection, primarily a. Any shooting after fatigue sets in is a waste of time and ammunition, and snubnose. One box of ammunition expended per session is plenty.
Jan 20, 2015 north american arms naa, king of the micro revolver, provides shooters with some of the smallest selfdefense revolvers in the world. Introduced in 1973, the charter arms bulldog is a relatively inexpensive yet serviceable, nofrills, 5shot. Thats a rare combination, and its a good reason for anyone to keep one in their collection. The snub nose revolver barrel twoinch revolver barrel. The title of this post is how to shoot great wit h a snub nose. Regarding ammunition, the choice for use in a snubnose.
Protect yourself with your snubnose revolver teaches you the essential shooting skills to defend yourself and your loved ones from harm. Watch any police movie from the 70as or 60as and youare guaranteed to see cops with the snub nose. I am 62, so i would think a slightly longer barrel wouldnt be an issue concealing. For concealability, accessibility, and simplicity, the snubby revolver. The standard undercover weighs 16 ounces and is a traditional doubleaction, snubnose revolver chambered for. It was a topselling gun during the 1980s and its considered the companys trademark weapon. So now im thinking about smithin up a snub nose single action. So much controversy has been started over the appearance on the market of a practical revolver.
Shooting illustrated dialing in sights on a snubnose revolver. The snubnose revolver, staple of 1950s cop shows, has a storied heritage. By 1927, colt had produced its sixshot detective special based on their. While the snub nose revolver is generally thought of as a 38 special or 357 magnum, they offer greater diversity. The downsides of the snubby revolver, by david tong. Snub nose revolvers are popular concealedcarry firearms, but they are notoriously difficult to shoot accurately. Mar 15, 2017 this argument for modern, highly visible sights often meets resistance when it comes to the snub nose revolver. I will be eligible for a lctc permit in a couple of months and have been looking at possible concealed carry guns. The grips do not look like other model 37 snub nose 38s. Depending on ones shooting ability and need for power, a snub nose. The best ones focus on reliability, power, and simplicity. The drawbacks of the snubnose revolver by david tong while many people carry a revolver for personal protection, primarily a. I have narrowed my choice down too a snub nose revolver as opposed to a semiauto as no semiauto is 100% free of jamming whereas.