2” K Frame for Carry

[Lobster Picnic]

S&W probably doesn't want to erode its J-frame sales by introducing any alloy medium frame revolvers. I think the Model 12 would sell well today...it's only a few oz heavier than the 642. A DAO alloy K-frame would be interesting, too.
S&W is resisting this idea, but the compact 6-round offerings by Taurus, Colt and Kimber are going to force S&W to bring its own pocket-able 6-shooters to market, IMO.

 

[local_dirt]

Yep. Not 2 inchers, but I regularly carry 2.5 and 3 inchers.

I was just going to say, what about a 2.5" 66 or 19?

 

[sheepdawg]

I carry a RB 12-2 pretty much every day. It's loaded with the old Speer 125 gr. standard vel. Nyclads. It ain't beautiful so finish wear doesn't bother me.

 

[The_Truth]

If that DAO 64 is an NYPD one stamped NY1, I’d leave alone. One just sold at auction for about $800.

Where'd you see a 2" 64 NY1 go for 800?

 

[DWalt]

I go with a Colt DS 2" now and again. It fits my hand much better than the J-frame and holds one more round. It is also slightly small than the Smith K frame. I have a pair of 2" K frames but I find the 3" RB configuration "points" better for me than the 2".

I prefer the 2" DS over any other snubby. Have several other snubbies, S&W and Charter, but the Dick Special checks all the boxes for me.

 

[.38SuperMan]

I have a 10 and a pre 10 from 1948 and don’t carry them because they’re in beautiful condition and don’t want to wear the blue and prefer carrying a stainless gun anyway. So I have a Colt Cobra 2” stainless that I carry occasionally. It a little smaller than the K frame but close enough to know I wouldn’t hesitate to carry a K frame.

From time to time I’ll also carry a 3” King Cobra and also have a 3” Python but it’s too large and have a 2.5” M66-2 but never carried it. I figure if I’m going to carry a 2.5” the 3” Colt is just as easy to carry and the extra .5” barrel is a plus.

 

[David Sinko]

I pocket carry a round butt 2" Model 64 to and from work every day. I cut the stitching on a Nemesis pocket holster that had been made for a J Frame and re-stitched it to accommodate the 64. It was my first attempt at holster modification and while I'm somewhat embarrassed by my low grade workmanship I still use it because it works so well. I have learned that the greatest advantage of the 2" barrel is how quickly it clears the holster on the draw. I haven't carried a 4" revolver of any frame size for many years now.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Parallel followup:

J Frame Carry-What am I missing?