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Originally Posted by Doc Holliday 1950
I posted this question on a different forum & would like to include
the S&W forum in this question.
What would you want to carry for SD, a 357 in magnum revolver(6 or 7 shot) or a Glock 19 you can sub any pistol & any 357 in magnum for this discussion.
At this present time I'm going between my new & improved 686 + revolver & my G19 gen 4 &/or my G43. My G19 is by far an easier pistol to shoot with accuracy that my G43.
However, my 686 + with my new trigger job is now my first choice to carry 24/7
even though its a monster to carry. My feelings are quality always trumps quantity no matter what your weapon de jour is.
As always, all responses are welcome.
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I own a 4" 686 but it would not be my first choice in a carry gun although it is more than capable of "getting the job done". Main reason would be the 357 magnum. Although I am capable of shooting it accurately at the range, I have my earmuffs on and the targets aren't shooting back at me. If I did carry my 686, I'd load up with 38 special +P's simply because I can shoot 38 special faster & more accurately than 357 magnum. But if I'm going to use 38 special +P, then I might as well carry my 4" model 10 HB. But it's 98° outside in south Texas today, so I might as well carry my 642 snub nose 38 special. Which by the way, is my EDC.
The OP admitted that his G19 is easier to shoot and is more accurate. I owned/carried a G23 which is essentially the same dimensions/weight as the 19 except it's in 40s&w. The Glock 19 is what I would carry given the choices above.