The ‘snub nosed’ handgun

American1776 · Apr 21, 2022

I’ve never been too fond of long barrels on handguns. (Even though I like the 1911 and beretta m9).

My favorite types of pistols are those with a full size frame but with a ‘snub nosed’ profile.

In autoloaders, the HK P7 series are my favorite. The short slide just looks all business; and it makes for an easier to carry gun.

The same goes for my revolvers: here, two L-frames with barrels under 3 inches are my favorite ones. Enough frame size to fire full power magnums, but easy to balance and fast to draw with the short barrel.

Anyone else share my odd sense of aesthetics?

swagmeister · Apr 21, 2022

No odd sense of aesthetics at all in my book. That is a great collection of quality firearms, especially the H&K. Several years ago I worked with a fellow who carried one on duty for a long time. He put thousands of rounds thru it with no issues whatsoever. I can't remember the last time I saw one of those for sale in any shop. Thanks for showing.

American1776 · Apr 21, 2022

swagmeister said:
No odd sense of aesthetics at all in my book. That is a great collection of quality firearms, especially the H&K. Several years ago I worked with a fellow who carried one on duty for a long time. He put thousands of rounds thru it with no issues whatsoever. I can't remember the last time I saw one of those for sale in any shop. Thanks for showing.

Thanks for the story about your colleague who carried the P7 with great success. It's my main (and favorite) autoloader 'platform'. The P7M8 pictured here is in great condition, and a pleasure to own. I have some double stack p7M13 models as well, and they are excellent options for situations where the standard 8 rounds 'might not cut it'.

My LGS has had them for sale over the years. They usually get purchased *very quickly*, and for a high premium.

bmcgilvray · Apr 21, 2022

I love owning snubs and a number of 'em roost in the safe, but don't make use of 'em so much.

The boring ol' 4-inch barrelled revolver is my very favorite.

SuperMan · Apr 21, 2022

Love Js and Ks with 3" barrels and round butts but when it comes to an N much prefer a 4" barrel...

THE PILGRIM · Apr 21, 2022

I Seem to like the Stubby Revolvers more as I get deeper into the calendar.
The first one I ever bought was the Model 60.
It’s this one and it’s the very first Model 60 that I ever saw in person.

robvious · Apr 21, 2022

I prefer 3 inch & 5 inch revolvers in general.. with the exception of 4 inch K frames... Variety is the spice of life

BabaBlueJay · Apr 21, 2022

I wish I found one I liked. Maybe it is my dainty hands, but I cannot stand shooting snub nose revolvers. It likely is due to only having shot Taurus snubs, however, a friend with a J frame said his hands bleed shooting that too. If I ever tried a snub again it would be a 686+ for carry, mainly because I cannot imagine even a short barrel 686 being too light. I think snubs are fantastic for concealed carry, and definitely can be great guns. Much respect to people who can handle 357 or bigger out of one of those, I cannot, even 38 special was too snappy out of my Taurus 856.

snubbyfan · Apr 21, 2022

I've always like short barreled revolvers.

DesertFox · Apr 21, 2022

My love of snubs spilled over to the Mullet Glocks - 43x and 45. Short barrels and full grip.

bigwheelzip · Apr 21, 2022

Even though I like my 2.5 inch PC 686+, my standard 3" 686+ is the one I'll carry.

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John Patrick · Apr 21, 2022

I find 1 7/8”-3” attractive with J frames; 2 1/2”-4” with K frames; 3”-5” with L frames and 3 1/2”-6” with N frames.

ladder13 · Apr 21, 2022

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StakeOut · Apr 21, 2022

I've owned a lot of them and my favorite at the range were 3" Model 625.
Presently only have a short barrel 15-3 but always have an eye open.

stanmerrell · Apr 21, 2022

I like the P7 also. I have a couple snub model 10s that I keep around as extra guns for someone that may need one. They are good trail guns and under the desk guns. My kids are all grown now and I don't have to worry much about having a hideout here and there.

Pointblank2U · Apr 21, 2022

The Snubby Revolver, 3rd Edition - Snub Noir

Ivan the Butcher · Apr 21, 2022

I have a number of 2" J-Frames, 2" K-Frames & a Colt Cobra, They are all in 38 Special. They all get the same ammo, Speer Short barrel 135gr +P.

I also have a 629-6 1 7/8" PC (that is in no way POLITICALLY CORRECT!) I have 4, 5, & 8 1/2" N-Frames, but the snubby just screams, "Get away from me, I'm crazy!" In some light conditions you can not only see the hollow points in the other chambers, but actually look down the barrel and see the bullet! Factory 240's remove skin from the rear knuckle of my thumb, but otherwise are manageable!

Ivan

Lowa · Apr 21, 2022

I ways hated the idea of a snub nose. Low velocity, low power. Then I got a few and it's hard to argue against the quick sight picture and the lightsaber handling.

L frame is the best gun in any barrel length. I just cannot agree with your choice of ugly grips on that 44

Ranger514 · Apr 21, 2022

Well, let's see...my snubbies include a S&W 642, 66-3, and Ruger SP 101, as well as a Sig P239.

Golddollar · Apr 21, 2022

I'll have to get out a ruler to see if this modified Model 1917 from Brazil qualifies as a snubby.

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