BEST Concealed Carry Revolver

Lobster Picnic · May 21, 2015

I settled on the 351c because of the ultra light weight (12.08-oz fully loaded) and the 7-shot capacity. Yes, it's a .22 Magnum so shot placement may be more critical than with a larger caliber. But the extra 2 shots is a nice bonus.

mg357 · May 21, 2015

S&W Model 36 .38 caliber revolver.

DR505 · May 21, 2015

My personal favorite CC revolver? This one:

3" 657 in a Milt Sparks PMK, loaded with 250 grain LSWC at ~850-900 fps.

Sgt.Peck · May 21, 2015

DR505 said:
My personal favorite CC revolver? This one:

3" 657 in a Milt Sparks PMK, loaded with 250 grain LSWC at ~850-900 fps.

You must be a big mutha! Can't argue with a .41 Magnum. I'd have to hire a midget to help me carry it around though.

(no offense to any midgets)

CATI1835 · May 21, 2015

331ti in H&R .32 Magnum, with the proper ammo....

Sgt.Peck · May 21, 2015

Jim1392 said:
I carry a 640 Pro in a Remora IWB holster.

I've always liked the Pro since I first saw one. Would love one, but I couldn't justify the extra expense though over a standard magnum 640. No offense intended, it's just me.

I say that and just remembered that I purchased a 60-9. also a .357, since I rarely see these type "J" frames. It was cherry and I got it for $350. Then I sent it to Robar in Phoenix. Had them NP3 it, bob the hammer and put an XS Big Dot front sight on it. Cost me an extra $400. So I was getting close to a Pro's cost.

BigBill · May 21, 2015

Ruger security series in 357mag w/2 3/4" barrel in stainless.
The s&w are worth too much in value to ccw carry.

shottist · May 21, 2015

A professionals choice..M38

nyeti · May 21, 2015

The choice is "best concealed carry revolver to carry", or "best concealed carry revolver you would want if you were in a gunfight". They will be VERY different guns. The "Best" is likely something in between the two.

Irn-Bru · May 21, 2015

DR505 said:
My personal favorite CC revolver? This one:

3" 657 in a Milt Sparks PMK, loaded with 250 grain LSWC at ~850-900 fps.

What grips are those, they look great!

BB57 · May 21, 2015

My preference for the best concealed carry revolver - that I'll also carry all day, everyday is a S&W Model 60-14.

I carry .38 +P 125gr XTPs in it, giving a velocity of 950 fps in the 2.125" barrel. Although .357 Magnums are comfortable to shoot in it with a Hogue monogrip, I shoot it more accurately in rapid fire with the +P load. Still, it's nice to have the .357 Magnum option and it will launch a 158 gr JHP at 1065 fps.

My regular Model 36 comes in a close second:

DR505 · May 21, 2015

Irn-Bru said:
What grips are those, they look great!

VZ G10 (the smoother ones). They work great, and help conceal this beast...and it DOES conceal (I'm only 6'2" or so).

Jim1392 · May 21, 2015

Sgt.Peck said:
I've always liked the Pro since I first saw one. Would love one, but I couldn't justify the extra expense though over a standard magnum 640. No offense intended, it's just me.

I say that and just remembered that I purchased a 60-9. also a .357, since I rarely see these type "J" frames. It was cherry and I got it for $350. Then I sent it to Robar in Phoenix. Had them NP3 it, bob the hammer and put an XS Big Dot front sight on it. Cost me an extra $400. So I was getting close to a Pro's cost.

Hey, no offense taken. When I retired my 642 to the safe I was looking for a 640 and couldn't find one. I left my name at a LGS for both. The 640 Pro came in and they called me so I went to look at it and found they also had the 640 in also. I picked up both and fell in love with the Pro. It just felt right in my hand, and the night sights sold me. So I said to myself "what the hell" and went with the Pro even though it was more money. I haven't regretted it. I took me a little while to get used to the extra weight but now I don't even feel it. When I get a little older and if it starts bothering me I'll go back to my 642.

keithherrington · May 21, 2015

One of these three

Depending on circumstances, one of these three, all loaded with factory Remington Golden Saber 125 grain 357 Magnum loads.

Model 586 seven-shot L-Comp. My favorite: extra shot and very accurate.

Model 19 F-Comp. Super refined, accurate and low profile.

Model 13 357 Carry Gun. The lowest profile gun I own.

Each carried in a Milt Sparks PMK holster.

Keith

Whiplash2130 · May 21, 2015

CCW

I carry a 640-1. It's light weight, comfortable to carry and highly corrosion resistant. I also have a 642CT to play with or a backup.

Stirling · May 21, 2015

cprher said:
Model 13 357 Carry Gun. The lowest profile gun I own.

Keith

cprher Your model 13 Carry Gun looks outstanding! I generally don't fancy comped or bobbed guns but that looks fantastic.

sheepdawg · May 21, 2015

My 1974 Colt Cobra but I can't say that because it's not an S&W.

shouldazagged · May 21, 2015

Badge130 said:
I suggest you read Ed Lovette's book "The Snubby Revolver". When it comes to having to defend yourself unexpectedly, up close and personal, while living your normal life, accessibility is key.

I second the Lovette book.

I've pocket-carried a steel J-frame with Pachmayr Compacs for sixteen years. The weight and bulk were no problem after a week or so, and control and recoil damping are much better.

BigBill · May 21, 2015

In my state if I use a gun in self defense I lose it. It takes a lawyer to get it back money wise iffy. Check your local and state laws.

druryj · May 21, 2015

3482jl said:
642 for me

Add me to the 642 fan list.

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