what would you recommend for a snubbie

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I really want a snubnose and would like a recommendation for a snubbie that won't cost me a fortune really want one for a BUG
 
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:) I carry a model 36 no dash, It's fine I just don't
want to mess up the bluing. I shot it today and thats
the first time the guns been shot. Also looked at a
model 60 no dash, they want $525 +tax and BG. I
don't know thats a lot of money. I do like to carry
the older guns,just like them. Don :cool:
 
I love my model 60. It's a little heavy compared to the newer magic metal guns but is very controllable with +P 38's. I have a couple model 36's, one blue and the other nickle. Found the 60 and decided it would be less trouble to keep clean and rust free.
 
Any of the various and sundry Airweight snubs should work. Either buy one without a lock - some have been made recently - or else disable the lock if you don't like it.
 
I carry an M60, 24/7...I have for five years. It is never off my body except for sleep and a shower...and then it is handy.

I also have the M36. The stainless seems to be the answer. It is pre lock, old school, and you just can't do any better.
 
If you live in a climate where it gets cold, look for a used Airlite. I got my 360 PD used and bobbed the hammer and lock flag myself. It's the lightest J frame, so it will sag a coat pocket the least. Oftentimes in cold weather the big gun is buried under clothing, so the small gun becomes the primary. Speer SB .357s will give a nice power pickup in a slightly lighter gun than a Airweight. These guns might be ideal for ankle carry, or slacks with lightweight fabric too.

If you live in a hot climate where jackets are seldom worn and will carry in jeans pockets, get a steel gun like a model 60, 640, or Ruger SP-101.
 
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The new Ruger LCR is a very lightweight, polymer gripframe 5 shot 2" snubnose that I found to be very accurate and easy to shoot. The grip peg design allows alot of rubber in the grip to absorb recoil. I found it to be the easiest snubnose to shoot.

I love my S&W Model 40-1, but the Ruger is easier to carry. The sights are excellent.

The biggest difference is the trigger. The Ruger's trigger pull impresses everyone who tries it. It measured 9 pounds double action on my Lyman digital trigger gauge. The Lyman only goes up to 12 pounds and I could not measure the trigger pull on my S&W Model 40-1 because it's heavier than 12 pounds.

The price of the LCR is at or below the price of an aluminum framed S&W.
 
Good review on the Ruger. I've looked at one in a shop, the only one I've seen and it sold quickly. It sure is ugly (but so am I) but if it shoots and carries as well as you say, I can get over that!

J frames have been primary and secondary carry guns for me for 25 years.

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Another for 642

I also recommend the 642. I often carry it as my primary, as well as a BUG. It's small and easily (and comfortably) concealed pretty much anywhere. With +P rounds you won't feel lacking in fire power either.
 

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I bought a 2 1/2" model 66 last year and love it. It is heavier than a 2" Detective special but shoots a 357 Mag. My other snubby is a 70's era 44 Bulldog. Neither is light to carry but both will function as I want them to.
 
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