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Originally Posted by Sportsterguy
If its for concealed carry a 2.5" 66 would be my choice hands down. Chances of ever having to use it are slim. Lighter than a 686 and also thinner, making for a lighter load and less bulk from the thicker cylinder. Can pack mine all day in a Lobo IWB holster and don't know its there and neither does anyone else. I like adjustable sights on all of my revolvers to use different brands of ammo.
Load that baby up with six 158 gr. Speer Gols Dots. Have a speedloader on in case you need more ammo and you're very well armed.
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Couldn't agree more with the 19 or 66 as they are my favorites. The 686 is great, too, but as you can see in the side by side you are toting more weight with not much to gain. Yes, I know...K frames not quite as robust as L frames but IMHO you can't take advantage of the hotter loads in a snubbie anyway...not enough barrel...just bigger flame! The K frame can pack more than enough .357 ballistic to calm anyone down. The 65 also deserves a big thumbs up for carry with it's smooth sights.
I carry my K's with a Lobo pancake snap-loop.
1st pic is 19-3 and 66-1 (both 2 1/2") along with a 66-3 3" which also carries well. 2nd pic is a 686 to the right of a 66. 3rd pic is 686/66 cylinder view to show the extra bulk of the 686. It may not look like much but it matters!