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GoneGlock
03-18-2008, 13:37
My Dad is older and does not like a semi-auto. He wants a snubby .38
Does anyone know who makes a really light 5-6 shooter?
He has a chrome plated Rossi 5 shot,but it is heavy and the barrel is too long.
Glenn E. Meyer
03-18-2008, 13:40
Wrong subforum - go to the snubbie forum.
As to your question - current guns are made by SW, Taurus, Charter Arms.
GoneGlock
03-18-2008, 13:41
Sorry about that. first day here.
rj112275
03-18-2008, 13:41
You should be able to find a deal on an older S&W airweight.
Calculated
03-18-2008, 13:44
Taurus makes a decent, low priced snubbie.
GoneGlock
03-18-2008, 13:46
where is the snubbie forum?
Calculated
03-18-2008, 13:48
where is the snubbie forum?
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S&W 642 (silver) or 442 (black). Light. Concealed hammer. Good quality. Try looking at gunbroker.com.
Ruger Sp101. It is heavy for a snubbie, but you can shoot full house .357s through it and not have to worry about it shaking apart. It will outlive you.
gripnCOLDSTEEL
03-18-2008, 14:31
S&W 642 (silver) or 442 (black). Light. Concealed hammer. Good quality. Try looking at gunbroker.com.
Forgive my newbness but whats the diference between the 442/642?
GoneGlock
03-18-2008, 14:34
I do not own any revolvers but has anyone seen a revolver named The Judge? It shoots a .410 shell. Cool as heck.
642 is silver/gray. 442 is black. Same gun.
gripnCOLDSTEEL
03-18-2008, 14:51
642 is silver/gray. 442 is black. Same gun.
Naturally. Thanks man:wavey:
Meeteetse
03-18-2008, 16:04
I do not own any revolvers but has anyone seen a revolver named The Judge? It shoots a .410 shell. Cool as heck.
Made by Taurus. It fires either a .410 shot shell or .45 Colt cartridge.
S&W makes a complete line of airweight and scandium revolvers that range from 12 oz. up to 16 oz in 38/357 caliber. Your dad may find the little guns harder to shoot, especially with .357 or +P 38 special. They really buck and roar.
I would recommend the S&W model 60, however, if you are set on it being lite, you will have to go with the airweights... just my .02 Good Luck!
642 is silver/gray. 442 is black. Same gun.
Bingo and a good gun for a backup too.
Arc Angel
03-18-2008, 16:34
:upeyes: Your father might want to actually fire one, first, before he buys. The Scandium S&W's are expensive to purchase and horrific to hang onto while shooting.
Personally, I'd go heavier and select a Ruger SP101 - Not as easy to carry, but a heck of a lot easier to actually use! ;)
642 is silver/gray. 442 is black. Same gun.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but Smith & Wesson revolvers that start with 6 as the model number are (almost always) made out of stainless steel. Their standard, more traditional models are made out of blued steel, or nickel plated steel.
Blued steel is more prone to rust, although stainless WILL rust under certain conditions. Both usually weigh about the same.
S&W also makes Airweight and Scandium (an ultra lightweight alloy similar to titanium) revolvers, but as others have said, they can allow quite a bit more recoil.
Another variant is hammer style: exposed, shrouded, or hammerless (not really, but completely inside the frame).
Just like Glocks, try a few and see if they fit your hand, and if the recoil is managable. Then make your choice.
My .02
BB
Skintop911
03-19-2008, 11:19
My Dad is older and does not like a semi-auto. He wants a snubby .38 Does anyone know who makes a really light 5-6 shooter? He has a chrome plated Rossi 5 shot,but it is heavy and the barrel is too long.
How is the variable of age impacting his decision making?
Special needs?
What is his experience level with available types and systems?
NEtracker
03-19-2008, 11:55
S&W 642 with Speer Gold Dot 135gr for snubs.
15 oz empty.
(and that's not just because I have one!):supergrin:
Tiel Raptor
03-19-2008, 13:45
Because he is smart! :tongueout:
These guys have given u good advice, i pack a smithy 642 38 in my pocket, light shoots plus p, little recoil, around 350, your dad will like this gun, comes in black or dull silver. if u live in mucky climate go with the dull silover model...check gunsamerica, or buds......mike....load with CORBON 38 plus p DPX AMMO, 1200ft per sec, 350 lbs, id say thats a good package..
I do not own any revolvers but has anyone seen a revolver named The Judge? It shoots a .410 shell. Cool as heck.the judge is a good sized gun and prob. to heavy for what u w3ant. i would stick with a smith....no problems, ever...good resale....
Northalius
03-19-2008, 13:59
When he finds his primary gun, tell him to look into a small pocket gun for backup. I was actually looking into getting an NAA mini .22 Magnum revolver as my 3rd gun I'd have on me. Yeah, I'm that cautious about having backup guns on me, just in case. And I don't even live in a high crime area. lol!
Anyway, check it out, for yourself, too... it's pretty small... easily fit on the ankle or in a pocket holster!
S/W 638 Nice gun ,but as stated not to frendly to shoot. I use this as my carry. You might say BUSNESS not PLEASURE. Yep 15 ozs. gave 398.00 at gun show awhile back. That included the background check.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p132/TooShot/ContestJFrameSnubbie008.jpg
I had the same problem finding a carry gun for my wife. She doesn't like autos all that much, so a revolver was the best fit for her.
We ended up with a S&W 640 - all stainless steel snubby in .357. Other than a light smoothing of the action, the only thing I added was a XS Express front sight. That big ball of white is easy for her eyes to pick up (a big concern for older eyes!) She loves it, and is a great comfort for her when she is out of the house.
She keeps it loaded with HydraShock +p+, as full house .357's were too hot. If we were looking now, I might take a long look at the new .327 mag - but I'd have to play with to see how it works.
Good luck,
Bob S.
GoneGlock
03-19-2008, 14:20
Sweet snubby. My Dad is 73. I bought him a 26 and told him how to operate it, He will not tell me, but I know he is not comfortable with it.
A snubby is something he understands,and is more likley to carrry,than a 26 with 1 chambered. I found that when SOME people get older,some things are not easily learned or not convinced. I can't explain it,but I know the snubby will be better for him. After these pics that were posted,I might be able to convince my wife to carry a snubby also.
Sorry this was posted in the incorret forum listing.
Sweet snubby. My Dad is 73. I bought him a 26 and told him how to operate it, He will not tell me, but I know he is not comfortable with it.
A snubby is something he understands,and is more likley to carrry,than a 26 with 1 chambered. I found that when SOME people get older,some things are not easily learned or not convinced. I can't explain it,but I know the snubby will be better for him. After these pics that were posted,I might be able to convince my wife to carry a snubby also.
Sorry this was posted in the incorret forum listing.
Just a friendly bit of info,, you can also QUOTE somebody else post ,by clicking on quote at the bottom right of page than do your message and submit. Comes in real handy
WELCOME TO THE CRAZY WORLD OF GLOCK TALK.:supergrin:
Arc Angel
03-19-2008, 15:46
Sweet snubby. My Dad is 73. I bought him a 26 and told him how to operate it, He will not tell me, but I know he is not comfortable with it.
A snubby is something he understands,and is more likley to carrry,than a 26 with 1 chambered. I found that when SOME people get older,some things are not easily learned or not convinced. I can't explain it,but I know the snubby will be better for him. After these pics that were posted,I might be able to convince my wife to carry a snubby also. ....
:) That's what I thought! It's, also, the reason I suggested trying before you buy. I'm at that age in life where I understand what it means to start getting older. (Ain't that much fun!) Your hands aren't as strong as they used to be; and, little by little, arthritis begins to creep into your joints.
I'd recommend that you show your dad a small revolver with a Hogue Monogrip on it. My wife carries a Ruger SP-101. It's loaded with 357 mag. Gold Dots right now; but, it has the advantage of being able to fire 38 special for practice, and is easy on her small hands. If I were to remove the Hogue grip, I'm sure she wouldn't care for this revolver quite as much.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h39/Me_2U/PICT0001.jpg
GoneGlock
03-19-2008, 16:19
Just a friendly bit of info,, you can also QUOTE somebody else post ,by clicking on quote at the bottom right of page than do your message and submit. Comes in real handy
WELCOME TO THE CRAZY WORLD OF GLOCK TALK.:supergrin:
Thanks for that info REM. I wondered how that was done. Great website!
S/W 638 Nice gun ,but as stated not to frendly to shoot. I use this as my carry. You might say BUSNESS not PLEASURE. Yep 15 ozs. gave 398.00 at gun show awhile back. That included the background check.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p132/TooShot/ContestJFrameSnubbie008.jpg
Rem,
Where did the grips come from? Very nice.......
Nagoya10
03-19-2008, 18:17
I highly recommend a S&W Model 10 snub nosed like this one. 6 shots and an excellent pistol. This one is a 10-5.
Rem,
Where did the grips come from? Very nice.......
Thanks. I like them because they are smooth,and most of the time they are right up againnst my fat ole gut.
They are called Laminated,,I got them off of E-bay.
A Charter Arms Undercover is still under $300/Shipped new, and only weighs 16 oz empty. The one here: Charter Undercover at Buds Gunshop (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/203/products_id/38052) has over sized grips that help tame recoil. An excellent option for someone who is looking for a snubby on a budget.
glockess56
03-21-2008, 00:04
My 638 was on sale (and has been along with the 442, 642) for $379.00.
I only carry Snubs. I have Four 357s, Three 38s, and a NAA 22Mag. The lightest 38 at 15oz. is my Mdl. 37 bobbed S&W. It comfortably shoots +P Ammo and pocket carry is no problem. The heaviest is a 617 Taurus, Seven shots of 357, best carried IWB. Take a look at Taurus, they have a new Lite, Six shot, 38Spl.
AZ_Quailhunter
03-21-2008, 15:28
Taurus makes a real nice one.....I have a 85 Ultra Lite....really like it so far...and if you don't mind spending a few more bucks...Smith & Wesson....
S&W 642 with Speer Gold Dot 135gr for snubs.
15 oz empty.
(and that's not just because I have one!):supergrin:
There it is, great gun & ammo combo.
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