Snubnose Opinions

[benmmc]

wait a few days, it will pass

My wallet would like that, but unfortunately my bugs usually last years, not days.

 

[benmmc]

I've got a nice Taurus 357 listed BTW. Yes a shameless plug. I've never had a problem out of any Taurus I've owned either. You can't beat a s&w but i find it hard not to love the Taurus wheelguns, especially when you consider the price. Imo

My friend bootgun had a Taurus that was blue with pearl grips. A little fancy for me, but it was a cool gun. I can't remember if he let me shoot it or not.

 

[JWC]

What's the deal about the lock/no-lock thing? Is that an internal locking system? Are there benefits/drawbacks to one over the other?...[/QUOTE]

To me, the lock is the answer to a question no one asked! I do not like them. That being said, they DO NOT hurt the functionality of the gun at all. I have heard all the stories about the gun locking up under normal fire. To this day, Smith & Wesson has not repaired one single internal lock gun for locking up when firing. So, the lock for me is really a non=issue. Find the gun you want, lock or not. I will say this, the finish on some of the airweight Smiths has not been up to par, but Smith has been taking them back and sending new guns in their place. To me there are no benefits to the internal lock, but other than the look of it, there are really no tangible drawbacks. Just my opinion.

 

[Gunfighter]

Any Colt gets my vote.
Detective Special, Agent, etc.

 

[yellowhammer]

Since the mid-90s,I`ve carried a .38 Colt Detective Special more than any other gun.Shoots a fine group at 25 yards.

 

[B. Byrd]

Regarding the grip size of the Smith j frame, some come with a larger rubber grip. Some come with the classic wood grip. Either way, you can purchase an aftermarket Hogue which will give you a full size handful. This will, of course, reduce the ability to conceal a little. If you go with the airweight, you will appreciate the Hogue even more.

 

[07JKX]

My wallet would like that, but unfortunately my bugs usually last years, not days.

lol...i have actually been thinking of getting a revolver again... I dont know why. I have had smiths, rossi, ruger, charter and many many more... but then I sell them as fast as I buy them. Maybe they are just not tacticool enough like a auto. I will say the rhino has caught my eye! lol

 

[woodstock]

As mentioned the ruger security six in 357 snub is a very good revolver. For conceal ability the taurus 605 in 357 is hard to beat.Buds pulled up first on a search, but cherokee pawn or the like will likley sell at the same or better price:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/1153/products_id/31560

 

[Joe_Atlanta]

Ive got a Taurus M85 Ultralite that is meant to compete with Smith J frames, Its not a Smith but it gets the job done, every time I try and find a reason not to like it, I cant...So I still have it.

I've got the regular weight stainless Taurus 85. Works great and has a good SA pull. DA pull was pretty miserable until I did a fluff and buff on the internals and replaced the trigger return spring. While I was at it I dehorned the edges of the hammer, cylinder release and smoothed the face of the trigger. Kinda like it now! I've heard that Brian Ott does a great trigger job on the 85 and other snubbies.

Since I've been shooting the 85 more often, I've been jonesing for a S&W model 38 airweight.

 

[Bryan]

I have had the Taurus CIA, Smith Air weight and now I carry a Ruger LCR. It is 13 oz unloaded polymer which addresses your maintenance issue. Mine has a Crimson Trace grip on it which I have added a Houge handall-jr upside down for a bit better grip. It carries well in my iwb crossbreed or in my front pocket. I carry 2 speed strips in a cell phone case on my belt.