Ideas on a new snubby

[11Z50]

My partner finally talked me into selling my 2" Colt Cobra to him, so now I'm out a snubby. I've been looking around, but haven't seen anything that gets my attention. I'm thinking I wish I'd kept my 2.5" SW 19, so I'd like something similar. The primary use will be concealed carry, shot little, carried lots. Light weight is a plus. Any ideas, just for the sake of discussion?

[naimad]

smith&wesson 386 sc/s just put on the california approved list

[leelaw]

S&w 340 Pd

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[bwiese]

Tobe, you're a bigger dude, you could carry a chopped S&W 686 or 66 with 2" or 2.5" bbl.

Another alternative is the Ruger SP101 if you can live w/5 rounds.

Why o why didja sell your Cobra?

I wouldn't part with my (late) dad's Colt Det. Special for anything.

[Miltiades]

Stick with Colt...

You didn't mention whether you need .357 magnum or whether .38 is adequate for you, or how you will carry it. But assuming that .38 is enough, like your departed Colt Cobra, how about a used Colt Detective Special? There are quite a number of them in the used market, and they give you 6 shots in an all steel gun weighing about 21 ounces empty. I find them a lot easier to shoot well than an airweight S&W, and they conceal easily in a belt holster behind the hip.

Here is mine:

[tankerman]

I have a Super redhawk 454 you could cut the barrel down on.

[11Z50]

Bill, one of my agents finished his training with me and graduated Fresno State, and will be getting his license soon. He'll be working out of my office and is a great kid. He talked me into giving up the Cobra(at a good price). He likes the "old school" look, which the Cobra certainly sports.

I am thinking about the K/L frame .357s or perhaps the Ruger. I usually pack a 9mm or .45, and the use for this revolver will be undercover work and personal protection when contact is not likely. A .38 would work, but a .357 is better! The piece will ride in an inside the pants holster or a fanny pack. I am in and out of court and other secure areas alot so I need a carry method that is easy on and off. Summers in Fresno can be brutal so a shoulder rig is out.

I think I'll check out the Smith and Ruger websites today.

[Spicy McHaggis]

S&w 340 Pd

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I agree! This is a super lightweight J-Frame .357. Perfect for what you are looking for.

[dfletcher]

I still have my Cobra & will probably never give it up - 1950s version, still in the box with the original warranty card & NRA membership app still attached. I hate to think of what would happen to it if used for defense - I'd probably never see it again, so it's used for the range & not much else.

FWIW, I habitually use the S & W 49 and an S & W 640 in 38 Special. They're each about 20 years old but S & W does make their new version of each. I'm pretty sure each can be had in steel or lightweight, the 640 comes in 357 Mag also.

I also have an AMT DAO Back Up in 45 ACP. It goes "bang" every time which is pretty much all I expect of it.

I think the Bodyguard is best for carry.

[bwiese]

Ah - the Colt Cobra - apparently that's similar to the Colt Agent, which is kinda like an alloy Det. Spl. My cousin on Oregon has a Colt Agent he really likes for CCW.

Tobe, if you want 357/38 capability, those Ruger 5 shot shorty bbl SP101s are hard to beat.

The Model 66-L-comp looks pretty sweet - 6 shots but L frame, not sure if that's too large.

I've also had a chance to shoot a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug in 44Spl (5 shot). These guns don't have overall refined appearance (late ones do look pretty good) that a Smith or Colt has, but they are 100% reliable. 44Spl has a lot going for it, too.

[SnWnMe]

Pick an alloy 38 or 357 S&W of the concealed hammer variety. Those things are so light it's ridiculous. You can conceal wearing a tank top and shorts with these little blasters.

Colts are nice but the cylinder turns the wrong way

[Californio]

Ah - the Colt Cobra - apparently that's similar to the Colt Agent, which is kinda like an alloy Det. Spl. My cousin on Oregon has a Colt Agent he really likes for CCW.

Tobe, if you want 357/38 capability, those Ruger 5 shot shorty bbl SP101s are hard to beat.

The Model 66-L-comp looks pretty sweet - 6 shots but L frame, not sure if that's too large.

I've also had a chance to shoot a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug in 44Spl (5 shot). These guns don't have overall refined appearance (late ones do look pretty good) that a Smith or Colt has, but they are 100% reliable. 44Spl has a lot going for it, too.

I vote for the Bulldog and factory (short barrel loaded) golddot's, 200grs at just under 800fps. I shot them in my heavier 624 3" and they expand nicely.