Do they still make.38 special revolvers with a short barrel, six round cylinder, and a full grip?

[Waffles731]

Like in the style of the Colt Detective Special?

So since I'm planning on being a Private Detective and the fact is that in the U. S its recommended that a Private Detective get a Conceal Carry License and weapon I've been looking into revolvers.
I'm not a fan of the Smith and Wesson J frames. I'd like something with a short barrel, at least six shots, and a.38 special or a.357 since they can take.38 special rounds and a Full sized or nearly full sized grip. Now Gun manufacturers used to make tons of these kinds of weapons. Now the fact is that I'm having trouble, hell Smith and Wesson, Smith and Wesson doesn't make a revolver like that, they jump from 5 rounds in their J frame, to their performance center model which is the closest they sell which is rather pricey and holds seven rounds with a 2.5 inch barrel

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As for a nine mm, I honestly would rather use a.45 if I was going semiauto, both my parents were in the military in the 80s after the switch had happened and neither of them care for 9mm add to that the reason we switched from a similar cartridge to the.45 after the phillipines, and the fact that most American special forces use a.45, and the fact that the cartridge has been in continuous use by the U. S military in one capacity or another for over 100 years, I trusta.45 acp more than a 9mm

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For everyone who has this gun fight idea, generally in a civilian altercation the average number of shots fired is 2, and in most of the rest thats because the civilian fired till empty

[Phantomium]

Are you buying it for actual work or just because you think you will look cool with a revolver? If you think 6 rounds are enough for when the shit hits the fan I think you will be left quite disappointed (or dead). Not to mention a 9mm outperforms the.38 by a large margin.
https://www.ballistics101.com/9mm_vs_.38special.php

[Waffles731]

.38 is cheaper to buy so its cheaper to practice,
And Massad Ayoob would disagree with the idea that six rounds aren't enough

[Phantomium]

Well, I sure hope you're as good as him. Stay safe. :)

[SlightlyCrazy]

Rock island armory makes a nice hamerless 6 shot 38 snub. I'd recommend going for those p+ loads

[Waffles731]

just looked it up, those are actually just what I'm looking for, and price affordably too

[SlightlyCrazy]

Glad to help !

[NatashaJ]

Google is your best friend. :p for these you want to know.

[Robsinsf53]

In today's world, I'd see no upside to purchasing a small caliber revolver. God forbid you're in a shootout because you know, no matter what he's firing it will be bigger and faster. A 9 MM 18 shot. semi automatic, light & best of all the 17+1 bullets, don't have to be too accurate...

[Paultripps]

Yes, JT they aren't horrible card table guns that hurt your hand like a bitch to shoot. Get a small 9 (s&w m&p shield) if you want something compact, and pick up a 5 shot 38 for the ankle for reliability in close quarters. 38 snub shouldn't be your main piece

[Eddieniceboy]

Try looking at small mom/pops gun stores ask around. Those guys always know someone or have an idea whom might have one. Revolvers have evolved in the years. But there's still out there. Good luck hope you find it because it's a nice piece to shoot.
This one I carry as my back up boot gun.
www.ruger-firearms.com/products/lcr/overview.html

[Phoenix98]

You can buy them off of Smith And Wesson's website in 16 different calibers lol.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/revolvers

They are also really common at gun shows to.

Why a.38? And you really should go to a range and try a variety of different calibers and see what works for you and what your most comfortable using.

[mryoungbuck]

If you are dead set on this kind of revolver then go to a pawn shop. I along with many qualified instructors would recommend only a semi auto handgun. Preferably a glock 19. Dont get me wrong, revolvers work great if you are fast like Jerry Miculek with the speed loader. But in a real gunfight (God forbid) a revolver ia not the best option when your opponent could be carrying 15+1 in the gun and you only have 5 maybe 6.

[Someone_Bored]

Just a quick question. I also thought of getting a gun, but my friend who's really into guns recommend that I stay away from pawn stores. What do you think of his advice?

[mryoungbuck]

just know what you are looking for when you go to a pawn shop.

[IdkSomethingRandom]

Just get a gun you're personally comfortable with. Something you know you won't miss with, and preferably something you can be accurate enough to not require lethality with.

Oh n remember to try to aim for the right side of a body not the left if u can help it xD

[Vanjasper]

Have a look at a Makarov pistol. A 9x18 catridge (most 9mms are 9x19). It's very accurate, very very reliable, 8 round magazine. Very popular as a CC.
A S/H Bulgarian one is probably the best. Doesn't cost a fortune either.
Check out Hickok45 on youtube. Lots of info there.

[QuietJack]

You need to spend time at a range and see what caliber works for you. If you are going to get CCW, You need to look at taking a "Stress fire training " Shooting any weapon when adrenaline is pumping changes everything, not like shooting at a paper target. You should also speak with a "use of force attorney " They specialise in your state the laws that govern use of them.

[JohnDoe3000]

They look cool, and I'm sure you can still buy one, but I doubt they're very practical compared to, say, a Beretta M9.

[Waffles731]

Beretta m9 aren't very concealable

[madhatters4]

googled and found some for sale. i imagine you can find them fairly easily at gun shows but they'll be more expensive than retail

[WhereAmI]

You're able to get an LTC class A or B here in your town?

[Waffles731]

actually yes, but I'm moving to Washington State in a couple years so thats irrelevant,
Washington state all you need to open carry is just a regular gun license, and a CCW is fairly easy to get

[Waffles731]

It helps to be a Freemason or have your dad and brother be one and know the ex-chief of police

[WhereAmI]

Lucky bsstard

[Waffles731]

Won't matter in a couple of years, ill be moving to a state where its really easy to get a FID and hence open carry, and easy for a law abiding citizen to get a concealed carry

[Tom_Anderson]

Last time I heard smith and Wesson made a.357 but that'll chamber a.38

[DizzyAster]

Yes they make it, but you should not use it for obvious reasons.

[DizzyAster]

I like your preference for the.45.
I like the m1911 handgun.

[Waffles731]

My dads carry handgun recs are either a.357 revolver with its ability to shoot.38 as well or a.45 semiauto

[ThunderBasketball]

Pretty sure they still do. I think a Glock 34 would suit a private detective well, but that's just me.

[NightOwl8801]

Rossi used to but was bought out by Taurus firearms in the early 2000's
Currently they produce a.38 special five shot with a two Inch barrel.
Great gun for a reasonable price.
Other manufacturers do still produce.38 specials

[BertMacklinFBI]

You'd have better luck just googling the information using keywords.

[razeoes]

snub nose hand cannon. back when guns had some dignity.

[cth96190]

Look at the websites of companies such as S&W and Ruger.

[WD2017]

I am not into guns anymore. Nor do I deal with people who handle guns. Guns will get you in more trouble than it will get you out of.

[Likes2drive]

Yeah I'm sure some still do and you can always get a good used one

[Iraqveteran666]

Ruger is good for revolvers.

[Dred1614returns]

Maybe a ruger gp100 or sp101?

[Anonymous]

I own a 38 revolver that looks just like that

[notworthyourtime]

I don't think so

[jakeofalltrades]

I think so

[Tim-loves-it]

Yes they do.