The Snubnose Files Recommended Links

.38 Caliber Ballistics – One of the best pages on .38 Special performance out of short barrels that I have found.
2nd Amendment Shirts – by M.D. Smith of Reload Ammo fame.
Charter Arms Revolvers – Interview with David Ecker, the President of Charter Arms.
The Classic Colt Diamondback Revolver – by Chuck Hawks.
The Colt Detective Special – by Notpurfect.
Cornered Cat – Well written site which addresses armed self defense from a woman’s point.
Chiappa Revolvers – An in-depth history of the Chiappa Group plus factory photos.
The Enduring Snubnose – Stephen A. Camp meditates on the Snubnose.
The BarrelBlok Emergency Reload Drill – by Mike Brickner.
Metal Detectors – Recommended by John Matuszak, for those who want another outdoor hobby.
My Friend, the .357 – by Skeeter Skelton.
Snubnose Merchandise – Hide your love of all things snubnose in plain sight (at least, for those who know).
Officer Survival: Staying Alive With Rapid Reload – by Dave Spaulding.
A Short Look at Snubs – Another excellent piece by Stephan A. Camp.
History of Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson 342PD Titanium Centennial .38 Special +P – by Jeff Quinn.
S&W Model 642 Airweight (.38 Special +P) – by Eddie Coyle.
S&W Model 649 Bodyguard by NotPurfect.
Self-Defense Loads for the 2-inch .38 Special – Handguns
The Sixguns That Made the Magnums – John Taffin. Good History piece.
The Snubnose – An excellent historical and cultural survey.
Guns for Sale – The best retailer for cheap guns online.
The Taffin Tests – Bunches of excellent articles for premier revolver expert, John Taffin.
When Selecting a Carry Gun, SIZE MATTERS!
Why Carry a Revolver? – Preacherman’s reflections on the value of the revolver in self defense.
The Workhorse by Smith & Wesson – The Model 10 explained.

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