.38 spl Snubnose for carry
Any opinions about a good carry gun that is under $300.00?
I am looking for pros & cons of the Charter Arms .38 and similar Taurus models.
If I decide to spend $400.00 to $500.00, I will buy the titanium or Scandium framed S&W .357mag.
I am looking for pros & cons of the Charter Arms .38 and similar Taurus models.
If I decide to spend $400.00 to $500.00, I will buy the titanium or Scandium framed S&W .357mag.
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To make a GREAT difference in being able to hit the target look at a THREE inch vs two. That one inch will reduce blast and recoil more than most think. Also mandatory rubber grips to control recoil.
Keep in mind less weight is MORE recoil which is one of the two most serious issues in hitting what you shoot at. Recoil management is a very individual thing, thus vital the gun FIT YOUR hand. Take that subject VERY seriously. You don't have to spend $400 or more to get a decent gun.0 -
I have a charter arms .44spl bulldog 2" barrel and it actually shoots very nicely. It dosen't have a whole lot of recoil and it's accuracy was better than I had expected. I can hit a human full size cutout target in the chest/lung area with every shot at 25 yards with it. I also have a Taurus .45lc titanium it performs about the same but recoil is heavier. 0 -
Dad just got a .38 Spl S&W Airlight that is quite nice. I shot it yesterday. Recoil was manageable, accuracy good out ot about 15yards.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
I agree wit the statement about a 3" barrel length, but if you insist on a 2" , my taurus mod 85 serves well for a carry gun. 0 -
My preference is for the older S&W Chiefs Specials& the Colt DS/Cobra/Agent. The newer S&W's and Charters usually have an EXTREMELY heavy trigger pull; don't buy one unless you are prepared to pay a gunsmith to do an action job & install lighter springs.
Neal0 -
I have carried a 642 S&W .38 with a two inch barel for years. It hits well out to 20 yards. I did have the trigger worked and the one thing I would recomend is just practice, practice, practice, a snub nose .38 can be a hard gun to master.
If force ain't work'n... Your not use'n nough of it0 -
Have you thought of a Colt Detective Special?. If you are going to carry a snub, you might as well have one that has the best trigger and "six shots". 0 -
Have 5 snub nose revolvers,2 Rossi's,1 Charter,all 5 shots. Also have 2 Colt Detective Specials, 1 blue, 1 stainless. The one I carry is the stainless Colt, 6 shots, easy to conceal,easy to shoot, just my preferance. Can be purchased in the $350 to $450 range on Gunbroker, can not go wrong with the Colt in my opinion. Newer models will handle +p+ ammo with no problems. 0 -
Seancody, I would suggest a look at Ruger Security Six in stainless, 357/38, 2-3/4", available used in your price range. Smallish, durable and reliable revolver with cartridge versatility. Just my thoughts.
timbroman@aol.com0 -
I have a Tauras Model 85 ultra light in 38 special. It shoots really good out to around 20 yards or so as well. My wife thinks the recoil is quite bad, but I think it isn't that bad. It recoils thats for sure, but it is manageble. In my opinion you can't beat it for a small 5 shot. Very reliable and good shooting gun, I think I paid $230 a couple of years ago new. I also agree a 2 and 3/4 inch security six would be a better shooter, but would be harder to hide.
Alleno0 -
One other thing, I personally would steer clear of the small 5 shot 357 Mag. guns. These do recoil BAD. You would likely end up loading 38's in them anyway. My opinion.
Alleno0 -
I like older S&W military and police or model 10's. Try to handle or shoot a few to see what you are most comfortable shooting if you can. 0
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