38+p +p+ snubby for carry

gotstolefrom

In the past I have carried a snubby 38 spl, since it was relatively small and you kept you brass with you (yeah I know, a quirk of mine). I never considered the 38spl as quite enough power, and the old piece was not rated for +p. I traded the snubby away recently, so I am looking for a replacement.

I don't want the added cylinder length of a 357, so I'd like a 38spl that is +p+ rated. If I have to go with a 357 gun, I'll use 357 ammo. I've reloaded most everything for 30+ years, but avoid it in a carry gun and opt for the factory 38 loads made for snubbies (for legal reasons).

What are your favorites / best value / or overall suggestion for this change.

Thanks in advance.

7.62x39

Tarus

Old Fool

Smith and Wesson Ti in 357. You get what you pay for.

WWSmith

Taurus isn't bad; but, I'd say that if you want to use +P+, I'd seriously look at a Ruger SP101. A little bigger & heavier than other snubs, but also built to take hotter loads. Also, on the value scale, the Ruger is a pretty good deal. They come in .38 as well as .357, IIRC.

If you end up getting a .357, I would advise staying away from the uber-lightweights; I recently had the opportunity to fire a buddy's S&W (model escapes me, but it was the 2"(1.5"?) scandium/titanium model)...with standard velocity .357s, it HURTS. With .38+P, it wasn't quite as bad...but still was no kitty-cat (guess you can't use the term for cat which begins with a p...).

nards444

I like th Ruger Snubby

gap1916

Rugers are very strong. I like the Colt Diamondback. My 2 cents [8D]

sheepdip

Smith 531 Airweight with Barami Hip Grip.

Old Fool

+1 on the Airweight.

11b6r

You MAY want to make an actual comparison of size- 38 vs 357. Smaller than you think.

Boomerang

I carry a S&W 642 for both weight and cost reasons. The S&W titanium revolvers are just too expensive to only gain a 3 ounce advantage for almost twice the money. See below.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=14793&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=14764&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=

1911a1-fan

cylinder lengths on a j frame are identical, and most other manufacturers