Magnumite
Ultimate Member
Like retention of fired casings.
LOL...I do miss that nowadays. Especially when shooting a 10.
opinions on a snub nose
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LOL...I do miss that nowadays. Especially when shooting a 10.
Not sure this is how I'd justify my money on a life insurance policy (age, cost).
Age in this case, if the condition is good (low round count, well cared for, etc.), a slightly more expensive gun might be worth the difference in cost due to QUALITY.
That said I owned a Taurus and had zero problems with it. From what I've read their QC is spotty. If you get a good one it works fine, if not you have problems. I just found out I was more interested in semi-autos than revolvers.But that's just me.
How experienced is your wife? Has she shot much? What are HER choices (when you go out to dinner do you order for her or let her choose)?
JChris
Active Member
All said and done looks like either one of these will cost me $370.00
Good names in a detective gun are over 800.00
Moonlighter
Noob
I not only don't own a Taurus, I've never fired one. Is the quality control really that bad with them or is did they get this reputation from a manufacturing mistake or two?
jaredm1
Ultimate Member
If you have to have 6 rounds in a snub-nose this may be true.
If you need the snub nose, but can live with 5 rounds either a Ruger LCR or S&W J-frame is a better quality choice.
If you need the 6 rounds, but can live with a longer barrel S&W K-frame trade-ins are in (or at least were in) that price range.
Middle ground maybe look for a Ruger SP101 in .327 federal. Solid build and will definitely be less than $800, but a little higher than what you're looking at now.
daggo66
Ultimate Member
Of course. It’s for a woman so it has to be a small revolver.
Might be a better choice to take her to a range and let her try a variety of guns to see which she likes best and shoots best.
Pale Ryder
Ultimate Member
Does it have to be a 38 snub nose? Recoil and blast from anything more than wadcutters is not going to be appreciated by someone new to shooting. Better, a bit larger revolver like a S&W M10 Larger grip, slightly bigger barrel.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
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Are 5 and 6 shot 2in .38spl fine guns in their own right ? Absolutely !
Should you arbitrarily select any gun for someone else , particularly a spouse ? Absolutely not .
Should you arbitrarily select any gun for someone else , particularly a spouse ? Absolutely not .
NONE of these are either of his 2 choices.
So, no one should take your advice also, right? Never suggest anything for someone else.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,278
Suggest is different from Select .
I would indeed Suggest a good revolver for their consideration .
( Ok , I have selected , as in given gifts , to Mrs Biggfoot and Littlefoot44 . But they're both experienced shooters , and I know their preferences .)
I would indeed Suggest a good revolver for their consideration .
( Ok , I have selected , as in given gifts , to Mrs Biggfoot and Littlefoot44 . But they're both experienced shooters , and I know their preferences .)
GuitarmanNick
Ultimate Member
The wife should make the decision on her defensive weapon and be comfortable with it. Take her shooting with a good selection of hand guns to try.
Went through this with a daughter recently and she chose a semi and has been training with it when they can find ammo. Still tends to limp wrist after shooting a while but improving with each session. At first, she hated the semi-autos and loved my S&W snubby. When she began to shoot more, her preferences changed as her skills improved.
Revolvers are a good choice and will still fire and cycle if the shooter limp wrists. She may not hit a target, but she will scare the crap out any attacker which is usually good enough.
The .38 spl. can be very manageable with a good set of grips for newer shooters on a snubby. I would suggest a frame that can handle +P loads. In a snubby, you want a powerful defensive round since it will lack the velocity that comes with longer barrels. I would avoid used wheel guns unless you know how to properly inspect one. Lots of things can be just a little off from wear or abuse, even on a gun that appears to be well cared for.
The downside is that most heavy framed, 6 round revolvers are quite heavy compared to today's semi-auto pistols with higher round capacities. They are also less concealable in most cases.
Went through this with a daughter recently and she chose a semi and has been training with it when they can find ammo. Still tends to limp wrist after shooting a while but improving with each session. At first, she hated the semi-autos and loved my S&W snubby. When she began to shoot more, her preferences changed as her skills improved.
Revolvers are a good choice and will still fire and cycle if the shooter limp wrists. She may not hit a target, but she will scare the crap out any attacker which is usually good enough.
The .38 spl. can be very manageable with a good set of grips for newer shooters on a snubby. I would suggest a frame that can handle +P loads. In a snubby, you want a powerful defensive round since it will lack the velocity that comes with longer barrels. I would avoid used wheel guns unless you know how to properly inspect one. Lots of things can be just a little off from wear or abuse, even on a gun that appears to be well cared for.
The downside is that most heavy framed, 6 round revolvers are quite heavy compared to today's semi-auto pistols with higher round capacities. They are also less concealable in most cases.
Pale Ryder
Ultimate Member
I think a lot depends on which model and when it was made. I have an early PT 92 that has always been reliable. Their newer products I’m not sure of. Their early revolvers I believe we’re also better than the newer products.
Even S&W went through some bad years in the early 80’s.
Pale Ryder
Ultimate Member
NONE of these are either of his 2 choices.
Padding your post count?
Because 6 hits beats 17 Misses in a gunfight
Beware the man who carries a revolver, he probably knows how to use it
LGood48
Ultimate Member
Have owned both wheel and semi Taurus firearms. Never had a problem with either.
Taurus now offers the 856 in an Ultra-lite 3" model (the Defender). Six shot .38 Special in your price range. Review below.
https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/taurus-856-defender-ultra-lite-revolver-review/385523
Taurus now offers the 856 in an Ultra-lite 3" model (the Defender). Six shot .38 Special in your price range. Review below.
https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/taurus-856-defender-ultra-lite-revolver-review/385523
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
From what I understand Taurus has been making changes to improve QC. Their product and service reputation in the market gave them a black eye. Competition is tougher now in the lower cost tier where guns work. I shot Taurus, Rossi snubs owned by a friend abd they worked fine. There wee also guns that didn’t fair well operationally. It was, “Well if you get a good one...” occurrences.
What I read on the 856 last night was favorable in that I didn’t find a negative review on this model. So it could be a sound purchase.
What I read on the 856 last night was favorable in that I didn’t find a negative review on this model. So it could be a sound purchase.
Are you? I mean, suggesting something that is not either choice of the OP. OR is your reading comprehension that bad?
Regardless of choice, if you're going to carry a snubbie for SD then educate yourself by reading the teachings of William Fairbairn, Rex Applegate, and Jim Cirillo.
Mindset is your most important tool to survive.
Mindset is your most important tool to survive.
Pale Ryder
Ultimate Member
Yup, same way you didn’t answer the OP’s question.
