Do you carry a revolver for CCW? Which one?

[chez323]

when I carry a revolver it generally tends to be my Ruger SP101(2 1/4") or my S&W 65-2 (2 1/2") both 357's....... both are easily concealed....... 65-2 has a bobbed hammer so it can go in my pocket a little easier.

A 637 or a SP101-DAO. Both work nicely in a front pocket. But so does a 3913.

 

[eb07]

I carry a well worn 1970 Colt Cobra. Loaded with 6 135Gr Speer GD for short barrel. Every day.

 

[C Islander]

I consider myself a "revolver guy" and love my S&W revolvers for many reasons... but when it came time to pick a carry gun, I ended up in a Glock 19. As an S&W fan, I always hated Glocks, with their ugly looks, plastic frames, and did I mention ugly looks. But they conceal so easily IWB, bring a lot more firepower than a revolver, and actually shoot really sweet. I still pack a J-frame 640 if I am going to run a quick errand to the corner market and back... and if I am hiking, I will pack on a large S&W revolver just in case I run into any wildlife. But for everyday carry, it is the Glock. You only need to carry it for about a week and then you start to feel really underarmed when you go out with just a J-frame and some speed strips.

My experience is pretty much the same!

 

[SAFireman]

My EDC's

I carry a Scandium 340 in my front pocket most everywhere I go, but some days I tote my Colt Commander around. The days that I am out on the ranch or hunting I carry one of my 58's.

and if I am worried about snakes....I carry my 63 2" barrel....sorry, but I don't have photos of that one yet.

 

[zip777]

I consider myself a "revolver guy" and love my S&W revolvers for many reasons... but when it came time to pick a carry gun, I ended up in a Glock 19. As an S&W fan, I always hated Glocks, with their ugly looks, plastic frames, and did I mention ugly looks. But they conceal so easily IWB, bring a lot more firepower than a revolver, and actually shoot really sweet. I still pack a J-frame 640 if I am going to run a quick errand to the corner market and back... and if I am hiking, I will pack on a large S&W revolver just in case I run into any wildlife. But for everyday carry, it is the Glock. You only need to carry it for about a week and then you start to feel really underarmed when you go out with just a J-frame and some speed strips.

See I take the exact opposite path! I own a glock 19 and I love it! Super reliable and very accurate. For carry I purchased a 649. I find it much more concealable and loaded with federal .357C 125 gr JHP rounds I feel it has MORE knockdown power than my 19. Less rounds. More umph. Nothing wrong with either approach but its funny how 2 people can chose differently. Bottom line it's what works for YOU.

 

[lawandorder]

Always, I never leave the house with out.........

this 649 that has been worked over by C&S in my pocket.

If should be down the model 36 that has been fixed up a bit takes its place.

Even if I am carrying a large handgun on my belt.

In my opinion the S&W J frame is the most reliable personal defense weapon that can be carried almost anywhere, anytime.

 

[99savage308]

Colt's Cobra 38 spl and Colt's Agent 38spl. The lil' woman took the Smith mod 12.

 

[shawn mccarver]

I assume this being the S&W forum revolver section most people here carry a revolver for CCW, but perhaps not.

What do you carry; revolver or auto? If revolver, what is your primary carry?

I do not, but if I did, I believe it would be the 642, assuming attire did not allow for a coat or other covering garment for a larger revolver.

 

[hotrod150]

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Nice Chief! Love those stag boot grips-- who made those? And what kind of finish is on the gun?
I agree about j-frames-- IMHO they're the best overall combination of concealability, shootability, and firepower. I have two 36's & a 60. Just bought a 3rd gen Colt Detective Special and it's nice enough, but I still prefer my Chiefs. As much as they talk about how great the Colt triggers are, my Chiefs all have a better DA pull than either of the two DS's I've had.

 

[hotrod150]

Nice pancake holster and 2x2x2 ammp pouch. Who made those?

 

[riverrat38]

No dash M60 charged with Speer 135 gr SB plus P.
It wears Ahrends Cocobolo finger groove boot grips.
Carried in a Lobo Gunleather OWB Pancake holster.
I also have a Mika pocket holster, for hot weather.
I also have a M442 and a 4 inch M67 that I can carry.

Best,
Rick

 

[lawandorder]

Hotrod 150 here is a link to a thread............

with more info on the little 36 and the modifications done to it.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/280848-project-j-frame-now-after-look.html

The stag boots were bought here on the forum and not marked but I would imagine they were made by Eagle grips.

 

[photoman]

Centennial every day.

 

[strykersng]

I really like that holster. Can you advise the specifics on it? I could not find a match on the Side Guard website.
Thanks,
Gonzo

Gonzo, Just email the gentleman at SGH (can't remember his first name). Do you have a NG315? I was afraid I would never find a holster for that thing, which is a shame because it's my absolute favorite carry gun. I have other K frame 2 and 2.5" holsters but it never fit in any of them (sights were the problem). The SGH guy assured me he had a mock 315 dummy gun for reference and sure enough... one of the most comfortable holster/gun combos I have ever worn. I've got two holsters from him and plan to order another one for a Sig P232 when I ever get around to it. I could go on and on about his holsters but I figure buying again from the same maker says it all...I wouldn't spend my money again unless I was 100% satisfied; there are just too many other makers not to be 100%. I hope that helped. By the way he emailed me back within 48hrs everytime I shot him an email.

 

[strykersng]

Nice pancake holster and 2x2x2 ammp pouch. Who made those?

Thank you...El Paso Saddlery on both. They always seem to do quality work.

 

[strykersng]

this 649 that has been worked over by C&S in my pocket.

If should be down the model 36 that has been fixed up a bit takes its place.

Even if I am carrying a large handgun on my belt.

In my opinion the S&W J frame is the most reliable personal defense weapon that can be carried almost anywhere, anytime.

The two revolvers are fine examples of quality!

 

[kentuckypilgrim]

If I carry a revolver it is usually a 65-3 3 inch barrel inside my waistband. Most of the time I carry CS-9 in black.

 

[gunguy0829]

29-2, 4" high ride concealment holster.

 

[rwsmith]

I don't carry

I don't carry but if I did it would be a small .38 revolver. I like a DA revolver more than something I would have to fiddle with before I could get off a shot.

 

[Harkrader]

CCW revolvers

Depending on how I want to accessorize my "uniform of the day:"
S&W 642. My second most common choice.
Colt Detective Special (V)
S&W 37 with laser grip (my Dad's gun).
S&W 520. Ranks #5 or 6 with the 686+ -6.
S&W 386 NG. 2.5” bbl. Scandium frame, 7-rd titanium cylinder, XS Sight System tritium front sight, Cylinder & Slide Extreme Duty rear tritium sight, Pachmayr rubber grip. One of my top picks.
S&W 627-5 Performance Center (Bloodwork)
S&W 327 Performance Center TRR8. A SUPER GUN!
S&W 66-1 (2+7/16" barrel) About number 3 on the list.
S&W 686+ -6 Pro Series. Ranks as choice number 5 or 6 with the 520.
S&W 29-2 4+1/16" barrel - one good thing about Wisconsin winters!
Colt Python 4"
Colt Diamondback 4"
Colt Police Positive Special 4" About number 4 on my list.
Colt King Cobra 4"