Are Snubnose revolvers legal?

Just curious. The revolvers that are on the CA roster are legal to purchase new from out of state or anywhere and bring into CA. The revolvers that are already in CA that are not on roster are legal to PPT if you can find an owner that’s willing to sell.

How much is a 38 Special Smith & Wesson snub nose worth?

What is a SMITH WESSON 38 pistol Worth? A SMITH WESSON 38 pistol is currently worth an average price of $538.64 new and $537.26 used .

What’s the best hammerless revolver?

Here are five good hammerless revolvers.

Ruger LCR. I’m going to begin with my favorite: the Ruger LCR.
Taurus CIA Model 650. Taurus makes good guns and the CIA 650 is no exception.
Charter Arms Undercover Lite. Charter is aiming at very specific market of shooters.
Smith & Wesson M&P 640.
The Smith & Wesson Model 642.

Are snub nose pistols illegal?

While many people carry a revolver for personal protection, primarily a . 38 Special snub-nose sporting a two inch barrel, both legal concealed carry civilians and police should understand that these firearms are limited in scope of use.

What is a Smith & Wesson Model 29 worth?

A SMITH WESSON 29 pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,887.28 new and $1,532.37 used .

What was the Smith and Wesson snub nose used for?

Even though S&W intended this .32 snub nose to be used for personal protection, like a lot of revolvers from that era, there are a few indications that it was designed by people who were mostly familiar with single action target shooting.

Which is better a snub nosed or hammerless revolver?

Cocking the hammer allows for a lighter trigger pull, which can mean much better accuracy. But that isn’t really what you buy a snub nosed revolver for. A more practical approach (especially if you own more than one gun) might be the hammerless variety.

What kind of revolvers did Smith and Wesson make?

A pair of .32 S&W Bicycle Revolvers, both 2nd Models. Smith & Wesson produced eight models of the Safety Hammerless revolver, three in .32 S&W and five in .38 S&W. They all had five-round cylinders and were hammerless with a grip safety. The revolvers were available with blue or nickel finish and with black hard rubber or pearl grips.

Is there such a thing as a hammerless revolver?

But the design works well for its intended purpose. A hammerless revolver is cross between a backup gun and a get-off-me gun. Their heavier double action only triggers further limit their accuracy (at any real distance). But they are not target guns, so it hardly matters.