Snubby Preference Poll?
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Snubbies are not really good for a home defense tool. They are meant for conveniece of carry. Their short bbl results in too much powder not being burned in the bbl. The resulting flash in a darkened room will leave you with a temporary loss of vision. Their may be more than one B.G. and you would not only be blind, but unable to hear because of the noise.
If the gun's primary duty is for the nightstand, a four inch, six ( or more) shooter would be much better. I would go with something along the lines of the model 66.
I voted "Other".
If the gun's primary duty is for the nightstand, a four inch, six ( or more) shooter would be much better. I would go with something along the lines of the model 66.
I voted "Other".
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Voted for the 85CH as that is what I have, but could have voted for the Taurus 66 or 65 that I own. Model 65 is a SS 3 incher so splits the difference between tha longer and shorter barrel lengths.
Depending on condtions of light what drummin_man627 posted could very well happen.Not as much as if it were a .357 magnum, but the muzzle flash and blast do have to be considered. For some this could be a dazzle the eyes and lose night vision. thing. Not good during a potentially deadly encounter.
Was able to try the 85CH under very low light conditions at the local gun range ( got permission first to try this) and found that with certain standard pressure loads there was no dazzle for me. +P could be another story. There was more flash with that. Not horrible, but the increase was noticeable.
This was okay for me but for others may not be true. Just an example. Things are a case by case individual basis.
Depending on condtions of light what drummin_man627 posted could very well happen.Not as much as if it were a .357 magnum, but the muzzle flash and blast do have to be considered. For some this could be a dazzle the eyes and lose night vision. thing. Not good during a potentially deadly encounter.
Was able to try the 85CH under very low light conditions at the local gun range ( got permission first to try this) and found that with certain standard pressure loads there was no dazzle for me. +P could be another story. There was more flash with that. Not horrible, but the increase was noticeable.
This was okay for me but for others may not be true. Just an example. Things are a case by case individual basis.
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Will add this much. All the snubbies listed in the poll are very good at what they do and give excellent service to their owners.
So while the Rossi crowd has yet to vote these are still good serviceable revolvers.
There's plenty of the old models 68/88 still out there doing yoeman service.
Then there are 5 shot models 351/352. Six shot models 461/462.
Had a Ruger SP101 in .38 Special of the +P variety. Very nice snubbie.
Sold it off to get another Ruger. A P series pistol. Found out the state wasn't going to have CCW and may never. So the smaller guns may well not be needed or useful here in this state.
So while the Rossi crowd has yet to vote these are still good serviceable revolvers.
There's plenty of the old models 68/88 still out there doing yoeman service.
Then there are 5 shot models 351/352. Six shot models 461/462.
Had a Ruger SP101 in .38 Special of the +P variety. Very nice snubbie.
Sold it off to get another Ruger. A P series pistol. Found out the state wasn't going to have CCW and may never. So the smaller guns may well not be needed or useful here in this state.
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Well, I picked the SP101. Had the poll specified a M85UL or other alloy .38, I might have gone with it because I find myself carrying my M85UL for its light weight much more than I carry my SP101. But, the steel M85 ain't that much lighter nor easier to conceal than an SP101 and the SP101 is one STRONG, well built and well designed .357 magnum revolver that's easy to control and fire. But, I will take an ultralite .38 over it for concealment most times. I'd also pick a Smith and Wesson M642 for the same reason, but I like the M85UL's DA trigger much better than the Smith. The Smith, however, is hammerless. Of course, Taurus makes hammerless guns. 
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Dang, I totally overlooked the "nightstand" part of this equation. SP101 for sure. LOL!
Why a snub? Well, it shoots just as well as any 4" gun if you can shoot and it has less barrel for a thief to grab as well as the fact that I put it in a back pocket when answering the door if it's not already in a front pocket for carry.
I've got two Rossis and have owned several others. I have no qualms about Rossi ownership, great little guns, you justs asked for my preference. Well, I'd prefer the Ruger. LOL Of course it's more expensive.
Why a snub? Well, it shoots just as well as any 4" gun if you can shoot and it has less barrel for a thief to grab as well as the fact that I put it in a back pocket when answering the door if it's not already in a front pocket for carry.
I've got two Rossis and have owned several others. I have no qualms about Rossi ownership, great little guns, you justs asked for my preference. Well, I'd prefer the Ruger. LOL Of course it's more expensive.
I've got two Rossis and have owned several others. I have no qualms about Rossi ownership, great little guns, you justs asked for my preference. Well, I'd prefer the Ruger. LOL Of course it's more expensive.
« Last Edit: Today at 04:59:48 PM by NativeTexan »
You know I been looking at all the lesser expensive revolvers for my final purchase before the wife kills me, and I have come to the conclusion, for cost, weight, and # of rounds held, the best value is the Rossi 461 or 462. I have looked at them along side each other, for real, and every photo I can find.
So for total value, I would say get a Rossi, It is also available in the 4 or 6 inch variety too.
« Last Edit: Today at 04:59:48 PM by NativeTexan »
You know I been looking at all the lesser expensive revolvers for my final purchase before the wife kills me, and I have come to the conclusion, for cost, weight, and # of rounds held, the best value is the Rossi 461 or 462. I have looked at them along side each other, for real, and every photo I can find.
So for total value, I would say get a Rossi, It is also available in the 4 or 6 inch variety too.
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NativeTexan I made the same mistake when voting in the poll. I mistakenly thought it meant a choice for personal use only.
I would now change my vote to a longer barreled handgun for the very reasons that drummin_man62 mentioned. Matter of fact, I wouldn't mind having the "Judge" at my nightstand. When I first saw it I thought it to be a very ugly gun, and I still don't think it's very pretty, but after watching the Shooting Times video clip by Dick Metcalf I was impressed especially with the shotshell effect. :thumb:
I would now change my vote to a longer barreled handgun for the very reasons that drummin_man62 mentioned. Matter of fact, I wouldn't mind having the "Judge" at my nightstand. When I first saw it I thought it to be a very ugly gun, and I still don't think it's very pretty, but after watching the Shooting Times video clip by Dick Metcalf I was impressed especially with the shotshell effect. :thumb:
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S&W fo me if I must use a revolver. If any Auto, S&W or Sig.
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I have been 'grandfathered' by my dept to carry the wheelguns of my choice. When on patrol I carry S&W® 4" 686 357 Mag stoked with MagTech® 125gr BJHP Guardian Gold™. My backup gun is a Taurus® MDL 85UL. When working plain clothes I carry my Taurus® Mdl 617 2¼" 357 Mag. It too is loaded with the MagTech® Guardian Gold™ ammo.
The Mdl 85 is my nightstand gun. (My wife has a Lady Rossi™ Mdl 88 38 Special in her nightstand.)
BTW, I voted for the M85.
The Mdl 85 is my nightstand gun. (My wife has a Lady Rossi™ Mdl 88 38 Special in her nightstand.)
BTW, I voted for the M85.
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Considering that a tank could run over a SP101, you are very correctNYPD in AZ said:
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One thing I really like about the M85 over J frames is that the hammer spur doesn't go over the back strap when cocked or DA shooting. You can naturally hold then M85 higher up that a J frame. Oh, and the grip covers the back strap unlike the stock j frame grips.
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That's what the bodyguard and centenials are for.MrTuffPaws said:
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Yeah I know, but I just can't own a revolver without a spurred hammer.powerkicker said:
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I voted for the M85 since I just bought one a couple of months ago for that very reason
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Voting closed today on this poll and the M85 tied with the other catagory.
Thanks to all who threw in a vote or a comment. I think we generated some interesting discussion as well as some really good opinions.
I voted for the M85. I carried an M85B for 4 years in the 90's. The gun was 100% reliable and a blast to shoot. I shot every snubbie that I could get a hold of during that period and felt the 85 was as good as the best of them. The gun was stellar! I will own another soon.
Thanks again to all!!!
Donald
Thanks to all who threw in a vote or a comment. I think we generated some interesting discussion as well as some really good opinions.
I voted for the M85. I carried an M85B for 4 years in the 90's. The gun was 100% reliable and a blast to shoot. I shot every snubbie that I could get a hold of during that period and felt the 85 was as good as the best of them. The gun was stellar! I will own another soon.
Thanks again to all!!!
Donald
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