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Old 05-25-2013, 07:49 PM
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OK, you guys have guessed it by now by the threads that I've been posting that I'm new to CC. Although I live in the not so free (or great state) of maryland I am going to get a non resident Utah and maybe Florida carry permit. Only because as I get older I realize I'm not as strong as I once was and am slowing down due to physical limitations. And knowing how thugs prey on older people I won't be a victim if I can help it. The wife and I travel a lot out of state and I/we will feel safer knowing that we are legally armed.

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Does anyone carry a .45 ACP Revolver as their primary carry gun? I've not seen one yet, but are they as big as an N frame 29/629?
They have two "Night Guard" snubby .45 ACP revolvers at the local gun shop. I've been tempted to pick one up. I think they're discontinued. My only concern is that big old fat six round cylinder digging into my waist if carried IWB, and that's the only way I carry concealed, and I only carry concealed guns. Wish I could try it first, but have no holster designed for it, so I will probably pass rather than buying the gun, buying the holster, and then possibly realizing it doesn't work well. Now if they were five shooters I'd jump on them in a minute.
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Old 05-25-2013, 07:56 PM
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Those are beautiful S&W revolvers. I approve.

I also agree with your post, and love my S&W Model 49 Bodyguard carried in a Milt Sparks Versa Max II IWB. It's become my every day carry.

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Not sure how some of you guys carry or how often you take your gun out of the holster, but some of those big guns in various threads that are purportedly used as a carry gun look like they've barely been fired and cleaned 10 times, let alone carried with any regularity. Nice guns though. Maybe I'm just rough on my guns, but even the stainless ones bear plenty of evidence of being the workhouse tools that they are.

I vote: No.....45 revolvers are too big to be everyday CC guns.

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Old 05-26-2013, 06:18 PM
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Great choice Ron. I carry my 640-1 more than any of my others. That said, I do bring along a 45acp revolver when the mood hits, and the weather permits. One of these two.


What model is that?
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Old 05-26-2013, 07:23 PM
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What model is that?
I recognize the grips as Eagle's Secret Service.
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Old 05-27-2013, 11:15 AM
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I recognize the grips as Eagle's Secret Service.
Yes, I too recognize the grips, as I have had them on my 66 snub....
I'm pretty sure that the revolver is a 25-???????
Maybe a Jovino custom?

Love to know for sure....saving up for my next obsession gun....and that one is high on my lust list!
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I've found a combination of gear that allows me to carry an N-Frame Smith for daily CCW.
Wilderness belt.
Mitch Rosen 5JR Pancake.
Perry suspenders.
The adjustment available between the suspenders and belt allow me to take most of the weight on my shoulders and tighten the belt just right. Snug but comfortable.
Works for me.
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Old 09-19-2013, 08:57 PM
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Well thanks a lot after reading and looking at all the cool guns in this thread I weakened. A local gun shop had the 325 night guard (used). I went and got it. I noticed it the other day and this thread hooked me on it. So thank you all for the encouraging comments you gentlemen had and this is one I look forward to packing and shooting. I'll post pics after its in hand.
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Old 09-21-2013, 01:13 AM
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I have a commercial 1917 that was carried by a gentleman during the early part of his career on the East Chigago (Indiana ) police force. He carried it on and off duty for years.

Later in his career, as he moved up in rank, he carried a Colt snub it, then a S&W M19 2 1/2" and finally a Beretta 92 on duty.

He liked the 1917 for all purposes better than anything else, and carried it most of the time off duty through years he used the Colt snubby, the M19 and finally the Beretta on duty.

He was a gun guy: shot competitive trap and competed in the PPC of the day.

He knew more about carry guns than I am likely to ever know.

He passed away in about 1990.

Yes, N frames can be carried CCW
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Old 09-22-2013, 10:13 PM
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Sitting here with a '37 Brazilian and a 22-4 4" barrel in a summer special. One extra moon clip on the belt with a Safariland .38 speedloader holder. All goes on in the morning, comes off at night. It's not supposed to be comforting not comfortable, but with a good belt it is comfortable. Works with a suit or a big t-shirt. .357 will blow out your ear drums, and I'm not confident in a .38. Since I put it together I've probably got 3,000 practice rounds through it. Just me I guess.
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The 45ACP caliber is good but in my case my S & W 4506-1 is just not practical to use as my carry weapon. Just to big.

I carry a Taurus 605SS2 in 357 calibers and my wife has an S & W 637-2 in 38 Special. Both are dandies for carrying.
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Old 10-06-2013, 09:29 AM
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What caused you to buy a Taurus with their poor customer service? Don't tell us you/ve never heard of this, please. Besides isn't both S&W and many others made right here in America, keeoing us working?
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Old 10-18-2013, 09:32 AM
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I like the Taurus 605, 357 cal. better then the S & W model and I've never had one problem with this revolver. No telling how many rounds have gone through it.
When I buy something I never antisipate the need for customer service.

I do have two S & W/s a 4506-1 and a 637-2.

Too each his own my friend. You buy what you want and I'll buy what I want.
Thanks for the comment though.

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Old 10-18-2013, 11:20 AM
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Since this thread keeps popping to the top, here's another thread on the subject that might be of interest:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/...led-carry.html
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There was a time when I concealed a 5" 625 and some eight spare moonclips. A hooded sweatshirt/carhartt jacket was all that was needed to keep it covered.
An interesting note: I found North Mountain's IDPA legal moonclip holders to be great. The shield prevents the zipper of you coat from hanging up on the clips.
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