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<blockquote data-quote="diggler1833" data-source="post: 3604004" data-attributes="member: 48072"><p>I think that you are probably right in assuming most snubbies have low round counts, and there are probably a few reasons. *My assumptions*</p><p></p><p>- Most people who take self defense seriously enough to practice with their carry gun a lot usually consider the five-shot revolver to be less than optimal. That camp will carry/practice with something else usually. </p><p></p><p>- Most snub nose revolvers are less pleasant to shoot and harder to shoot well than compact guns, which will undoubtedly effect round counts. </p><p></p><p>- Most people believe that revolvers are inherently more reliable than semi-autos, so they'll shoot their J-frames less for a 'break-in'.</p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, I don't believe that one is unarmed for carrying a snubby. I have a 637 that I'll occasionally pocket carry because it is easy and light. However if I can get away with something larger, I'll carry something larger.</p><p></p><p>I also believe that just because most snub nose revolvers have low round counts, doesn't necessarily mean that they weren't abused a bit either. I would definitely be wary of bent extractor rods and yoke endshake in used examples if I were shopping for one. It's not hard to get something out of spec when the shooter is slapping away at an extractor rod while attempting speed reloads.</p><p></p><p>Contrary to what I just said, I bet there are a lot of older snubs that are in perfect working condition because they've been carried little, and shot even less. So I wouldn't count shopping for a used example out...I would just be darn sure about physically giving it a good once over (functionally) before I bought it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diggler1833, post: 3604004, member: 48072"] I think that you are probably right in assuming most snubbies have low round counts, and there are probably a few reasons. *My assumptions* - Most people who take self defense seriously enough to practice with their carry gun a lot usually consider the five-shot revolver to be less than optimal. That camp will carry/practice with something else usually. - Most snub nose revolvers are less pleasant to shoot and harder to shoot well than compact guns, which will undoubtedly effect round counts. - Most people believe that revolvers are inherently more reliable than semi-autos, so they'll shoot their J-frames less for a 'break-in'. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe that one is unarmed for carrying a snubby. I have a 637 that I'll occasionally pocket carry because it is easy and light. However if I can get away with something larger, I'll carry something larger. I also believe that just because most snub nose revolvers have low round counts, doesn't necessarily mean that they weren't abused a bit either. I would definitely be wary of bent extractor rods and yoke endshake in used examples if I were shopping for one. It's not hard to get something out of spec when the shooter is slapping away at an extractor rod while attempting speed reloads. Contrary to what I just said, I bet there are a lot of older snubs that are in perfect working condition because they've been carried little, and shot even less. So I wouldn't count shopping for a used example out...I would just be darn sure about physically giving it a good once over (functionally) before I bought it. [/QUOTE]
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