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Hello all,
I'm in the market for a compact double and single action snub nose revolver (less than 2.5"- preferably 2" or slightly less). Im interested in getting a .327 because of its ballistics but there doesn't seem to be much support and variety for revolvers that I'm interested in with that caliber yet. Maybe in another couple years there will be? Due to this fact I'm okay with settling with a 9mm, .38 special +p, or a .357 magnum. I'm not too hung up on "getting a .357 mag because it shoots both" because I already have a 6" dan Wesson .357 mag. I've had a snub nose in .357 mag in the past (LCR.357 double action only) and from experience prefer carrying and practicing only with .38 special in a light weight revolver.
Anyways, I'm looking at spending less than $500 for one. These are some that are in my top pick list:
Smoky Mountain Guns & Ammo - S&W 163050 637 1.875" 38 STS/ALUM
I like these ALOT. The grips feel great, they're light, and American made. The only problem for me is the front sight post. I always put on aftermarket night sights and to do that for this gun a gunsmith has to file the front post down and glue the new front sight post on. I would like to put an XS big dot front sight post on this one but I'm worried about how well it'll stay "glued" on.
TAURUS PROTECTOR HANDGUN 38 SPECIAL 2.5IN | Brownells
This one is cheap and handy. The fiber optic front sight post would be adequate enough for me to not change it out. Its problem is that it's not made in the USA.
Ruger LCRX 38SP+P 1.875 inch barrel HOG BLK - $359 ($7.99 S/H on firearms)
I like this one a lot. I've had LCRs in the past that were double action only. I sold them because I got into the whole semi auto phase but now find myself wanting to go back to the ol wheel gun. I liked the way my glock 19 went with my oakleys and tactical beard . This has a pinned front sight post which makes exchanging them a breeze; I changed my previous LCR front sight post by myself with no problems. The problem I have with this is that it's not as light as the SW and I prefer the all stainless look. I'm hard on my carry guns and the black paint always wears off. I know I'll be using this on my backpacking and bicycling trips which means grit will be rubbing all over this. A plus for this is that like the SW it's also American made.
So this is my rational and what I'm up against. Given my objective needs in a snub nose revolver what would you all suggest? Also input on holsters is appreciate.
Side note, if I go with .38 special, which given the availability of these revolvers I probably will be, im going to be purchasing this ammo:
38 Special +P 140gr Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition
Thank you all for your input. I hope you all have been staying cool out there.
Raidingtime
I'm in the market for a compact double and single action snub nose revolver (less than 2.5"- preferably 2" or slightly less). Im interested in getting a .327 because of its ballistics but there doesn't seem to be much support and variety for revolvers that I'm interested in with that caliber yet. Maybe in another couple years there will be? Due to this fact I'm okay with settling with a 9mm, .38 special +p, or a .357 magnum. I'm not too hung up on "getting a .357 mag because it shoots both" because I already have a 6" dan Wesson .357 mag. I've had a snub nose in .357 mag in the past (LCR.357 double action only) and from experience prefer carrying and practicing only with .38 special in a light weight revolver.
Anyways, I'm looking at spending less than $500 for one. These are some that are in my top pick list:
Smoky Mountain Guns & Ammo - S&W 163050 637 1.875" 38 STS/ALUM
I like these ALOT. The grips feel great, they're light, and American made. The only problem for me is the front sight post. I always put on aftermarket night sights and to do that for this gun a gunsmith has to file the front post down and glue the new front sight post on. I would like to put an XS big dot front sight post on this one but I'm worried about how well it'll stay "glued" on.
TAURUS PROTECTOR HANDGUN 38 SPECIAL 2.5IN | Brownells
This one is cheap and handy. The fiber optic front sight post would be adequate enough for me to not change it out. Its problem is that it's not made in the USA.
Ruger LCRX 38SP+P 1.875 inch barrel HOG BLK - $359 ($7.99 S/H on firearms)
I like this one a lot. I've had LCRs in the past that were double action only. I sold them because I got into the whole semi auto phase but now find myself wanting to go back to the ol wheel gun. I liked the way my glock 19 went with my oakleys and tactical beard . This has a pinned front sight post which makes exchanging them a breeze; I changed my previous LCR front sight post by myself with no problems. The problem I have with this is that it's not as light as the SW and I prefer the all stainless look. I'm hard on my carry guns and the black paint always wears off. I know I'll be using this on my backpacking and bicycling trips which means grit will be rubbing all over this. A plus for this is that like the SW it's also American made.
So this is my rational and what I'm up against. Given my objective needs in a snub nose revolver what would you all suggest? Also input on holsters is appreciate.
Side note, if I go with .38 special, which given the availability of these revolvers I probably will be, im going to be purchasing this ammo:
38 Special +P 140gr Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition
Thank you all for your input. I hope you all have been staying cool out there.
Raidingtime