Taurus snubbies
1Anyone have any experience with Taurus snubbies? Which models? I’m considering something in .38 or 9mm. Purpose: pocket carry (holstered).
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Son had one. 605..100% reliable but he(and I) didn't love to shoot it. Pretty snappy even with 38Special...YMMV, and all that. Good 'get off me' gun...Northern wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:10 pm Anyone have any experience with Taurus snubbies? Which models? I’m considering something in .38 or 9mm. Purpose: pocket carry (holstered).
I never, ever would have thought of that. What a great frickin' idea.CowboyT wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:20 pm
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If you go hereNorthern wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:24 am All very good info. I’m trying to balance the convenience of carrying a snubbie with the inevitable unpleasantness of practicing shooting one. I shoot a lot (mostly semi auto pistols) and want a revolver that I can practice shooting without feeling like I get beaten up. I might have to look at somewhat larger frame sizes, like Colt King Cobra carry or the short barrel version of Kimber K6S.
Lordy. Another 327 Federal candidate. Shoot 32 S&W Long for practice. Not even remotely unpleasant even out of my LCR. And 327 is more than adequate for self defense while 32 H&R is perfectly viable as well. A damn shame ammo manufacturers aren't supporting it.Northern wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:24 am All very good info. I’m trying to balance the convenience of carrying a snubbie with the inevitable unpleasantness of practicing shooting one. I shoot a lot (mostly semi auto pistols) and want a revolver that I can practice shooting without feeling like I get beaten up. I might have to look at somewhat larger frame sizes, like Colt King Cobra carry or the short barrel version of Kimber K6S.
I’m well aware of this and have reasons why I’m not gravitating toward the kind of semi autos that you are suggesting. It’s not just about size, it’s about the convenience of the safety afforded by double action revolver triggers over the Glock trigger for the specific kind of carry I want to do, as well as other operating features of those guns that don’t work for me for my own personal reasons.F4FEver wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:02 amIf you go hereNorthern wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:24 am All very good info. I’m trying to balance the convenience of carrying a snubbie with the inevitable unpleasantness of practicing shooting one. I shoot a lot (mostly semi auto pistols) and want a revolver that I can practice shooting without feeling like I get beaten up. I might have to look at somewhat larger frame sizes, like Colt King Cobra carry or the short barrel version of Kimber K6S.
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You will find that many semi-autos are in fact, smaller and thinner than many revolvers, even snubbies. Or at least, 'about' the same size, but thinner,
As an example..Glock 43x and Ruger LCR
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The 2" K6s is excellent with .38 Special - certainly no more recoil impulse than .380. Sure, it stings after a while shooting .357, but while a semiauto in .380 or 9mm can gain a significant increase in capacity, it cannot match .357 Magnum for capability. Large capacity semiautos own the niche for self defense against - admittedly rare threat of - multiple armed attackers, but if wild animals are a potential threat then a revolver offers greater power and penetration. Not to mention flexibility between low-power wadcutters vs. magnum hollowpoints.Northern wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:24 am All very good info. I’m trying to balance the convenience of carrying a snubbie with the inevitable unpleasantness of practicing shooting one. I shoot a lot (mostly semi auto pistols) and want a revolver that I can practice shooting without feeling like I get beaten up. I might have to look at somewhat larger frame sizes, like Colt King Cobra carry or the short barrel version of Kimber K6S.
I'd like to try that LCP Max. I have the original LCP and with my big fat hands really does not bother me. I carry that thing all summer. I'd like a few extra rounds. It could go with my Ruger Max-9 as a BUG > that I love but alas the wife stole it in favor of the LCP even with the laser I put on it.FrontSight wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:41 pm I'll second the thought. I carried a LW J frame for 20 years, but the new pocket .380's are just better in every way. 12 rounds, tritium night sight, reliable, light, and flat, cheap...Ruger LCP Max. The LCP has much less felt recoil so its easier to shoot and control, even for smaller hands.
Thanks for the reply that actually relates to what I’m looking into. I haven’t had the chance to shoot a Kimber revolver but I really liked the feel of the trigger pull on the ones that I’ve held.wings wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:41 pmThe 2" K6s is excellent with .38 Special - certainly no more recoil impulse than .380. Sure, it stings after a while shooting .357, but while a semiauto in .380 or 9mm can gain a significant increase in capacity, it cannot match .357 Magnum for capability. Large capacity semiautos own the niche for self defense against - admittedly rare threat of - multiple armed attackers, but if wild animals are a potential threat then a revolver offers greater power and penetration. Not to mention flexibility between low-power wadcutters vs. magnum hollowpoints.Northern wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:24 am All very good info. I’m trying to balance the convenience of carrying a snubbie with the inevitable unpleasantness of practicing shooting one. I shoot a lot (mostly semi auto pistols) and want a revolver that I can practice shooting without feeling like I get beaten up. I might have to look at somewhat larger frame sizes, like Colt King Cobra carry or the short barrel version of Kimber K6S.
OTOH, revolvers will be louder and recoil more. That's just physics. Me, I like the recoil but ear protection is my best friend and dearest confidante.
Since you're talking about pocket carry, then I would suggest an all-steel version. Don't go for the ultralights. My Dad carried a S&W all-stainless J-frame for years, and it is that gun that saved him on numerous occasions (he had a blued J-frame originally). In both cases, it was the shrouded hammer, thus double-action only.Northern wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:24 am All very good info. I’m trying to balance the convenience of carrying a snubbie with the inevitable unpleasantness of practicing shooting one. I shoot a lot (mostly semi auto pistols) and want a revolver that I can practice shooting without feeling like I get beaten up. I might have to look at somewhat larger frame sizes, like Colt King Cobra carry or the short barrel version of Kimber K6S.
FrontSight wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:41 pm I'll second the thought. I carried a LW J frame for 20 years, but the new pocket .380's are just better in every way. 12 rounds, tritium night sight, reliable, light, and flat, cheap...Ruger LCP Max. The LCP has much less felt recoil so its easier to shoot and control, even for smaller hands.
Oh well...stand by, or maybe not...maybe his name is 'curt'....BTW-T tried to carry a 5 shot, Taurus 380 revolver and when comparing it to another gun, just didn't see the point BUT....I don’t mean to sound curt, but I specifically started this thread because I’m looking at revolvers and wanted to hear about experiences with some that I’m considering. I advisedly did not ask for unsolicited recommendations of semi autos.
Thanks, this is really on point as far as experience with Taurus goes. And I appreciate the perspective regarding what I have felt are reasonable grounds to choose to carry a small revolver rather than a (garbage) micro semi auto that is apparently favored by some mansplainers.INVICTVS138 wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:40 am Back on topic to Taurus revolvers. I don’t have a Taurus snubbie, but I do have this Taurus M82 “k-frame” clone - chambered in .38 +P. It has been a reliable and serviceable revolver in every way. It’s my “truck” revolver that I leave in my truck locked compartment; and it gets shot a decent amount Becuase it’s always where I am. It gets carried a decent amount Because of impromptu hikes & walks on the way home from work etc. Just light enough to be a decent trail pistol. The blueing is as nice as some of my old smiths & better than any of my Rugers. However, it’s a user that I’m not afraid to use in a “workman” like manner.
I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up a Taurus snubby and put it through it’s paces, I just don’t have a reasonable need for one & have that portion of my battery complete.
Like any carry gun, I tend to shoot it quite a bit before I rely on it for carry duty.
I think about the only “fair” criticism of revolvers for carry is the limited capacity. Almost any other limitation can be trained to. Heavy DA trigger pull? Can definitely be overcome with training and range time. I prefer a long consistent pull with a clean break over just about any factory polymer pistol trigger I’ve owned. The Taurus M82 I own has just that - a clean breaking trigger pull. That seems to be the most important variable in pistol shooting accuracy for me.
Plus I can load (or buy) a .38 +P to have that much more velocity and a heavier bullet than a .380. A 9mm carry round roughly approximates a .38 +p.
Not to hate on you .380 carriers - I’m sure given a “reasonable” sized pistol it’s a great carry round. (I’m thinking something like a CZ 83 or beretta 84.) The Kel-etc micro .380 I own is all but un-shootable being light, terrible trigger, and having almost non-existent sights. Basically, a “contact” pistol. I can’t shoot any pistol under about 15 ozs of weight worth a damn. The Ruger LCP max is 11 oz. With a short grip; I just know it won’t work for me. YMMV.
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I would generally agree with a few caveats. Most “new(er)” pistol shooters can shoot a duty sized or compact sized (not sub compact or micro) semi-auto pistol better. I say this as an instructor having trained several dozen brand new pistol shooters.FrontSight wrote:The experience of this mansplainer is that pretty much everyone shoots a semi-auto better than they shoot revolvers. There are always exceptions, but I'd at least invite someone to try and consider. But if a revolver is just your thing, then by all means carry a revolver!!
While I don't carry revolvers for defense anymore, I will admit I prefer shooting revolvers whenever possible.
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