Snub nose revolvers

A Snubnosed revolver has a barrel length of less than three (3) inches. It was a popular type of firearm with undercover police officers due to its compact size and easy handling. Its popularity was temporarily overshadowed with the wide-scale availability of compact, large-capacity semi-automatic pistols in the 1980s and their gradual adoption by police in the 1990s.

The first snubnosed revolver was the Colt Detective Special, which appeared in 1927.[1] Colt, Smith and Wesson, Taurus, and Ruger all make various types of snubnosed revolvers.

Two developments resulted in a resurgence in popularity of these revolvers in the United States starting in the mid-1990s. First, the passage of Right to Carry laws in various states created new markets for reliable, concealed carry firearms. Second, the passage of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban limited the availability of pistol magazines holding more than 10 rounds, thus reducing the advantages of the "Wonder Nine" pistols normally capable of holding 15 or more rounds.

The increased demand for snubbie revolvers was met with the introduction of numerous new models from Smith & Wesson, Taurus and others. While some were made of traditional carbon steel, stainless steel, and lightweight aluminum alloys that had been in use for decades, many of the new models used high-strength, lightweight metal alloys such as titanium and scandium

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[petechett]

nice guns. i love the little snub nose they look awsome

[Mr45Bullitt]

@petechett Thank you. I love old school.

[KiingAbdul]

wow that colt is beautiful

[Mr45Bullitt]

@KiingAbdul Thank you Sir!

[ebomey]

The Colt is sweet! Looks like the same sight style as me S&W.

Another great vid Bill!

[Mr45Bullitt]

@ebomey Thanks Eric! I made this vid thinking about Chuck (snub nose)! L)OL!

[peachn8a]

have you ever had to use one in self defence?

[ashketchum602]

man those are nice ones i like snub noses better than the original revolvers

[killerbean158]

how much did it cost

[bow7891]

@Arcaenon Booo ... Playing more cod will make you dumb not make you a weapons expert

[Mr45Bullitt]

@KrazyCash I hope you do. These guns are a part of history and fun to own.Thanks!