I've had a love affair with snubbies pretty much all of my life. They're actually very accurate.I've kept one near to me pretty much all of m life, and I'm 73. Thanks for another great video sir.
Hello Greg it's John Weber. I really appreciate new videos from you. I've been battling covid and pneumonia for the last 12 days in the hospital with no sate of release. Like you I prefer older S&Ws, as for new I prefer the GP100. I also prefer Taurus revolvers without keylocks. I have the 856 and an older 85 with the nice brightly polished blue steel. I bought my first gun online because i gave up after 2 years of being told its unavailable. That's the Taurus 942 with 3 inch barrel in 22lr. Yes it's basically a 3" 856 in 22lr that I can shoot for peanuts. Being stuck in the hospital I was glad you posted a new video.
Hi John - sorry to hear about your sickness. I'm glad I've given you something to cheer you up a bit. I enjoy looking at other peoples guns. I'm hoping to do something on Colonel Rex Applegate's shooting style for the coming weekend, barring anything unexpected. In the interim, Shooting for Keeps, a training video he made in the 1990's can be found at th-cam.com/video/3R0c-3pGkJM/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful snubbies Greg! My favorite is my S&W 640 that I bought new in about 1994-95. Barrel is centered perfectly and shoots to point of aim. Love that gun.
I carried a 5-shot in my pocket as a back-up for 34 years as a cop in SoCal. Recently retired, I still carry an Airweight in my pocket 24/7 in my house. It’s just there to give me an extra second or two to reach one of my strategically located Glock 22’s throughout the house.
Pretty good strategy. A side note on the Glock 22; the first time I was issued one I couldn't understand how anyone could miss with that gun. Of course some people do, but it has always been a favorite for me.
I also own the S&W Airweight 642, and agree with your assessment of the sub-par finish. It serves my needs for EDC in Florida, and I'm confident in my aim at 7 yards or so. I do like the older metal j-frames, but I doubt I'd carry one often under the light clothing we wear down here.
The only revolver I had that problem with was a Smith and Wesson Model 66-2. The ejector rod was backing out and causing the cylinder to misalign. I used blue loctite to secure it and haven't had any problems since.@@brandonvaughn1200
I love revolvers, but high capacity also has a place when it comes to daily carry. For awhile, I carried a model 640 .357 and a Shield Plus 9mm (15 rounds).
I've heard both Brent Wheat from Guns Magazine and Ken Hackathorne say the same thing. High capacity is great in a self defense gun, if you plan on missing.
@LionquestFitness I understand where they're coming from, but I would also argue high capacity might be needed when you're dealing with multiple assailants (armed with high capacity semi-autos and extended mags).
That is true, and they would be the first to say that. I think it is more about getting people in the mindset of making every shot count.@@tylermorrison7051
You are spot on ref the clear coat on the Airweight. Mine did the same thing. I took a Scotchbright pad to it. It looks much better now. Also, summer carry and a j-frame go together.
My early 70s model 37 3” has the same issue with the front sights as well. Half way up the ramp to achieve proper p.o.i. Thanks for our kinda video brother.👍
Never had a problem with the front sight of my Model 36-3" Hits 8" steel plates at 30 yards loaded with Remington 158 grains LRN. Try experimenting with different bullet grains, sir.
I miss Mr. Holster, great looking guns! I really want some of those hideout grips, never can find any in stock, I’ve wanted ever since mr. Holster showed them.
I order them straight from the company. You have to download a form and send a money order. Only the grips made for a Smith J frame have the finger grooves.
Thank you for the video, Greg. I love that Mr. Holster's legacy carries on. I know what you mean about S&W quality "back in the day." My grandfather's model 36 (made in 1973, I think) can shoot circles around my modern 638 airweight. I don't shoot it much for sentimental reasons, but the quality is undeniable.
Good morning and thanks for the video. I too have a 642 and for me? It's a get off me gun. Period, end of story. We're all adults here (mostly) so I can be honest. I don't have the want and wherewithal to become proficient with the thing at distance. I look at guys such as Hickok taking his out to 80 yards and whacking his gong in awe and appreciation and sigh to myself "That's a' nice..." The thing (to me) is just a brute. However, I like them enough to keep them even though (for me) they have a limited use. 642, 638, 2 LCR's in .38, an older stainless Taurus 85, an old Charter, a newer Charter, (both of which work great and problem free) and a couple of 2-1/4" SP's in 357. Unfortunately the older SP from 1996 has a canted barrel. Sadly, Ruger's guilty of it too of course from time to time. Thanks for the show and tell. Love that 60. I've come across a few over the years at pawn shops but haven't as of yet taken one. I'd like to though. Thanks again.
That model 640 is a beauty. I have the 649 that I love which is similar but with the hump. I had the air weight but disliked shooting so much that I never put in the time to get good with it.
I've only had one experience with a 3" barrel revolver; a Taurus 856 Executive Grade. Personally, the 3" barrel did not noticeably increase my accuracy at all; certainly not like going from a 2" to a 4" barrel does. For me, the 642 is a very good snub if you practice with it, but it CAN be a handful with certain loads. There's a reason I have a Taurus 856 w/steel frame. Sometimes, I just want the option of carrying a steel-framed snub. I don't know if I mentioned it before, but I once had a S&W Model 37 J-Frame made in 1987 that had a canted barrel. S&W has certainly never been immune from QC issues, at least since they moved from hand-fitting to CNC manufacturing. That said, I still like and trust S&W revolvers.
👍👍nicely done Greg. Your spot on about carrying a snub wherever you go. It’s so easy and comfortable to carry my s&w snub, most of the time you don’t even feel it on you. And you can carry it places where it’s hard to carry a bigger gun.
thank you for sharing. that's a nice collection of j frames. i like those grips. i might be adding to my spanish collection next saturday as yesterday i saw a nice astra 600 for a good price. i used to have one years ago, but needed money later and it wasn't something i needed. if it's still there and i convince myself to splurge, i will have all 3 of the astra tube guns sent to germany in ww2- the 400 in 9mm largo, the 300 in 380 and the 600 in 9mm. i had picked up the other two more recently after i retired from teaching.
i had a bm ibought for $99 around 25 years ago and later sold as i needed money. i paid twice that for an uglier one when they last came in. i bought some plastic ivory grips for it after seeing slamming sammy in one of your videos. i still need to buy a replacement barrel link for it as they are known to break due to its design.@@LionquestFitness
You are right on the money by comparing the older generation Smith with the modern one. No comparison actually. If you have the means, go seek out an older one. In this case you will get what you pay for. As far as +p in those older guns, they can handle a limited amount, no problem. Just don't go to the range and practice with +p, which most of us can't afford to do anyway. Well, off to Gunbroker to look at snubs because you whetted the appetite! 😉
Excellent video! I have a 36 2-inch made around 1987. It’s got a decent trigger out of the box. The thinner front sight blade probably doesn’t hurt precision. I don’t shy away from *Ps, and have run +p+ down the pipe a few times ( Federal Hydra Shok 147 Grain when they were the only load authorized) and with no ill effects. An old Treasury Agent who was around during the 110 grain “Treasury Load” +p+ days said that they only accelerated wear in the Js, even the K-frames they were issues. I also a .38-chambered 60 factory DAO with a 3-inch tube. I’m still more accurate with the snubby.
That is a very nice collection. I wish S&W had more NO-LOCK models for sale these days. For example, all of them! LOL. If I could justify it, I would pick up a 640. I've grown to appreciate the shear simplicity (and lack of ingress of pocket lint) of the Centennial style revolvers. Super snag free. I think the difficulty in learning to shoot them well is over stated. Although I do grant that they are more difficult to master than most any other gun. For sake of simplicity and what Mr Harrell refers to as "program compliance", I'm just carrying the one these days; the insanely expensive M&P340. Not as bad as the 340PD on price. Not as light either as it has the steel cylinder instead of Titanium. If weight wasn't an issue, a 640 is probably what I would go with. A 3" would be nice. But the Model 60 is the only one that fits that description in current production and the hammer and rear sight are serious snag points, IMO. Sure, adjustable sights are nice. Having single action available is nice. But at the weight it clocks in, we are not terribly far off from just going with a Model 66 and having an extra round. The design of the 340 and 66 means no canted barrel to worry about. Of course the older models with the pinned barrels are likely built better by people who cared. The lower tech manufacturing would mean that gunsmiths selected the parts and hand fitted them to avoid tolerance stacking issues. Well maybe. Just random thoughts on my part.
The guy from Harry's Holsters made a very good point about old technology vs new technology and machining. The Ruger LCR was designed with new technology and machining practices in mind, while Smith, Taurus and Colt are using designs that depended on fitting and craftsmanship and don't do well in a modern assembly line process; especially post covid.
@@LionquestFitness Today's assembly line workers are probably just grabbing the parts out of a bin and slapping them together. While tolerance stacking is essentially random, there are going to be those times when things add up to out of spec.
A quite wonderful set of J-Snubs! I especially like the bull-barrel 3” J. One of my regrets is selling or trading my limited-run 3” bull-barreled Model 60, which, if I recall correctly, had a square butt. On our duty course was, at the time, still fired out to 25 yards. With Pachmayr grips, I was as accurate with this Model 60 as I was with my 4” S&W Model 58 .41 Magnum, also a fixed-sight weapon. I very nearly shot a felon with the little 3” beast, in the late Eighties, but he fumbled his draw, and dropped his 5.5” Ruger Redhawk onto the pavement. (I have only seen two rare 5.5” .357 Mag Ruger Redhawks, in my life, and one of them was in possession of this just-released murderer, who had served more than three decades in prison, for killing the neighborhood ice cream man, and then decided to become a car burglar and armed robber after his release.) I was working a plainclothes assignment, not truly undercover, at that moment in time. Some members of my squad were in uniform, to make the actual approach and arrest. I and a few others were assigned to observe crimes in progress. So, lightly clothed, I had my 3” bull-barrel Model 60, and a 1-7/8” tapered-barrel Model 60. I was just reaching an observation point, when something spooked the suspect while he was burglarizing a vehicle. He rounded the corner of a building, and ran past me, so, we surprised each other, and each of us were drawing while pivoting-about. I know what you mean, about clocked barrels. My duty Model 686 was delivered to me, at the academy, in early 1984, with a clocked barrel. Our armorer told me that it was within spec, and to live with it. By cranking the rear sight far to one side, to compensate, I was accurate enough to be one of the better shooters in the academy class. (I had not grown up with handguns, so, had to really work on learning double-action sixgunning.) At graduation time, I qual’ed with two different duty revolvers, and soon sold or traded that 686. (I worked for a PD that required us to own/buy our duty firearms, so, that 686 was my personal property.) Eventually, I “replaced” my 3” bull-barreled Model 60 with a 3” Ruger SP101. Well, two, actually, one in 2006, and another in 2022 or 2023. Really, the factory SP101 grip is absolutely perfect for my hands, and, I have managed to hand-pick some SP101 fiveguns with wonderful trigger pulls, starting with 2.25” versions in the Nineties, but, it would be nice to eventually re-acquire a 3” bull-barreled J-Frame, for nostalgia’s sake.
After buying a used SP101 with Pachmayr grips, and trying two other style grips on the gun, I decided to buy a pair of the Ruger grips made for the gun. Those definitely work best for me as well.
I'm glad I'm not the only person who gives a name to a reliable and dependable piece of equipment. Carlita is gorgeous with her brushed, shiny nickle finish and your custom grips.
Over time, I had a couple of 642's (.38+p), a model 66 (.357), a model 640 (.357), and a 442 (.38+p). Of those revolvers (all 2014 and newer), the 640 was my favorite. For one reason or another, I parted with them. Presently, I have joined the Chiappa Rhino club. I found a used 200 DS (.357). I got it used for a decent price. It's kind of clunky, but looks like something out of Bladerunner. I have yet to shoot it, but will get back to you when I do. On a sad note, David Soul (Hutch) of Starsky and Hutch fame has died at 80. Greg, in his honor, I think you should roll on the hood of a car, and come out shooting. 😂
It is well, and thank you for your well wishes. BTW, The Crazy Scotsman sent me a very nice surprise. He had loaded most, if not all of Scott's TH-cam videos on a flash drive for me. Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago...
I still have them all and go back and rewatch them from time to time I could not wait for Saturday morning to get here to see what he would enlighten me with take care sir waiting for your next one
Any pinned barrel J frame gets my vote every time. And , especially if it also has a recessed cylinder. Not sure any J frame had those back in the day?
Great collection Greg! I actually just lucked out on getting a 3 inch S&W 640 Carry Comp from the early 90s. Should be here by Tuesday. Got some plans to get her a black or blue cerakote job while i leave the cylinder and release button stainless for a nice 2 tone look. Got some silverblack altamont service grips on the way as well as a black bk grip adapter. Needless to say, I'm very excited as this has always been a grail gun for me!
I have a S&W M&P Bodyguard .38 and a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite. Just got the 856 UL a few months ago. Both have Houge grips. The 856 is a tad bigger, but has 6 shots instead of five, so that's a plus. I carry the Bodyguard 99.99 of the time.
Greg nice collection and relavent points regarding each and the ammo. My 1st choice is my .357 Ruger LCR loaded with the same Hornady ammo you use. Next I carry my S&W Perf Ctr trigger 637 for DA/SA same ammo, followed by the Colt DS for the 6 round capability with the same Hornady load just non+ P. Thanks again.
Thank you for your interesting and informative video. I recently picked up on an VERY NICE 3" 36 (no dash) with a pretty set of finger grove walnut grips (not sure whether they were made or purchased) but they do feel good in the hand. I haven't shot it YET, ALOT has happened and been going on this past year preventing me from shooting it for the time being. (had a small fire at my house, in my BEDROOM at 3 am and the insurance company has been HORRIBLE). KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK PROMOTING THE 2nd AMENDMENT.😉😁👍🙏 ACTUALLY I'm LUCKY TO BE ALIVE (71 years old).😲😳😵💫👍🙏
I own a 642 and I agree with you. I wish Smith would make an all steel 642 sized gun. The 640 is to large for pocket carry for me. My hammerles 64 though
Nice collection. If you can, I encourage you try a Chiappa Rhino 200Ds. It's a six shot snub nosed revolver designed to mitigate recoil. It shoots .357 magnum fairly smooth and .38 Special could be mistake for stout .22LR. It can fire individual both loaded rounds or moon clipped rounds. They're not to everyone's taste (and kinda pricey) but I like mine. I would love to get my hands on a vintage S&W from before their QA/QC started to sag.
Hi Greg, as far as I'm concerned, Carlita all the way! For me, I'd love to find a 2" model 10 or 12 one day, which with modern metals S&W should really think about reintroducing.
Picked up a 10-5 square butt 2" a few years back and oddly enough found another 10-5 round butt 2" (1976) in a pawn shop in really clean shape just yesterday on my pawn shop pilgrimage.
640 w those grips looks great the one I want too bad has that dirty Nasty Hole though and canted barrel. Think im getting hooked up on a really innovative snub povket holster next week ill mention you when I talk to him next if youd like
Table full of awesome !!! I only carry Ruger LCR stubbies these days, but I do own a really nice J-frame S&W model 60 with a 3" barrel. Really accurate with that barrel length, but I've always felt the action was a little gritty. Disappointing considering I bought it new and paid close to $800 for it 🤑
Great video 👍. Did you carry a model 60 (or perhaps a model 36) in an ankle holster as a "B.U.G." when you were on duty? Because you better believe I sure did, lol...
Hi Antonius! No, back in those days the only ankle holster readily available in our area was Uncle Mikes and I was afraid I'd lose a gun chasing car burglars and scaling chain link fences. I weighed all of 160 pounds at the time, was fast, wiry strong and thought I was indestructible. Thankfully, I survived my youthful exuberance.
Thanks for your post, Greg. Like many other, I'm a fan of j-frame revolvers but like you I have no appreciation for ultra lite revolvers. I prefer an all-steel j-frame.
That's my personal preference as well, but sometimes the airweight is a necessary evil when I need deep concealment. I actually just bought an old nickel plated Chief Special to carry. The nickel plating is worn and pitted, but functionally it is in good shape.
I hope one day you can review a Kimber K6XS. I’m very curious about felt recoil on that particular gun. Otherwise it appears to be the ultimate snubby!
It is on the bucket list for this Spring or early Summer. I am in the process of buying another lever action rifle, but the Kimber is the only other gun purchase I plan on making for 2024. Now, the tough decision. What firearms do I sell to get the Kimber?
Sounds like a plan. Of the guns on the table here I’d say you’re definitely not selling the gift from Mr. Holster. Next I sense you’re very fond of the far left nickel plated one you shoot accurately. That leaves the center two for consideration to sell. You have a couple of qualms with the 640. The other air light is 5 rounds as opposed to the K6XS 6 rounds. Of course I have no clue what other guns you have.
Boa noite aqui do Brasil meu amigo, que belíssima equipe de buldogues, definitivamente,nasci em país errado 😂, amo meu Brasil,mas ainda não lutamos pela liberdade de verdade. Eu vendo o Sr falar o motivo de portar um revólver de cano curto, e no fundo do coração, sabendo que a verdadeira resposta é o amor que sente por essas máquinas maravilhosas . Eu porto uma g2c e um revólver 85s, por conta da violência que temos por aqui, principalmente contra policiais em serviço,de folga e aposentados ,que é meu caso, e com nosso clima tropical, não é fácil portar armas grandes, mais munições sobressalentes. Eu já portei PT 100, Pistola Imbel .40, revólver com 4" de cano, as vezes até os três juntos, sem falar da 24/7 da polícia,cano de 5". Hoje ,mais velho e aposentado, sou mais adepto as pequenas pistolas e revolveres. Uma pena que nossas leis me garantem apenas 4 armas. Obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento, Deus lhe guarde ao Sr e sua família.Deus abençoe as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲
Bom dia e um dia abençoado meu amigo! Escolhas interessantes do G2C e do 85. Eu pessoalmente prefiro o G2C ao G3C e o 85 ao 856. As mudanças de design nem sempre são melhores. Fique seguro meu amigo!
@@LionquestFitness eu não me via usando armas pequenas, hoje sou apaixonado por elas 😂. Comprei esse 85s de um amigo, também policial aposentado, é um revólver fabricado em 1991, tem todas as marcas do tempo de uso, e eu adoro ele assim,a g2c foi incrível,comprei a dois anos direto com a Taurus,aqui no Brasil eles fazem isso, para policiais. Tive um pouco de dúvidas com ela, porém, quando fui atirar ,mesmo sem nenhum contato anterior, vi o quanto é precisa e muito confiável, o mesmo foi com o revólver, mas, também me adaptei rápido com ele. Acabaram substituindo meus 4" no transporte diário.
seu di os estaos unidos. seu maestro di o espanhol. meu portugues nao e muito bon. algum dia quero viajar ao Brasil. mucho gusto em concerle a voce e qui tene uma boina noite@@marciocumpiancumpian2075
I've always liked the look of the 640; it has that traditional, classic look... It's too bad they don't make them anymore. Btw, do you have any thoughts on the new Kimber K6xs (aluminum frame 6-shot snubby)?
It is on the bucket list for this Spring or Summer. It has gotten positive endorsements from Hickok and the guy from Lucky Gunner, and many others. That one may be the game changer for snub nose carry.
@@LionquestFitness Alright - cool! It's certainly interesting, and I've heard it has a great trigger - close to that of a Ruger LCR... I've kinda gotten away from the snubbies myself (preferring at least a 3" barrel .357 Magnum), but it definitely looks good. It's about half the price of their all-steel model as well; a compelling reason to purchase it. Thanks for the response then, and have a good day. 😀
Hideout grips from Precision Specialities. You have to download a form from their site and send a money order. They used to be $20. www.precisiongun.com/
It's a mixed bag. In general I don't care for the modern S&W snubs. I don't like the keylock, QC has been sporadic for over a decade, and much of their catalog is expensive boutique guns that do nothing for function or utility. With Taurus I particularly like the 605 and the 85, but I've noticed Taurus QC seems to have dipped some post Covid. I still think the 605 is a good bet for a snub.
Very Nice Selection, Greg! Here’s my dilemma, and maybe you could give some advice. I’ve wanted a pinned and recessed Model 19 snubnose for some while, and purchased two M19’s last Fall: a 4” and 6”. Both are in perfect condition, and both are bullseye capable at 25 yards. I paid $600 for each, and bought a 100% mint 2.5” barrel a couple of days ago. I’m really interested in carry revolvers, and I’m on the fence about swapping out the 6” barrel, and making it a snubnose M19. What do you think?
Just find a very competent gunsmith. BTW, you got those Model 19's at a bargain price. They're running in the $800 to $900 range around here in that condition.
Shooting a J Frame accurately out to 30 yards, my hat’s off to you sir! I’ve been carrying/shooting a light weight J Frame since my 1968 rookie year and still struggle at distance.
C'mon Greg, we all know why you carry a snub: snubs are what us cool kids carry. Now, if you want to be REALLY cool... you need to carry either a Charter Arms Undercover or a Rock Island Armory m 206. My love affair with snubbies began in 2014 with a Smith & Wesson 442, which I literally wore out (at least according to S&W's "Customer Service" when they refused my lifetime warranty!) But both the Charter Arms and Rock Island Armory are, in my own experience far superior to the Smith & Wesson in every respect, both in the gun itself and in actual customer service.
That is a good point at the end. I want a gun that goes where I go. It seems that guns like the G43 and the double stack micro9's like the P365 and Hellcat have that same ability to work in deep concealment. They all hold more ammo. Some by a little, some by a lot. 9mm is generally more powerful and cheaper. Reloads, pistols dominate revolvers. Have you ever considered these micro9's? Also wondering if you have shot any of these tiny wonder 9's?
Yes, I have considered and have shot them, but the micro nines are not for me. Too much recoil and not enough gun for a thumbs forward grip, even with my medium size hands. A subcompact nine is the smallest nine that I feel confident with. And, for me personally, I'm not a fan of pocket carrying a semi-auto, although plenty of people do and do so safely. It is kind of the same phobia I have about appendix carry. Its just not for me. 😆
@LionquestFitness Yes, I absolutely forbid my sons to carry appendix up until a few years back. Even though they were both grown men at the time. I had a change of mind on appendix. Prompted by winning a Vedder Holster from my friend Firearms 101. It was for the G19. I started training with the draw stroke and dry fire. I found my draw was faster but, didn't like to muzzle Little Uncle Dan, if you get my drift. Finally I worked up to draw and live fire. I will only appendix carry maybe 10% of the time. The policy I adopted, I am comfortable drawing a hot gun. I never reholster though. I will literally remove the holster, insert the gun and then put it back as one unit. Now if the boys are with me at our range they do the same. Not sure if they follow that protocol when I am not there. They say they do. That to me is the danger. As for pocket carry with micro9's or 380's, I don't do that either. If I need discrete carry it will be appendix. More times than not though in my environment it is outside 3:00 with a cover garment.
J's are ok, but I would rather have a K frame in 3." I have a stainless mod. 66 in .357 mag. It carries well, iwb or owb. I would rather have 6 rounds of full power magnum loads than than 5 rounds of 38+P.
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I've had a love affair with snubbies pretty much all of my life. They're actually very accurate.I've kept one near to me pretty much all of m life, and I'm 73. Thanks for another great video sir.
Now that is an excellent collection!
Thank you Santee! P.S. - don't tell Bill Brassilton. I hear he's good at safe cracking.
mr.holster .. i miss him and jack
He, like Greg, was a true gentleman.
And that's another eight minutes of your life you will never ever get back!😆
@@LionquestFitness I'm ok with that 👍🏻 thanks for the videos
Jacks adventures were priceless!
I love snubbies. Just easy to carry and I feel safe and comfortable with them. It’s all I want to carry daily.
That 3 inch J frame is sweeet!
I think of Mr. Holster often.
And, more and more, i rely on a revolver for personal defense. Thanks for another good video.
Thanks Big Al! Go out and stay safe!
Hello Greg it's John Weber. I really appreciate new videos from you. I've been battling covid and pneumonia for the last 12 days in the hospital with no sate of release. Like you I prefer older S&Ws, as for new I prefer the GP100. I also prefer Taurus revolvers without keylocks. I have the 856 and an older 85 with the nice brightly polished blue steel. I bought my first gun online because i gave up after 2 years of being told its unavailable. That's the Taurus 942 with 3 inch barrel in 22lr. Yes it's basically a 3" 856 in 22lr that I can shoot for peanuts. Being stuck in the hospital I was glad you posted a new video.
Hi John - sorry to hear about your sickness. I'm glad I've given you something to cheer you up a bit. I enjoy looking at other peoples guns. I'm hoping to do something on Colonel Rex Applegate's shooting style for the coming weekend, barring anything unexpected. In the interim, Shooting for Keeps, a training video he made in the 1990's can be found at th-cam.com/video/3R0c-3pGkJM/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful snubbies Greg! My favorite is my S&W 640 that I bought new in about 1994-95. Barrel is centered perfectly and shoots to point of aim. Love that gun.
I do believe the 640 is one of the best snubs ever made, even with the glitch with mine.
@LionquestFitness Despite now having a cool looking Chiappa Rhino, I do hope to get another 640 and a Blackhawk Speed Classic holster down the road.
I carried a 5-shot in my pocket as a back-up for 34 years as a cop in SoCal. Recently retired, I still carry an Airweight in my pocket 24/7 in my house. It’s just there to give me an extra second or two to reach one of my strategically located Glock 22’s throughout the house.
Pretty good strategy. A side note on the Glock 22; the first time I was issued one I couldn't understand how anyone could miss with that gun. Of course some people do, but it has always been a favorite for me.
I also own the S&W Airweight 642, and agree with your assessment of the sub-par finish. It serves my needs for EDC in Florida, and I'm confident in my aim at 7 yards or so. I do like the older metal j-frames, but I doubt I'd carry one often under the light clothing we wear down here.
Good point.
have you had any issues with your cylinder not wanting to close?
The only revolver I had that problem with was a Smith and Wesson Model 66-2. The ejector rod was backing out and causing the cylinder to misalign. I used blue loctite to secure it and haven't had any problems since.@@brandonvaughn1200
Another great video, Greg...👍👍
J frames are still potent and capable, some may say that a sig p365 is more effective, but more rounds is not everything
I love revolvers, but high capacity also has a place when it comes to daily carry. For awhile, I carried a model 640 .357 and a Shield Plus 9mm (15 rounds).
I've heard both Brent Wheat from Guns Magazine and Ken Hackathorne say the same thing. High capacity is great in a self defense gun, if you plan on missing.
@LionquestFitness I understand where they're coming from, but I would also argue high capacity might be needed when you're dealing with multiple assailants (armed with high capacity semi-autos and extended mags).
That is true, and they would be the first to say that. I think it is more about getting people in the mindset of making every shot count.@@tylermorrison7051
You are spot on ref the clear coat on the Airweight. Mine did the same thing. I took a Scotchbright pad to it. It looks much better now. Also, summer carry and a j-frame go together.
I might have to do the same. Thanks for the idea.
What color scotchbrite did you use? Thank you
Another great video! Keep them coming
Thanks!
Snubbies rock. Mr Holster was a great guy.
Definitely one of the last of the breed.
My early 70s model 37 3” has the same issue with the front sights as well. Half way up the ramp to achieve proper p.o.i. Thanks for our kinda video brother.👍
Thank you Danny.
Never had a problem with the front sight of my Model 36-3" Hits 8" steel plates at 30 yards loaded with Remington 158 grains LRN.
Try experimenting with different bullet grains, sir.
I miss Mr. Holster, great looking guns! I really want some of those hideout grips, never can find any in stock, I’ve wanted ever since mr. Holster showed them.
I order them straight from the company. You have to download a form and send a money order. Only the grips made for a Smith J frame have the finger grooves.
Thanks for the videos, have a safe week buddy.
You too Dano!
Thank you for the video, Greg. I love that Mr. Holster's legacy carries on.
I know what you mean about S&W quality "back in the day." My grandfather's model 36 (made in 1973, I think) can shoot circles around my modern 638 airweight. I don't shoot it much for sentimental reasons, but the quality is undeniable.
A jewel among modern baubles.
Good morning and thanks for the video. I too have a 642 and for me? It's a get off me gun. Period, end of story. We're all adults here (mostly) so I can be honest. I don't have the want and wherewithal to become proficient with the thing at distance. I look at guys such as Hickok taking his out to 80 yards and whacking his gong in awe and appreciation and sigh to myself "That's a' nice..." The thing (to me) is just a brute. However, I like them enough to keep them even though (for me) they have a limited use. 642, 638, 2 LCR's in .38, an older stainless Taurus 85, an old Charter, a newer Charter, (both of which work great and problem free) and a couple of 2-1/4" SP's in 357. Unfortunately the older SP from 1996 has a canted barrel. Sadly, Ruger's guilty of it too of course from time to time. Thanks for the show and tell. Love that 60. I've come across a few over the years at pawn shops but haven't as of yet taken one. I'd like to though. Thanks again.
Realistically, according to Claude Werner, most citizen defensive encounters occur between 4 and 12 feet.
I've got a Smith 638 sitting on the table next to me as I watch this. Great video.👍
That model 640 is a beauty. I have the 649 that I love which is similar but with the hump. I had the air weight but disliked shooting so much that I never put in the time to get good with it.
I've only had one experience with a 3" barrel revolver; a Taurus 856 Executive Grade. Personally, the 3" barrel did not noticeably increase my accuracy at all; certainly not like going from a 2" to a 4" barrel does.
For me, the 642 is a very good snub if you practice with it, but it CAN be a handful with certain loads. There's a reason I have a Taurus 856 w/steel frame. Sometimes, I just want the option of carrying a steel-framed snub.
I don't know if I mentioned it before, but I once had a S&W Model 37 J-Frame made in 1987 that had a canted barrel. S&W has certainly never been immune from QC issues, at least since they moved from hand-fitting to CNC manufacturing. That said, I still like and trust S&W revolvers.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Man I like that 3 inch with white grips. Just looks right to me, and gives a little more velocity and a little longer sight radius.
👍👍nicely done Greg. Your spot on about carrying a snub wherever you go. It’s so easy and comfortable to carry my s&w snub, most of the time you don’t even feel it on you. And you can carry it places where it’s hard to carry a bigger gun.
I know people get tired of hearing it, but better the gun at hand than one left at home in the safe.
thank you for sharing. that's a nice collection of j frames. i like those grips. i might be adding to my spanish collection next saturday as yesterday i saw a nice astra 600 for a good price. i used to have one years ago, but needed money later and it wasn't something i needed. if it's still there and i convince myself to splurge, i will have all 3 of the astra tube guns sent to germany in ww2- the 400 in 9mm largo, the 300 in 380 and the 600 in 9mm. i had picked up the other two more recently after i retired from teaching.
That is so cool. Those steel framed Spanish autos were great guns. I still have a Star BM9.
i had a bm ibought for $99 around 25 years ago and later sold as i needed money. i paid twice that for an uglier one when they last came in. i bought some plastic ivory grips for it after seeing slamming sammy in one of your videos. i still need to buy a replacement barrel link for it as they are known to break due to its design.@@LionquestFitness
Another great revolver video. My LCR is my constant companion, also loaded with Hornady Critical Defense 38spl.
You are right on the money by comparing the older generation Smith with the modern one. No comparison actually. If you have the means, go seek out an older one. In this case you will get what you pay for. As far as +p in those older guns, they can handle a limited amount, no problem. Just don't go to the range and practice with +p, which most of us can't afford to do anyway. Well, off to Gunbroker to look at snubs because you whetted the appetite! 😉
LOL - something about classic snubs just seems to call to some of us.
Love it. Good to hear from you!
Of all I chose a 642 Performance Center with VZ grips to edc..no regrets..👍🏻
Good choice.
Excellent video! I have a 36 2-inch made around 1987. It’s got a decent trigger out of the box. The thinner front sight blade probably doesn’t hurt precision. I don’t shy away from *Ps, and have run +p+ down the pipe a few times ( Federal Hydra Shok 147 Grain when they were the only load authorized) and with no ill effects. An old Treasury Agent who was around during the 110 grain “Treasury Load” +p+ days said that they only accelerated wear in the Js, even the K-frames they were issues. I also a .38-chambered 60 factory DAO with a 3-inch tube. I’m still more accurate with the snubby.
Only one missing is a Bodyguard. Nice, Nice collection my friend. As always you are a consummate gentleman and a true professional. Be well Sir... JB
Thank you my friend!
Thanks Greg! I love my J-frames. Especiallly my 637 and 638.
Good choices.
That is a very nice collection. I wish S&W had more NO-LOCK models for sale these days. For example, all of them! LOL. If I could justify it, I would pick up a 640. I've grown to appreciate the shear simplicity (and lack of ingress of pocket lint) of the Centennial style revolvers. Super snag free. I think the difficulty in learning to shoot them well is over stated. Although I do grant that they are more difficult to master than most any other gun. For sake of simplicity and what Mr Harrell refers to as "program compliance", I'm just carrying the one these days; the insanely expensive M&P340. Not as bad as the 340PD on price. Not as light either as it has the steel cylinder instead of Titanium. If weight wasn't an issue, a 640 is probably what I would go with. A 3" would be nice. But the Model 60 is the only one that fits that description in current production and the hammer and rear sight are serious snag points, IMO. Sure, adjustable sights are nice. Having single action available is nice. But at the weight it clocks in, we are not terribly far off from just going with a Model 66 and having an extra round. The design of the 340 and 66 means no canted barrel to worry about. Of course the older models with the pinned barrels are likely built better by people who cared. The lower tech manufacturing would mean that gunsmiths selected the parts and hand fitted them to avoid tolerance stacking issues. Well maybe. Just random thoughts on my part.
You can get some 642 and 442's with no lock. There may be a few other models available with or without a lock.
@@tylermorrison7051 I am aware. My M&P340 is a NO-LOCK. So far, I've only seen Centennial style revolvers available in NO-LOCK configurations.
The guy from Harry's Holsters made a very good point about old technology vs new technology and machining. The Ruger LCR was designed with new technology and machining practices in mind, while Smith, Taurus and Colt are using designs that depended on fitting and craftsmanship and don't do well in a modern assembly line process; especially post covid.
@@LionquestFitness Today's assembly line workers are probably just grabbing the parts out of a bin and slapping them together. While tolerance stacking is essentially random, there are going to be those times when things add up to out of spec.
A quite wonderful set of J-Snubs! I especially like the bull-barrel 3” J. One of my regrets is selling or trading my limited-run 3” bull-barreled Model 60, which, if I recall correctly, had a square butt. On our duty course was, at the time, still fired out to 25 yards. With Pachmayr grips, I was as accurate with this Model 60 as I was with my 4” S&W Model 58 .41 Magnum, also a fixed-sight weapon. I very nearly shot a felon with the little 3” beast, in the late Eighties, but he fumbled his draw, and dropped his 5.5” Ruger Redhawk onto the pavement. (I have only seen two rare 5.5” .357 Mag Ruger Redhawks, in my life, and one of them was in possession of this just-released murderer, who had served more than three decades in prison, for killing the neighborhood ice cream man, and then decided to become a car burglar and armed robber after his release.)
I was working a plainclothes assignment, not truly undercover, at that moment in time. Some members of my squad were in uniform, to make the actual approach and arrest. I and a few others were assigned to observe crimes in progress. So, lightly clothed, I had my 3” bull-barrel Model 60, and a 1-7/8” tapered-barrel Model 60. I was just reaching an observation point, when something spooked the suspect while he was burglarizing a vehicle. He rounded the corner of a building, and ran past me, so, we surprised each other, and each of us were drawing while pivoting-about.
I know what you mean, about clocked barrels. My duty Model 686 was delivered to me, at the academy, in early 1984, with a clocked barrel. Our armorer told me that it was within spec, and to live with it. By cranking the rear sight far to one side, to compensate, I was accurate enough to be one of the better shooters in the academy class. (I had not grown up with handguns, so, had to really work on learning double-action sixgunning.) At graduation time, I qual’ed with two different duty revolvers, and soon sold or traded that 686. (I worked for a PD that required us to own/buy our duty firearms, so, that 686 was my personal property.)
Eventually, I “replaced” my 3” bull-barreled Model 60 with a 3” Ruger SP101. Well, two, actually, one in 2006, and another in 2022 or 2023. Really, the factory SP101 grip is absolutely perfect for my hands, and, I have managed to hand-pick some SP101 fiveguns with wonderful trigger pulls, starting with 2.25” versions in the Nineties, but, it would be nice to eventually re-acquire a 3” bull-barreled J-Frame, for nostalgia’s sake.
After buying a used SP101 with Pachmayr grips, and trying two other style grips on the gun, I decided to buy a pair of the Ruger grips made for the gun. Those definitely work best for me as well.
I'm glad I'm not the only person who gives a name to a reliable and dependable piece of equipment. Carlita is gorgeous with her brushed, shiny nickle finish and your custom grips.
Thanks!
Over time, I had a couple of 642's (.38+p), a model 66 (.357), a model 640 (.357), and a 442 (.38+p). Of those revolvers (all 2014 and newer), the 640 was my favorite. For one reason or another, I parted with them. Presently, I have joined the Chiappa Rhino club. I found a used 200 DS (.357). I got it used for a decent price. It's kind of clunky, but looks like something out of Bladerunner. I have yet to shoot it, but will get back to you when I do. On a sad note, David Soul (Hutch) of Starsky and Hutch fame has died at 80. Greg, in his honor, I think you should roll on the hood of a car, and come out shooting. 😂
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David Soul carried a S & W model 10-5 snub in that episode. Even more fitting...
Nice collection
A nice collection!
Great vidio sir love them all thank you for sharing and I also miss Mr.holster that is how I found you sir hope all is well with you and the family
It is well, and thank you for your well wishes. BTW, The Crazy Scotsman sent me a very nice surprise. He had loaded most, if not all of Scott's TH-cam videos on a flash drive for me. Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago...
I still have them all and go back and rewatch them from time to time I could not wait for Saturday morning to get here to see what he would enlighten me with take care sir waiting for your next one
Always good information
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful snubs and your observations on them!
Thanks for stopping in Tom.
Great video
Those ol' model 36s are tough to beat.
That is for sure.
No school like the old school. That model 36 looks super nice. If you had the pearl handles, it would remind me of Taxi driver.
LOL
What a great line up!
Any pinned barrel J frame gets my vote every time. And , especially if it also has a recessed cylinder. Not sure any J frame had those back in the day?
I don't know.
Awesome S&W collection
I’ve got 2 air weights one on my hip and one on my ankle and feel well armed
I'd say you are!
Great collection Greg!
I actually just lucked out on getting a 3 inch S&W 640 Carry Comp from the early 90s. Should be here by Tuesday. Got some plans to get her a black or blue cerakote job while i leave the cylinder and release button stainless for a nice 2 tone look. Got some silverblack altamont service grips on the way as well as a black bk grip adapter.
Needless to say, I'm very excited as this has always been a grail gun for me!
Good luck on the gun. It sounds like a sweet set-up you are planning.
Congratulations Irishman! Looks like you really were "lucky"! 🙂👍
Nice collection of Smith J’s! I totally agree with the older S&W’s were built better, especially quality of workmanship.
Thanks for the fine Video
Thanks Steve!
I have a S&W M&P Bodyguard .38 and a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite. Just got the 856 UL a few months ago. Both have Houge grips. The 856 is a tad bigger, but has 6 shots instead of five, so that's a plus. I carry the Bodyguard 99.99 of the time.
Excellent insight on these pocket revolvers. I value your opinion concerning these guns. 👍
Thank you Karl.
Mr Hoslter🙏🏻…hey Greg please say hi to mrs. H!🇵🇷👍🏻down from Puerto Rico with love!
I'll pass it on to the Scotsman.
I love snubbies. My pick is the model 36 no dash.
Ha - a favorite, but one I don't carry often due to the age and the excellent condition it is in.
Greg nice collection and relavent points regarding each and the ammo. My 1st choice is my .357 Ruger LCR loaded with the same Hornady ammo you use. Next I carry my S&W Perf Ctr trigger 637 for DA/SA same ammo, followed by the Colt DS for the 6 round capability with the same Hornady load just non+ P. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing Robert!
The 640 is on my wish list. I would prefer the 640 over the airweight for an edc snubbie. I don't mind the extra weight.
Thank you for your interesting and informative video. I recently picked up on an VERY NICE 3" 36 (no dash) with a pretty set of finger grove walnut grips (not sure whether they were made or purchased) but they do feel good in the hand. I haven't shot it YET, ALOT has happened and been going on this past year preventing me from shooting it for the time being. (had a small fire at my house, in my BEDROOM at 3 am and the insurance company has been HORRIBLE). KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK PROMOTING THE 2nd AMENDMENT.😉😁👍🙏 ACTUALLY I'm LUCKY TO BE ALIVE (71 years old).😲😳😵💫👍🙏
And thank you for sharing. The good Lord bless you for 2024!
I own a 642 and I agree with you. I wish Smith would make an all steel 642 sized gun. The 640 is to large for pocket carry for me.
My hammerles 64 though
Very nice
Nice collection. If you can, I encourage you try a Chiappa Rhino 200Ds. It's a six shot snub nosed revolver designed to mitigate recoil. It shoots .357 magnum fairly smooth and .38 Special could be mistake for stout .22LR. It can fire individual both loaded rounds or moon clipped rounds. They're not to everyone's taste (and kinda pricey) but I like mine. I would love to get my hands on a vintage S&W from before their QA/QC started to sag.
Hi Greg, as far as I'm concerned, Carlita all the way! For me, I'd love to find a 2" model 10 or 12 one day, which with modern metals S&W should really think about reintroducing.
Picked up a 10-5 square butt 2" a few years back and oddly enough found another 10-5 round butt 2" (1976) in a pawn shop in really clean shape just yesterday on my pawn shop pilgrimage.
I've been saying that for several years now. They really missed the boat!
Good find!@@robwilson3749
Very nice. Have you ever considered Lehigh Xtreme Defense the non expanding fluted type ammo in your short barrel revolvers?
GB
Maybe it is something I need to consider.
Thanks for the video! Have a Lipseys 442uc in my pocket right now. So far, wonderful..at least it will help until I get to one of my 1911's..
Those are supposed to be very good. Good choice; that is until you can get to Old Slabsides!
@LionquestFitness ,yes..usually when I'm out and about in public I have both with me. Two is one, and one is none.
640 w those grips looks great the one I want too bad has that dirty Nasty Hole though and canted barrel. Think im getting hooked up on a really innovative snub povket holster next week ill mention you when I talk to him next if youd like
That would be great Dan. You're the one who turned me onto Mika Holsters.
@LionquestFitness you turned me on to BK grips so we are good 👍
Table full of awesome !!! I only carry Ruger LCR stubbies these days, but I do own a really nice J-frame S&W model 60 with a 3" barrel. Really accurate with that barrel length, but I've always felt the action was a little gritty. Disappointing considering I bought it new and paid close to $800 for it 🤑
That's an ouch! Buy once, cry once in reverse.
Awesome
Great selection....Almost makes one to give up some "tactical tupperware" but does the wife know about "Carlita" ??
Yes, she does. She got mad because I didn't name it after her.
Great video 👍. Did you carry a model 60 (or perhaps a model 36) in an ankle holster as a "B.U.G." when you were on duty? Because you better believe I sure did, lol...
Hi Antonius! No, back in those days the only ankle holster readily available in our area was Uncle Mikes and I was afraid I'd lose a gun chasing car burglars and scaling chain link fences. I weighed all of 160 pounds at the time, was fast, wiry strong and thought I was indestructible. Thankfully, I survived my youthful exuberance.
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day. 🇺🇲🌲🔪🔥
Thanks for your post, Greg. Like many other, I'm a fan of j-frame revolvers but like you I have no appreciation for ultra lite revolvers. I prefer an all-steel j-frame.
That's my personal preference as well, but sometimes the airweight is a necessary evil when I need deep concealment. I actually just bought an old nickel plated Chief Special to carry. The nickel plating is worn and pitted, but functionally it is in good shape.
@@LionquestFitness That sounds like a good option.
I hope one day you can review a Kimber K6XS.
I’m very curious about felt recoil on that particular gun. Otherwise it appears to be the ultimate snubby!
It is on the bucket list for this Spring or early Summer. I am in the process of buying another lever action rifle, but the Kimber is the only other gun purchase I plan on making for 2024. Now, the tough decision. What firearms do I sell to get the Kimber?
Sounds like a plan.
Of the guns on the table here I’d say you’re definitely not selling the gift from Mr. Holster. Next I sense you’re very fond of the far left nickel plated one you shoot accurately.
That leaves the center two for consideration to sell.
You have a couple of qualms with the 640. The other air light is 5 rounds as opposed to the K6XS 6 rounds.
Of course I have no clue what other guns you have.
Your pretty much on the money, but there are some rifles and semi-autos that might be considered as well. @@onedirection3510
I much prefer my 638 to my 642. I have Crimson Trace laser grips on it.
Boa noite aqui do Brasil meu amigo, que belíssima equipe de buldogues, definitivamente,nasci em país errado 😂, amo meu Brasil,mas ainda não lutamos pela liberdade de verdade. Eu vendo o Sr falar o motivo de portar um revólver de cano curto, e no fundo do coração, sabendo que a verdadeira resposta é o amor que sente por essas máquinas maravilhosas . Eu porto uma g2c e um revólver 85s, por conta da violência que temos por aqui, principalmente contra policiais em serviço,de folga e aposentados ,que é meu caso, e com nosso clima tropical, não é fácil portar armas grandes, mais munições sobressalentes. Eu já portei PT 100, Pistola Imbel .40, revólver com 4" de cano, as vezes até os três juntos, sem falar da 24/7 da polícia,cano de 5". Hoje ,mais velho e aposentado, sou mais adepto as pequenas pistolas e revolveres. Uma pena que nossas leis me garantem apenas 4 armas. Obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento, Deus lhe guarde ao Sr e sua família.Deus abençoe as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲
Bom dia e um dia abençoado meu amigo! Escolhas interessantes do G2C e do 85. Eu pessoalmente prefiro o G2C ao G3C e o 85 ao 856. As mudanças de design nem sempre são melhores. Fique seguro meu amigo!
bom dia, tenho ambos di seus pistolas brasilenas mais o 605. en espanol: estamos perdiendo nuestros derechos aqui, tambien.
@@fbweaver63 de qual país você é irmão?
@@LionquestFitness eu não me via usando armas pequenas, hoje sou apaixonado por elas 😂. Comprei esse 85s de um amigo, também policial aposentado, é um revólver fabricado em 1991, tem todas as marcas do tempo de uso, e eu adoro ele assim,a g2c foi incrível,comprei a dois anos direto com a Taurus,aqui no Brasil eles fazem isso, para policiais. Tive um pouco de dúvidas com ela, porém, quando fui atirar ,mesmo sem nenhum contato anterior, vi o quanto é precisa e muito confiável, o mesmo foi com o revólver, mas, também me adaptei rápido com ele. Acabaram substituindo meus 4" no transporte diário.
seu di os estaos unidos. seu maestro di o espanhol. meu portugues nao e muito bon. algum dia quero viajar ao Brasil. mucho gusto em concerle a voce e qui tene uma boina noite@@marciocumpiancumpian2075
I love snubs if you watch the movie Copland, that movie has decent amount of revolvers that appear in that film
That's one of my favorite cop movies. The scene where the rogue cop fires off a .357 round next to Stallone's good ear, still makes me cringe.
Yah it's a good movie alot of good actors in that movie
I've always liked the look of the 640; it has that traditional, classic look... It's too bad they don't make them anymore. Btw, do you have any thoughts on the new Kimber K6xs (aluminum frame 6-shot snubby)?
It is on the bucket list for this Spring or Summer. It has gotten positive endorsements from Hickok and the guy from Lucky Gunner, and many others. That one may be the game changer for snub nose carry.
@@LionquestFitness Alright - cool! It's certainly interesting, and I've heard it has a great trigger - close to that of a Ruger LCR... I've kinda gotten away from the snubbies myself (preferring at least a 3" barrel .357 Magnum), but it definitely looks good. It's about half the price of their all-steel model as well; a compelling reason to purchase it. Thanks for the response then, and have a good day. 😀
I like the grips on that air weight. I may have missed it if you said what kind, where to get? Can you please tell me? Thanks, great video!
Hideout grips from Precision Specialities. You have to download a form from their site and send a money order. They used to be $20. www.precisiongun.com/
@@LionquestFitness thanks!
Greg, do you perfer modern Taurus revolvers or modern S&W revolvers (snubbies)
It's a mixed bag. In general I don't care for the modern S&W snubs. I don't like the keylock, QC has been sporadic for over a decade, and much of their catalog is expensive boutique guns that do nothing for function or utility. With Taurus I particularly like the 605 and the 85, but I've noticed Taurus QC seems to have dipped some post Covid. I still think the 605 is a good bet for a snub.
Mine is the Taurus 856 or 605 carry. If used and held in evidence locker i don't want to be out an expensive pistol.
That is a consideration.
Very Nice Selection, Greg! Here’s my dilemma, and maybe you could give some advice. I’ve wanted a pinned and recessed Model 19 snubnose for some while, and purchased two M19’s last Fall: a 4” and 6”. Both are in perfect condition, and both are bullseye capable at 25 yards. I paid $600 for each, and bought a 100% mint 2.5” barrel a couple of days ago. I’m really interested in carry revolvers, and I’m on the fence about swapping out the 6” barrel, and making it a snubnose M19. What do you think?
Just find a very competent gunsmith. BTW, you got those Model 19's at a bargain price. They're running in the $800 to $900 range around here in that condition.
Frank, for my unsolicited 2 cents worth, I'd keep looking and keep those two as they are, I think you'd be happier in the long run. God bless, Rob
@@la_old_salt2241 Thanks Rob! They’re both great shooters, and I wouldn’t want to disappoint myself.
SW should be ashamed of the finish on the aluminum j frames.
Agreed.
Shooting a J Frame accurately out to 30 yards, my hat’s off to you sir! I’ve been carrying/shooting a light weight J Frame since my 1968 rookie year and still struggle at distance.
Well, it depends on the gun, but as you know from your own experiences, a gunfight is more of an up close and personal thing.
@@LionquestFitnessFor sure Greg!
C'mon Greg, we all know why you carry a snub: snubs are what us cool kids carry. Now, if you want to be REALLY cool... you need to carry either a Charter Arms Undercover or a Rock Island Armory m 206. My love affair with snubbies began in 2014 with a Smith & Wesson 442, which I literally wore out (at least according to S&W's "Customer Service" when they refused my lifetime warranty!) But both the Charter Arms and Rock Island Armory are, in my own experience far superior to the Smith & Wesson in every respect, both in the gun itself and in actual customer service.
That's a good endorsement for Charter Arms and RIA.
That is a good point at the end. I want a gun that goes where I go. It seems that guns like the G43 and the double stack micro9's like the P365 and Hellcat have that same ability to work in deep concealment. They all hold more ammo. Some by a little, some by a lot. 9mm is generally more powerful and cheaper. Reloads, pistols dominate revolvers. Have you ever considered these micro9's? Also wondering if you have shot any of these tiny wonder 9's?
Yes, I have considered and have shot them, but the micro nines are not for me. Too much recoil and not enough gun for a thumbs forward grip, even with my medium size hands. A subcompact nine is the smallest nine that I feel confident with. And, for me personally, I'm not a fan of pocket carrying a semi-auto, although plenty of people do and do so safely. It is kind of the same phobia I have about appendix carry. Its just not for me. 😆
@LionquestFitness Yes, I absolutely forbid my sons to carry appendix up until a few years back. Even though they were both grown men at the time. I had a change of mind on appendix. Prompted by winning a Vedder Holster from my friend Firearms 101. It was for the G19. I started training with the draw stroke and dry fire. I found my draw was faster but, didn't like to muzzle Little Uncle Dan, if you get my drift. Finally I worked up to draw and live fire. I will only appendix carry maybe 10% of the time. The policy I adopted, I am comfortable drawing a hot gun. I never reholster though. I will literally remove the holster, insert the gun and then put it back as one unit. Now if the boys are with me at our range they do the same. Not sure if they follow that protocol when I am not there. They say they do. That to me is the danger. As for pocket carry with micro9's or 380's, I don't do that either. If I need discrete carry it will be appendix. More times than not though in my environment it is outside 3:00 with a cover garment.
Thanks for sharing your experiences and opinions Dan!@@UncleDanBand64
J's are ok, but I would rather have a K frame in 3." I have a stainless mod. 66 in .357 mag. It carries well, iwb or owb. I would rather have 6 rounds of full power magnum loads than than 5 rounds of 38+P.
Its hard to neat a good j frame. I have a 442 and a 36 with 3in barrel.
Where did the name Mr Holster come from..
I don't know. He also had channels as the Ruger Ranger and the Glock Cowboy.
I like Carlita the best. I used to have a Body Guard but it lives with my ex wife now... thanks for the show and tell! Stay warm!
Ouch! Those ex-wives can be quite vindictive. Karlita is my favorite, but I don't carry it often because it's age and how good of condition it is in.
I have a 642 with similar Altamont Bataleur grips. It's light. Could do worse.
Whereas it's not my favorite, it doesn't mean the 642 isn't easy to carry and conceal, and is definitely fully capable of social work when needed.
Any man who names is gun has my respect. 🤣☕️
My 2-1/4" SP-101 .357 magnum is named "Bruiser."
They don't all have names, but the ones I really like do.
Ha! Apt name for sure.@@robwilson3749
Never been a fan of the airweight, nothing beats steel when it comes to snubs much easier to stay on target much more enjoyable to shoot
A side note Scotsman - I've been getting well wishes from viewers for Mrs. Holster. Can you pass that along?
@LionquestFitness Absolutely I will do so
Thank you Scotsman.@@ThecrazyScotsman
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I miss Mr Holster 😢