Best all around Snubby

[Guest Fwdftw]

357 prefered.

Going to get one reall soon.. i really dont like the all blued ones.. So give me your honest opinion! Id like to keep it hammerless bc of pocket/Dont want the hammer to get caught on my tee shirt etc etc! Will probably carry IWB and Pocket

[Smith]

When I asked the response was S&W 340 and on the cheaper side 642/442

[Guest Fwdftw]

id like to keep this 450<

[Smith]

On some of the other threads folks were saying you could find 340's in the 450-550 range used. I haven't seen that personally so I can't say but the 642 and 442 definitley fit your figures.

[GLOCKMEISTER]

S&W 340... and if you look on gunbroker for preowned you can get a 340 or 360 for 400-550.

The other option since you want 357 would be S&W 60 but its heavier.

[I_Like_Pie]

Ruger SP101 - Perfect for IWB & can be had in shaved hammer version

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=5720&return=Y

Can be found for under $450 new...under $400 used

Edited June 9, 2009 by I_Like_Pie

[Oh Shoot]

Ruger SP101 - Perfect for IWB & can be had in shaved hammer version..

+1

OP said "best all around".

SP101 if you want to shoot and well conceal IWB/OWB. You can hammer nails with it all day, .357 isn't painful, .38 +p is comfy, and .38 target loads are like .22s. Yet still quite small physical size.

If you have to have pocket pistol that you don't care about shooting all that much: SW Jframe .38.

- OS

Edited June 9, 2009 by OhShoot

[Guest truthsayer]

I'm biased, but I carry a S&W 640 a LOT. It's stainless, will shoot .357s, conceals well, and is accurate enough for most social situations.

[krunchnik]

S&W 638 bodyguard,but is punishing when shooting +P-ouch.

[Oh Shoot]

S&W 638 bodyguard,but is punishing when shooting +P-ouch.

That's why it's not "all around" best

- OS

[BryanP]

+1

OP said "best all around".

SP101 if you want to shoot and well conceal IWB/OWB. You can hammer nails with it all day, .357 isn't painful, .38 +p is comfy, and .38 target loads are like .22s. Yet still quite small physical size.

If you have to have pocket pistol that you don't care about shooting all that much: SW Jframe .38.

- OS

That's a Ruger GP100 in your picture, not an SP101.

[I_Like_Pie]

That's a Ruger GP100 in your picture, not an SP101.

Looks like an SP101 to me. Here is mine...they are at first glance very similar to the GP100. I suppose the 6 shots on the speed strip is what is making it look like a GP and not an SP

Edited June 9, 2009 by I_Like_Pie

[BryanP]

Yah, I guess you're right. I've seen a snub nosed GP identified as an SP101 before, and the six shots threw me.

[I_Like_Pie]

Yah, I guess you're right. I've seen a snub nosed GP identified as an SP101 before, and the six shots threw me.

Ruger actually did make a "compact" version of the GP-100 that used the same smaller grip as the SP models...was fixed sight with a 3" barrel.

If they aren't sitting side by side you really can't tell a difference between them unless you actually count the number of holes in the cylinder.

[gregintenn]

640/642 Smith and Wesson.

[Guest Fwdftw]

seems everyone on glocktalk says 642 442.. I LOVE THE PD series but i cant pay 7-800 for a revolver..

[GLOCKMEISTER]

get da used one...

[Guest Fwdftw]

cant find one.

[Garufa]

I vote for the 442/642. Really don't see the need for .357 in that size package unless your defense plan includes "shock and awe".

[Guest Fwdftw]

Ya know thats what ive been seeing lately That fact.

[Oh Shoot]

Yah, I guess you're right. I've seen a snub nosed GP identified as an SP101 before, and the six shots threw me.

Yep, it's my SP101 for sure.

I just carry 6 in the speed loaders; I know some folks say five is quicker, that the 6th one gets in the way, some say just do 3 and get back in the fight. I dunno, just one more round rather than one less.

Only reason I don't EDC it was I finally decided I felt more comfy carrying semi with more rounds.

- OS

Edited June 9, 2009 by OhShoot

[K191145]

I vote SP 101.

[Guest dmhazel]

My wife likes her S&W 637, .38 Spec. I like the Taurus PT745 Pro for a carry in my truck. A lot of power and lightweight for a .45 cal at a reasonably price.

[BryanP]

Anyway, I don't think there is a perfect snubbie. For pocket carry I've got a S&W 638, but if I wanted to carry a revolver IWB I'd probably opt for my SP101, even if it doesn't have a bobbed hammer.

[I_Like_Pie]

Anyway, I don't think there is a perfect snubbie.

Agreed...by very nature they are a compromise of sorts.