You're a snubbie fanboy when...

I used to hate snubbies, until I bought a 442 about three years ago. Then I discovered I actually loved them. The first centerfire handgun I ever fired was my uncle's M10 snubbie back in 1973. That M10 started me down a serious path. I currently have a 36, 442, 642 and a 640, and really want an M60 just like Arjay's. I will consider the j frame collection complete when I get a 940. In the meantime, my Ruger LCR9 will have to fill that 940 void.
 
Not a Fanboy, but I'm a Fan ...

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(1) You own more than two J or K frames of the same style and barrel length i.e. a 642 and a 442 or a 19 and a 66.

Well I do own three J frame snubbys, only one sub 2"

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(2) You know what runs of the Charter Arms Bulldog are the better made ones.

I had a MagNa Ported customized 44 Bulldog 1 of 500 made (my number somewhere in the middle) that was a nice example.

(3) You know that there is a .44Spl and own a revolver chambered for it.

Used to own, I traded the ,44Spl Bulldog for something I could shoot.

(4) You know the difference between a centennial and a bodyguard J frame.

Yep

(5) You carry full power .357 Magnums in a revolver with less than a 3" barrel.

Only in my 640 Pro Series with air cushion CT 405's

(6) When asked why you carry a snubbie when there are small(er) semi autos that carry more ammo you reply that if you can't get it done with 5 or 6 rounds 15 wont help you.

I've said that

(7) Even though you agree with #6 you carry two snubbies since if you empty the first snubbie you can draw the other one faster than you can reload the first one.

Or change magazines for that matter

(8) You know what a Bloodwork snubbie looks like.

Now I do after reading this timeless thread

(9) You know that Colt made a revolver named the Magnum Carry.

No, but I owned a Colt Cobra decades ago as a BUG

(10) You carry a L or N frame snubbie in a normal basis.

I do carry my 547 often but don't consider a 3" barrel a snubby

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(11) You actually own a X frame snubbie and you have shot it more than once.

Don't own one, but I bet once would be enough


(12) Your first choice in a 9mm is a S&W 940 or a Ruger SP101.

No, my 547 is my first choice in 9mm, followed by my 3914 DAO which backs it up

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(13) You know what a Fitz Special looks like.
(14) The name John Henry Fitzgerald means something to you.
(15) You cried when in the book Ghostman the main character tore up his Detective Special.

No, no, and no


(16) You actually bobbed the hammer on a DA/SA revolver.

Cut the tail off my brand new 360PD AirLite within days. Taped it up good and used an angle grinder. I left the cut shiney, it helps in bringing up the sight picture (if things ever get that far). Kind of matches the Factory bob job on the 547. Thumbs easier in and out of holster.

(17) You carry a speed loader and a speed strip.

Neither in most cases, speed strip at most. either is a good way to get shot in a gunfight. I prefer going to a backup gun in a NY read load. Way faster than any reload, even a second magazine, and best way to handle a malfunction

Thanks for reading... I am a Snubbie fanboy. :D

Great thread and great photos.

I put the hideous Hogue big rubber laser grips on my classic 547 and I like them.

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Here is my small collection of Snubbies. They are so useful when going someplace that you absolutely cannot be seen with a bulge on your waistband or in your pocket... I've carried one on the belt and one in strong-side front pocket simultaneously more than once. Not even full Moon-Clips are faster than the venerable NY Reload!

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I pass on this John Fitzgerald business, bobbed hammers are useful, removal of half the trigger guard strikes me as a bad idea.
 
Check Cylinder Rotation?

True, bobbing the hammer on a Smith is blasphemous, but I did trim the hammer of a Ruger SP-101 I had modified to DAO, so I could pull the hammer back to check the cylinder for rotation.

Why would you have to check cylinder rotation? Why only the Ruger?
 
rich5674: To make sure it rotates, of course. It is possible for a revolver cylinder to bind. Better to find out with a rotation check, than the gun possibly locking up when you NEED it.
The Ruger was the only revolver I carried with any regularity at the time. :) A remnant of spur also gave purchase to a holster thumbstrap.
 
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2-J's, 2-K's,1-D, 1-Sheriff 45 Colt, 1-LCR 38 and 1-Taraus 441 44 Special.

In 1978 my bride was escorted down the isle by a first year 60 (very bright stainless) with her father as the gun barer!

You can own a short barreled X-Frame, but it will never be a snubby!

Ivan
 
You know, it's worth mentioning something here, and maybe Shorty can add one more qualification. Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond (the books, not the movies), originally did some research about Bond's sidearm. He also discussed this with an experienced gun enthusiast and collector named Geoffrey Boothroyd; the became great friends over the subject. They discussed several types; originally Fleming had Bond carry the famous Beretta in .25 ACP, but Boothroyd suggested this would "disappoint" the readers of Bond's exploits and recommended the Centennial Airweight. You'll laugh but I sort of had that on my mind when I bought my 442 a few years ago. Read Bradley Steele's "The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond" for further snubbie references!
 
25. The Performance Center has YOU on speed dial.
26. You search high and low for boxes of NOS Smith & Wesson 38 Special HP Nyclads to use in your alloy framed Js. (NON +P)
27. You cringe at any revolver with a barrel length in excess of 3 inches unless it is a 8 inches or longer.
28. You get stimulated at the words "flat latch".
29. Most of your favorite snubbys are between 25 and 75 years old.
30. You carry your snubby .44 Magnum with .44 light special HPs but you also have a Performance Center worked model 696 just because you think the .44 Special, 5-shot has a sexier profile and "feels" better.
31. Of those you like best, you have one of every caliber and finish
32. At least 3 of your snubbies are engraved.
33. You feel it is your Duty to rescue any older or less fortunate (but distinguished by some merit) snubby that has worked hard and has been faithfull, all its life.

and last but certainly not least ...

34. "You stopped counting how many snubbys you own back in 1987".
 
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N.A.Arms 'Black Widow' (2" barrel) and a brand new 638 w/ CT Laser Grips.
The 638 is only a few months old, but I have wanted one for almost 20 years. I recently got back into shooting so the 638 was on my 'list'. I love it!
 

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S&W snubs are a thing? Who knew?

Fairly recent Model 642-2.

Not at all recent (1963) Model 12-2.

Not very recent (1982) Model 13-3.

Not sure it's a snub, but it's the same OAL. Approximately 1882 Model 1 1/2.
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While it's well known that I'm afflicted with OCD (ol' Chiefs disease) I finally added this little nugget to the fold -- perhaps the ultimate modern snub.

Cheers,

Bob
 

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How do you know? You just know... ;)

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I like snubby calibers that start with a "4" the best.


Like these...

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Night Guards: 396-357-329-325
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. and this...


69 Combat Magnum
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. even this...


460XVR 3-1/2" PC
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. but not this...


66 Combat Magnum, 2-3/4" bbl.
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. or this...


360J, 2-Tone, 357 Mag (w/Badger grips)
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. and definitely NOT this... :p :D


500ES
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