fpuhan
Member
I've been thinking of adding a revolver to my collection, and have been stumped and stymied by a lot of what I've come across. In order to reduce the confusion my post might create, let me specify my wishes.
First, I have three semi-autos in 9mm and one in .45ACP. My first thought was to add a 9mm revolver (e.g., Taurus 905, Ruger LCR) so I didn't have to add another caliber to my stash. However, a lot of folks have very negative feelings about Taurus, and the Ruger is just butt-ugly (to me). Some have also said that a .38 special can actually shoot smoother than a 9mm. I have no empirical evidence to support this, but I listen to, and read what I can.
So, I've come across a now-discontinued Model 360. This meets my primary requirements: It's a snubbie (2" or less), pocketable, and pleasing to the eye. I've found several at Gunbuyer, and they are within other limit$.
One question I have is about grips. It appears there are/can be two different style grips. Lacking specific terminology, I can only describe them as "elongated" and "square butt." To me, the "classic" snubnose has the squared grip, and that's what I like about the 360. However, I've seen them both ways. Are grips interchangeable? If I land a 360 with the elongated grip, can I change it to the other? S&W still offers a variety on their site, even though the gun itself is "archived."
Any other suggestions for a semi-shooter looking for a (small) wheelgun?
First, I have three semi-autos in 9mm and one in .45ACP. My first thought was to add a 9mm revolver (e.g., Taurus 905, Ruger LCR) so I didn't have to add another caliber to my stash. However, a lot of folks have very negative feelings about Taurus, and the Ruger is just butt-ugly (to me). Some have also said that a .38 special can actually shoot smoother than a 9mm. I have no empirical evidence to support this, but I listen to, and read what I can.
So, I've come across a now-discontinued Model 360. This meets my primary requirements: It's a snubbie (2" or less), pocketable, and pleasing to the eye. I've found several at Gunbuyer, and they are within other limit$.
One question I have is about grips. It appears there are/can be two different style grips. Lacking specific terminology, I can only describe them as "elongated" and "square butt." To me, the "classic" snubnose has the squared grip, and that's what I like about the 360. However, I've seen them both ways. Are grips interchangeable? If I land a 360 with the elongated grip, can I change it to the other? S&W still offers a variety on their site, even though the gun itself is "archived."
Any other suggestions for a semi-shooter looking for a (small) wheelgun?
