|
|
|
12-20-2009, 03:40 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
What's your defensive revolver?
What revolver do you depend on in a defensive situation? Whether it's concealed carry, open carry, vehicle defense, or home defense. I want to hear from everyone that depends on those trusty wheel guns. Which brands, models, calibers, size, and set up are you using when it counts the most? And if you've got pictures, do post them!
Also, if you carry a semi-auto in place of a revolver feel free to let us know what you've got!
Have at it.
|
12-20-2009, 04:00 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: arkansas
Posts: 236
Likes: 4
Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
model 60 3 inch 357. I shoot it better than any of my other guns.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-20-2009, 04:04 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by hawgleg
model 60 3 inch 357. I shoot it better than any of my other guns.
|
Very nice!!! I love 3"bbl .357's
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-20-2009, 04:33 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Ohio
Posts: 160
Likes: 19
Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts
|
|
There are 2 . A 4" Highway Patrolman and a 6" Colt M357 .
__________________
Mitch
|
12-20-2009, 04:55 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Tucson
Posts: 983
Likes: 189
Liked 78 Times in 56 Posts
|
|
586 the few times I chose to carry a wheelgun.
|
12-20-2009, 05:00 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 3,952
Likes: 0
Liked 30 Times in 24 Posts
|
|
A 65/66.
A 625.
A 696.
Because they run, and run, and run, and....................
|
12-20-2009, 05:02 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the middle of Utah
Posts: 745
Likes: 54
Liked 26 Times in 18 Posts
|
|
Ruger SP101, w/158 gr. .357 rounds. .... because some day I'll have a nice Smith like y'all.
__________________
Don't need no stinkin' sigline
|
12-20-2009, 05:18 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Right now it's a 642. I really want to trade my M&P9 for a 3" Model 60 .357 or a SP101 3" .357. Can't decide which one I want. I'll most likely always have that 642 with me, just want something a little bigger with a little more oomph!
|
12-20-2009, 05:29 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sebago Lake, Maine, USA
Posts: 5,434
Likes: 6,726
Liked 6,725 Times in 1,862 Posts
|
|
Car Guns & House Guns
Car Guns: S&W 640-1 Centennial Magnums (I have one in each car)
House Guns: Besides the SIG 220 and/or Glock 22 Auto Pistols there is a 4" 686-1M at my bedside. It has Mepro Nite Sights.
|
12-20-2009, 05:32 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 471
Likes: 2
Liked 59 Times in 28 Posts
|
|
My carry gun is a 22-4 Thunder Ranch, which I also keep on my nightstand, which has a 45colt Mountain Gun in the drawer, along with a bunch of mooncliped 45acp ammon and loose 45colt ammo. My wife occasionally carries a 640 with 38+p ammo. I sometimes carry the 640 if weather or clothing make the Thunder Ranch impractical.
__________________
Hastings
|
12-20-2009, 06:09 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Moscow, Idaho USA
Posts: 2,656
Likes: 9,623
Liked 1,696 Times in 679 Posts
|
|
A model 65-5 3" during the foul weather and a Ruger SP 101 2.25" 357 in summer time.
Both guns very accurate and loaded with Buffalo Bore 158grain LSWCHP +Ps, they are accurate and give a quick follow up shot.
|
12-20-2009, 06:40 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Conyers, GA
Posts: 385
Likes: 2
Liked 57 Times in 28 Posts
|
|
For the last several years it's been a M60. It's about to be retired back to the safe though for an auto, a M&P 40C. I seldom carry on my waist, normallly it's in a Galco Ankle Glove. The M&P will replace the 60 in an ankle holster. When I do carry on my waist it's a 1st generation Shorty 40 in a Mitch Rosen ARG (Ayoob Rear Gaurd when I bought it), now it's Amercian Rear Gaurd.
Cheers,
Sam
__________________
Beware the man with one gun...
|
12-20-2009, 06:43 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ona,WV
Posts: 468
Likes: 18
Liked 37 Times in 12 Posts
|
|
When i'm not carrying my 686 .357
I'm carrying my sig 229 chambered in 357
|
12-20-2009, 07:08 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Sobieski
seniordep2010,
The only revolver I carry is a Model 642. However, I rarely carry it as my only gun and mostly carry it as a second gun. I prefer the light weight and flat profile of the M&P357 pistol to a revolver as a carry gun.
What do you carry? Do you prefer a revolver, and if yes, why?
|
Thanks for asking John, I don't currently carry. I am going to pick up my first center fire handgun this week, and I will be open carrying. I like 1911's, .357 revolvers, and the feel of the Glock 19/23. I've been lurking on alot of forums and trying to get a feel for what most people prefer as a defensive sidearm.
I've shot a 1911, loved it. Shot a S&W 686 .357 and loved it, along with various other pistols and revolvers. So I guess I don't have a preference just yet.
What do you think would be a good gun for OC, and home/vehicle protection? And alot of range time of course.
P.S. Thanks everybody for sharing what you carry!
-Jake
|
12-20-2009, 07:11 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
biggs357,
That's a nice looking holster you got there, how do you like it? Also, very nice Sig, from what I've heard they are extemely well made and durable.
|
12-20-2009, 07:49 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
You guessed it John, I'm very excited!
I want to open carry because I don't have a CCW permit and open carry is legal in my state (NC), so I thought I give it a try. I'll mostly just have it in my car, not concealed of course, and at the house, but I want OC as an option.
And I agree with you about OCing a gun without a safety. I am considering a Glock, among various 1911's, and revolvers. I will not OC with out a holster with retention, like a Serpa or something with a thumb snap.
But even with the Glock I almost feel like I should carry it without one in the tube. That's why say a 1911, or another model gun with a safety might be better in the case it gets into the wrong hands they probably won't know how to use it. And it would just make me feel safer knowing my finger is not the only safety precaution.
Anyways, what you reccomend at a $500 max budget?
Thanks.
|
12-20-2009, 08:41 PM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: The Rust Belt Buckle/Mich
Posts: 2,382
Likes: 0
Liked 41 Times in 32 Posts
|
|
I'm not a fan of carrying only one gun. The first gun you get should be the one you can carry all the time. The only revolver I have that always works is my NAA Black Widow. It is always in my strong side front pocket and is only ever used as a BUG. When possible I carry a 5" 629 (5" full underlug barrel) as a primary. For many the smallest gun that always works is a J frame such as the 442, or 642. Usually my weak side front pocket has a 360 PD with Speer SB .357s (more recoil than most people will put up with) or a Taurus 605 with full power 125 gr. .357s (nasty recoil also). I started by carrying a 4" 586 IWB and think that a 4" L frame is the perfect belt gun. Get the small guns first.
|
12-20-2009, 08:55 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Rocky River, OH, USA
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 1,271
Liked 9,184 Times in 3,621 Posts
|
|
In the house, a 4" Model 29-2 loaded with 200gr. .44 Special Gold Dot Blazers.
When I'm not going to need to disarm, a 3" Model 65 loaded with the Federal 158gr. LSWC-HP .38 Special "FBI" load.
When I'm going to have to disarm a lot, a 2" Model 36 loaded with the Federal "FBI" load.
|
12-20-2009, 09:12 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Western MASS
Posts: 227
Likes: 26
Liked 24 Times in 8 Posts
|
|
An old M-36 in a pocket, IWB, or OWB holster. I bought the M-36
J frame for CCW. The .38 spl.+P caliber fills the bill for me. It's my devoted carry gun. No reason to get something else. Bob
|
12-20-2009, 09:12 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by flop-shank
I'm not a fan of carrying only one gun. The first gun you get should be the one you can carry all the time. The only revolver I have that always works is my NAA Black Widow. It is always in my strong side front pocket and is only ever used as a BUG. When possible I carry a 5" 629 (5" full underlug barrel) as a primary. For many the smallest gun that always works is a J frame such as the 442, or 642. Usually my weak side front pocket has a 360 PD with Speer SB .357s (more recoil than most people will put up with) or a Taurus 605 with full power 125 gr. .357s (nasty recoil also). I started by carrying a 4" 586 IWB and think that a 4" L frame is the perfect belt gun. Get the small guns first.
|
You've got some nice stuff!
And I agree that a snub nose .357 has some down right nasty recoil when used with full power loads.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmort666
In the house, a 4" Model 29-2 loaded with 200gr. .44 Special Gold Dot Blazers.
When I'm not going to need to disarm, a 3" Model 65 loaded with the Federal 158gr. LSWC-HP .38 Special "FBI" load.
When I'm going to have to disarm a lot, a 2" Model 36 loaded with the Federal "FBI" load.
|
Sounds like a nice set-up there. Do you worry about the .44 Specials going through interior walls into other rooms?
|
12-20-2009, 09:32 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Western Washington
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
My house gun is a Model 28 with the .38 Special 'FBI" load in the cylinder and 125 grain Remington Golden Sabre .357 in the speed loaders. My carry gun is a Model 649 with .357 110 grain SJHP in the cylinder and 135 grain Speer JHP in the speed loader. I do like to rotate occasionally.
|
12-20-2009, 09:48 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Rocky River, OH, USA
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 1,271
Liked 9,184 Times in 3,621 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by seniordep2010
Sounds like a nice set-up there. Do you worry about the .44 Specials going through interior walls into other rooms?
|
No more so than I would with .45acp JHPs. You can get too worried about such things to the point where you're compromising your own safety with an ineffective firearm or ammunition. My plan is to not shoot wildly and to make my shots count.
|
12-20-2009, 09:57 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmort666
No more so than I would with .45acp JHPs. You can get too worried about such things to the point where you're compromising your own safety with an ineffective firearm or ammunition. My plan is to not shoot wildly and to make my shots count.
|
Very good answer , and you very right in the fact that you don't want to get so worried that you end up with an ineffective weapon.
|
12-20-2009, 09:58 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by thedogfather
My house gun is a Model 28 with the .38 Special 'FBI" load in the cylinder and 125 grain Remington Golden Sabre .357 in the speed loaders. My carry gun is a Model 649 with .357 110 grain SJHP in the cylinder and 135 grain Speer JHP in the speed loader. I do like to rotate occasionally.
|
Nice, how many speed loaders do you usually carry?
|
12-20-2009, 10:09 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Coeur d’Alene, ID
Posts: 238
Likes: 9
Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts
|
|
For me it's always my 642-1 loaded w\ Buffalo Bore's version of the FBI load w\ Crimson Trace LG405, usually in front pants pocket in a Uncle Mike's #3....however, like it even better OWB in my LoboGunleather Pancake holster. If the situation is in my house in the middle of the night it would prolly be my 66-2 2.5" w/ Crimson Trace 306's & loaded w\ Buffalo Bore tactical Short Barrel .357 low flash, low recoil.
Last edited by DaveB57; 12-20-2009 at 10:18 PM.
|
12-20-2009, 10:18 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveB57
642-1.. like it even better OWB in my LoboGunleather Pancake holster.
|
Is that open carry or concealed?
|
12-20-2009, 10:19 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 6,315
Likes: 13,115
Liked 12,802 Times in 4,228 Posts
|
|
I have a 3" S&W 65-3, DAO w/bobbed hammer, currently loaded with Speer 135-grain SB Gold Dots.
It's wearing Ahrends grips in the pictures. While they fit and look great, they're a little too slippery during shooting for my tastes. It's currently wearing a set of Magna stocks with a Tyler T-Grip adapter.
|
12-20-2009, 10:26 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ContinentalOp
I have a 3" S&W 65-3, DAO w/bobbed hammer, currently loaded with Speer 135-grain SB Gold Dots.
It's wearing Ahrends grips in the pictures. While they fit and look great, they're a little too slippery during shooting for my tastes. It's currently wearing a set of Magna stocks with a Tyler T-Grip adapter.
|
Thank you for sharing!!! I like that gun alot!
|
12-20-2009, 10:57 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Posts: 340
Likes: 85
Liked 25 Times in 16 Posts
|
|
My bedside gun is a 4-inch Ruger Speed Six loaded with .38 Spec +P. For carry, it's been either a 39-2 (pocket carry) or a 640 (belt or SmartCarry), depending on circumstances. I finally found a nice 2-3/4 inch Speed Six, which will probably replace the 640 -- when I can convince my wife to carry the 640 -- which she likes alot and shoots well, but doesn't yet see the need to carry. (At least I convinced her to get her carry license!)
|
12-20-2009, 11:33 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
When I'm in the revolver mood it's a 2 inch model 64 for me. I would just rather have a little extra weight on my hip than my little finger hanging off the end of a j-frame. I also use Buffalo Bore's LSWCHP load
|
12-21-2009, 12:48 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,780
Likes: 1,908
Liked 4,434 Times in 1,362 Posts
|
|
S&W 36
or
Speed Six .357 2.75"
|
12-21-2009, 08:49 PM
|
US Veteran Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Indiana
Posts: 640
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
Worked today, S&W 396 strong side right in Galco Summer Comfort IWB, S&W 296 in Hume JIT 11 on the clock crossdraw, and a 642 in left front pocket in a Null Pocket holster.
No pictures, but my youngest Grandson is home from college and I am going to try to get him to teach me how to post pictures--he will need lots of patience.
__________________
the world is round everywhere
|
12-21-2009, 09:46 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Western Washington
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
seniordep2010, I usually carry one speed loader. My heavier, winter weather coat has deep zippered pockets so I could carry two or more if I wanted. Carrying one doesn't make any noise. I know speed strips are popular and I would try them if I could find them locally. The cost plus shipping seems a little steep for what you are getting buying from an on-line store.
|
12-21-2009, 10:02 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 55
Likes: 78
Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
I too prefer to carry 2 revolvers. A 642 resides in the weak side front pocket and is loaded with .38 Hornady Critical Defense. A 2.5" Model 66 or 3" Model 65 rides strong side OWB and is loaded with Speer Gold Dot .357 during the cold weather months.
When carrying in the summer months, the Model 66 is replaced with an IWB holster that holds a Model 640. Same .357 rounds are used.
Strong side front pocket holds two speed strips of .38 of Speer Gold Dot. I can always add a third gun in an ankle holster. The S&W M&P 340 is a great ankle gun with outstanding sights.
Good luck. There are a lot of excellent choices.
whw
|
12-21-2009, 11:41 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Posts: 340
Likes: 5
Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts
|
|
carry- model 36
home- 4" security-six
|
12-22-2009, 12:41 AM
|
Banned
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Western North Dakota
Posts: 553
Likes: 0
Liked 17 Times in 9 Posts
|
|
M&P 2" or a 642 and/or 25-5 6" or a 57 6" or a 24 3" and sometimes a Single Action Army and am never far from my 1911s
|
12-22-2009, 01:02 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Thanks for all the replies guys, it's really cool to know what every uses on a day to day basis.
|
12-22-2009, 01:40 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Northeast Tenn.
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
Liked 32 Times in 9 Posts
|
|
Daily Carry
M325sc with Crimson Trace LG-206.
Carried in a strong side Threepersons from El Paso Saddlery.
__________________
"DE OPPRESSO LIBER"
|
12-22-2009, 09:33 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 18,773
Likes: 6,048
Liked 5,762 Times in 1,992 Posts
|
|
S&W Model 27-2 with 3.5 inch barrel
|
12-22-2009, 09:40 AM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central FL
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
She's maybe not the prettiest revolver S&W ever made but fits the bill for me as a carry selection.
649-5
And yes I carry and shoot full power 125's. With the extended grip it's controllable. Have also been known to cary Golden Sabers.
Last edited by elcruisr; 12-22-2009 at 09:43 AM.
|
12-22-2009, 10:30 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 1,333
Likes: 139
Liked 311 Times in 124 Posts
|
|
Home defense and maybe occasional CC:
|
12-22-2009, 11:10 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Those are some good pictures. And I really like that 640-1 James.
|
12-22-2009, 12:50 PM
|
|
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GSO NC
Posts: 6,106
Likes: 23,604
Liked 13,198 Times in 2,860 Posts
|
|
2.5" or 3" 66, pre lock of course. Regards 18DAI.
|
12-22-2009, 01:29 PM
|
Banned
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
Glock 27 for CC in waistband Uncle Mikes cheap holster.
|
12-22-2009, 09:05 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Carmen, Idaho
Posts: 4,293
Likes: 5,570
Liked 3,587 Times in 1,298 Posts
|
|
During the winter months? My 696 gets the holster ride.
__________________
Memory of Randy Freas-Rimfired
|
12-22-2009, 10:20 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Eagle River, AK
Posts: 569
Likes: 1
Liked 87 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
All depends on the situation, different tools for different jobs.
Hunting/woods hiking sidearm - 629 Mountain Gun
Dog walking gun - 3" 66
Weekend pocket carry (jeans/cargo shorts) - 640-1
Weekday pocket carry (slacks) - 642-1
|
12-22-2009, 10:22 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: elkhart,In USA
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Same here--model 60-10, 3 inch barrel, Pachmayr "gripper" grips and Federal 125 gr jhp
|
12-22-2009, 10:42 PM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: The Rust Belt Buckle/Mich
Posts: 2,382
Likes: 0
Liked 41 Times in 32 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by smpoyser
Same here--model 60-10, 3 inch barrel, Pachmayr "gripper" grips and Federal 125 gr jhp
|
Are those +Ps or .357s? Welcome to the forum.
|
12-23-2009, 01:52 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: north west, WA.ST. hwy 20
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts
|
|
I carry a M 66 2-1/2" most of the time loaded with Winchester .38spl+p silvertips.
my house gun is a M 28-2 4" loaded with 158gr.357magnums and I sometimes carry it also.
The M66 is a -6 (new in 2002) and has the lock/flag removed.
my full time house gun and camp gun is a M 686-2 6" loaded with 170 gr .357magnums.
|
12-23-2009, 03:12 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Indian Territory, USA
Posts: 1,087
Likes: 0
Liked 17 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Mine is a S&W M60, 1 7/8" barrel with Pachmeyer "Compact Professional" grips. Bianchi Pocket Change holser....with me 24/7
__________________
G.P. Charlie
|
|
|
Tags
|
1911, 327, 329pd, 357 magnum, 442, 627pc, 640, 642, 686, ahrends, carbine, ccw, centennial, chronograph, commander, dan wesson, glock, j frame, model 60, remington, ruger, scandium, sig arms, tritium |
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|