Anyone ever shoot a snub nose .38?

[Jesus Saves]

I've always wanted too, haven't gotten the chance yet.

These pistols just have character as far as I'm concerned.

[two gun sid]

1. Yes. I used to own a snub nose .357 and a ...

snub nose .44 Special. I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with them at 25 feet.

[Jesus Saves]

3. They lose accuracy that quick, huh?

I've never shot a snub nosed anything come to think of it.

[two gun sid]

11. I'd estimate that up to 10 feet they are deadly...

but beyond that... well, I sure wasn't very accurate with it. I had a .44 mag w/ a 10 1/2" bull barrel that would reach out and touch something.

[Jesus Saves]

27. 10 feet?

I had no idea the accuracy left that quick.

Wow.

The longest range pistol I ever shot was a 30-30 break open single shot. I don't know if it was homemade or not. It cracked open like a shotgun. It even had a scope. You could take down, in theory, a deer with it.

A .44 - only fired on of those once. Poweful gun.

[two gun sid]

46. Short barrels make them convenient not accurate...

I'll bet that 30-30 you shot was a Thompson/Center Contender.

If you ever get to Michigan let me know and you can shoot one of my weapons. There is a range not far from me that is run by the county sheriff. Nice and safe. Dangerous bozo's that have no respect for the ability of guns to kill are not allowed.

[Jesus Saves]

50. If I ever make it to Michigan

I may take you up on your offer.

Never been to Michigan, always wanted to go.

One of my fav. writers lives in N. Michigan - Jim Harrison.

[benEzra]

66. Depends on the gun and the shooter...

a short-barreled handgun is not inherently inaccurate, but it is harder to shoot well than a full-sized handgun due to the shorter sight radius and less moment of rotational inertia (making recoil a lot snappier).

Massad Ayoob once demonstrated 80% to 100% hit capability on a B-21 law-enforcement trainer target (that's the human-sized silhouette) at 100 YARDS with several makes of off-the-shelf .38 snubbies for a legal case in which he was called as an expert witness. I personally don't own any snubbies, but my 3.5" barreled S&W 3913 9mm is accurate enough to hit a 24" steel disk 7 for 8 at a measured 110 yards from a braced position, and that's only half the size of a B-21.

[RagingInMiami]

2. I used to own one too

Perfect gun to carry concealed. Perfect gun for a purse if you're a woman.

[Jesus Saves]

4. They are

They're also kinda the classic film noir/crime noir, etc...type of gun.

[RagingInMiami]

5. They're not made for long-range targets

It's purely for self-defense, to take down anybody who's in your face.

[Jesus Saves]

8. That's right

kind of PI type of gun.

[Nevernose]

29. Most "gun fights" take place w/ participants within 15' of one another

At least according to the FBI. A snubnosed revolver can hit, with accuracy, most big targets that are in the same room with you.

[Spider Jerusalem]

6. That's not really any good for target shooting.

It's an up-close-and-personal weapon. 2-2.5" barrel...good size for an ankle holster (which is why so many cops carry one as a backup piece).

[Jesus Saves]

10. Traditional target shooting is out....

It'd be interesting just to try it out though.

[short bus president]

28. Well, nothing says target shooting HAS TO start at 10 yards.

the concealed carry course I took in TN taught a "from the hip" shot at targets 10' away. everyone practiced that 'til we could place 3 out of 5 rounds (the J-frame smith and wessons are 5-round revolvers, anyway) in center mass without sighting. It was fun to learn. However I remain convinced to this day that if I tried to draw from a hip holster and shoot that quick I'd put a hole in my leg.

[imenja]

7. Would Jesus own a 38?

No, he wouldn't. And he wouldn't join the NRA either.

[Jesus Saves]

12. You're right

and I don't own one, and I'm not in the NRA either.

[imenja]

14. So Jesus would shoot guns, just not own them?

How many people would he take out?

[Jesus Saves]

16. Probably no one

but he might shoot it out of curiosity.

[imenja]

17. I don't buy it

Jesus stood for peace, love, and forgiveness, not weapons.

[Jesus Saves]

19. Would Jesus make a pizza?

Would he go kayaking?

Would he go see a movie on a Friday night?

There's lots of things he probably wouldn't do.

And firing a gun, or owning a gun, does not go against peace, love, or forgiveness.

[imenja]

23. BS

You start talking about machines that are designed to kill with that screen name, you need to expect flack. You're lying to yourself on this one. That is a sinful habit you have. You can discuss the issue with God himself when you meet Him.

[Jesus Saves]

34. Well when you grow up in a rural area like I did

You don't automatically see guns as instruments of evil. You just don't.

As a Christian can you can defend yourself or your family if physically attacked and your life is in danger.

[imenja]

36. you're not talking about defending your family here

Your talking about instruments of death as toys.

[Jesus Saves]

42. give me a break

I grew up around firearms. I also kinda dig mystery novels/movies. So I would like to try one, target practice, got it? It's called curiosity.

You're making it out to be some kinda big major sin. Give me a break.

Self defense is also ok.

[imenja]

53. Yes, I do believe it to be a sin

Guns kill. That is what they are designed for. Murder is wrong. Anything that promotes murder is also wrong. Not a difficult concept.

[Jesus Saves]

59. Murder is an ancient sin

It has nothing to do with guns.

[imenja]

62. I know that's some sort of twisted gunslinger argument

but it doesn't hold water. Guns kill; they have no other purpose. All forms of murder are sinful. Guns make murder far too easy, especially for young children who find them lying around their houses and end up killing someone.

[Goathead]

38. Where did you grow up?

Since you brought up. Ruby Ridge? Waco?

[Jesus Saves]

40. nope

Somewhere deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

[Goathead]

43. Where abouts? I lived in Leadville Co. for a while.

You can't get deeper than that. Or higher...

[Jesus Saves]

44. Been through Leadville before

That is high. Woah.

Montana's where I'm from. But also lived in New Mexico for a few years.

[Goathead]

48. Jordan? or Lincoln?

n/t

[Jesus Saves]

49. Missoula, Bozeman

nt

[mark414]

47. no need for self righteousness

i don't mean to attack you but i think it's a pretty low blow to attack someone's faith because they like guns...ad hominem; know what it means?

guns and religions are two flamefests for two threads...

[imenja]

52. I'm not attacking his faith. I'm attacking his guns

Jesus and guns don't go together.

[davepc]

65. sure he would

Luke 22:36-38

36He said to them, "But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. 37For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: 'And he was numbered with the transgressors.' For what is written about me has its fulfillment." 38And they said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." And he said to them, "It is enough."

{English Standard Version)


Jesus told his disciples to arm themselves, so they could defend themselves when attacked. He knew their message was going to be unpopular.

Good advice for any progressive.

[Dogmudgeon]

9. Yes

In Reno.

Just to watch a man die.

Fortunately for the man, I only managed to discharge my weapon into the hotel lobby aquarium.

I never knew cops could laugh so much.

--p!

[Goathead]

13. How can a gun have character?

It isn't human, you are anthropomorphizing.

[Jesus Saves]

15. Character in the sense

of Detective/cop books movies. PIs in dark alleys...etc.... Broads/Dames with shady pasts.

[Goathead]

20. Again, you are anthropomorphizing.

Guns can't have character, only people can have character. A gun can lend to the characterization of a person, but a gun in and of itself is an inanimate object.

[Jesus Saves]

21. Sue me

then...

[Goathead]

24. What would Jesus sue? n/t

[imenja]

26. Smith and Wesson, of course

and he'd send Wayne LaPierre right back to the underworld where he came from.

[candle_bright]

56. Not really

I think we all do it with various objects. Maybe "character" is the wrong word, but we attach sentiments to inanimate objects. Our homes, our cars, other possessions.

As far as guns, I'm a Glock person. I used to own a Walther PPKS, but I never cared for how it fired. I liked it a lot, though, because it was a gift.

[JimmyJazz]

18. Jesus Saves with a snub nose .38? Am I the only one who sees the

irony of this particular post

[RagingInMiami]

22. Well, if Jesus carried a snub nose .38

There will probably be more believers out there.

[imenja]

25. no

look above. I'm not letting him get away with it.

[Name removed]

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[imenja]

33. nah, I don't like to alert

I take them head on, and I don't need a gun to do it.

[greatauntoftriplets]

35. Shouldn't this be in the gungeon?

Not a Lounge thread.

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30. Feh! That's something Jack Webb would have carried.

Get with the times... go with a S&W .500 Mag (4" barrel... not exactly a "a snub nose", but close enough for shits and giggles).

[RagingInMiami]

31. Jesus the gunslinger

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41. Depends which side of the door he's on.

[EstimatedProphet]

37. Moving

This thread will be moved to the Gungeon.

[LilKim]

39. A retired cop I know who does consulting work in

foreign countries prefers this



as his backup or 'belly gun.'

http://www.firearms.smith-wesson.com/store/index.php3?c...

[Fescue4u]

63. I've got one of those

Those hurt like a sonabitch to shoot though.

I can only shoot about 15 shoots in .357 before my hand hurts to much.

But then again, its a "carry alot, shoot a little" type gun.

[Floogeldy]

45. Nice gun lust you got going there, HaySeuss.

[tjwash]

51. Damn. 666 posts in less than a month.

You need a life kiddo...

[imenja]

54. 666 . . . . . and guns

hmmm

[Jesus Saves]

55. Booo....!!!!

I'm not 666 anymore....now, ok?

I think you got a gun phobia.

[imenja]

57. phobia isn't strong enough

I hate the things

[Jesus Saves]

58. Well I can respect that

If you can understand that firing a gun or owning a gun is not some kind of big deal.

[imenja]

60. no, I can't, and I won't

But I've had my say. So I'll stop hounding you, for today anyway.

[Jesus Saves]

61. Well then

we must agree to disagree.

[Name removed]

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[Wickerman]

67. Please post all gun talk for gun talk's sake in the Outdoor life forum

this forum is intended for the discussion of RKBA issues.

If still confused, check the pinned thread at the top of the page entitled, "Where to post various gun-related topics"

Since we re-organized our forums a few weeks ago, DU now has two forums for discussions relating to Guns and 2nd Amendment issues. Each of those forums has a specific purpose. Help us keep posts on-topic in each of those forums.

Discussion of gun-related public policy issues belongs in Gun Rights & Gun Control Forum.

Personal-interest discussion about guns and weaponry should be posted in the Outdoor Life Group. By "personal interest" I mean, any discussion that is unrelated to public policy, such as: Posting pictures of guns or discussing the leisure activities of hunting or shooting.

Currently, the outdoor life group hosts discussions related to a number of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, climbing, and camping. Members are reminded to be respectful of individuals that engage in any of these activities.

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