I like my 442 best for pocket carry. Mine has the old Uncle Mike's Grips for pocket carry. I put the Hogue Tamer Grip on my Wife's 442 for shooting. Actually I can pocket carry with the Hogue but, I like the looks of the Uncle Mike's and when I shoot mine I limit it to 50 rounds. The LCR357 is my second favorite for pocket carry. The grips are a hair wider so they are not as good in the pockets of my Jeans. I shoot 38+P in my LCR these days because of Arthritis But, a strong and younger guy should have no trouble with 357 such as Corbon or Gold Saber. If I wanted a Six shot I would go with the Rossi 461 or 462 357 and shoot 38+P from that but, since I carry Two Snubs and reloads a Five Shooter is ok with me
Concealed carry revolver - need advice
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I tried suspenders... to annoying for me... I then spent a couple of bucks and bought a thick gun belt... wow... night and day difference!
Stick with 1.25" but thick... 1.5" can be a problem for certain trousers or other things you may have on your belt. 1.25" is standard and a lot of holsters even are tagged "Fits Belts up to 1.25".
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Lou_the_welder
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Wow. No love for the 637? At 15oz.-you dont even feel its there. And it has a hammer!
No recoil out of 38 specials.
No recoil out of 38 specials.
I carry a 360PD in a pocket and love it. It is not a lot of fun to shoot, but I dry-fire plenty and figure my live-fire time with it isn't meant to be fun, it's meant to save my life if necessary.
One downside to pocket carry is the gun will eventually wear your pants in a pattern that looks like...a gun in your pocket. The high points rub on things; you can't stop it. Ditto for your spare ammo. I have a pair of jeans with a perfect rubbed-in impression of a speed strip on the back pocket (and a hole where the hollow points burrowed through). I admit had a moment of panic when I pulled them out of the wash. Then I bought a bit of leather and formed it into a wallet-shaped ammo carrier so that doesn't happen with the next pair.
One downside to pocket carry is the gun will eventually wear your pants in a pattern that looks like...a gun in your pocket. The high points rub on things; you can't stop it. Ditto for your spare ammo. I have a pair of jeans with a perfect rubbed-in impression of a speed strip on the back pocket (and a hole where the hollow points burrowed through). I admit had a moment of panic when I pulled them out of the wash. Then I bought a bit of leather and formed it into a wallet-shaped ammo carrier so that doesn't happen with the next pair.
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Plus one on the 640. I have had both, the trigger was a tad smoother on the 38 Special , and I only fired .38 special in the .357 ...They are a bit heavier than the alloy framed models, but they sure do shoot nice. And for steady carry, stainless steel is the way to go IMO.
I have a Filson double layer harness leather belt that I wear 100% of the time, whether there is anything strapped to it or not, it is that good. I got an LLBean double layer and it is good, but not quite as good.
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I also live in Fl.I have 3 J's a 642,a 351 & just bought a M60 no dash in almost mint condition.I really like the 60...I carry in a Sam Andrews pocket carry.Sometimes I carry it in a old Don Hume OWB....looking for a better OWB.Oh, forgot to mention my 60 is a 2"(really a 1 7/8").
Jim
Jim
1.5 is standard for gun belts and holsters 1.25 is for dressy gunbelts ts the smallest that anybody makes holsters for and that's mainly custom makers
Stick with 1.5... 99% of production holsters are either 1.5 or 1.75
Yup, gotta have a good belt.
Mine's 1 1/2" wide, 1/4" thick and made of two layers of leather stitched together.
It holds my trousers up whether or not there's a gun hanging from it.
Mine's 1 1/2" wide, 1/4" thick and made of two layers of leather stitched together.
It holds my trousers up whether or not there's a gun hanging from it.
0311INF, I know this is mostly a S&W forum, but you didn't say it had to be a Smith. A old Colt Special Agent is a fine revolver.
I also wanted a 6-shot lightweight revolver and I found one and bought a Charter Arms #73840 Undercover Police 6RD .38SP +P. Weighs 20oz. BudsGunShop cash price $335.00.
I usually carry it concealed in a Charter Arms OWB holster or it will fit in my cargo shorts or pants pocket. Model DS-A HKS speedloader's work great. Shoots great I love mine, thinking about getting another for my wife. It comes with the ugly but very functional black rubber grips so I changed mine to finger grip Rosewood.
Just throwing it out there!
It is everything you want except it is not a Smith.
I also wanted a 6-shot lightweight revolver and I found one and bought a Charter Arms #73840 Undercover Police 6RD .38SP +P. Weighs 20oz. BudsGunShop cash price $335.00.
I usually carry it concealed in a Charter Arms OWB holster or it will fit in my cargo shorts or pants pocket. Model DS-A HKS speedloader's work great. Shoots great I love mine, thinking about getting another for my wife. It comes with the ugly but very functional black rubber grips so I changed mine to finger grip Rosewood.
Just throwing it out there!
It is everything you want except it is not a Smith.
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Ankle holsters are a great way of carrying a gun that you have no need to access in a hurry.
Hey, I can SEE that gun!
I've carried a 642 almost daily for over 11 years. It has a lot going for it. Does wear on the pockets, though.
I also have a 13-3 3" round butt. Great gun, but not a pocket gun unless you have huge coat pockets. I could easily just have these two revolvers, and not *need* any other pistols. But I never say that in front of my wife!
I also have a 13-3 3" round butt. Great gun, but not a pocket gun unless you have huge coat pockets. I could easily just have these two revolvers, and not *need* any other pistols. But I never say that in front of my wife!
Regarding your concealed carry
I've been carrying for over 45 years. I only believe in big bore handguns, so my answer will be somewhat different than others. Right now I have three weapons in my daily warm weather carry rotation. A Colt Defender and a Taurus pt 145 Millenium. Both are .45 acp with the Taurus being an 10+1 capacity. The other is a Charter Arms Bull Dog .44 sp. this one is the lightest of the 3 at I believe 21 oz. it also carries the easiest. I carry all three in Alien Gear cloak tuck 2 iwb holsters. The trick to carrying iwb is the belt. I use one from The Belt Man but I am sure that other brands will do the job. This holster and belt combo is by far the most comfortable I have ever carried with. I put them on in the am and take it off at night. Don't bother to take it off, you hardly know it is there. Get your shirts in the long cut and no one will notice it. I have even worn them with my shirt tucked in and my wife couldn't tell I was carrying. Don't limit your carry weapons caliber because of convenience. If you think that a small caliber won't do, try a combination like mine. In colder weather I can carry a larger one with a shoulder holster and a vest to cover it.
I've been carrying for over 45 years. I only believe in big bore handguns, so my answer will be somewhat different than others. Right now I have three weapons in my daily warm weather carry rotation. A Colt Defender and a Taurus pt 145 Millenium. Both are .45 acp with the Taurus being an 10+1 capacity. The other is a Charter Arms Bull Dog .44 sp. this one is the lightest of the 3 at I believe 21 oz. it also carries the easiest. I carry all three in Alien Gear cloak tuck 2 iwb holsters. The trick to carrying iwb is the belt. I use one from The Belt Man but I am sure that other brands will do the job. This holster and belt combo is by far the most comfortable I have ever carried with. I put them on in the am and take it off at night. Don't bother to take it off, you hardly know it is there. Get your shirts in the long cut and no one will notice it. I have even worn them with my shirt tucked in and my wife couldn't tell I was carrying. Don't limit your carry weapons caliber because of convenience. If you think that a small caliber won't do, try a combination like mine. In colder weather I can carry a larger one with a shoulder holster and a vest to cover it.
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The Old Cop is the voice of experience. The lightweight J frame is about the easiest carry around. Pocket carry is good. A good belt and holster make OWB a reasonable choice. The ammo is reasonably inexpensive, permitting lots of practice. Good luck! (And no, mine is not for sale!)
The Old Cop is the voice of experience. The lightweight J frame is about the easiest carry around. Pocket carry is good. A good belt and holster make OWB a reasonable choice. The ammo is reasonably inexpensive, permitting lots of practice. Good luck! (And no, mine is not for sale!)
Gpsman
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When I finally got a dedicated gun belt, in my case an Armour Belt, I was amazed at the side benefit of how well it holds up my pants.
Of course it does a great job holding up the gun but it makes an enormous difference on the pants too.
BTW, I highly recommend Armour belts..Ludington Michigan..
Great quality and fast service
chuckfw
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Before you choose, be sure to give the 638 a look, I'm pretty sure it will please you. It has a hammer that you can cock, but it will never snag on clothing. It offers the best of both the double and single action shots. Weight is about 14 ounces and the grip can be replaced with the Crimson Trace extended grip, makes it a LOT better to shoot. Plus P Critical Defense 38s will usually do the job an a decent range, the CT laser sure helps getting on target quickly, especially in dim light.
Baltimoreed11754
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I like my scandium j frame except that the finish was a joke. I carry in a leather pocket holster and the finish wore through to the aluminum. I just had it coated but will see how long this finish holds up. I would suggest the Ergo grip for a lightweight J frame. It looks weird but works.
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Seconding Hapworth's recommendation of 442 Moon Clip (178041). Despite its number and finish, the cylinder is stainless steel and has an alloy frame. Weight is 15 ounces empty. It is from the Pro Series, if that matters to you. As the name makes plain, the cylinder is machined to accept moon clips, and mine came with two of them (but it runs fine without them ... it's another fast load option). It's 3.6 ounces heavier than the scandium 340PD for less than half of the cost (and it doesn't have the fiber front sight that the 340pd has). It does not have a frame lock. Mine fills a perhaps unusual carry role: it rides by itself in the zippered pocket of my motorcycling jacket.
Seconding Hapworth's recommendation of 442 Moon Clip (178041). Despite its number and finish, the cylinder is stainless steel and has an alloy frame. Weight is 15 ounces empty. It is from the Pro Series, if that matters to you. As the name makes plain, the cylinder is machined to accept moon clips, and mine came with two of them (but it runs fine without them ... it's another fast load option). It's 3.6 ounces heavier than the scandium 340PD for less than half of the cost (and it doesn't have the fiber front sight that the 340pd has). It does not have a frame lock. Mine fills a perhaps unusual carry role: it rides by itself in the zippered pocket of my motorcycling jacket.
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I carried a 36 for backup to my BHP for over 40 years. Now well into retirement I carry a 649-2 in my Levi's front pocket daily. I put Crimson Trace 405's on it and it is a real pleasure to shoot.
632 Pro Series
If you can find one for a price you want to pay take a look at a 632 Pro Series. 327 Federal Magnum, the other 32s, six (6) shot, all stainless.
If you can find one for a price you want to pay take a look at a 632 Pro Series. 327 Federal Magnum, the other 32s, six (6) shot, all stainless.
