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Old 05-16-2017, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by NYlakesider View Post
You got to draw the line somewhere.

My definition of snub nose or snubby it is 2 1/2'' or under period.
I go more by proportional appearance than the ruler, although I'll use the ruler to make my point. My 640 Pro's barrel is about ½" longer than the cylinder, and it looks like a snubby.

My 460ES's barrel is about ½" longer than the cylinder, and it looks like a snubby, too, but it doesn't meet your 2½" rule.

A 3" revolver doesn't "look" like a snubby; on that we agree.

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