Ruger SP101 is my every day carry. I know it's only 5 shots, but the
average self-defense shooting only requires 2.7 shots, and remember,
David defeated Goliath with only 5 pebbles for his slingshot. He only
needed one. It's heavy enough to tame the recoil of the full .357 loads
and light enough to carry in a concealed hip holster. I prefer the
concealed hammer so it will not snag on the draw, and the double
action only reduces the chance of a hair trigger discharge. Double
action is also quicker. A new one does need a Wolf spring and a good
action job. I don't have to worry about ammo. It will handle just about
anything. Crimson Trace is a great aid for dry fire practice and it could
be handy in CQC when your hand/arm not holding your gun could be
busy blocking, parrying, palm smashing the attackers nose, poking
your fingers in his eyes or whatever. The Price Western #320 holster
is light, high ride, and open top, relying on precise wet molding for
retention, making it a split second faster than holsters with retention
devices. Paraphrasing something John Bianchi said many years ago:
"Always carry the same gun in the same holster in the same location...
because muscles have memory".
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