BTim,
I have seen the cutting problem with J-Frame snubbies posted here several times. However, my friend has no problem firing my version; he likes firing it. The alternate grip that came with the revolver is worse for me . I know there are still other grips for it. You have inspired me to look for them. Not expensive to just buy and try. I have hessitated all these years because the fatter grip is in the wrong direction for making the snubbie small.
BTW, I didn't like the tight trigger spring when the revolver was new. One of you posters (sorry, I lost track of who it was) led me through the steps to order a set of springs and replace it myself. Big improvement in my view.
Ralph
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- Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:18 am
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: Problem Drawing
- Replies: 21
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- Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:34 pm
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: Problem Drawing
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Re: Problem Drawing
Annoyed Man,
It was thick like mastic used to affix a tag or logo or something and have the tag wear off after several years. But it would be a dumb place to have a tag, and my other, larger Uncle Mike "in the pocket" holster has nothing in there. Maybe it was some hard candy, but I never use hard candy and nothing like it is in the drawer where I keep the holstered revolver when I am in the house. (no kids in the house anymore. The 357 by my bedside is not locked up either). The holster is otherwise clean and has always been clean, or so I thought. Anyhow, I learned a lesson for sure. It would be comical how it stuck were it not so serious.
Ralph
It was thick like mastic used to affix a tag or logo or something and have the tag wear off after several years. But it would be a dumb place to have a tag, and my other, larger Uncle Mike "in the pocket" holster has nothing in there. Maybe it was some hard candy, but I never use hard candy and nothing like it is in the drawer where I keep the holstered revolver when I am in the house. (no kids in the house anymore. The 357 by my bedside is not locked up either). The holster is otherwise clean and has always been clean, or so I thought. Anyhow, I learned a lesson for sure. It would be comical how it stuck were it not so serious.
Ralph
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:04 pm
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: Problem Drawing
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2641
Problem Drawing
NEVER AGAIN will I go for more than a few days without removing my snubbie from the "in the pocket" holster! In the house, I remove holster and revolver as one unit from the pocket. You see, years ago, I quit firing my 12 oz 38 snubbie at the range because after 3 shots it starts cutting the web between thumb and finger. But it's my usual carry choice because it's like not being there. Go ahead, remind me to practice with your carry. I was removing it to clean once a year. Well, I sometimes carry an SW 99 semi, and I practice with it and a 357 full size, all steel Taurus, my favorite to fire. I carried it before I bought either of the other. Bottom line, though, I was not drawing my snubbie for several months at a time.
Anyhow, one day at an outdoor range, my friend's wife asked to see my 38 snubbie. I drew my snubbie for her, and I must have looked like Barney Fife. I know some of you are old enough to remember him, even before reruns. It refused to draw, and the holster performed perfectly, clinging to the sides of the pocket and jamming in one of the upper corners, refusing to budge.
To make a long story slightly shorter, I found something very sticky stuck between the holster and the cylinder - I mean STUCK! It was less than 1/4 inch in size. Removed it with lighter fluid. Of course, I imagined a scene where a BG decides to charge me with a switchblade and saying he is going to cut me open from one side to the other and I decide to draw my weapon. I thought of 4 expressions unprintable here. Also, not as dangerous, but embarrassing, would be drawing at the request of a LEO, and looking like Barney. Also, I don't mind if you remind me that a BG can move 10 yards in 3 seconds, or some such statistic. I still may decide to defend myself. I can back up pretty fast, too, or run back and draw.
Ralph
Anyhow, one day at an outdoor range, my friend's wife asked to see my 38 snubbie. I drew my snubbie for her, and I must have looked like Barney Fife. I know some of you are old enough to remember him, even before reruns. It refused to draw, and the holster performed perfectly, clinging to the sides of the pocket and jamming in one of the upper corners, refusing to budge.
To make a long story slightly shorter, I found something very sticky stuck between the holster and the cylinder - I mean STUCK! It was less than 1/4 inch in size. Removed it with lighter fluid. Of course, I imagined a scene where a BG decides to charge me with a switchblade and saying he is going to cut me open from one side to the other and I decide to draw my weapon. I thought of 4 expressions unprintable here. Also, not as dangerous, but embarrassing, would be drawing at the request of a LEO, and looking like Barney. Also, I don't mind if you remind me that a BG can move 10 yards in 3 seconds, or some such statistic. I still may decide to defend myself. I can back up pretty fast, too, or run back and draw.
Ralph