CC only revolvers.

[MCorps0311]

I'm thinking about just edc my revolvers,I like not breaking down them to clean like you have to clean auto's.I am 67 years old now and don't run the street like I did when I was young and brave,lol.Five or six shots is enough fire power.I haven't made that decision yet,i'm only thinking about it.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Sounds like you have a realistic view of your needs and situation.
Personally, I've always felt that 5 well placed rounds would be enough to get me out of any potential situation I may get involved in. (Statistics agree, BTW),

 

[7shooter]

I pocket carry either a j-frame or a Ruger LCR both in 38.
Always there and have only had to draw it once in 30+years. Also one stripper clip.

 

[Breakaway500]

CC revolvers need attention too,especially if you pocket carry. Lint and dirt can gum up the works just as easily as a semi.Well..maybe not just as easy. I sat down one day to clean my pocket carry revolver to find a tic- tac lodged in the barrel (I don't even eat them) .Always good to have a routine cleaning procedure on your EDCs. I do it about twice a year,whether it needs it or not.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Depends on the level of cleanliness you desire. It is usually MUCH easier to field strip an auto and clean one barrel than to clean six or seven on a revolver. And while a revolver certainly doesn't require detail disassembly very often, when it does it takes real care.

When I don't want to pick up brass, I shoot a revolver. When I don't want to spend a lot of time cleaning, I shoot an autoloader.

 

[Donn]

Absolutely no heartburn when my old Model 49's in my belt slide holster or cargo pocket. A couple speed loaders come along too.

 

[joeintexas]

I carry the Ruger SP101 with the 2 1/4 inch. I have never had to use it for self defense so I have no proof that 5 rounds of .357 mag would stop the threat but if it doesn't I shouldn't have been in that place to begin with. It can be carried in a belt holster, pocket holster or IWB, Sticky holster works well.

 

[Watchdog]

I'm thinking about just edc my revolvers...I haven't made that decision yet,i'm only thinking about it.

It all boils down to the most simple of philosophies and a personal choice, no matter what your age. Disregard what you read in gun magazines or on gun forums.

Carry what you like, what you're comfortable with, and what you're competent with. Don't second guess yourself based on someone else's circumstances. If you're in your late sixties, or older, and have been a shooter for any length of time, you know what works for you and what doesn't. Use that knowledge and experience in making your choice, and everything will be okay.

 

[haywood]

This is right up my ally. All I carry and shoot are Revolvers. These are My choice of carry guns. My LCR357 is not in the picture. I normally carry Two J-Frames at all times. They just fit me the best.

 

[getoff]

where i live the pack mentality prevails... when i DO carry a J, i carry 2. 1 hks loader, and a speed strip too. figure the first J (638) is to stop the threat, 2nd (442) to get outta there with a loaded gun in hand... still prefer my, "gasp..." G19 or G36 however, but do have complete faith in my Js!

 

[Harkrader]

I have a number of revolvers I carry in addition to some semi-autos.
Speaking of self-defense, CCW or open, only.
I have a pair of Pythons (one is actually on loan to me) I like, in Mernickle holsters.
Also a pair of 586s.
Rarely, but still on occasion, a 29-10 Lew Horton 4" with .44 Special self-defense ammo.
A Detective Special or a pair of Police Positive .38s.
A Model 37 with LaserMax grips is often in a pocket.

 

[digiroc]

Being prepared is not just a Boy Scout motto...

I'm thinking about just edc my revolvers.. .I am 67 years old now... Five or six shots is enough fire power.I haven't made that decision yet, i'm only thinking about it.

I've got a couple of years on you and also am a Vietnam era Marine that no longer runs in the mean streets of my youth. But I have found that in today's World the mean streets can come to you unexpectedly and without warning.

I consider lawful concealed carry to be a commitment that goes beyond personal protection. Today I carry to create a sphere of protection for those everyday citizens around me. I don't go looking for trouble, but my life experience tells me that trouble can find you.

A close call, and wakeup call, came a few years ago when my wife and I had a brush with a deranged mass murderer who went on a racially motivated killing spree who picked a Chinese restaurant we frequent for his murderous rampage.

We arrived to have lunch just moments after he left, smoking gun in hand, missing his departure but just a couple of minutes. While we were not of the ethnic minorities that he targeted, if we had not been delayed by happenstance, we most likely would have been walking in as he came out. It was a close call to what could have been a deadly encounter for us, as it was for the two people inside that he murdered.

That single event is what led to my getting a CC permit and a renewal of awareness that it is within the realm of possibility to encounter a deadly threat, no matter how sedentary a life we lead as senior citizens.

So by all means carry what you can and train with it to become proficient with your weapon of choice. The life you save may not even be your own. As a Marine your oath to defend America and it's people has not expired.

Semper Fi,

digiroc

Richard Baumhammers - Wikipedia

 

[KalamazooKid]

All I've ever carried.

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[Mister X]

I usually feel adequately armed with a 5-shot J-frame. All the stats I've found indicate that will most likely be enough. I like it's simplicity, reliability and extreme close-quarter advantages. The average number of rounds(when shots are fired) to resolve the vast majority of armed civilian encounters is something like 1-3 rounds. I imagine just simply presenting a gun diffuses most. However, I would ask why are the average numbers of rounds fired so low. I think the most likely reason being is that most attackers flee or end hostilities as soon as the shooting begins. Pretty much gun will work in such circumstances.

However, what if the attacker(s) does not flee or stop. I've come across quite a few cases where a revolver wouldn't have been enough. In the case of the "determined attacker" who is someone that will not be deterred until you physically stop him, it can often take a relatively high number of rounds to stop the threat. If involved in such a situation, I honestly would probably prefer to be armed with one of my Glocks.

It's all about looking at the various pros/cons, deciding what odds you're comfortable playing and determining what you think is the best choice for you. I feel there truly is no right or wrong answer.

 

[MCorps0311]

These revolvers are some I would choose from to edc.



S&W 638-3 .38 spl.+p
CA Bulldog .44 spl.
Taurus 605 .357 Mag.
S&W 442-2 .38 spl.+p
Taurus 85 UL .38 spl.+p
Ruger SP101 .357 Mag. in center.

 

[digiroc]

These revolvers are some I would choose from to edc.

Well with six handguns you have an adequate group to choose from. Pick two that you are most comfortable for you and carry them both.

digiroc

 

[MCorps0311]

I've got a couple of years on you and also am a Vietnam era Marine that no longer runs in the mean streets of my youth. But I have found that in today's World the mean streets can come to you unexpectedly and without warning.

I consider lawful concealed carry to be a commitment that goes beyond personal protection. Today I carry to create a sphere of protection for those everyday citizens around me. I don't go looking for trouble, but my life experience tells me that trouble can find you.

A close call, and wakeup call, came a few years ago when my wife and I had a brush with a deranged mass murderer who went on a racially motivated killing spree who picked a Chinese restaurant we frequent for his murderous rampage.

We arrived to have lunch just moments after he left, smoking gun in hand, missing his departure but just a couple of minutes. While we were not of the ethnic minorities that he targeted, if we had not been delayed by happenstance, we most likely would have been walking in as he came out. It was a close call to what could have been a deadly encounter for us, as it was for the two people inside that he murdered.

That single event is what led to my getting a CC permit and a renewal of awareness that it is within the realm of possibility to encounter a deadly threat, no matter how sedentary a life we lead as senior citizens.

So by all means carry what you can and train with it to become proficient with your weapon of choice. The life you save may not even be your own. As a Marine your oath to defend America and it's people has not expired.

Semper Fi,

digiroc

Richard Baumhammers - Wikipedia

Oorah,Semper Fi.

 

[DD357]

Carry whatever you are comfortable, confident and confident with.

 

[Protected One]

I usually feel adequately armed with a 5-shot J-frame. All the stats I've found indicate that will most likely be enough. I like it's simplicity, reliability and extreme close-quarter advantages. The average number of rounds(when shots are fired) to resolve the vast majority of armed civilian encounters is something like 1-3 rounds. I imagine just simply presenting a gun diffuses most. However, I would ask why are the average numbers of rounds fired so low. I think the most likely reason being is that most attackers flee or end hostilities as soon as the shooting begins. Pretty much gun will work in such circumstances.

However, what if the attacker(s) does not flee or stop. I've come across quite a few cases where a revolver wouldn't have been enough. In the case of the "determined attacker" who is someone that will not be deterred until you physically stop him, it can often take a relatively high number of rounds to stop the threat. If involved in such a situation, I honestly would probably prefer to be armed with one of my Glocks.

It's all about looking at the various pros/cons, deciding what odds you're comfortable playing and determining what you think is the best choice for you. I feel there truly is no right or wrong answer.

Not to mention that these days there is often MORE THAN ONE bad guy. Add that to the possibility of shots that actually MISS and you have a good case for carrying (2) J-frames, plus reloads.

 

[Mister X]

You are the best person to pick what is best for you, but I would go with the 442. Second choice would be the 638.

The reason being is because an enclosed hammer snub can do things no other gun can. It can be fired from inside a pocket, bag/purse or otherwise entangled in clothing since there is no exposed hammer to obstruct. You may have no interest or intent on firing from inside a jacket pocket, but the feature that allows it could also be a positive attribute in a close-quarter scenario where an attacker is attempting to grab the gun and disarm you where the hammer could intentionally or inadvertently get blocked by making contact with you or him. The enclosed hammer frame also allows you a greater variety of grip options, namely getting up higher on the backstrap to aid recoil control for faster follow up shots. Additionally, the centennial frame affords a snag free draw should you opt for pocket carry and there are no concerns about lint/debris finding its way into the action.

I see absolutely no realistic need for having single action, especially considering what you're giving up to get it.

The enclosed hammer snubs are pretty much the only revolvers I have a practical use for otherwise I would probably go with an auto rather than a larger, exposed hammer wheelgun.