"Snubby Love" Let's see your snubbies

[64MercurysRule]

So is it a snubbie thread or an off-topic discussion thread?

This is the snubby love thread in the revolver section of handgun discussion title .

 

[alvinlovern2]

 

[Member 45541]

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Nice looking older M85!

 

[alvinlovern2]

Nice looking older M85!

Thanks! It's actually a 605 in .357!

 

[Member 45541]

Thanks! It's actually a 605 in .357!

Thank you for the correction! It looks like the older model 85 with that ramped front sight. I had a newer 605 (blued) and seems I remember it looking a bit different. Either way, sharp looking snubbie to be sure.

 

[GuyM]

Here's a couple of my short-barreled revolvers:

Old pinned and recessed 2.5" Model 19 357 magnum which has been re-finished with a matte cerakote finish because it had enough scratching and pitting that it wasn't a good subject for a proper re-blue.

Newer 3" Model 60 357 magnum with a pair of old "Mustang" grips I found in a small gunshop in Yakima years ago. Either of these revolvers accompanies me on my outdoor rambles with camera or fly rod.

Regards, Guy

 

[CountryGent]

I recently added this one to the line up: a S&W Model 325PD AirLight in .45 ACP / Auto Rim with 2¾" barrel. It is sort of a lightweight, snub version of the 25—2 and 625—2 I've been shooting quite a bit in recent memory. The little I've shot it I've found it very accurate, particularly for a snub. Recoil is snappy, but certainly manageable; I might swap grips for rubberized ones.

Once I find a good holster, I think this might make a good hiking revolver. Perhaps loaded stout solids (e.g., something Buffalo Bore) and carry a couple spare moon-clips; one with a reload of slugs, the other CCI shot for pests. (I'm looking forward to hiking now that weather is so lovely. Great exercise, beautiful country, and it features a favorite discipline in my faith tradition: solitude. )

 

[orygun]

I have a 4" 44 Mag 329PD. It's so light it feels like it's made of plastic.
Long story very short, I've owned the gun well over a year, but have only gotten to shoot it a couple of times. I really like it and once the bugs are worked out and I can find a holster I like, I believe it will be the gun attached to me when out in the toolies.
That gun of yours, @CountryGent should be able to handle some stout loads.

 

[CountryGent]

I have a 4" 44 Mag 329PD. It's so light it feels like it's made of plastic.
Long story very short, I've owned the gun well over a year, but have only gotten to shoot it a couple of times. I really like it and once the bugs are worked out and I can find a holster I like, I believe it will be the gun attached to me when out in the toolies.
That gun of yours, @CountryGent should be able to handle some stout loads.

It too was very surprised by how light this revolver is. AirLite may be a marketing term, but it is an apt description. I think it will make a fine, light hiking piece, that is able to produce plenty of thump, ballistically. (Parenthetically, I ordered some rubber, wrap—around Pachmayr grips. Figured worth a spin.)

 

[CountryGent]

(Parenthetically, I ordered some rubber, wrap—around Pachmayr grips. Figured worth a spin.)

This came in today. While don't doubt they'd likely help, they turn an otherwise svelte snubnose into a chunky-monkey. Having blasted through another 62 rounds of 230-grain today, I don't know that rap to the hand is significant enough to bother with mitigation. Maybe one of those slip-on type where web of hand contacts grip, but probably not. (I did find myself looking at Altamont's offerings just because. Nice options, but likely not enough to invest on this one. And I successfully resisted the urge to acquire some pearl type as done on more than one revolver. )

 

[nammac]

This came in today. While don't doubt they'd likely help, they turn an otherwise svelte snubnose into a chunky-monkey. Having blasted through another 62 rounds of 230-grain today, I don't know that rap to the hand is significant enough to bother with mitigation. Maybe one of those slip-on type where web of hand contacts grip, but probably not. (I did find myself looking at Altamont's offerings just because. Nice options, but likely not enough to invest on this one. And I successfully resisted the urge to acquire some pearl type as done on more than one revolver. )

Altamont makes some nice grips…

 

[CountryGent]

Altamont makes some nice grips…
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Amen to that. I've always had great results with their grips. And their customer service has been consistently top notch.

 

[orygun]

It too was very surprised by how light this revolver is. AirLite may be a marketing term, but it is an apt description. I think it will make a fine, light hiking piece, that is able to produce plenty of thump, ballistically. (Parenthetically, I ordered some rubber, wrap—around Pachmayr grips. Figured worth a spin.)

I have found that I control the gun and deal with the recoil better when the backstrap is not covered. Both my J frame 357 and N frame 44 are that way.

 

[tjw]

What I carry the most... I had a Ruger light weight .357 snubby for a while but sold it as it was quite a handful.

 

[CountryGent]

Recoil is snappy, but certainly manageable; I might swap grips for rubberized ones.

I tried a slip—on cover made by an outfit called Tuff1. I just shot up five cylinders in little garden range and seems to work well enough.

 

[CountryGent]

I have been doing a lot of walks, hikes, and, to some degree, bicycling lately, as daily fitness routine did not feature enough cardio. Good for the body and, when out in nature, wonderful for the soul. For such outings, I was looking for a very compact, light revolver, with rust resistant finish. Sort of a Velo-Dog type revolver, but in a modern form, using contemporary materials, and in a potent enough cartridge.

So, I invested in a Smith & Wesson 632 UC in .32 H&R Magnum. It is a six shot, double-action only design. (Generally speaking, I have no use for a DAO anything, but for this application, simplicity, and snag-free form factor was more important than the ability to manually cock the revolver.)



Light it is. According to postal scale, 12.8 ounces:


And compact. Shown next to a playing card and sardine tin for comparison:


This afternoon, I shot up 20 rounds of .32 H&R Magnum and 50 of .32 S&W Long. Accurate enough, no malfunctions, smooth trigger, and I found the high visibility sights easy to use.

I think the diminutive revolver will fill the rôle nicely. In coming days will be on the lookout for a suitable holster.

 

[nammac]

I have been doing a lot of walks, hikes, and, to some degree, bicycling lately, as daily fitness routine did not feature enough cardio. Good for the body and, when out in nature, wonderful for the soul. For such outings, I was looking for a very compact, light revolver, with rust resistant finish. Sort of a Velo-Dog type revolver, but in a modern form, using contemporary materials, and in a potent enough cartridge.

So, I invested in a Smith & Wesson 632 UC in .32 H&R Magnum. It is a six shot, double-action only design. (Generally speaking, I have no use for a DAO anything, but for this application, simplicity, and snag-free form factor was more important than the ability to manually cock the revolver.)

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Light it is. According to postal scale, 12.8 ounces:

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And compact. Shown next to a playing card and sardine tin for comparison:

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This afternoon, I shot up 20 rounds of .32 H&R Magnum and 50 of .32 S&W Long. Accurate enough, no malfunctions, smooth trigger, and I found the high visibility sights easy to use.

I think the diminutive revolver will fill the rôle nicely. In coming days will be on the lookout for a suitable holster.

For pocket carry, I'm quite fond of this DeSantis, stays put, breaks up the outline and smooth out, smooth in with a 642, essentially the same revolver in .38 Special.


I also like this Cardini for aiwb carry. Leather lined so takes good care of the revolvers finish.

 

[CountryGent]

With holsters for the 632 UC, I went with a belt type from Barsony and pocket type from Simply Rugged. The former I've been carrying on brisk walks and day hikes and it works great. The latter just came in today.

 

[1775usmc]

For pocket carry, I'm quite fond of this DeSantis, stays put, breaks up the outline and smooth out, smooth in with a 642, essentially the same revolver in .38 Special.
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I also like this Cardini for aiwb carry. Leather lined so takes good care of the revolvers finish.
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I dont understand how ya'll pocket carry. I used to knock it. Then I tried it and it super uncomfortable for me. Maybe because I am so used to have nothing down at the bottom of my front pockets. I hate bulk! I wish I could make it work but for now I'll continue to carry my snub nose appendix until I can figure out something else.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

With holsters for the 632 UC, I went with a belt type from Barsony and pocket type from Simply Rugged. The former I've been carrying on brisk walks and day hikes and it works great. The latter just came in today.

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That pocket one on bottom looks pretty sweet. Does it stay in pocket when drawing ok?