The Snub Nose Revolver is Not Dead

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Author Doug Gilmer schools us on why there is still a place in the self defense world for the Snub Nose Revolver.

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Early in my law enforcement career I was taught to carry a five-shot revolver in my front pocket. I have yet to find a handgun better designed for this type of concealment.

The fit is natural and a good pocket holster will help keep the gun up right in the pocket and will break up its distinctive outline.

Of course the snub is also right at home on the ankle, tucked in the waistband (using a good ankle holster), on the belt, or elsewhere. It just works wherever and however you decide to carry it.

Snub Nose Revolver ~ Simplicity

There is no complicated manual of arms or immediate action/failure drill with a revolver. If you squeeze the trigger and the gun doesn’t fire, simply squeeze the trigger again. No safety, no damaged magazine to rip out and replace and no slide to work. Just aim and keep squeezing the trigger until your desired outcome is achieved. …Read the Rest

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