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Generally we're better than that around here.........
DID THE SINGLE STACK 9MM KILL THE CARRY REVOLVER?
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I think some personal attack posts were deleted!
Generally we're better than that around here.........
Even double stack .45's can be made easily concealable. I have one that holds 10+1 and is 1.25" wide. I can hide it in the palm of my hand. I've seen double stacks that looked like they had handles made from tree trunks but not all of them are like that. That same .45 I mentioned has gone through over 5000 rounds without a single hiccup. That sounds reliable to me. I only own one semi-auto pistol that isn't reliable in fact. I only have it because I bought it back in college when I couldn't afford anything else. It makes a good paperweight. The thing was actually accurate until I took it apart to clean it. It never shot the same after that.
High capacity can be your friend too. It isn't always needed of course but if a pack of feral dogs comes after me I want all the rounds I can get. And that has happened to me. Luckily I was on an ATV at the time so I just out ran them but still. If I had been on foot I might have faced a very serious problem that a revolver just may not have solved.
High capacity can be your friend too. It isn't always needed of course but if a pack of feral dogs comes after me I want all the rounds I can get. And that has happened to me. Luckily I was on an ATV at the time so I just out ran them but still. If I had been on foot I might have faced a very serious problem that a revolver just may not have solved.
You ever notice how some discussions [ (debates) (difference of opinions) (mine is better than yours) (mine is bigger than yours) (mine is more expensive than yours)...etc...etc...etc....] never end?
This is a prime example.
This is a prime example.
kthom
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Not John here, Tom, but those appear to be Herrett's stocks on that '93 640. They would be made for the round butt, but extend lower than the gun frame a bit. I'm a fan of Herrett's, and they are still in business!
HamHands
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The thinking man (and woman) will probably choose a revolver for every day carry. Three reasons.
1. Almost perfect reliability.
2. Maintenance is "duh.." easy.
3. Revolvers do not scatter used brass all over the scene of a fracas. MUCH tidier.
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Nice collection Sir! That Model 40 is absolutely SIC!!! And I've also often worried about leaving shell casings at a scene I didn't want to go bad. Don't have to worry about that too much with a revolver!
silversnake
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Hahahaha! I've carried a NY reload a couple times. I just might do it more because it was comforting and comfortable. A blued M36 in the right front pocket... in a Desantis "Nemisis" and the "reload"; a nickel M36 on my right hip in a Galco OWB holster with (2) flat speed strips in the back left pocket. Both times I did this was for a late night run to CVS for my wife or daughter.
I'm under 40 years old and I've come to the light in regards to the use of revolvers, (late but better than never.) Revolvers are "everybody's" guns... I'm finding. They simply do what other semi-auto platforms cannot in their own applications; and I'm a semi-auto nut!
All of the below revolvers were added to our inventory within the last 14 months... That's how much me and the wifey love them. The Colt is her purse carry with the adage of some Altamont's!
You're a lucky man! You've figured things out early in life, you have an outstanding collection, and you have a wife who can appreciate good guns. What more can a man ask for?
Bill In Texas
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I went to the range today to shoot both of my carry revolvers, a 640-1 and a 637-2 with the bobbed hammer spur. When I got out to the firing line there were two other folks there, both shooting revolvers. First time I've ever seen that. Usually I'm the only guy.
When paying, I made a commented about that to one of the LGS guys I see every week. He told me that based on what he sees on a daily basis wheelguns are making a come back. I don't know if it's true or not, but it was nice to hear.
When paying, I made a commented about that to one of the LGS guys I see every week. He told me that based on what he sees on a daily basis wheelguns are making a come back. I don't know if it's true or not, but it was nice to hear.
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Hey lots of people have an opinion. It isn't terrible that they express it. It's called discussion. My post was my opinion. Yeah it's what I own because I bought what I think is best for certain tasks. Others are best served with a wheel gun of course. I have a 629 that is my carry gun when I go to my bear infested farm. It's not that I expect to be attacked. I just want to be ready just in case. I wouldn't want to use a semi-auto in a caliber that powerful. For one thing they are way too big and heavy compared to the wheel guns that shoot the same caliber. And I certainly know that the .357 is a very effective caliber for SD.
It's not like I'm locked into one design or the other. I just made some points. Someone might actually want to read them. It's not about arguing or trying to change anyone's mind or anything.
dubshooter
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I haven't had the chance to read all the replies. But I did read the OP. Here's my two cents.
I am currently a uniformed officer but work traffic, primarily fatal and serious injury dui crashes and work dui enforcement when provided the break from cases.
Mi carry a Glock 17 duty weapon (after a faulty Sig Sauer, but that's another story in itself). I see the Glock like a revolver. It just simply is going to work every time. Despite its lack of soul.
My BUG at work is a SW 640. If I need that gun, chances are I am hurt or in a fight to retain my duty weapon. I want power, reliability, but I also want something I won't be able to limp wrist due to a poor grip, won't be able to have a misdeed due to firing in close proximity to a torso, and won't knock out of battery hitting someone with it if need be to create distance.
The 640 is also currently my off duty carry.
I have to qualify with my 640. The last time I did I was the only revolver shooter. We shoot the same qualification with BUGs or off duty as with our duty weapons. It extends to 25 yards and has multiple empty and top off reloads. I was forced to shoot the semi auto times and still shot a 245 out of 250 (I have never shot a perfect 250). So the J Frame can be fired just as accurate as a Glock 17 if you practice.
That being said. I did just purchase an XDs that will probably take over my off duty carry. Simple, small (smaller in comparison to the 640) and carries more ammo (which is cheaper to buy range ammo than 357). I also get issued carry ammo (147gr HST) for the 9mm.
The 640 will remain my BUG at work and will be shot twice a month (if not more) when I go to the range. I vow to always be proficient (or more than) in the use of the revolver. But just as the automatic transmission has taken the place of the manual, I think the single 9's have come along.
But I still want my manual transmission Jeep Wrangler.
I am currently a uniformed officer but work traffic, primarily fatal and serious injury dui crashes and work dui enforcement when provided the break from cases.
Mi carry a Glock 17 duty weapon (after a faulty Sig Sauer, but that's another story in itself). I see the Glock like a revolver. It just simply is going to work every time. Despite its lack of soul.
My BUG at work is a SW 640. If I need that gun, chances are I am hurt or in a fight to retain my duty weapon. I want power, reliability, but I also want something I won't be able to limp wrist due to a poor grip, won't be able to have a misdeed due to firing in close proximity to a torso, and won't knock out of battery hitting someone with it if need be to create distance.
The 640 is also currently my off duty carry.
I have to qualify with my 640. The last time I did I was the only revolver shooter. We shoot the same qualification with BUGs or off duty as with our duty weapons. It extends to 25 yards and has multiple empty and top off reloads. I was forced to shoot the semi auto times and still shot a 245 out of 250 (I have never shot a perfect 250). So the J Frame can be fired just as accurate as a Glock 17 if you practice.
That being said. I did just purchase an XDs that will probably take over my off duty carry. Simple, small (smaller in comparison to the 640) and carries more ammo (which is cheaper to buy range ammo than 357). I also get issued carry ammo (147gr HST) for the 9mm.
The 640 will remain my BUG at work and will be shot twice a month (if not more) when I go to the range. I vow to always be proficient (or more than) in the use of the revolver. But just as the automatic transmission has taken the place of the manual, I think the single 9's have come along.
But I still want my manual transmission Jeep Wrangler.
Arik
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Arik
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Last year. It wasn't a rebate, just a sale on certain J frames. I don't know which or how many but I picked up a new 642 for $300
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oneounceload
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For you NY reload folks:
oneounceload
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One thing I found to work for ME with my 642 as far as comfort, control and accuracy is the Delta grip - UGLY, but it works!
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Triggernosis
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One thing I found to work for ME with my 642 as far as comfort, control and accuracy is the Delta grip - UGLY, but it works!
I'd rather moon a perpetrator than put one of those things in my hand. Just. Can't. Do. It.
silversnake
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For you NY reload folks:
How does one carry such a holster? Do you keep both revolvers at small of the back carry? Or do you wear it on your hip, with one at 3:30 and the other at 2:30 for a cross draw?
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Triggernosis
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You didn't realize that was a joke, did ya?
HamHands
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Yeah, I think that holster would have to be worn @ 6 O'clock to work. When I have in the past carried (2) revolvers its one in my strong side pocket and the other on my strong side hip.
What I like about pocket carry with a "J" frame is you can have your hand in your pocket without drawing much or any attention to yourself; while getting a good grip on the pistol in anticipation of defending yourself... all with none the wiser. You can't really do that on the hip without raising a brow or two.
oneounceload
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Not a joke - legitimate product designed to be utilized as such
