FordTruckGuy
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I like my wife's lady Smith.
What is your favorite Smith pocket revolver
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swca940
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Model 940-1
I carry a Model 940-1, outfitted with Pachmayr "Gripper" grips and loaded with either Eldorado Starfire Classic 124 grain or Remington Ultimate Home Defense 124 grain cartridges. Has an acrylic front sight from Woodland Iron of West Bend, WI. Sets in a "Barefoot" belt holster. Very comfortable, form fitting combination.
Also have a 940 no dash, allegedly unfired, in the box with documents and sealed accessory cleaning kit and wooden dowl waiting.
I carry a Model 940-1, outfitted with Pachmayr "Gripper" grips and loaded with either Eldorado Starfire Classic 124 grain or Remington Ultimate Home Defense 124 grain cartridges. Has an acrylic front sight from Woodland Iron of West Bend, WI. Sets in a "Barefoot" belt holster. Very comfortable, form fitting combination.
Also have a 940 no dash, allegedly unfired, in the box with documents and sealed accessory cleaning kit and wooden dowl waiting.
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big brother
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360SC 24/7 I do change pocket holsters depending on what pants I'm wearing. Rem Golden Saber 125 gr 357.
Rapidray
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IMHO, the 649-3 is as near a perfect pocket carry gun as has ever been made. Unfortunately I couldn't find one, and had to settle for a 649-5 - same gun, with an ILS.Despite the ILS I carry it anyway, and I practice with it religiously. I don't know if it makes a difference if you've never operated the ILS, but I've never touched it (hoping that will make mine reliable).
With bantam grips in a pocket holster you are good to go for stout .38sp p+, and with a set of combat grips (like my altamonts) you can easily handle .357 defense loads, though you'll need a deeper pocket or a belted holster. I can shoot a 3" group strong arm with .357 standing at 15 yards in double action, and even better with SA. I love how the hump keeps the hammer from snagging, yet it's easy to operate. A PERFECT SOLUTION. And the weight pays for itself in manageability (within an ounce or two of the ruger SP101)
I have had (and still do have) numerous guns, but every one of them spent/spends more time in the safe than actually being conceal carried. But since getting the 649, when I leave my home, I am ALWAYS armed. I carry it everywhere, and have even driven for hours with it without it bothering me - in either a galco pocket holder, with hogue bantam grips, or lately in the (amazing) galco V-Hawk which is a Milt Sparks VM clone.
Sure, there are other guns I'd rather carry, no question. I wish I could easily tuck away my 686-4 plus 6" - I am sure somebody out there does - and if there was a gunfight, it'd be the one I'd bring to win. That or my Colt combat commander with a bunch of wilson magazines - a real blast at the range. But I just don't/can't carry them realistically every day, especially in AZ where most days are shorts and T-shirts. But there is NO dress situation where I can't carry the 649, and it leaves nothing to desire in firepower.
In short, I'm sold!Okay, I am done gushing about my beloved pocket gun! LOL. But I am sure glad you asked!!!!!
Another 49/649 Fan...Just like me!
And by the way, it is perfect! I have my 49 with me all the time. My other carry is my Colt LW Commander. My next J-frame is going to be a 649.
My early 80s-vintage 49. I'm waiting for my CCW permit, Tyler T-grip, and Mika holster to arrive in the mail. I've got it loaded with Remington/UMC 125gr. SJHP +P ammo for now, but will likely get some different ammo from Buffalo Bore in the near future.
Why not the Baby Chief?
I haven't seen anyone talk about the nicest little package SW ever put out. I have been using this as a very concealable pocket carry. It's a backup to my 2.5" Model 19-4 I love this little "Baby Chief Special" It's a pre model 36 from early 1953. It is accurate in both DA and SA. What's not to like about it?
I haven't seen anyone talk about the nicest little package SW ever put out. I have been using this as a very concealable pocket carry. It's a backup to my 2.5" Model 19-4 I love this little "Baby Chief Special" It's a pre model 36 from early 1953. It is accurate in both DA and SA. What's not to like about it?
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photoman
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VaRecon
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IMHO, the 649-3 is as near a perfect pocket carry gun as has ever been made...
I have a nearly identical 638-3.With the same bantam grips off of some Talo's exclusive they had at the store at the same time, they are a perfect fit. I love the extra bit of aim I get from the not so snubby barrel.
luangtom
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My 340PD or M&P340 in a DeSantis Nemesis.
ogilvyspecial
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I didn't include this one in my first post because, no matter what
pocket I tried carrying it in, even in the pocket of a heavy coat, it was
still too heavy for my liking when it came to pocket carry. I hate when the weight
of a gun drags my clothes down on one side and I hated it even more that this gun, which is
one of my favorites, didn't work out as expected in that role. Now it gets carried cross-draw.
I have some smooth, S&W "Banana" grips coming
soon and this is the gun that they'll be tried on first.
pocket I tried carrying it in, even in the pocket of a heavy coat, it was
still too heavy for my liking when it came to pocket carry. I hate when the weight
of a gun drags my clothes down on one side and I hated it even more that this gun, which is
one of my favorites, didn't work out as expected in that role. Now it gets carried cross-draw.
I have some smooth, S&W "Banana" grips coming
soon and this is the gun that they'll be tried on first.
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When I get in a hurry, I will get the 642CT as it disappears in jacket pocket of pants pocket and with more time a IWB holster works really great.
Larry from Bend
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I carry this Airweight in a jeans pocket quite often.
432PD. I'm a fan of the 32 H&R Magnum round.
elm_creek_smith
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Factory nickeled Model 37 (shipped 1982) rides in a Blackhawk pocket holster in my left front pocket at work. (Off duty it rides in an old Safety Speed crossdraw.)
ECS
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For pocket carry I go with my 340PD in a Kramer pocket holster....this:
A couple of general thoughts: I consider anything with an exposed hammer to be unworkable for pocket carry. On a belt might be another matter, but if I had a gun with an external hammer and wanted to pocket it, I'd have the hammer bobbed. Secondly, to my way-of-thinking and in my personal experience, any gun which weights more than a pound, loaded, is too heavy for extended pocket carry, period. For me that rules out steel guns, unfortunately, as I prefer the 640 to the 340, but the 640 is just too dang heavy in a pocket IMHO.
A couple of general thoughts: I consider anything with an exposed hammer to be unworkable for pocket carry. On a belt might be another matter, but if I had a gun with an external hammer and wanted to pocket it, I'd have the hammer bobbed. Secondly, to my way-of-thinking and in my personal experience, any gun which weights more than a pound, loaded, is too heavy for extended pocket carry, period. For me that rules out steel guns, unfortunately, as I prefer the 640 to the 340, but the 640 is just too dang heavy in a pocket IMHO.
Pointblank2U
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642 with Hogue monogrip boot grip and Corbon DPX
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+1! 640-no dash with Eagle Secret Service grips and Galco leather and 649-no dash (toss-up). I like the old "Elmer Keith" .38 spl. recipe
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For pocket carry I go with my 340PD in a Kramer pocket holster....this:
A couple of general thoughts: I consider anything with an exposed hammer to be unworkable for pocket carry. On a belt might be another matter, but if I had a gun with an external hammer and wanted to pocket it, I'd have the hammer bobbed. Secondly, to my way-of-thinking and in my personal experience, any gun which weights more than a pound, loaded, is too heavy for extended pocket carry, period. For me that rules out steel guns, unfortunately, as I prefer the 640 to the 340, but the 640 is just too dang heavy in a pocket IMHO.
I'm with MTKTM here, my 340PD for sure.
I'll withhold comment on my favorite pocket holster until after my Mikas come in this week.
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