by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 7, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
There has always been a dearth of snub related texts. H. FitzGerald, the prime motivation behind the classic “Fitz-Special” noted several of the snub’s self-defense advantages in his book Shooting. Master holster designer Chic Gaylord dedicated several pages worth of...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
I believe that the honest answer is yes and no. The phrase “enough gun” often times has almost nothing to do with the gun. Enough gun is a contest between competing risks, responsibilities and rewards. On one side we have to measure the amount of risk you...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 31, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Training
Just as the snub’s qualities are subjective so too are its limitations. And whether one element of the snub’s design is an advantage or a disadvantage depends upon several factors including the snub’s expected role, shooters skill level, and the shooter’s...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
The Value of the Snub In addition to the two above noted virtues, the snub also possesses several specific qualities. Point-by-point these features are not completely lacking in other handguns but as a rule the snub offers them all in a single firearm. The...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 25, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Training
Chapter 1 (a) – Introduction to the Snub Beware the man with one gun; he may know how to use it. So goes the old saw. Good advice but nothing I ever followed. For years I changed my primary carry gun as readily as New England changes its weather. Unfortunately...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 26, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, De-Coder mystery
The note from the missing boy arrived. It read: “Dear Mom and Dad. I’m being held for ransom. Have not been injured yet. For the love of humanity put the money in the halliburton case and please deliver it to the park and await further instruction. They will let...
