Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Never mind that S&W Detective Special, I want a Colt Chiefs Special.
The S&W Model 38 is the ugly best of both worlds. Has a usable hammer so it can be fired SA if desired, but the humpbacked frame will not impede draw. The frame is alloy, and it is well-built and as accurate as the shooter; I can occasionally fire very tight groups. It is 38Special, making it useful in the real world. Buffalo Bore makes some low-flash anti-personnel ammunition for this type of pistol:
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=23
It is ugly. However, there is beauty to be found in functional form, for those who can see it.
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Have been looking at these and the 442. Any experience with the ones with or without the internal lock?
Third generation Colt D Frames had shrouded ejector rods if that is an issue. As far as snagging drawing from pocket the ejector rod is a non-issue. What was the issue about ejector rods was potentially bending it in the course of pistolwhipping.
Mrs Biggfoot thought her second generation Colt Cobra was the neatest thing since sliced bread.
I prefer J Frames primarily because of the trigger, but D Frames are certainly viable, and have many qualities that rightfully endear them to their fans.
The main drawback is they command $$ from Colt Colectors.
The OP established his criteria in the first post, but I will observe as a long time revolver guy, the carry and smooth removal from a pocket is exponentially more relevant than shooting from within a pocket.
Did you find yours locally? I should check with my LGS proprietor if he can order one for me.My vote goes to the Kimber K6s if you can find one. Fairly light compared to my SP101 and the best trigger I've ever felt on a snubby. The pull is long but light and extremely smooth.
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Did you find yours locally? I should check with my LGS proprietor if he can order one for me.
Does anyone else here have problems loading five round speedloaders versus six round speedloaders? That was one of the reasons I sold my SP101.
Depends on each revolver and how far the crane swings out relative to the recoil shield and grips. Since compact revolvers tend to have cranes that don't swing out very far, it's not unusual for the recoil shield or grips to make use of a speedloader difficult if not impossible.