Improved BUG

LynnTX · February 19, 2010, 08:54 PM

Some years ago I bought a small stainless Rossi (Interarms) 38 spl for my wife. It was petite with small grips & I thought she could handle easily. Well, she never fired it and I could not get her to the range, so this week I changed out the girly grip to a Pachmayr so it would better fit yours truly. It now makes a nice 5 shot pocket gun if I feel so inclined.

What do you think?

Cool_Hand · February 19, 2010, 09:41 PM

I think that you should buy your wife guns more often, "honey guess what, I just bought you this S&W 500 magnum"

LynnTX · February 19, 2010, 10:25 PM

Ha - I guess you could be right there. I had the best intentions when I bought that gun, but after years of laying in a drawer, I realized she never intented to shoot it. I decided if any gun play will fall to me, I would at least configure the gun more to my liking.

I'm wondering if she might like a nice tactical shot-gun?? :>)

Elvishead · February 20, 2010, 07:37 AM

I like that pinky dent on the bottom. Being the pinky is the weakest digit, that might help with recoil. Can you take a photo of your hand holding it?

Uncle Billy · February 20, 2010, 07:51 AM

That's a really appealing little piece! I think I *need* one of those- a snubby .38. It's about time I bought a new gun anyway, and I don't have a kilobuck or so for a new Tommy gun or an old Luger.

rickyjames · February 20, 2010, 12:47 PM

fine little gun my dad had one just like it and it served him well. i have it's bigger brother in 357 and like it too.

longcall911 · February 20, 2010, 01:24 PM

So, have you shot it yet?

I like the grips. I switched out my S&W 1911 stock grips for Pachmayr full wrap around. That changed it from an $1100 pistol I was unhappy with, to being my favorite.

Now you need some range time with it and to tell us how she shoots...

/*tom*/

LynnTX · February 20, 2010, 04:51 PM

No, I have not had time to shoot it yet. My wife has been ill this weekend and I am taking care of her. I will shoot it pretty soon.

I recall when I was testing it some years ago, it had quite a kick and large muzzle blast with just normal 38 spl ammo. I think the grip will tone that down a little and give me better control.

I believe it is the same size as the S&W J frames, so it is a pretty small weapon. I do know I would not care to be on the business end at close range however. The muzzle blast alone is pretty intiimidating.

LynnTX · February 20, 2010, 09:07 PM

This is photo holding gun. It is still pretty compact even with the new grip.
I have medium large hands, but the grip feels very secure.

(BTW It was very awkward to hold the gun and use my camera with my left hand so I know I am not exactly using a model grip.

The indentation (contour) at the bottom of the grip does naturally give your pinky a natural place to firm up the grip (either left or right handed).

Uncle Billy · February 21, 2010, 08:04 AM

That picture did it- now it's mandatory.

February 19, 2010, 08:54 PM	#1
LynnTX Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2010 Posts: 137	Improved BUG Some years ago I bought a small stainless Rossi (Interarms) 38 spl for my wife. It was petite with small grips & I thought she could handle easily. Well, she never fired it and I could not get her to the range, so this week I changed out the girly grip to a Pachmayr so it would better fit yours truly. It now makes a nice 5 shot pocket gun if I feel so inclined. What do you think?

February 19, 2010, 10:25 PM	#3
LynnTX Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2010 Posts: 137	Hey -Cool Hand Ha - I guess you could be right there. I had the best intentions when I bought that gun, but after years of laying in a drawer, I realized she never intented to shoot it. I decided if any gun play will fall to me, I would at least configure the gun more to my liking. I'm wondering if she might like a nice tactical shot-gun?? :>)

February 20, 2010, 12:47 PM	#6
rickyjames Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Posts: 558	fine little gun my dad had one just like it and it served him well. i have it's bigger brother in 357 and like it too. __________________ ya only got 1 arm and ya carry 3 guns for Christs sake. Well I don't want to get killed for lack of shooting back.

February 20, 2010, 01:24 PM	#7
longcall911 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 125	So, have you shot it yet? I like the grips. I switched out my S&W 1911 stock grips for Pachmayr full wrap around. That changed it from an $1100 pistol I was unhappy with, to being my favorite. Now you need some range time with it and to tell us how she shoots... /tom/ __________________ You say you support our troops. How about actually doing something? Your blood or platelets can save a life Armed Services Blood Program.

February 20, 2010, 04:51 PM	#8
LynnTX Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2010 Posts: 137	To LongCall No, I have not had time to shoot it yet. My wife has been ill this weekend and I am taking care of her. I will shoot it pretty soon. I recall when I was testing it some years ago, it had quite a kick and large muzzle blast with just normal 38 spl ammo. I think the grip will tone that down a little and give me better control. I believe it is the same size as the S&W J frames, so it is a pretty small weapon. I do know I would not care to be on the business end at close range however. The muzzle blast alone is pretty intiimidating. Last edited by LynnTX; February 20, 2010 at 04:57 PM.

February 19, 2010, 09:41 PM	#2
Cool_Hand Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2010 Posts: 373	I think that you should buy your wife guns more often, "honey guess what, I just bought you this S&W 500 magnum"

February 20, 2010, 07:37 AM	#4
Elvishead Junior member Join Date: August 8, 2007 Location: Las vegas, NV Posts: 3,397	I like that pinky dent on the bottom. Being the pinky is the weakest digit, that might help with recoil. Can you take a photo of your hand holding it?

February 20, 2010, 07:51 AM	#5
Uncle Billy Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2009 Location: Small city in New York Posts: 482	That's a really appealing little piece! I think I need one of those- a snubby .38. It's about time I bought a new gun anyway, and I don't have a kilobuck or so for a new Tommy gun or an old Luger.

February 20, 2010, 09:07 PM	#9
LynnTX Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2010 Posts: 137	Per request This is photo holding gun. It is still pretty compact even with the new grip. I have medium large hands, but the grip feels very secure. (BTW It was very awkward to hold the gun and use my camera with my left hand so I know I am not exactly using a model grip. The indentation (contour) at the bottom of the grip does naturally give your pinky a natural place to firm up the grip (either left or right handed).

February 21, 2010, 08:04 AM	#10
Uncle Billy Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2009 Location: Small city in New York Posts: 482	That picture did it- now it's mandatory.