Interesting book for snubby fans...

[Alnamvet68]

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

That is your choice, and of course, your loss. Perhaps this thread would benefit from what your definition of a snubby is? As I have stated, there is plenty of history behind short barreled revolvers, and probably as many interpretations of what constitutes a snubnosed revolver.

 

[fabjr]

Snubby

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.

I agree 3'' is a bit too much for a Snub

 

[lhump1961]

3" gives you the full length ejector rod. It is my opinion that when you go to 2 1/2" and the shorter rod you now have a "snubbie".

 

[Dave T]

3" gives you the full length ejector rod. It is my opinion that when you go to 2 1/2" and the shorter rod you now have a "snubbie".

This is exactly the reason I won't have a revolver with a barrel shorter than 3", and the basis for thinking the book in question is not for me. I'm not trying to tell other people what to think or what a snubby is, just offering a differing opinion and stating my own preferences.

As for the real "snubby" lovers...more power to you.

Dave

 

[photoman]

This is exactly the reason I won't have a revolver with a barrel shorter than 3", and the basis for thinking the book in question is not for me. I'm not trying to tell other people what to think or what a snubby is, just offering a differing opinion and stating my own preferences.

As for the real "snubby" lovers...more power to you.

Dave

I would encourage you to "hold your nose" and read the book. It has a lot of very good information irrespective of what gun is being used.

 

[finesse_r]

To me the line of the snubby ends at 2 ½". The revolvers with 2 ¾" and 3" barrels I consider short barreled revolvers, but not snubbies.

3" barreled revolvers, to me at least are so much more useful for shooting, and are about the perfect size for a great many revolvers, especially for carry guns. I could never consider them a snubby, especially in a gun like the S&W 696 or 64.

The 2 ¾" barrels (Speed Six) just feel and shoot like a 3" barrel, and to me are very different from a 2 or 2 ½ inch barrel.

 

[RetDep310]

Somebody asked what Lovette considered a snubbie to be, and it drove me crazy until I found his definition in the book. On page 15, of the Revised and Updated edition of "The Snubby Revolver", Lovette wrote..."to be fair, by definition we will include in this category any five- or six-shot double action revolver of .38 Special or greater, with a barrel no longer than 2 1/2 inches and weighing 30 ounces or less. This allows us to include S&W's Model 19 2 1/2-inch .357 in the snubby category...." Boy, I feel better now!!!

 

[mbliss57]

Thanks for the tip. I will get it and read it. Probably both of them.

 

[AZretired]

Great book, I bought it when it first came out and re-read it about once a year. I met Ed back in the day when he was an instructor at the New Mexico LE Academy. Nice guy.

 

[hotrod150]

I ordered a copy from Amazon yesterday: $18 delivered. Looking forward to reading it. I'm glad this thread was posted here on one of the revolver forums and not in the lounge or one of the other chitchat forums, as I rarely look through those.

 

[1991a1colt]

Good book, downloaded to my kindle for reading on the go...

 

[JParanee]

Grant Cunningham's book Revolver is also an excellent book by one of he top Revolver Smiths and shooters out there

Great read

 

[photoman]

Grant Cunningham's book Revolver is also an excellent book by one of he top Revolver Smiths and shooters out there

Great read

I've heard this one is good but haven't had a chance to read it.

 

[mc5aw]

This is my favorite book on carry guns. My close second favorite is "The Shooter's Guide to Airweight J-Frames" by Stephen A. Camp. Both are essential reading for those serious about carrying revolvers. Mr. Camp's book may no longer be available due to his untimely passing over a year ago. My signed copy is a much valued part of my book collection.

As far as snubbies go, most are understood to be 2" or less on a J-frame, or 2-1/2" on a K/L frame. I'll make a "special" exception for my 624 snub, as it doesn't get much shorter on an N-frame.

 

[tipoc]

Mr. Camp's family is keeping his books available and in print. His excellent and resource full website is still up and the books can be ordered from there.

Hi Powers and Handguns


tipoc

 

[civil1977]

Mr. Camp's family is keeping his books available and in print. His excellent and resource full website is still up and the books can be ordered from there.

Hi Powers and Handguns


tipoc

Yep, I ordered from them the other day.