Are you limited on how many guns you can own ?I just signed up for the forum but have read several of the snubbie threads. I currently own just one gun (G17 G5) and am looking for something smaller to carry at the office.
I’m not from the US so my choices are very limited. Dealers/distributors here are not likely to replace faulty guns but will do their best to repair them. Factory parts availability is poor. So far, the following models are readily available.
1. S&W Model 60-14, current production variant
2. Ruger SP101, 2.25” barrel with standard fixed rear sight
3. Colt Cobra and Night Cobra
4. Kimber K6 series, both the concealed and spurred hammer variants
(The only ones I’ve managed to rent and shoot are a Model 60 and an SP101. I thought the Model 60 needed grips that better fit my hand, while the SP101 needed more grip material behind the trigger guard and fewer sharp edges.)
From the threads l’ve read, any of these four makes can have issues from the box but are there one or two that seem to be less prone to QC issues? Do any of these have maintenance intervals that require major parts replacement (like the way old Colts needed hands replaced at the 3k mark)? FWIW, I plan to shoot only standard pressure ammo.
Also, guns sold here are very $$$ compared to US retail. The K6s, Model 60 and the SP101 are all priced close to $1500, the Cobra is about $150 more, while the Night Cobra is a little over $2k. Before parting with that much cash, I was hoping to get a better idea of what to expect (build and quality) from any of these modern revolvers.