Snub noses

[Bean Counter]

I occasionally carry a S&W .38.
The charter arms bulldog has always seemed interesting to me but reviews aren't the greatest.

The Charter Arms and Taurus revolvers are known to have an issue with the ratchet gear wearing down but not out. I would be a little wary of them for a carry weapon.

I've experienced a few issues with friends' Taurus guns. I wouldn't CCW one if it was free AND they paid me 

[Buzz2401]

Own about 30 different pistols, most autos.  My everyday carry is a S&W snubby. 

[JJB11B]

I occasionally carry a S&W .38.
The charter arms bulldog has always seemed interesting to me but reviews aren't the greatest.

The Charter Arms and Taurus revolvers are known to have an issue with the ratchet gear wearing down but not out. I would be a little wary of them for a carry weapon.

I've experienced a few issues with friends' Taurus guns. I wouldn't CCW one if it was free AND they paid me 

I have had 2 Taurus trackers that have done that and my Dad had one too, they're garbage and I wouldn't keep one if it was gifted to me.

[Bean Counter]

They can be ok for practice and plinking, I just wouldn't make it my EDC 

[Igor]

S&W 342PD.  At 10.8 oz., it's the lightest J frame available.  Will handle +P loads.........not fun to shoot, but then again it's for concealed carry, not target shooting.

[Badhabit]

I've got a S&W model 49. Not rated for +P but I love the shrouded hammer and that it's a SA/DA. There might be some other alloy weapons that are lighter, but for the past 30 yrs it's been there when I needed it, which so far I haven't needed it.

[b23]

I've had both the S&W 442 and Ruger LCR, I like the looks of the 442 better but I can't say that one is any better than the other as I think they are both very good CCW.  My wife carries a LCR 38spl+p everyday and she liked the LCR better so that's what she got. 

Personally, for their intended purpose, I don't think you could go wrong with either one.

[jdb]

I look at a 442 today. Very light. Very comfortable in the hand. Not sure about the dao? I'm thinking maybe a 438. Shrouded hammer so good for pocket carry but still single action capable

[theleo]

Just get a .44 special Mountain Lite.

[b23]

I look at a 442 today. Very light. Very comfortable in the hand. Not sure about the dao? I'm thinking maybe a 438. Shrouded hammer so good for pocket carry but still single action capable

That's understandable but for the intended purpose of these types of guns being CCW, not target shooting, the DAO part just doesn't matter and when that moment happens that you need to use it to protect yourself or others, I think it's doubtful you are going to bother with cocking the hammer and shooting it single action. 

[Idahokid]

I carry a Taurus 605.Also a berreta nano.Ive owned three Taurus handguns and never had a problem with any.Maybe I'm lucky.

[Mongo Hunter]

In general I don't think Taurus makes bad firearms. I kinda put them in a similar category as Ruger. Not bad guns just inexpensive and sometimes the fit, finish and QC leave a little to be desired.

[jdb]

I have owned 5 taurus revolvers and 3 smith and wessons. I had one taurus break a spring. Took it in, had it fixed. Worked fine after that. I had one smith break a spring. Same story. I will say that the smith's fit and finish is far superior