Model 36, Detective Special or Model 10 snubs?? What's Your Favorite??

[dscampbell]

Model 10-5 3”

Pre model 10 2” from 1954
As a retired person I carry these


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[Bobbysixkiller]

pre 10 around 1955ish my usual edc

 

[Jessie]

If this was a poll, I would vote for all 3.
P.S. I love all the pics!
I'll try some later

 

[Birdgun]

I prefer my Chief's Special with boot grips.

S&W Model 36 "Chief's Special" in 38 Special.

Thanks for looking at my Chief's Special.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[yep380]

I prefer my Chief's Special with boot grips.

S&W Model 36 "Chief's Special" in 38 Special.

Thanks for looking at my Chief's Special.

God bless,
Birdgun

That's a beaut - love the grips.

 

[les.b]

Since I have a few different guns to choose from, let me show a few!!

How about this early ("Baby") Chiefs Special with a Tyler T Grip (bottom), or the Regulation Police .32 S&W Long riding in it's new "Threepersons" holster from El Paso Saddlery? (The knife is one that I carry every day, an old Shrade "Uncle Henry" from back when they were very well made knives with excellent steel.)

How about my tried and true Colt Detective Special...solid and dependable!!:

Or this later Agent with the shrouded barrel that I occasionally carry in my pocket?? Well worn, but still tight and reliable:

Or...How about a gun on the D frame that the Detective Special uses with a little embellishment?? Here's my Diamondback with Detective Special stocks, alá Steve McQueen in Bullitt:

Here's the 640-1 that is hot during qualification for my LEOSA this year (and shot a perfect score with...it's an incredible little gun!):

Oh, and here's a K frame...from April 1949:

Best Regards, Les

 

[lamarw]

I don't have a Detective Special, so I threw in a S&W Model 42 Centennial to compare wtih my M36 and M10. All three are no dash.

All three are great old revolvers. I lwould choose the Model 10 since it carries an extra round and feels best in my palm.

 

[Abbynormal]

Grew up shooting S&W K & N frames. Dad had 2nd gen DS and my 2nd gun was a 3rd gen DS. I really liked the DS, it shot more like a 4" K frame than a 2" J frame. Especially out to 50 yds. I ALWAYS shot better with the DS than any J-38.

I always felt more comfortable with the DS than the J-38 except when I needed absolute concealment.

I've been known to carry a 4th gen DS in .357 in an inside the belt holster and an Airweight M37 on my left ankle! 2 speed strips in each front pocket, L= 2 x 6 rds .38 Spl for DS, R= 2 x 5 rds .38 Spl for AirWeight!

 

[shouldazagged]

I'm a J-frame guy for the last twenty years, but I still kick myself for not buying a very nice DS2 years ago.

 

[bigwagon]

For me the best snub nose revolver is a RB Model 12. Lighter than a steel J frame, easier to shoot, and carries an extra round.

 

[sandspur6]

Got one of each and love 'em all three. Preference depends on how and where I'm carrying on any given day.

 

[Loyaljeeper]

My altered Colt Detective Special is marginally larger than a j frame. It has quickly became one of my favorite carry guns. It doesn’t shoot the tightest groups however; my j frames actually shoot better. Despite being a six shot it fits in my leather j frame holsters. That alone makes it a winner of a knframe. I have a 2.5” M19 that is a tack driver and unbelievably accurate.

 

[Deputy25]

When I’m carrying a round gun, my Model 10 snub is back-up to my Model 58.

 

[31FordA]

I have carried a 36ND & 60-7, a 1950 vintage Detective Special and a 2" 64-2 for work at various times. I shoot the best with the 64, but like all of them. Currently I carry the 64 with a 340 as back up.

 

[haywood]

I want a model 10 but haven’t found one local. I did get a screaming good deal on a nice 36. With the 36 AIWB and a 442 in my pocket, it makes up for not having a six shooter.

 

[turnerriver]

Here's a photo from 1969 of me shooting a Boys anti-tank rifle. The Chiefs Special I'm wearing is currently nearby. I've always had a J frame 2" S&W at hand because I'm well practiced with it and comfortable shooting it. My current carry gun is a 642-2, there's a model 49 Bodyguard in my nightstand and the old Chiefs Special is readily available. Practice may not make perfect but I can hit what I aim at with a 2" J frame and am very comfortable with a variety of them. I can pick from 2" model 10's or a Detective Special but will always pick the 2" J frame S&W.

Regards,
turnerriver

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I have always loved snubbies. I started with J-frames and still have a couple but years ago I discovered that 2" K-frames were not that much harder to carry (sometimes, depending on the pants, they can be pocket carried!) and were so much easier to shoot that I just carry a J frame now under limited conditions. I carried a M642 every day for years until I made the K frame decision. I am thinking about retiring the 642 in favor of a M649.

My jogging/dog walking/biking-fits-into-a-fanny-pack snubby is a very old Colt Cobra. That's the only time I carry it. I disliked the Colt grips so I replaced them but I kept them for the future collectors.

Some group pictures:

Customized Model 64 - started life as a 4". It is my usual K frame carry gun.

This Model 10 is the second revolver I ever bought and was my EDC before the above mentioned Model 64.

I like the wood grips because they look good and I don't shoot this lightweight M642 enough to worry about the checkering bothering me.

 

[cjtraining]

I have nineteen j frames and twelve assorted other models. Gotta love those little ones.

 

[Etalksalot]

I like my Model 36 over the DS because of the trigger but I like the six rounds a DS gives me. I'm still learning my Model 12 and it may become my new favorite snubby.

Chiefs Special


Detective Special


Model 12-2

Those are all very beautiful. I love blued guns so much. I love nickel too, but there's just something about a blued gun with wood. Glad to see you have magna grips on all 3 of them!

 

[Etalksalot]

I have nineteen j frames and twelve assorted other models. Gotta love those little ones.

NICE!!! I do, they hide so well. I only have 2 but I plan on getting several more!