Are Snubbies Stupid?

[Cerberus Group]

Are Snubbies Stupid? I think not. Get past the useless caliber rhetoric and look at the facts.

https://youtu.be/zBNliNS9L_A?si=rgksrjzmvUe6ii5N


Checkout our Revolver Operation course coming up in August. We go through the use of full size, snub and pocket sized revolvers of many calibers. There will be a chance to try out many different types of revolvers, calibers and holsters.

https://cerberus-training.com/products/revolver-operation

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[FATAL125]

Are Snubbies Stupid?

 

[po18guy]

Revolvers are the manual transmission of guns. User involvement is required. But, once acquired, that skill is not lost. For CQ face/neck shots, they are darned near perfect.
On the colt Forum, several guys carry .45 Colt New Service snubbies. No worries there. I see Kimber just introduced an affordable lightweight .38 +P rated 6-round snubbie. For years was comforted by a Taurus 85 SS 2" between vest panels on my left side.

 

[Nosferatu]

Does the 3" barrel on my Kimber K6s count as 'snubbie'? Would it be allowed in class?

I can't speak for the kind of education it received before I had it as it came from New York. I, however, have tried raising it right. I have allowed it to watch my other guns and hopefully it has picked up some good habits. I feed it well, bath, prvoide it shelter and read to it as much as I can.

It may not have the pedigree of a S&W or Ruger, but I believe it has the potential to be a well-rounded, educated, contributing member of the gun community.

 

[Cerberus Group]

3" will work, as the class covers every size.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Who says they are stupid (other than the rhino of course )?

 

[CountryGent]

Didn't click. And, no, they aren't stupid. (Well, except the Rhino, of course. )

 

[nammac]

Practice, practice, practice…

I've never felt underprepared carrying a Smith 642. It's a constant companion and I'm competent enough for lung/heart or snot locker shots. And practice such each outing. As well as close quarter point shooting.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

First concealed carry gun I owned was a Ruger Security Six with a 3 inch barrel.
Excellent .357 revolver for sure...wish I still had it.
Andy

 

[ditchtiger]

I've a ported snub Taurus .357. I can hit a 55-gallon drum at 200 yards about half the time.

 

[kmk1012]

I currently don't have any snubby's in my lineup but have had some in the past. I really enjoy them for what they are. I also enjoy them at the range, a little more challenging to ring steel at 50 yards with a short barrel, still possible though with practice. My favorite revolver to practice with is my 4" S&W 617 22lr, it's not a snubby but I can consistently ring the 4" and 6" at 50 yards.

 

[CountryGent]

I've a ported snub Taurus .357. I can hit a 55-gallon drum at 200 yards about half the time.

Similar results. I have a cheapo Taurus that features the smoothest trigger I've ever encountered on a snub and it is surprisingly accurate. That particular manufacturer has a well earned reputation for significant quality control issues and abysmal customer support. But they do put out a good piece at times. Luck of the draw, I suppose.

 

[64MercurysRule]

Luv 'um

 

[ditchtiger]

Similar results. I have a cheapo Taurus that features the smoothest trigger I've ever encountered on a snub and it is surprisingly accurate. That particular manufacturer has a well earned reputation for significant quality control issues and abysmal customer support. But they do put out a good piece at times. Luck of the draw, I suppose.

This one is 20 years old. I guess they were made m
better back then

 

[Cerberus Group]

This one is 20 years old. I guess they were made m
better back then

I know S&W revolver quality is hit and miss these days.

 

[CountryGent]

This one is 20 years old. I guess they were made m
better back then

I picked up mine in Hood River circa 2005, so similar vintage.

 

[nammac]

Similar results. I have a cheapo Taurus that features the smoothest trigger I've ever encountered on a snub and it is surprisingly accurate. That particular manufacturer has a well earned reputation for significant quality control issues and abysmal customer support. But they do put out a good piece at times. Luck of the draw, I suppose.

I've got a mid 80's Taurus 85, that as you say, has the smoothest trigger. It's been a faithful revolver that now sits in retirement in the safe, it served its carry time well.

 

[gmerkt]

Not stupid for concealed carry or shooting across the room. But for recreational shooting, mine don't see much use.

At one time, I had a Smith & Wesson Model 60 in .357, now that was stupid.

 

[Hotdog 7]

Antiquated weapon system, but still highly effective in the right hands. @po18guy is 100% on point when he describes it as the 'manual transmission' of handguns. I find myself carrying a j-frame very often because its so convenient.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym7DpuFmLy4

 

[Joe13]

I have a GP100 6" but have always wanted a smaller carry gun