Interesting book for snubby fans...

[shouldazagged]

...especially those new to the snubby.

Lovette, Ed, The Snubby Revolver: The ECQ, Backup, and Concealed Carry Standard Paladin Press, 2002

Short book, only 109 pages, but some good info. Lovette is a former CIA operative and firearms instructor

 

[kaaskop49]

This book is a must-read for snubby users, and for anyone who carries legally. Also available at Barnes & Noble (bn.com)Another must-read is The Shooter's Guide to Airweight J-Frames by the late Stephen A. Camp. Available on his family's website
Hi Powers and Handguns

 

[pete950]

Read it, great read for the snub lover!!!!

 

[JParanee]

Great book

 

[photoman]

Excellent, excellent book. This one gets three smileys.

 

[Dave T]

Could one of you who have read it tell us what the author considers a "snobby"? Is it limited to J-frames or does he get into the medium frames?

Dave

 

[Harrison]

I highly recommend this book from a former Border Patrol instructer and CIA operative.

 

[photoman]

Could one of you who have read it tell us what the author considers a "snobby"? Is it limited to J-frames or does he get into the medium frames?

Dave

A snubby is a revolver with a (+/-) 2" barrel of any frame size. I'm not sure about Mr. Lovette, but I don't consider, for example, a 3" K frame to be a snubby. I don't recall him giving an absolute definition in the book.

 

[kaaskop49]

I am looking at Lovette's book right now. Chapter 21 is titled "Remember the Six-Shot Snubby?" He mentions the use of guns like the mid-frame Colt Lawman 2" .357 in self-defense situations, also the Colt Diamondback. More, the front cover photo is of a 'Fitz Special,' a cut-down Colt New Service revolver, a true large-frame revolver. As I posted before, you gotta read this book! Also available at Barnes & Noble, bn.com.

 

[dscampbell]

It is also available as a ebook on the kindle. I was intrigued about the Colt Lawman 2" and was able to buy one. It has become my favorite Colt revolver. Great gun and great book.


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[Dave T]

A snubby is a revolver with a (+/-) 2" barrel of any frame size.

Is that your personal opinion/rule, or is there are reference or source of this carved in stone some where?

Dave

 

[DFrame]

I've been a snubby fan all my life. The definition is impossible to pin down. Generally it's just a short barreled revolver. I have several 3 inch guns that I consider to be FINE snubbies. Your opinion may vary.

 

[JJEH]

Thanks for sharing this info. I will order one...

 

[photoman]

Is that your personal opinion/rule, or is there are reference or source of this carved in stone some where?

Dave

My opinion.

 

[kennyb]

ordering mine now...

 

[Alnamvet68]

I haven't seen a definitive or widely accepted definition of what is a true snubby, but I would say that the first snubbies were probably a long barreled revolver who's owner sawed off much of the barrel so as to be quicker on the draw against banditos with say, a Buntline Special in their holsters; short barrel comes out first = first shot. That said, my definition of a snubby is any revolver (not semi-auto) that has a 2"+- or less barrel, and who's weight is significantly less then 32 ounces; less then 16 oz is the ideal, and thanks to modern metallurgy, sub 1 lb snubbies are the norm.

 

[lawandorder]

Interesting little book. I would sure like to visit with Mr. Lovette about an incident he relates in the book.

 

[Dave T]

I haven't seen a definitive or widely accepted definition of what is a true snubby, but I would say that the first snubbies were probably a long barreled revolver who's owner sawed off much of the barrel so as to be quicker on the draw against banditos with say, a Buntline Special in their holsters; short barrel comes out first = first shot. That said, my definition of a snubby is any revolver (not semi-auto) that has a 2"+- or less barrel, and who's weight is significantly less then 32 ounces; less then 16 oz is the ideal, and thanks to modern metallurgy, sub 1 lb snubbies are the norm.

Between you and the Photoman I'm convinced I better not bother buying that book. I won't own a gun with a barrel shorter than 3" and my hands are too big for the J-frames. Enjoy your reading...

Dave

 

[snubbyfan]

I'm gonna havta get a copy for myself.

 

[photoman]

It's a good read and the ideas presented apply to all short barrel revolvers, not just the J frame.