Terrier purpose vs .38 special

[Jerry in SC]

The I frame hand ejectors were some of the best looking small frame revolvers ever made. Could you imagine a modern I frame in .32 H&R Magnum?

 

[John in Yuma]

Q: How many S&W fans does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: 3

It actually only takes one. The other two just hang around talking about how much better the old one was.

 

[Truckman]

Q: How many S&W fans does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: 3

It actually only takes one. The other two just hang around talking about how much better the old one was.

I hope that one is in the public domain because it's likely to get repeated here......Ben

 

[mtgianni]

Look at how long they made rifles in .257 Roberts. Then came the .243 and the .25/06. But still they made the Roberts. Some people like the tried and true. "My uncle shot a million deer with a .257." "My uncle killed 2 robbers with a .38S&W." If it works, don't fix it.

I still believe the Bob could give the Creedmore a hard run, Even better would be a 6.5x57.
Yea I'm old.

 

[Riposte1]

Actually the 6.5 X 57 Mauser was introduced in 1893 or 94 - it is a fine cartridge!

Riposte

 

[Green Frog]

The original I frame Terrier had one major feature in its favor. It was the smallest solid frame 38 revolver S&W ever made. This was lessened as the grip frame was lengthened in 1953 and lost altogether as the longer cylinder of the J frame (32-1) made it identical and size and weight to the Chiefs Special. From then on it was on its way out.
My post War Transitional I frame that retains its diminutive size and the smooth action only a leaf spring can give is quickly replacing even my Baby Chief as my favorite EDC, even though it's 70+ years old! That is the reason for the Terrier.

 

[Retired W4]

With the 38 S&W or 32, 22 or what ever, it all comes down to shot placement. On the other hand, if it's a 25 ACP you might as well throw the gun at him.