Are Snub-Nose Revolvers Obsolete in 2026? (Page 3 of 5)
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Originally Posted By ban-hater: Uhhh, what model is that? @EvilApplesauce PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify. ![]() |
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Originally Posted By dump1567: PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify. https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 I like this model too but man, to me, a J-Frame is like a $300 gun max. |
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Originally Posted By wav3form: I like this model too but man, to me, a J-Frame is like a $300 gun max. Originally Posted By wav3form: Originally Posted By dump1567: PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify. https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 I like this model too but man, to me, a J-Frame is like a $300 gun max. Sir, we have been pursuing inflationary monetary strategy to keep ahead of our national debt since before the Vietnam War ended, $300 US gets you the very finest in Philippine child labor manufactured .38 snubnoses. It's a copy of a Colt w/ a coil mainspring, and as it was hand assembled, it has a better chance of not going back to the factory than a Smith.
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Originally Posted By dump1567: PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify. https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 Where does “Field Ethos” come from? |
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Originally Posted By EvilApplesauce: @ban-hater It’s the model 36, field ethos “tropical” Had a bobbed hammer, performance center trigger, u notch and brass bead front sight. Grips came with it. ETA: I didn’t see that the info was posted above. It was expensive. But the feel, the trigger and look of it sold me. I bought this specifically to carry on my jacket pocket and it was set up perfectly for that. (I’m not a fan of the internal hump back revolvers look). https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268968/0C42B390-F0D1-4796-A068-85481673F8B9-3732197.jpg Originally Posted By EvilApplesauce: Originally Posted By ban-hater: Uhhh, what model is that? @EvilApplesauce @ban-hater It’s the model 36, field ethos “tropical” Had a bobbed hammer, performance center trigger, u notch and brass bead front sight. Grips came with it. ETA: I didn’t see that the info was posted above. It was expensive. But the feel, the trigger and look of it sold me. I bought this specifically to carry on my jacket pocket and it was set up perfectly for that. (I’m not a fan of the internal hump back revolvers look). https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268968/0C42B390-F0D1-4796-A068-85481673F8B9-3732197.jpg I'm really liking it. The stocks and gold bead are a fantastic touch. |
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Originally Posted By EvilApplesauce: @ban-hater It’s the model 36, field ethos “tropical” Had a bobbed hammer, performance center trigger, u notch and brass bead front sight. Grips came with it. ETA: I didn’t see that the info was posted above. It was expensive. But the feel, the trigger and look of it sold me. I bought this specifically to carry on my jacket pocket and it was set up perfectly for that. (I’m not a fan of the internal hump back revolvers look). https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268968/0C42B390-F0D1-4796-A068-85481673F8B9-3732197.jpg Originally Posted By EvilApplesauce: Originally Posted By ban-hater: Uhhh, what model is that? @EvilApplesauce @ban-hater It’s the model 36, field ethos “tropical” Had a bobbed hammer, performance center trigger, u notch and brass bead front sight. Grips came with it. ETA: I didn’t see that the info was posted above. It was expensive. But the feel, the trigger and look of it sold me. I bought this specifically to carry on my jacket pocket and it was set up perfectly for that. (I’m not a fan of the internal hump back revolvers look). https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268968/0C42B390-F0D1-4796-A068-85481673F8B9-3732197.jpg Thanks for your time, very cool piece. Be even cooler if your name was Fred Evans.LOL |
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Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: I'm really liking it. The stocks and gold bead are a fantastic touch. Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Originally Posted By EvilApplesauce: Originally Posted By ban-hater: Uhhh, what model is that? @EvilApplesauce @ban-hater It’s the model 36, field ethos “tropical” Had a bobbed hammer, performance center trigger, u notch and brass bead front sight. Grips came with it. ETA: I didn’t see that the info was posted above. It was expensive. But the feel, the trigger and look of it sold me. I bought this specifically to carry on my jacket pocket and it was set up perfectly for that. (I’m not a fan of the internal hump back revolvers look). https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268968/0C42B390-F0D1-4796-A068-85481673F8B9-3732197.jpg I'm really liking it. The stocks and gold bead are a fantastic touch. Yeah, I do like the stocks. Even on modern snubs, the grip design often seem to be from the 1940's for some reason. |
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A couple of articles: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-taurus-650-embracing-the-snubby-lifestyle/ https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/taurus-66-combat-a-new-fighting-revolver/ |
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Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Where does “Field Ethos” come from? Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Originally Posted By dump1567: PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify. https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 Where does “Field Ethos” come from? Apparently it is Trump Jr’s thing. |
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I've carried a J frame of one type or another in NPE's for decades and I jumped on one of the Smith Ultimate Carry 432's when they came out. Mine has been perfect from the box and the sights are a blessing for an old half blind guy. 6 .32 wad cutters and a slow strip in my pocket weigh next to nothing and with the lack of recoil it's so easy to shoot so it gets trotted out every range session for some practice. In a pocket holster in hot weather or a High Noon Tomahawk when I'm just hanging around the house (like today) there is not a more comfortable hand gun to carry that I've tried anyway. I usually carry a Glock but I certainly don't feel unarmed with the little Smith. ETA- One thing I was not crazy about was the large grips so I've ordered a set of these for it,I have those grips on my 442 and find them very comfortable and they make pocket carry easier. Altamont - S&W J Round Revolver Grips |
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Fired another 60-rounds today. Buddy gave me over 700-rounds of his .38 reloads in trade for a few thousand once fired cases. Attached File Shoots pretty good. |
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Went through the safe and got a family pic of just the J’s. Mostly .38 Spl., a 9mm, couple of .357’s, and a .32 h&r. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By dump1567: Went through the safe and got a family pic of just the J’s. Mostly .38 Spl., a 9mm, couple of .357’s, and a .32 h&r. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/19737/IMG_2686_jpeg-3732480.JPG Nice! I'd like to find a 9mm revolver, it works well for a smaller revolver. |
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Originally Posted By fxntime: Nice! I'd like to find a 9mm revolver, it works well for a smaller revolver. Most expensive gun in that group at around $1K. But I said if they ever offered these again, I'd get one. Seems they have a cheaper version out now. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By SmokeEater2: I've carried a J frame of one type or another in NPE's for decades and I jumped on one of the Smith Ultimate Carry 432's when they came out. Mine has been perfect from the box and the sights are a blessing for an old half blind guy. 6 .32 wad cutters and a slow strip in my pocket weigh next to nothing and with the lack of recoil it's so easy to shoot so it gets trotted out every range session for some practice. In a pocket holster in hot weather or a High Noon Tomahawk when I'm just hanging around the house (like today) there is not a more comfortable hand gun to carry that I've tried anyway. I usually carry a Glock but I certainly don't feel unarmed with the little Smith. ETA- One thing I was not crazy about was the large grips so I've ordered a set of these for it,I have those grips on my 442 and find them very comfortable and they make pocket carry easier. Altamont - S&W J Round Revolver Grips At first I really liked the hamre forge grips but I find the stock rubber or better yet the harder rubber uncle mikes to be better in a jean pocket. |
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Originally Posted By dump1567: Most expensive gun in that group at around $1K. But I said if they ever offered these again, I'd get one. Seems they have a cheaper version out now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/19737/IMG_2423_jpeg-3732549.JPG Originally Posted By dump1567: Originally Posted By fxntime: Nice! I'd like to find a 9mm revolver, it works well for a smaller revolver. Most expensive gun in that group at around $1K. But I said if they ever offered these again, I'd get one. Seems they have a cheaper version out now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/19737/IMG_2423_jpeg-3732549.JPG Having carried a Ruger SP 101 in 9x19mm, I can't recommend it as a small carry revolver cartridge. Even in the 101, I was done after half a box of practice. And that was w/ the larger Pachmayr grips. In a larger range gun, it might be fun. My theory was I could reload the 101 from my Glock mag, and if I'd sprung for the Charter, I could eject the 2nd cylinder too and load a 3rd cylinder. It took me awhile, but I've finally acknowledged I'm never reloading a revolver in a gun fight - it's very unlikely I'd ever reload in a gun fight at all, given a very slim chance I'll ever find myself in one. |
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Originally Posted By StevenH: Fired another 60-rounds today. Buddy gave me over 700-rounds of his .38 reloads in trade for a few thousand once fired cases. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128204/IMG_7580_jpeg-3732472.JPG Shoots pretty good. I'd say she likes Chuck's reloads. |
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Attached File Pick d this one up today. Going to put Hamre Forge grips on it. Weighs almost nothing. Dog walking gun in my pajamas. |
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Originally Posted By Capt_Jerry: My first handgun was a J.P. Sauer & Sohn Western Marshal .357 Magnum caliber revolver that I bought at K-Mart many years ago which was surprisingly accurate. As time marched on I developed a real affection for revolvers. My EDC is the Kimber K6S DA/SA which I shoot with on a regular basis at 10 yards. I have semi-automatics to choose from none of which I shoot as well as the Kimber. I have other snub nose revolvers but the Kimber is my favorite. https://i.imgur.com/XMWeQhE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/48WTIUy.jpg https://i.imgur.com/nnOwcHR.jpg https://i.imgur.com/6OJPhJN.jpg I bought a Colt Agent just before I went to Basic training in 83'. Wish I still had it or the Colt Detective Special. Fine D frames. I get back from OCONUS next week. One of the first things I'll do getting home is dropping my 442 Pro into my pocket. |
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Started the long process of finding out what ammo my new LCR likes. So far PMC 132Gn FMJ has shot the best. Attached File Short Barrel Gold Dot might end up being the carry load. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Genin: Much will depend on the definition of "obsolete". Cap and ball is obsolete but will still protect inside of a home or hiking in some areas where firearms are prohibited but black powder isn't. |
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I just picked up a 1965 Charter Arms Undercover (just like the one my sainted daddy had). It is nearly mint, and it has had a chip knocked out of the wood grip up behind the trigger guard. That's the only flaw in an otherwise perfect specimen. Obsolete? No. Useful? You can bet on it! |
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My Colt Cobra now has snubby (obsolete?) friends! Attached File Top to bottom: Colt Cobra Colt Agent S&W Airweight Need some left handed holster suggestions, maybe some tyler t grips! |
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Originally Posted By penrod72: My Colt Cobra now has snubby (obsolete?) friends! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33704/1000004041_jpg-3741094.JPG Top to bottom: Colt Cobra Colt Agent S&W Airweight Need some left handed holster suggestions, maybe some tyler t grips! Switching platforms will git ya killed in the streets!
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Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Apparently it is Trump Jr’s thing. Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Originally Posted By dump1567:PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify.https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 The subjects FE covers is diverse and the writing is actually pretty good. One of their regular contributors is Patrick Hemingway jr, EH's grandson. He loves to fish and hunt big-game just like Papa did. |
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Originally Posted By penrod72: My Colt Cobra now has snubby (obsolete?) friends! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33704/1000004041_jpg-3741094.JPG Top to bottom: Colt Cobra Colt Agent S&W Airweight Need some left handed holster suggestions, maybe some tyler t grips! And I'll bet they even work as bought.
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Liberals are a curious mix of communism and fascism, they want to destroy you but want to use your own money to do it.
I'm getting down to the last box, the others have all been destroyed...
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Originally Posted By ar556223: slight hi-jack... I need a speed strip for my 642 - are they all the same? or what brand to get. |
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Originally Posted By dump1567: PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify.https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 Originally Posted By dump1567: Originally Posted By ban-hater: Uhhh, what model is that? @EvilApplesauce PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify.https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 LGS has one of these for $1100.00+. It seems to check all the boxes for an easy pocket-carry snubbie. |
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Originally Posted By Nick_Adams: Anyone have one of these? LGS has one of these for $1100.00+. It seems to check all the boxes for an easy pocket-carry snubbie. Originally Posted By Nick_Adams: Originally Posted By dump1567: Originally Posted By ban-hater: Uhhh, what model is that? @EvilApplesauce PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify.https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 LGS has one of these for $1100.00+. It seems to check all the boxes for an easy pocket-carry snubbie. Nope, but this was was ''new'' and about $325 or so. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By fxntime: Nope, but this was was ''new'' and about $325 or so. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32224/IMG_2473_JPG-3741298.JPG Originally Posted By fxntime: Originally Posted By Nick_Adams: Originally Posted By dump1567: Originally Posted By ban-hater: Uhhh, what model is that? @EvilApplesauce PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify.https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 LGS has one of these for $1100.00+. It seems to check all the boxes for an easy pocket-carry snubbie. Nope, but this was was ''new'' and about $325 or so. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32224/IMG_2473_JPG-3741298.JPG Bought mine for $299, played with it for a year and sold it for $425. |
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Originally Posted By Nick_Adams: Anyone have one of these? LGS has one of these for $1100.00+. It seems to check all the boxes for an easy pocket-carry snubbie. I don't know, that seems like a lot of money for a J frame with a few mods. And a steel frame in your pocket might weigh a bit. There's a ton of other options for about 1/2 that price. But I get it, the heart wants what the heart wants. I saw one at my local store for around the same price. I was too busy playing with other guns to handle it. And although I like the concept of that front sight, I think it would be more prone to snagging than a ramped sight if coming out of a pocket. But I'm not a pocket carry guy. A member further up in this thread has one. |
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Originally Posted By Nick_Adams: DJT jr.'s 'outdoor' magazine: https://fieldethos.com/ The subjects FE covers is diverse and the writing is actually pretty good. One of their regular contributors is Patrick Hemingway jr, EH's grandson. He loves to fish and hunt big-game just like Papa did. Originally Posted By Nick_Adams: Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Originally Posted By Gullskjegg: Originally Posted By dump1567:PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 36 FIELD ETHOS™ DAO I just priced them. Looks like they sell for about a grand. I don't think I want one that much. Especially when I have an extra early 90's 36 with finish wear i could just modify.https://www.smith-wesson.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn11.bigcommerce.com%2Fs-c7gr8wg3cg%2Fproducts%2F1573%2Fimages%2F8708%2F14593-sw-revolver-OnWhite-3Q-Right__98430.1770060020.1280.1280.png%3Fc%3D1&w=2048&q=75 The subjects FE covers is diverse and the writing is actually pretty good. One of their regular contributors is Patrick Hemingway jr, EH's grandson. He loves to fish and hunt big-game just like Papa did. Very cool. And love the gun. |
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Originally Posted By Sitzkrieg: There is something to be said for a firearm that doesn't mind having its muzzle pressed into a target and doesn't leave empty cases behind. Capacity is just one attribute in the equation. |
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Liberals are a curious mix of communism and fascism, they want to destroy you but want to use your own money to do it.
I'm getting down to the last box, the others have all been destroyed...
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Obsolete or not, I like snubbies. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By oldgrappler: Obsolete or not, I like snubbies. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184813/J_frames___38s_and__22_jpg-3741748.JPG HKS speedloaders don't work well in mine. The factory rubber grips are too thick. |
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Originally Posted By penrod72: I got whatever was cheap on Amazon, I am not sure there is a Tier 1 high speed rubber strip. But possibly someone will be along to tell me I am wrong! (ETA: Amazon search tells me I ordered Bianchi 580 speed strips) There are a lot of brands. They all work the same. Depending on how much you use and practice with them ( a lot of practice is a good idea) some fall apart faster than others. In my experience using them for about 40 years, the bianchi and tuff products are the best, most durable. There are lots of theories on how you can load them. I just load with 6 figuring I will despite practice and experience potentially fumble a round. Some like to load 2 skip a hole then load 3, or even get the longer ones with 7 slots and load 2, skip,load2 skip,load one. Etc. |

Sir, we have been pursuing inflationary monetary strategy to keep ahead of our national debt since before the Vietnam War ended, $300 US gets you the very finest in Philippine child labor manufactured .38 snubnoses. It's a copy of a Colt w/ a coil mainspring, and as it was hand assembled, it has a better chance of not going back to the factory than a Smith.







