Snubbies are harder to shoot than full sized revolvers. The reason for a snubby is concealability. No need for concealability in a night stand gun. Now, if you're buying a multi-purpose guns--for concealability and night stand use, then a snubby is a good choice. If you're just buying for night stand use, then it's not. Smith and Wesson makes three models of medium frame .38s vs. 15 models of medium frame .357s. You have a much wider variety of choices in the .357 side of things.
I can put 5 rounds inside the 10 ring at 25 yards with my snubby. Any farther than that I dig out a rifle. Fine, get a revolver rated for .357, but I would not use a .357 load for home defense. Load it with .38 Specials like I have been stating.
My pit bull mix will be ripping the guys leg off while I get the gun from my nightstand. No stranger will sneak up on me in my sleep and he had better be gone when I get out of bed. For those interested: I found a coated magnetic holster. I attached the magnet under my nightstand and my gun sticks to the magnet. The coating prevents scratches. Grab the gun, flip the safety, and it's ready for business. I found it at Bass Pro Shops.
A snubbie would also be easier to get out of the drawer,if needed,besides,not trying to sound sexist,but do you know of any woman who would just keep a gun in her nightstand?
wife has one .380 and two extra clips only in her nightstand drawer. Says anything else gets in her way if she has to get to it. Bible and flashlight on the top.............
hahahahahahaha, the very last thing they see roflmmfao PS. You have such a way with words, [MENTION=57749]Hoosier8[/MENTION] ..................
They are over 20, and one away at college, the other lives with me right now (to attend local college). Both are Eagle Scouts, and have taught shooting to younger scouts, have done skeet and range shooting, and have been trained by NRA instructor, so they know how to handle a gun Thank you for the concern - - - Updated - - - A picture is worth a thousand words
If the child is 6 years old, has been properly taught about gun dangers, is a good child (and assuming there's no family conflict issues), I really do not think it would be so terrible if there was a gun laying around in the house. Always better to keep it locked up when young children could be in the house, but I wouldn't call such parents irresponsible. Now if it was a 3 year old, that would be different. Now there are some families who live in bad areas with gang problems, and if they are afraid their teenage son might get pulled into trouble, that could be a good reason to keep the guns locked up. It really depends on the situation. I don't think it's absolutely necessary for every family to have to lock up their guns.
You just refuse to understand this freedom thing, and it appears to really bother you at every level. As concerns THIS THREAD, really? has pointed out that her kids are knowledgeable and trustworthy with guns. But it still bothers you.....
Speak for yourself. We were raised with firearms and taught respect. You can keep your kids ignorant so they can be tempted by natural curiosity and blow their sibling away due to the ignorance of firearms you champion.
IMO, you have a sick way of posting sick things. But, what can one expect from a subject.............
