You know, it's worth mentioning something here, and maybe Shorty can add one more qualification. Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond (the books, not the movies), originally did some research about Bond's sidearm. He also discussed this with an experienced gun enthusiast and collector named Geoffrey Boothroyd; the became great friends over the subject. They discussed several types; originally Fleming had Bond carry the famous Beretta in .25 ACP, but Boothroyd suggested this would "disappoint" the readers of Bond's exploits and recommended the Centennial Airweight. You'll laugh but I sort of had that on my mind when I bought my 442 a few years ago. Read Bradley Steele's "The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond" for further snubbie references!

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Guilty. 19-4 nickel 21/2", custom19-3 3" cut down from 6", 686-4 2 1/2", 60 no dash 1 7/8. K & L have wood Hogues.

25. The Performance Center has YOU on speed dial.
26. You search high and low for boxes of NOS Smith & Wesson 38 Special HP Nyclads to use in your alloy framed Js. (NON +P)
27. You cringe at any revolver with a barrel length in excess of 3 inches unless it is a 8 inches or longer.
28. You get stimulated at the words "flat latch".
29. Most of your favorite snubbys are between 25 and 75 years old.
30. You carry your snubby .44 Magnum with .44 light special HPs but you also have a Performance Center worked model 696 just because you think the .44 Special, 5-shot has a sexier profile and "feels" better.
31. Of those you like best, you have one of every caliber and finish
32. At least 3 of your snubbies are engraved.
33. You feel it is your Duty to rescue any older or less fortunate (but distinguished by some merit) snubby that has worked hard and has been faithfull, all its life.

and last but certainly not least ...

34. "You stopped counting how many snubbys you own back in 1987".

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N.A.Arms 'Black Widow' (2" barrel) and a brand new 638 w/ CT Laser Grips.
The 638 is only a few months old, but I have wanted one for almost 20 years. I recently got back into shooting so the 638 was on my 'list'. I love it!

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S&W snubs are a thing? Who knew?

Fairly recent Model 642-2.

Not at all recent (1963) Model 12-2.

Not very recent (1982) Model 13-3.

Not sure it's a snub, but it's the same OAL. Approximately 1882 Model 1 1/2.

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Luke 22:36

An awfully LONG thread for such a short barrell.

There’s a lot to be said for snubs.



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Luke 22:36

35. You know what the "slap-over" method is........for reloading.
36. You know what a "New York" reload is.
37. You keep a copy of Ed Lovette's "The Snubby Revolver" book on your bedside table.

While it's well known that I'm afflicted with OCD (ol' Chiefs disease) I finally added this little nugget to the fold -- perhaps the ultimate modern snub.

Cheers,

Bob

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Bob

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How do you know? You just know...

.

I like snubby calibers that start with a "4" the best.


Like these...

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Night Guards: 396-357-329-325

(-05a)


. and this...


69 Combat Magnum

(-03a)


. even this...


460XVR 3-1/2" PC

(-03a)


. but not this...


66 Combat Magnum, 2-3/4" bbl.

(-01a)


. or this...


360J, 2-Tone, 357 Mag (w/Badger grips)

(-05b)


. and definitely NOT this...


500ES

(-02b)


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#20 you know a Fitz Special is not a drink at a yuppy pub!

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I refuse to answer the questions posed in Post #1....I plead the 5th!

If 3" are included as snub nose then I'd like to cop a plea!

Another 3" L frame is on the way as is a 3 1/2" N.

Ho Ho Ho,Merry Christmas to me!

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