Posted: 12/29/2006 10:54:41 AM EDT
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I know absolutely nothing about revolvers, but I like the idea of using a snubby for home defense, and once they start sending out CCW Lic. here Im leaning towards a snubby for my CCW. In the past I have always had .45's, 9mm's, and a 44 magnum (Desert Eagle.. I know.. dont ask). Currently my go to pistol is my Beretta PX4 9mm. So my question is this. Which snubby would you recommend? S&W, Taurus.. other? In what caliber? Im thinking .38, but is there a better caliber for personal defense? Your help is appreciated, and I look forward to reading your replies. Thanks |
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For CCW: Try to find a 2.5" or 3" S&W model 19 or 66, same gun but the 19 is blued or nickel and the 66 is stainless. Look for pinned and recessed models, in a 19 it will be a -4 or lower and in a 66 it will be a -1 or no dash. You should be able to find great examples of either two for around $450. These make the perfect carry revolver. For Home Defense: You really have that covered with your Beretta, but if you want a revolver get a S&W 586 or 686, same gun just blue or stainless. Go here smith-wessonforum.com/eve/ and you can find out all you need with a quick search and find some good deals in the classifieds. I steer more towards the older hammer mounted firing pin guns, better build quality on the whole, but it is personal preference. |
I would recomend something that weighs more more than 13oz's MOST people wont shoot them because of the recoil so they never learn to use or become accurate with them.... I'm a recoil junky and still they are uncomfortable after about a box or two. If your carrying IWB or open carry I would recomend a Ruger SP101 .357 mag with a spurless hammer. They are comfortable to shoot even with hot magnum loads. If you dont like the weight the ruger adds I would suggest an older model J-Frame. I wouldnt carry on the ankle unless as a BUG because they are unweildy, and not accesible quickly unless you spend time on learning how to draw it. A couple of years ago there was a story floating around about a cop using an ankle holster running after a cop, the rig came lose sooted across the floor and the perp used it to kill the officer... IF this is true I dont know but something I just wouldnt want to chance. When I'm on the ranch I carry a Ruger in a shoulder holster... Thats the most comfortable rig I've ever tried. I wish I knew who made it but I picked It up at a garage sell for 5 bucks!! It fits the ruger almost perfectly only being about a 1/4" longer than the actual gun. M |
A 12 ga. shotgun will penetrate a wall just as well as a handgun round will. search:Box O'Truth----you will be enlightened |
 The "Get a shotgun; you won't go through a wall" nonsense. Almost as good as the "get a shotgun; you won't miss" nonsense.
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The snubby is a good choice for CCW, but not a great choice for home defense. Your Beretta is better suited for HD. |
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Back to the question.I have a whole lot of different guns and have owned lots more but I mostly carry only a S&W 642-2 as it is something that the weight doesn't bother me as much as most other guns.It is doable with 38+P but I won't spend the extra $ (like double) to get the ti or scan gun in .357 becausse for me they are not shootable. Their recoil is just too much for me. There is a lot to be said for a revolver for a house gun but I step up to a S&W 686 because the full size grip ,6 or 7 shots,better sights,more weight for comfort with full 357 loads all add up to a much beter gun that the small 642-2. I have a 6" and also a 2 3/4". There is one school of thought that claims a long barrel handgun just gives the bad guy a handle if things get close in and nasty so there is something to be said about the 2 3/4 ". I have owned rugers and sp101's and the sp101 is a brick of a gun but even with some work by a gunsmith the trigers are only so-so and from the factory they pretty much suck. It has always seemed that a decent trigger is what it is all about with a handgun or rifle so when we are talking revolvers I will be talking S&W. I am concerned with possible shoot through but I choose to buy decent ammo and shoot a gun I am fairly confident in getting good solid hits with if sombody forces me into that situation. Some silly little mouse gun spraying bullets isn't very likely to end things the way I envision. My go to house gun before I grab a pistol is an AR because that is what I shoot most and I have confidence that it will end the situation fast |
| My 686 is one of the most accurate guns I have ever shot and I have shot a lot of guns. Because it is a 357 you have the option to shoot 38 special rounds for plinking. I believe S7W makes the finest revolvers today and one of them will out live you. If you have a local range that rents guns I would highly suggest trying a 686, 4" barrel would be perfect. |
| I would eliminate anything under 3" as the ejector rod is too short to eject empties clear of the cylinder (as you have sacraficed capacity and may very well need to use a speedloader by choosing a Revolver). I would stay with a 4" service revolver as they have filled many roles for many years. |