Model 10 or 64 Snub for CC

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What is the opinion of the fixed sight K frame snub, either blue or stainless, as a conceal carry revolver? Don’t seem to see much written about either as a carry piece. It appears the J frame snubs are more popular.

While I’ve not carried the K snub, it would appear to me to not be that much more difficult to conceal while giving the user a larger grip surface and an extra round, not to mention the small amount of extra weight to help mitigate recoil.

Way back in the 60’s an officer in my PD cadet class shot the PPC using a 2” Model 10. If I remember correctly he outscored several of the guys during qualifications with that snub.

So who carries the K snub and why?
 
I carry this Model 12 every day.

Why? Smooth action, nice sights, 6 shots, light weight.
 

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Definitely go with the Model 64. All things considered, they are essentially the same gun. However, the stainless gun will better serve your needs in durability over the blued finish.
 
model 10 2 inch. i bought the gun for the grips, ivory, but it has really grown on me. carry it often. it no longer wears the ivory.

when i have to leave my gun in the truck it would be missed less than others should some lowlife steal it. krs/smith
 

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I like the K frame snubbies. For fixed sight snubbies, I often carry my 2” 15s and 3” 13/65s. I also have my dad’s modified 2” Victory/M&P that he carried off duty, but it’s a safe queen.
 

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I'd choose the 2", Md. 64 over the 10 only because it is stainless. I love my 2" 64 but admittedly I don't carry it much, but would likely do so if I didn't have my Md 649-3 which is a superb pocket carry choice. That being said, K frame snubbies are among my favorites. I have 2 inch versions of the 12, 15 and 64 and still waiting for a 2" 10 to show up.
 
CH4 said:
I like the K frame snubbies. For fixed sight snubbies, I often carry my 2” 15s and 3” 13/65s. I also have my dad’s modified 2” Victory/M&P that he carried off duty, but it’s a safe queen.
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Here’s a question. Is a 3” actually a snubbie? I love them but does it have to be 2” to be a snub?
 
Bald1 said:
Here’s a question. Is a 3” actually a snubbie? I love them but does it have to be 2” to be a snub?
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I’ve asked the same question but never had a response.

I personally carry revolvers with 1-7/8” up to 3” barrels. I consider the 3” a snubnose and has become my favorite for many occasions. I frequently carry a 3” Colt King Cobra.

While I still often carry my 640 no dash I also carry a 2” Colt Cobra or 3” King Cobra. I have 3 K frame snubbies and really like them but have gravitated more to the Colt 2 or 3”. Size wise the Colts are about the same size or a hair smaller than the K frame Smiths. They are excellent and worth consideration.
 
My brother has an old Police trade-in Model 10 4" Heavy Barrel which I've shot at the range during trips together.
Based on my personal experience with that particular example of the Model 10, I would feel very confident carrying one. Smooth action, feels good in the hand, not too heavy, reliable, chambered in an adequate self-defense cartridge. What's not to like?
 
Love them ! Have one of each , only difference is M10 wears Secret Service ( boot) grips ; and M64 Pacmyer Compacs .

A 2in K frame with Magnas or Boot grips conceals as easily as a J frame w/ oversize grips. With a good belt holster , or IWB, the weight isn't an issue .

I actually don't care as much for the balance of 3in RB . In the Other Brand Dept ; the 2.75 Speed Six is the bee's knees.
 
I would carry a 2" K frame in preference to the J, and a round butt 3" before that. K frames have much better ergonomics and triggers, and with most holsters under most conditions, will conceal adequately well.
 
I often carry a 2” Model 64-2 at work, and carry a 2” Model 12-2 on the weekend, or on days when I’m working in the office shuffling papers. They are easy to carry and they are just as accurate as their 4” relatives. Snub nosed K frames are also great house guns. I’ve accumulated a bunch of 10, 12 and 64 snubs over the last few years, they can become addictive.
 
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