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 07-19-2010, 03:03 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3 |  Snubby for big hands
Hello everyone,
I am new to this site and let me start by saying it is the most beautiful Gun forum I have ever seen. I love the way its put together and what not. Now on to the subject at hand. I read the post by Canebrake and just want to throw that out their. Now I am looking for a first SD weapon, I love revolvers, the looks, they are just beautiful!
I prefer double action revolvers. I never shot a handgun of any kind but know my calibers well and fully what any gun is capable of. Now, having said that I was wondering if a .38 is okay for me to start off with. I have been held up 3 times coming home from work. Its a 2 mile walk at 9-10 at night. I am tired of being walked on and scared for my life.
The only thing I carry are 2 fold out knives. One is almost like a switchblade, but not quit. Anyways it does little good when your getting chased by a guy way bigger than you (I am 6'3 300lbs and yes many are bigger than me) chasing me down with guns. I NEED ALL OF YOUR HELP! I need a concealable weapon that will be ok for my hands (fat Italian here)...lol. Already I have seen some guns like the S&W models 442, 637, 638, Ruger LCR, and Taurus Models 856, 85, 850 CIA, and 851 on the net....any suggestions for my big hands? __________________
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| 07-19-2010, 11:10 AM | #2 | Retired Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama), FL Posts: 4,741 |
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| 07-27-2010, 03:35 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN, Tennessee Posts: 102 |
DAO 357 is what I'm carrying right now and it's a fine gun but I'm about to go semi-auto. I'm only 5-9 190 and I hide this gun fine. yes 38 is fine that's what I normally keep in mine. 38 +P+ JHP good luck to you and be safe on your way home tonight. I hope you can suprise the next BG | |
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| 07-27-2010, 03:44 AM | #4 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
This works well for me:
Vintage S&W 29-2
Yea, its a little hard to conceal but you won't lose it in your big hand!
And concealment goes out the window once you throw the loud switch!
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| 07-29-2010, 04:28 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: , Alaska Posts: 2,315 |
4" Ruger Security Six. | |
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| 07-29-2010, 04:37 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 1,231 |
What about a Ruger Alaskan 454. | |
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| 07-29-2010, 04:49 PM | #7 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
There is nothing wrong with a .38 spl for PD! Even better is .38 spl +P.
I have large hands and my Ruger Elsie Ahrrrr (LCR) is a great summer carry.
It is also available now in .357 mag, should you want more stones. I think that would be a handful.
If you have any experience with DA revolver's trigger stacking you will be amazed with the new Ruger CAM-ACTION DA loud switch.
With a clip-draw and fully loaded this gun weighs less than one pound.
It will serve you well for your dilemma.
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