How many here carry a revolver? Which one?

[Pandaz3]

The LCR is 17 Ounces and the 3" SP101 is 27 Ounces, quite a bit more recoil soaking weight and I would expect a little more muzzle velocity too. My heavy SS eight shot Blackhawk 327 eats the stoutest 327 Magnums like rimfires.

I had to order in my LCR, they were just released at the time, but it seems you still have to want one bad enough to order or it's very thin pot luck.

 

[CountryGent]

That 327 sure looks great. Wish it was a bit more popular and available.

Agreed.

 

[DeanMk]

The LCR is 17 Ounces and the 3" SP101 is 27 Ounces, quite a bit more recoil soaking weight and I would expect a little more muzzle velocity too. My heavy SS eight shot Blackhawk 327 eats the stoutest 327 Magnums like rimfires.

I had to order in my LCR, they were just released at the time, but it seems you still have to want one bad enough to order or it's very thin pot luck.

That's a pretty good difference in weight.
I didn't think it was that much.
Thanks for your input.

 

[ksjayhawk]

Go pick up a Kimber K6 and feel it out. It's a smidge smaller than a S&W 19 previously mentioned (which is also have and love). Its almost identical size wise to an SP101 (which I also have) but it holds 6 shots. kimber has taken the time to really design it well for concealed carry. No sharp edges or protruding points So it draws smoothly w/o a tendency to get hung up on loose fitting clothing. Internal hammer (double action only). It has enough weight to be pleasant to shoot .38 Spl 124 +P's. The only thing I've had to do was replace the OEM grips To something a bit longer to get my pinky finger on. I also have the S&W J-frame featherweigh. Easy to carry but i find it so light that it's a bit stout at the range to handle well.

 

[Scrubnut]

Charter Arms 41 mag when hiking or camping.

 

[The Quiet Man]

I carry a Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, or Gen 2 Colt Peacemaker around the rural part of the county where I live. I switch back to auto-loaders for work and into the more populated parts of the area.

 

[K-22]

Good visual.

I'm uncertain, I'm a narrow guy so I'm trying to see if the shape of the revolver may wrap around better.

I'm a 32" waist and only maybe 5" deep so my hips don't allow for the grips on most guns to go anywhere but out into my shirt unless I put my holster basically on my backside where I hate having it.

My thoughts are the boomerang shape of a revolver may hug my hip better than the more strainght angle of semi autos.

So far if it ain't tiny like my LCP, it sticks out anywhere on my hip from 3-5.

Take a look at Crossbreed "Super Tuck" and "Mini Tuck" holsters.
I think you might really like one of those.
Very good product from a great vendor.

Best,
Gary

 

[greydog111]

How many here carry a revolver?

Which one?

I've been considering trying a revolver in 38 for daily concealment.

Thanks!

Reno

S&W 686+

 

[OldBroad44]

686 snubby with Crimson Trace laser grips.
36 oz unloaded. Full under lug barrel gives muzzle forward weight distribution that makes gun pleasant to shoot even with full .357mag loads. Full size target sights. I increased the width of the notch in the back sight by 50% so my old eyes can see sight picture better and faster. (I conceal filed down areas with black magic marker; looks unmodified.)

 

[El Mariachi]

SW 357 airlite

 

[STEELE]

I have the DeSantis cross draw for my S&W 3913 and the 642. Love them both!

 

[Illuminaughty]

Ruger LCRx loaded with 38+p

 

[Illuminaughty]

Ruger LCRx loaded with 38+p

Ps. I think the lcrx is better than the lcr as it allows for precision shots…if needed!

 

[DeanMk]

Ps. I think the lcrx is better than the lcr as it allows for precision shots…if needed!

I believe its also available with a longer barrel than the LCR.

 

[Mikej]

Have a Ruger SP101 2", W/laser grip in .357 That I'll carry sometimes . And a walk to the store in a pocket gun is a S&W pre-model 36.

 

[Hop Sing]

Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 special.

 

[DunRanull]

Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 special.

It's bark is as bad as it's bite!

 

[titsonritz]

S&W 442 in Mika pocket holster, BUG to a G19.

 

[wired]

I carry a 6 3/4" smith and wesson Model 25 as often as I do my other carry gun a P226. I dont worry about concealing anything .

 

[Member 53328]

Current carry…. Not a fan but it works while I wait for my new holster to arrive. S&W 642. Holster is a Veil Solution ghost.