Posted: 12/9/2008 10:07:37 AM EDT
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I am looking to buy a .38 revolver, probably a small snub-nose type, but I have very limited knowledge on revolvers...I am solely a glock/sig/hk guy.
It will be used for target practice and carry. I am leaning towards S&W, but am open to any suggestions. It would be good to spend around $500 or less if possible. Thanks! |
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S&W makes a number of good, small .38 revolvers. I have a 638 which basically has a fully shrouded hammer but also allows you to cock it for single action shooting. I think I paid $350 OTD for mine.
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=118073591 |
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It would be good to spend around $500 or less if possible.
$500 will get you a good revolver! For wheelguns of that size, I'd stick with S&W; I carry a 640 and love it! I would go for the .357 Magnum though; you can shoot .38s with it and it won't matter at all, and then change to .38+P or .357 if you wish. |
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Is the S&W 640 in .357 a lot larger in size than the .38 S&W 640? Pocket carry would be nice. Only the cylinder length is different, IIRC? One thing to study on is whether or not you might prefer a hammerless snubbie or a bobbed hammer for "pocket" carry. A normal spur hammer will NOT be the best candidate for "pocket" carry. S&W does make a Bodyguard model that actually gives the best of both worlds, a semi-bobbed hammer. This way one can cock it for a single action pull if they choose to do so. The downside is, there's not a lot of holster options for these models. They're out there, but you may have to get them on-line. You might wish to hit the S&W web site for some ideas on what your options are, IMO. Good luck! |