Do you carry a revolver for CCW? Which one?

[bdsorcic]

Used to carry a full size 1911, never could feel comfortable when driving in my truck, and I am older now so.... Just recently switched to a Model 60 Snubbie, I love it and think it is deadly enough when loaded with +P hollow points. Unless I am against an army of Al-Qaeda crazies!

 

[K-9]

A 442 or a PC 13.

 

[smithman 10]

Carry gun

Right front pocket - Model 442 in an Uncle Mike's or Mika pocket holster. It's there but it's so light it's a joy to carry.

Previously I carried a bobbed hammer Model 60-7. I put the original hammer back in the 60 when I got the 442 with the idea I would carry it in a holster sometimes.

But ever since I got the 442, I've carried it every single day.

 

[knighthawk]

Smith & Wesson model 65-2 4" or Ruger security six 4"

 

[loknload]

Most time I carry my Md#36 and when the need arises my Glock 27.
On times when I need something quick and in the pocket my LCP.
That's the rundown!

 

[Ranger514]

I've been carrying both a P239 .40 semi-auto on my hip, along with a 642 tucked in a pocket holster. When the wife goes on the road, she takes the 642, and I substitute a NAA Pug .22 mag for my pocket carry. I recently traded a 9mm safe queen for a 2.5 inch Model 66 that I formerly owned. The friend I sold it to wanted a smaller, lighter CCW, and I was more than happy to get my old snubbie back. The 66 carries well in a crossdraw position for daily commuting, but I also intend to return it to service as my trail gun loaded with 180 gr. hard cast.

 

[ArmyCop]

I've been EDC'ing a Taurus PT145 for a few years. Fixin to lock it up and change my EDC to a S&W 640 pro (357 mag). Not sure how I'll be carrying it. Probably either IWB strong side or appendix OR in pocket holster front right pocket.
Backup will be Bond Arms 45acp either in ankle holster or back pocket.

 

[jinx]

Model 36 with 158 grain LSWCHP. On occasion a model 64 with the same ammo.

 

[sheepdawg]

I usually carry a CZ 82 but sometimes I carry a Ruger SP 101 loaded with 125 gr. 357 mag. Golden Sabers or an S&W Model 36-9 stoked with 135 gr Gold Dot 38s.

 

[Kframerbluvr]

Glock 23 90% of the time. Glock 27 10%. No revolvers permitted by my agency since 1994. I have applied for a CCW permit so I can carry my M10 4' standard barrel round butt with leftover issued FBI loads when the semis are just too blocky to manage.
I am a professional musician as well and RB revolver grips hide better when wearing a tux.
Have been checking with my local S&W LE dealer about getting a 642 as well. May be a long wait....

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

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've been carrying concealed since first receiving my license back in 1980. In that time, I've carried dozens of different handguns at various times, both semiautoes and revolvers, but lately I'm carrying a S&W Model 49 (no dash) in a Milt Sparks Versa Max II IWB holster. The load is 135 grain Speer Gold Dot "Short Barrel."

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

2" mod 12:

Now that's what I'm talking about. If I had a two inch, round butt, late Model 12, it would become my EDC too. Can't beat an aluminum K-Frame. I say "late" 12, because the early Twelves wouldn't accept aftermarket K-Frame grips.

 

[Beach-Hunter]

My CCW...S&W J-Frame

I carry my Model 60 No-Dash with Sambar stag grip's. I use the F.B.I Load 158 gr SWC-HP +P and carry 2 back up speed loaders one filled with the F.B.I Load one loaded with 158 FMJ. I carry it in a Fobus paddle holster or shoulder rig...some times pocket it.

 

[fishcreekrim]

640-1. 38+p

 

[jwk]

Airweight Centennial on a daily basis unless I am in the Courthouse or at the deer lease.

When it is cold enough for a covering garment (Not often in San Antonio TX) I occasionally carry a Glock 19.

When I'm at the deer lease, I usually carry a larger frame S&W revolver. Depending on my mood when I packed, it might be a customized 686 with the barrel reshaped to resemble a M66 or a custom 28 or a stock 629 or a 625 Mountain Gun. On occasion I carry a Ruger Bisley.

In the past I carried either a Browning HP or a full size 1911 or an Officer's size 1911. I figured out that I like shooting revolvers better than semis so that I'm more likely to have practiced more with a revolver than the semi.

 

[willie_H]

Generally I have a revolver with me and sometimes the pistol for carry during my normal routines. However, I will carry a different gun with higher mag capacity while in larger cities or traveling.

 

[Old Corp]

Rotate between various M1911's, along with a a M&P 3" .38, a M65 3" .357, sometimes a recently-acquired Aussie M10 4" HB RB .38.

 

[Coaltminer]

Smith 581 or Colt Police Positive with 158 SWCHP+P

 

[johnyakima]

When I carry it's a HKp7m8 in 9mm in an inside the belt K.L. Null holster. It's a little heavy but I have great faith in this pistol.

 

[snowman.45]

I've been an LEO for 36 years and have carried a lot of different guns as back-up and off-duty pieces. I've had both revolvers and autos. Early in my career as a Patrolman, I carried a 4" M28 first, followed by various M19s and M66s with Chief Special back-ups. Off duty, I was always back and forth between various S&W revolvers and 1911's. Working narcotics, my backup and carry gun was a Walther PPK/s, with a 1911 for raids. Now, I'm getting ready to retire in a little over a year, and I find my taste slipping back towards J-frames. I have a 340 Sc I just refinished and cleaned up the action on. I have a M640 coming this week (no lock). I also carry a 9mm Shield or a Springfield XDs. Sometimes, I even carry my old M65-5 or my 681 PC. I know; I'm unfaithful. I also tend to carry my Sig Nightmare Carry or my M&P45. I feel so ashamed!! Well, not really.