Certainly not for CCW - 8 3/8" revolvers

[pace40]

Home for a few days so I tried to think of a picture thread idea for some entertainment...

8 3/8" revolvers...tough to carry, fun to shoot. Here's a few to start...enjoy and join in!

 

[pace40]

Home for a few days so I tried to think of a picture thread idea for some entertainment...

8 3/8" revolvers...tough to carry, fun to shoot. Here's a few to start...enjoy and join in!

 

[45SAM1]

Very nice!

 

[s&wchad]

Only one (for now)! Thanks for sharing.

 

[rburg]

Way too many folks think their perspective is the only one. Sometimes its a shocker to learn that others have an equally valid point of view. When I took my home state CCW course we had a real yokel in our group. To say he was stupid was an understatement. He barely passed the open book parts of the course, and had trouble understanding what "no live ammo in the building" was all about. The instructor was ready to throw him out when he refused to empty his pockets... that after bringing in a loaded Ruger.

Anyway...

The long barrel gun was the only handgun he owned, and it was going to be his CCW gun. That got a lot of snickers from the crowd that had been watching him. But the instructor came to his defense. He pointed out that everybody doesn't live in a city, nor do they have any intention of carrying under a coat or shirt.

Its just as legitimate to get your license to allow car or truck carry without any hassles. You've got your gun, its in your door pocket, under the seat, or in the console. That can be considered a concealed weapon requiring a license. If you've got the license, its a moot issue.

Some folks just can't take a joke!

 

[Rigmover]

Hi only have the two for now one is the 44 Classic 629-3 8 3/8" and the unfired 57 no dash 8 3/8" more coming in the future.Heres some pics.[IMG:left]

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[DHENRY]

1960 M 29 ('no-dash').
Don

 

[s&wchad]

DHENRY,
Magnificent photo.

I stained my deck last year (PITA), looks like you're about due!

 

[montezumaz]

I've been looking for an ankle holster for my 8-3/8 inchers...no luck. Ya think I'd have better luck trying to find a calf holster?

 

[RKmesa]

Here is my only extra long tube - at this length the extra 3/8's of an inch cannot be that material. BTW - I carry this daily in a DeSantis ITWB holster... NOT!

8 3/4" RM with ivories.

 

[wundudnee]

Model 57 .41 mag

 

[rollback88]

Love the 8 3/8 (not just for compensation

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Model 27-2 with target trigger, etc.

Model 686-4

 

[b swanson]

Speaking of 8 3/8 barrels, Does anyone like the 686 version?

 

[rimfired]

Here's my only current hogleg. I swapped out the 8 3/8 tube in my other 29 for a 4".
This one is a 4 screw @1955-6.

 

[Carmoney]

Well, it shouldn't be too long now before somebody shows up here claiming that he uses an 8-3/8" revolver for daily concealed carry.

I know for awhile there, some loon who claimed to be a federal firearms instructor was regularly leaving posts about clanking around with 7 or 8 guns on his person at all times, including a pair of 6" N-frames.

That's the thing about the internet....

 

[AKtinman]

27-2

 

[kritter]

got a few here,,,,,

and yes you can carry in front pocket just tell everyone your really happy to see them..

 

[GatorFarmer]

My only example - A model 57 transitional. I still have the original grips for it, but the ugly Monogrip is more comfortable for me. (It's a light glare, not a wear spot, on the barrel. Common given my usual terrible photographic abilities.)

 

[Lone_Wolfe]

Damb, these pics are making me drool. So I'll return the favor;
First up is my Smith & Howitzer, aka S&W 500
]S&W 500 cannon[/URL]

Next up is a friend straight out of Dirty Harry-The Dead Pool
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And now a new treasure that I have yet to actually hold. I just won the auction today;
]686-5[/URL]


And an odd shot ]Reflections.....[/URL]

 

[toroflow1]

There's a couple of long barrels in there, although I am moving into shorter N frames...