{"id":11186,"date":"2023-03-14T14:56:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T18:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/?p=11186"},"modified":"2025-02-13T13:48:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T18:48:52","slug":"tips-for-shooting-a-snub-nose-revolver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/tips-for-shooting-a-snub-nose-revolver\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Shooting a Snub Nose Revolver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Snub nose revolvers are challenging to shoot well at first, but they don&#8217;t have to stay that way. Today we&#8217;re looking at some tips for shooting a snub nose better.<\/p> <p>Details are in the video below, or scroll down to read the full transcript.<\/p> <div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p> <noscript class=\"idle-load\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 28px 0;position:relative;\"> <div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"> <div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_tsk8hqg596 dnt=1 seo=false videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"> <div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/tsk8hqg596\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/noscript> <\/div> <hr \/> <p>Hey everybody, I am Chris Baker from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\">LuckyGunner.com<\/a>. It\u2019s been a while since we covered wheel guns, but this feels like it\u2019s going to be a revolver kind of year. So to start out, I thought I\u2019d share some tips for shooting small frame snub nose revolvers.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/revolver-table.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/revolver-table.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/revolver-table.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/revolver-table-600x359.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/revolver-table-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/revolver-table-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <h3>Challenges of the Snub Nose<\/h3> <p>Snubbies are among the most difficult guns to master. They are a devious combination of four traits, any one of which make a handgun challenging to shoot.<\/p> <ol> <li><strong>Sights<\/strong>: they\u2019re usually small and hard to see with a short sight radius.<\/li> <li><strong>Recoil<\/strong>: Snubbies are designed to be as light and concealable as possible, and they\u2019re often chambered for cartridges originally designed for full-size service revolvers<\/li> <li><strong>Trigger<\/strong>: They tend to be heavy with a long travel<\/li> <li><strong>Grip<\/strong>: They\u2019re typically small with minimal surface area and that only amplifies all of the other three problems.<\/li> <\/ol> <p>When we try to address these four issues, another challenge we run into is that there are not many one-size-fits-all solutions for the snub nose. You really have to tweak the gear and techniques depending on the individual, maybe even more so than with other types of handguns. Hand geometry is a major variable from person to person. And some people might value concealment over shootability or vice versa. So I\u2019m going to give some very broad suggestions for hardware selection and shooting technique. But there are a lot of other valid ways to approach the snub nose.<\/p> <h3>Snub Nose Sights<\/h3> <p>Let\u2019s look at the issue of sights first. The sights on most snubbies are garbage, and there\u2019s really not a whole lot we can do about it. There are a few exceptions, but if you want a lightweight 2-inch snub nose, your sight options are generally between bad and worse.<\/p> <p>Some models come with a pinned front so you can swap those out for a high-visibility aftermarket sight. Those are usually too tall to use a conventional sight picture. So I typically just use the factory front sight and add some bright orange nail polish.<\/p> <p>There are plenty of types of paints and nail polish colors that work just fine. A lot of you guys have asked me what I use. For the last seven or eight years, I\u2019ve been using this same bottle from the brand Salon Perfect. It\u2019s nothing special \u2013 I got it at a drugstore or big box store or something. But it works really well. The key here is to apply a couple of base coats of white first. When you add the orange, the white will help it really pop.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/orange-front-sight.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/orange-front-sight.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/orange-front-sight.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/orange-front-sight-600x406.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/orange-front-sight-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/orange-front-sight-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>The rear sight is usually the trench style notch cut into the topstrap. I don\u2019t attempt to make any alterations if the gun has a black finish. For a stainless or silver finish, I will black out the rear sight. You can just use a Sharpie, but you\u2019ll have to touch it up every couple of weeks. I like the Birchwood Casey Super Black touch up pens \u2013 the flat black version. That usually lasts for at least a few months.<\/p> <p>Laser grips are another sight option to consider. I generally think of those as more of a supplement to the sights rather than a replacement. They\u2019re a complete game-changer in low light and, depending on the model, somewhere between mediocre and useless in bright sunlight. If you can find laser grips that come in a shape and size that works well for you regardless of the laser, I would say they\u2019re worth the expense. But definitely not a mandatory accessory.<\/p> <h3>Recoil Mitigation<\/h3> <p>Okay, how about recoil? This is a common complaint with the snub nose but it has a simple solution. Choose a gun and ammo combo with recoil you can manage easily. If you\u2019re just merely tolerating the recoil, you\u2019re never going to put in the range time necessary to shoot a snub nose well.<\/p> <p>The heavier steel frame models will soak up more recoil. They\u2019re definitely easier to shoot than the alloy or polymer lightweight guns. But for me, the main appeal of the snub nose is that you can get a super lightweight gun that\u2019s much easier to draw and hang onto than a tiny pocket-sized semi-auto of the same weight. I think the weight of the gun should be based on your carry needs and then you choose a caliber and ammo that\u2019s appropriate for a gun of that weight.<\/p> <p>For the lightweight models, forget about .357 Magnum. That\u2019s just absurd. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/handgun\/38-special-ammo\">.38 Special<\/a> is a challenge in the lighter guns, so consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/handgun\/38-special-ammo?jacket_type=479\">lead wadcutter ammo<\/a>. They\u2019re not always easy to find, but wadcutters are among the softest shooting .38 loads available. Velocity and recoil vary a lot by manufacturer. The lower velocity loads are good for practice. The higher velocity options actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/wadcutter-ammo-self-defense\/\">work well for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/327-LCR.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/327-LCR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/327-LCR.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/327-LCR-600x341.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/327-LCR-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/327-LCR-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/327-LCR-350x199.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>Smaller calibers really turn these guns into something most shooters can master with a lot less effort. The Goldilocks option is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/why-the-best-snub-nose-caliber-is-32\/\">Ruger LCR in .327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. Load it with six rounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/handgun\/32-hr-magnum-ammo\">.32 H&amp;R Magnum<\/a>, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/handgun\/32-s-w-long-ammo\">.32 Long<\/a> and you\u2019ve got snub nose in easy mode. The catch is that ammo is somewhat obscure and usually costs a little more than the mainstream calibers.<\/p> <p>For absolute minimal recoil, without the ammo availability issues, you\u2019ve got several options in .22 Magnum and .22 Long Rifle. That bumps your capacity up to seven or eight rounds. The trade-off is that the triggers are a little heavier to help set off those rimfire primers.<\/p> <h3>Snub Nose Grip<\/h3> <p>That\u2019s the easy stuff out of the way. The rest of this is all about grip and trigger press because that\u2019s really at the heart of running a snubby well. We\u2019d like to achieve multiple trigger presses in rapid succession without steering the muzzle off target. How do we do that with a small grip and a long heavy trigger?<\/p> <p>We\u2019ll start with the physical grips on the gun \u2013 the grip panels or stocks. One of the advantages of a snub nose is that you can change these. There are dozens of serviceable aftermarket options for the common revolver models. You\u2019ve probably heard before that you need a grip that fits your hand. Grip fit is important for managing recoil and the trigger press. It\u2019s not as critical with a soft recoiling gun with a light trigger. As recoil increases or the trigger gets heavier, you will need more pressure on the grip to control the gun and that requires a grip that fits your hands.<\/p><p><\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/smith-airweight-muzzle-flash.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/smith-airweight-muzzle-flash.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Airweight muzzle flash\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/smith-airweight-muzzle-flash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/smith-airweight-muzzle-flash-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/smith-airweight-muzzle-flash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/smith-airweight-muzzle-flash-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>But let\u2019s assume you chose a snub nose because you want to maximize concealment. You will have to balance concealability and grip size. I suggest you start with the shortest possible grip that still allows room for your pinky. You don\u2019t need the whole pinky on there necessarily. This grip is about as short as they come and I can just barely wrap my pinky around the bottom corner here. But it\u2019s enough to exert some pressure. I like to use my ring and little fingers to squeeze the grip into my palm. That helps to counteract some of the lateral pressure from my trigger press. If I can\u2019t get my pinky on there, that\u2019s a lot harder.<\/p> <p>Grip circumference is just as important as length. That impacts trigger reach, which I\u2019ll talk about in a second. But there\u2019s more to it than that, and to be completely honest, it\u2019s difficult to articulate. I find that a lot of snubby grips are not thick enough, especially in this area between the top of the backstrap and just behind the trigger guard. If that\u2019s too narrow, the angle I get on the trigger is all wrong. I can\u2019t find enough surface area to properly squeeze the grip. It just feels \u201coff.\u201d<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/kimber-grip.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/kimber-grip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/kimber-grip.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/kimber-grip-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/kimber-grip-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/kimber-grip-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>There\u2019s just no substitute for experience here. I know it can get expensive to buy a bunch of different aftermarket grips to try out. It might be worth it because that can make an enormous difference in how well you can control the gun. If you feel like the gun is squirming around in your hands as you press the trigger even when you\u2019re doing dry reps, you might benefit from a different set of grips.<\/p> <p>Of course grip technique makes a big difference too. But again, individual hand geometry means there\u2019s no universal solution for everyone. You won\u2019t find a ton of variation on the dominant hand placement. Just get the web of the hand nice and high on the backstrap.<\/p> <p>For the support hand, I like to start with my index finger pressed up against the bottom of the trigger guard. Meaty part of the palm presses right into the nail of my middle finger. There\u2019s usually not enough room for my palm to make direct contact with the grip. The thumbs can go anywhere there\u2019s room for them. I tend to use the classic crossed thumbs and I tuck them in nice and tight. But I might do something a little different depending on what gun I\u2019m shooting. The main thing is that I want to keep my thumbs out of the way of my trigger finger.<\/p> <h3>Trigger Manipulation<\/h3> <p>Now let\u2019s look at the trigger press. I\u2019m not going to get into the basics of double-action trigger manipulation. I\u2019ve covered that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/how-to-master-the-double-action-trigger\/\">elsewhere<\/a>.<\/p> <p>If there\u2019s any nuance here that\u2019s specific to shooting a snub nose, I think it\u2019s trigger finger placement. Don\u2019t get too wrapped up on whether you press the trigger with the pad or the crease, or even the middle segment of your finger. Use however much trigger finger you need in order to get enough leverage for that heavy trigger. Place your finger in a spot where the force you exert on the trigger is mostly straight back. I say \u201cmostly\u201d because it\u2019s physically impossible to move your trigger finger straight back. Our fingers are a series of hinge joints and hinges move in arcs, not straight lines. So the face of the trigger may roll across your finger as you press and your grip will have to cancel out any of the side to side pressure.<\/p> <p>With a snub nose, I tend to press with the crease and sometimes with a little of the middle segment. That might be somewhat unconventional, but it gets me the cleanest possible trigger press.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/trigger-reach-graphic.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/trigger-reach-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/trigger-reach-graphic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/trigger-reach-graphic-600x353.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/media\/trigger-reach-graphic-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>If the trigger reach is too long or too short, it can be very difficult to press straight back. I have long fingers, and snub nose grips tend to be too narrow for me, so the trigger reach is too short. If my trigger finger is at a right angle before I even start pressing the trigger, it can\u2019t press back without pulling to the right. A thicker grip will have a longer trigger reach so my finger starts out at a wider angle and I can press straight back.<\/p> <p>Now, having said all that, the number one thing you can do to improve your snub nose performance is dry practice. I\u2019ll be the first to admit that dry practice can be super boring. However, there\u2019s really no way around it in this case. If you want to have a decent double action trigger press, you have to put in some dry repetitions.<\/p> <p>I hope you guys found some of this helpful. If so, please subscribe to our channel, and the next time you need ammo, be sure to get it from us with lightning fast shipping at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\">LuckyGunner.com<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snub nose revolvers are challenging to shoot well at first, but they don&#8217;t have to stay that way. 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