Which S&W Revolver Do You Carry Most?
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I don't have a carry rotation per se, but when I can carry, it's a 2" S&W model 64-4 (floating hand, radius stud package) with a factory bobbed DOA hammer and Crimson Trace grips. It sits fairly well AIWB in a Side Guard holster, though I'm really considering upgrading to a Bobby Mac's.
It's not exactly true, but I still wouldn't argue with folks who claim, "K-frame snubbies carry like a J-frame and shoot like a full-size revolver." It points like my index finger, and I find that with appendix carry weight and, to some extent, girth are less of an issue. In fact, I haven't tried it, but I have a feeling even an L-frame might be tolerable. Not that I'd need to, I feel perfectly comfortable with 6 rounds of Gold Dot +Ps. Full disclosure: I have on occasion (twice) carried a no-lock 642 in an off-side pocket for a total of 11 rounds. I felt very well armed indeed.
It's not exactly true, but I still wouldn't argue with folks who claim, "K-frame snubbies carry like a J-frame and shoot like a full-size revolver." It points like my index finger, and I find that with appendix carry weight and, to some extent, girth are less of an issue. In fact, I haven't tried it, but I have a feeling even an L-frame might be tolerable. Not that I'd need to, I feel perfectly comfortable with 6 rounds of Gold Dot +Ps. Full disclosure: I have on occasion (twice) carried a no-lock 642 in an off-side pocket for a total of 11 rounds. I felt very well armed indeed.
ron farmer
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Ditto Waywatcher. You use yours better than I use mine.
CAJUNLAWYER
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My 337 hands down.
sdcromer
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340PD is what I carry most lately. I have a 9mm Shield that occasionally makes its way into the lineup, and a LCP when size really matters 
Post some pics of your TK Custom!
Kernel Crittenden
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My favorite carry gun is a M638-2. I've lost weight recently, so all my pants are kinda baggy. Lots of room for front pocket carry. My M638 rides there as naturally as a hippie chick on the back of a Harley.
I'm reminded of that TV commerical: The Most Interesting Man in the World.
"I don't always carry concealed, but when I do it's a Smith & Wesson revolver." "Stay well armed my friend."
I'm reminded of that TV commerical: The Most Interesting Man in the World.
"I don't always carry concealed, but when I do it's a Smith & Wesson revolver." "Stay well armed my friend."
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getoff
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at work its my G17 or 41, and a ruger LCP in a galco horsehide pocket holster. everywhere else, 686+-3, IWB Milt Sparks VMII, 1 speed strip on the belt, speed loader in a cargo pocket strong side, 442 in a galco horsehide front pocket with another speed strip offhand side. i practice with many different guns and am not worried about double action vs. striker fired. pull the trigger to the rear, gun goes bang. i also do a 1911 PD Gunsite sometimes. i still try to manipulate the safety on any gun i carry... right thumb has a mind of its own.
Kframerbluvr
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Issued Glock 23 90% of the time, almost always with a off-duty only 442 .38 snub carried as a backup. Authorized Glock 22 off duty gun 5% and a Ruger GP-100 4" .38 5% of the time. I can still run a revolver pretty well after all these years...
ibewbull
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I carry my J frame 640 daily. IWB Milt Sparks VMII
Depending on how far from home I go I may have my 19 or 66 in a Bianchi 9R or Simply Rugged OWB.
I haven't carried my Glock 27 or 1911 since I had surgery. Many reasons for the option change.
Kilibreaux
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The model 642 PRO gets the nod exclusively! Five rounds of .38 Special JHP "performance" ammo snapped into Moon clips....VERY compact, potent, and 100% reliable for that first shot on target!
The only revolver in my carry rotation, stoked with five rounds of the venerable FBI load, Federal 158 gr LSWCHP .38 Spl +P.
Larry from Bend
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HCA
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686+ 2.5" snubby, Hornaday 125gr Critical Defense, in either a Sticky IWB or a Galco Combat Master OWB, depending on how I am dressed.
M3Stuart
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60 no dash or 642 Pro.
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HarrishMasher
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Since I first posted this thread I have tightened up my rotation 
I carry the 386 Night Guard the most. Followed by the Glock 19. The M&P340 sees a fair amount of carry as well, particularly when I feel like carrying something light.
The 386NG is incredibly accurate for me. No problem getting 7 rounds of 357 to basically touch at 20 to 25 feet. It is a super sweet carry piece (I actually have two cause I like it so much).
The 9mm Shield is actually an amazing gun. It weird, I have quite a few larger semi-autos, but I shoot the Shield most accurately. It is an incredibly accurate little gun to begin with.
I have made some mods to the Shield that only help in the accuracy department: I switched out the factory sights with Warren tactical sights (fiber optic front and all black rear). I also replaced the factory trigger and trigger parts with an Apex trigger and accuracy kit. It's the Apex competition kit with the 3lb trigger. It's an amazing upgrade. The 3lb pull is an absolute joy. It also has the shortest reset of any serious caliber gun I own. (I have a couple of 22s I built with Volquartsen triggers that have a shorter reset, but not wise for carry purposes!). Truth is this little gun does it all and is 100% reliable. It could easily serve as my only carry, but I love revolvers. But I highly recommend the Shield as a primary.
I also carry some other J Frames, like my 342PD, but I thought the 340 would represent the J Frame group
I carry the 386 Night Guard the most. Followed by the Glock 19. The M&P340 sees a fair amount of carry as well, particularly when I feel like carrying something light.
The 386NG is incredibly accurate for me. No problem getting 7 rounds of 357 to basically touch at 20 to 25 feet. It is a super sweet carry piece (I actually have two cause I like it so much).
The 9mm Shield is actually an amazing gun. It weird, I have quite a few larger semi-autos, but I shoot the Shield most accurately. It is an incredibly accurate little gun to begin with.
I have made some mods to the Shield that only help in the accuracy department: I switched out the factory sights with Warren tactical sights (fiber optic front and all black rear). I also replaced the factory trigger and trigger parts with an Apex trigger and accuracy kit. It's the Apex competition kit with the 3lb trigger. It's an amazing upgrade. The 3lb pull is an absolute joy. It also has the shortest reset of any serious caliber gun I own. (I have a couple of 22s I built with Volquartsen triggers that have a shorter reset, but not wise for carry purposes!). Truth is this little gun does it all and is 100% reliable. It could easily serve as my only carry, but I love revolvers. But I highly recommend the Shield as a primary.
I also carry some other J Frames, like my 342PD, but I thought the 340 would represent the J Frame group
pluggednickle
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I've made a bit of a change since my first post ma' own self. I first posted my post war transitional 2" M&P, but it's going into a shadow box for display before too much wear starts to show. I recently acquired a neato little "post-lock" S&W 642, and fired the 400th round through it this morning, and decided "I can work with this."
So, here be my new regular companion.
The mini-revolver is a terribly insecure little thing, always insisting on tagging along no matter which big-brother is holding center seat.
So, here be my new regular companion.
The mini-revolver is a terribly insecure little thing, always insisting on tagging along no matter which big-brother is holding center seat.
I carry my J frame 640 daily. IWB Milt Sparks VMII
Depending on how far from home I go I may have my 19 or 66 in a Bianchi 9R or Simply Rugged OWB.
I haven't carried my Glock 27 or 1911 since I had surgery. Many reasons for the option change.
Love those Grashorn stags, amigo!
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