Sep 30, 09 · Concerns over weapon effectiveness were normally directed towards the caliber of the gun as few doubted that the revolver could deliver During this time, the snubnosed 38 was the offduty and plainclothes carry gun with the Smith & Wesson Chief's Special and Colt Detective Special (as well as their variations) being the only real choicesDec , 17 · Typical snubnose revolvers are compact, five or sixshot pistols with a barrel length of 2 inches or less The most common chambering is 38 Special However, other chamberings can be had as well though they are somewhat rarer There are 32 Magnum rounds, such as the 32 H&R Magnum and 32 Federal MagnumFeb 03, 17 · A snub nose isn't going to do the 357 justice, but I bet before too long Ruger is going to offer a 3" LCR in 357 Regardless it's a good % more powerful than the 38 even out of a snubby, and it doesn't weight but a few ounces more, Ruger Lcr 38 Spl P Npr New Ruger 38 special snub nose revolver ...