snub

Simple question. To be considered a snubby, what is the longest length of the barrel? [EDIT] It seems like everyone has their own made up personal definition of what a snub is. Conclusion that they seem to have came up with that's not necessarily based on any one standard or history. So far...

Hi guys, I have a Smith and Wesson 640 Centennial that I purchased brand new back in 1991. I sent the gun to Smith & Wesson for a maintenance check. After they inspected the gun, they told me that I had expanded chambers and needed the cylinder replaced. They said it was most likely due to...

I need help in deciding a pocket gun. Cashier at a local gas station, fixing to start graveyard shifts... Corporate policy is a resounding "no", Manager's policy is "What I don't see, I can't do anything about.". It would be in cargo shorts, but would still need to hide well. Bearing in mind...

Ever since I read the Lucky Gunner article “Why the Best Snub Nose Caliber is .32,” I’ve been intrigued by the idea of a snub revolver in .32 H&R Magnum. Why didn’t that caliber become more popular? S&W and Taurus used to carry snubs in that caliber, but they’re since discontinued. Used S&W...

Can someone give some ideas on shortening a newer production 629 I got it for a good price, but the 6.5” full lug isn’t my bag. I’d prefer to get it to 4” or 3”. Any decent folks doing this work who won’t take a kidney?

Article addresses some of the questions flying around about this new revolver. Includes a useful illustration of the lockwork. http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nra/ar_201705/index.php#/64

Hey pallies. One of my main daily carry pieces is a .357 Mag snub. It is loaded with .38 Spl and .38 Spl +P loads because I don't see the point in running full house .357 Mag ammo in said. Anywho, I've burned up most of my stock, so it is time to reorder. I've got some (very little, really)...