Snub nose revolvers

[n423]

S&W Mod 36 bobbed hammer with Hornady CD. In summer sometimes LCP.

 

[tRidiot]

I haven't chrono'd each load to compare, but I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. I have chrono'd the GD short barrel out of my 442 when I had it. It was within 2 FPS of the factory stated velocity which surprised me.

I've also chrono'd a screaming handload out of my 2.5" .357 magnum snubbie and the idea that a magnum round of a snubbie isn't any better than .38 is pure unadulterated hogwash. That load was with a vastly slower powder (actually a fast rifle powder) and it was pushing 1300 FPS. It wasn't a max load either, as a matter of fact is was a starting load straight from the Vhit manual. I don't really care to push that particular gun any harder since it's a pre-lock, pre-MIM model.

I should clarify, if I remember right, this wasn't .357 magnum loads... I think they were testing .38 spl only.

 

[gerhard1]

A 4" wheelgun is almost always what I carry.

 

[Shadowrider]

I should clarify, if I remember right, this wasn't .357 magnum loads... I think they were testing .38 spl only.

Could be. But the short barrel load has a bullet specifically designed for expansion at the lower velocity and all the gel tests I've watched and read about it was pretty stellar. I'd be leery of the other one if it's running about the same.

Edit: I guess I should say that I sold all of my "carry" snubs for the sole reason that they are so damn easy to slide into a Mika or RKBA holster that I was using them for a primary carry. I sold them to keep myself from relying on only a 5 round capacity as a primary. And FWIW the Ruger LCR is the best carry snub made to date.

 

[JD8]

I go between a Ruger LCR 9mm with 124gr Critical Defense and S&W 638 .38 Spl with 110g Critical Defense (changing to Fed 130gr Micro +P very soon). Just got Speed Strips today for the S&W. Ruger takes moon clips, which in my opinion are the best option for reloads.

Ruger is a bit larger, fits perfectly in my coat pocket. S&W slides in front pants pocket very easily. View attachment 111249

How ya like those VZs?

 

[Biggsly]

I carry a Ruger SP101 sometimes. I like it.

 

[OKCShooter]

I’ve carried a J-frame as a fishing/hunting CC type weapon (with shot shells in speed loader for snakes) but as an edc, I don’t see it’s place above the compact 9mm options.

G43 or PC Shield or LC9 or a myriad of other 9mm guns are thinner, have more capacity and 9mm>.38

Just my opinion

 

[Cavedweller]

How ya like those VZs?

They are Hogues, look just like VZ for $25 less!

 

[SPDguns]

642, every day. Winchester +p+ silvertips. It's beat all to hell. I love it.

 

[Frederick]

I’ve carried a J-frame as a fishing/hunting CC type weapon (with shot shells in speed loader for snakes) but as an edc, I don’t see it’s place above the compact 9mm options.

G43 or PC Shield or LC9 or a myriad of other 9mm guns are thinner, have more capacity and 9mm>.38

Just my opinion

you're entitled to your opinion, but i would offer some caveats;

pocket shooting is possible with a revolver more so than with a semi auto.

Revolvers have renowned reliability and their simplicity makes fumbling and limp wristing a fairly non-issue.

Up close and personal, a revolver can't be pushed out of battery. You can shove it into someone and pull the trigger and it will go bang.

also, revolvers tend to be less finnicky with ammo.

They're also easier to conceal in a pocket due to their dimensions than a 9mm autoloader. I find carrying a snub nose about the same as carry a .380 lcp, but with 38 +p a lot more firepower.