Carrying a Model 10 4"

[Dweller in the Desert]

Does anyone? I'm considering picking one up but am trying to think of carrying options as this will be my edc for a few months. Please include pictures of your carry set up if you don't mind.

 

[bogman]

I carry a 4" model #10-8 heavy bbl. in a leather pancake holster, as my woods gun. it carries well & is a great shooter. I use a 158gr. cast bullet at +P velocity for my woods load.

 

[BreakerDan]

I have a 10-5 4" but dont carry it concealed. If I did it would be in a
pancake or shoulder holster. Not too hard to hide unless you are very small build. Some big guys can make a 6" N frame disappear.

I generally use a Model 36 in ankle holster in the boot.

 

[bronco45]

I carry a K frame 65 in a IWB Bianchi Pistol Pocket and it almost disappears. Once you get used to an IWB carry they are highly concealable,comfortable when used with a good belt and fairly fast.

K frames with good leather are easy to carry.

 

[Dweller in the Desert]

What's a good but not very expensive manufacturer for pancake holsters?

 

[The Big D]

Why, pray tell, would you be considering such a gun for "edc for a few months?"

 

[Dweller in the Desert]

1) Because I can.

2) It'll be my only handgun for a couple months

3) I'm being offered the firearm for a very reasonable trade. However, I haven't accepted the offer yet. Not until I see it and my friend/gunsmith looks it over.

4) Because I can

5) I believe in a well armed society.

In all honesty, EDC is a little misleading. I can't carry where I spend most of my time. But I feel that if a firearm won't stand up to EDC then I shouldn't even carry it part-time. Hopefully that clarified things.

 

[Dan Cash]

Code words drive me nuts. What the heck is "EDC"?

 

[Dweller in the Desert]

Every Day Carry

 

[signsrup]

Dweller,
I have carried a 4" model 10, as well as other K-frames. I carry them in an old style Desantis Cozy Partner IWB, carried at 4 o'clock. My only hesitation is I frequently work off of ladders, and my "cover" shirt sometimes rides up and exposes the butt (the gun's).
I admit that i'm spoiled but pocket carry with a j-frame. It's the easiest method of carry, but I have serious reservations about being able to get a fist-full of gun out of my pocket in a hurry.
I'm trying to force myself to carry my K frames more, it takes dedication.

 

[WR Moore]

Pioneering holster maker Chick Gaylord noted that a 3-4 inch barrel actually makes it easier to conceal the weapon. The barrel resting on your body below the belt keeps the upper part from sagging away from the body.

 

[flop-shank]

Dweller,
I have carried a 4" model 10, as well as other K-frames. I carry them in an old style Desantis Cozy Partner IWB, carried at 4 o'clock. My only hesitation is I frequently work off of ladders, and my "cover" shirt sometimes rides up and exposes the butt (the gun's).
I admit that i'm spoiled but pocket carry with a j-frame. It's the easiest method of carry, but I have serious reservations about being able to get a fist-full of gun out of my pocket in a hurry.
I'm trying to force myself to carry my K frames more, it takes dedication.

You're situation sounds similar to mine. I've found that drawing from the pocket can be extremely fast if one is practiced, but that depends on one's set up.

To the OP, I like powerful magnum revolvers, but a 4" .38 is no joke. Use what shoots to point of aim, but keep in mind that the Corbon 110 gr. JHP is very magnumish and should perform much like the old Treasury Load. It's a great cartridge. That the Speer 135 gr. Short barrel and the FBI load will give you three great loads in three different weights.

 

[The Big D]

1) Because I can.

2) It'll be my only handgun for a couple months

3) I'm being offered the firearm for a very reasonable trade. However, I haven't accepted the offer yet. Not until I see it and my friend/gunsmith looks it over.

4) Because I can

5) I believe in a well armed society.

In all honesty, EDC is a little misleading. I can't carry where I spend most of my time. But I feel that if a firearm won't stand up to EDC then I shouldn't even carry it part-time. Hopefully that clarified things.

Hi, Dweller: My question was not meant to be offensive. Thanks for your gentle explanation.

It's YOUR decision and I should've refrained from posting anything. My bad.

Lotsa folks in the Forum do carry such a weapon; you'll hear constructive stuff from them.

Be safe.

 

[Dweller in the Desert]

I did not feel offended by your question at all. And I think you should be able to post what you like. I'm not here to censor anyone. I thought it was a fair question because so many people would have the exact same question. It's a little unusual to hear of someone going to carry a older firearm on a regular basis when there are so many other newer choices. So no hard feelings and if I came across as a smart*** then I apologize.

-Mike

 

[valkyriekl]

I used to carry my S&W 10-6, 4" heavy barrel in a Bianchi OWB holster every day for about six months when I was between J-frames (well, between a Taurus small frame and a S&W J-frame). Luckily, this was during the Winter months where I could conceal it easily with a jacket most of the time.

As it started getting warmer, I started looking into IWB holsters, eventually making my own out of Kydex. I never ended up using the holster, as I picked up a 642 soon after. I cannibalized the parts from the holster (the belt-loop/snap, which were separate pieces) to make an IWB holster for the 640 that replaced the 642 a month later. The original Kydex IWB holster wasn't comfortable in the slightest, and trying to conceal that much gun on my 5'6", 170-lb, cyclist-frame (lots of thighs, not much torso) was pretty tough.

Might've worked with a properly made leather holster, though...

 

[Batjac]

Just received my new Double Snap from Sideguard Holsters. A really well made holster and I am going to start carrying my 4" Model 65 in it.

Side Guard Holsters - IWB Holsters

 

[user]

I normally carry a S&W model 64, .38, heavy 4" barrel, w/fixed sights around with me. Never had any problems at all, even in summer (with an oversized untucked T shirt). Galco "combat master" is the usual holster. That holster holds the gun fairly high and out of the way.

 

[CherryRiver]

It never ceases to surprise me how well the AKJ Concealco IWB I have conceals the Colt Official Police four-incher. You just can't see the thing.
The OP is similar if a fraction larger than the 10, and it so happens the holster was originally built for a 19. No matter; it works perfectly. I should add the OP is round-butted, which does help avoid a sharp-edged bulge.
The extra barrel length is indeed a help and not a hindrance with an IWB.
And of course, if you actually shoot the gun, the four-inch length makes a far better launcher than a shorty.
None of this applies in my home state!

The Buffalo Bore +P 158 SWC is an amazing load, breaking over 1000fps in a four-incher. I got two rounds through a four-inch King Cobra that clocked almost 1100. Jeez, who needs a .357?

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

I have a summer special IWB for mine that (ironically) works well in cooler weather, but not so much in the summer.
I made my own IWB that works better year round, but I think I'll take a closer look at the AKJ Concealco (thanks for posting that CherryRiver).

 

[CherryRiver]

I don't have my online pics anymore so I can't help with that.
Tip- get the "Sweat shield" option.