Do you carry a revolver for CCW? Which one?

[JeepinSoldier]

I carry a 3" Model 65-5 for conceal carry and open carry in the mountains. Load it with Speer 135 grain Short Barrel .357's.

 

[spm]

Colt Detective Special or 2.5" S&W Model 19.

 

[snowman.45]

The S&W 38/357 should work as well today, as it has for so long..........

A 640-1, or a 642, and a 2 1/2" M66-2 are all good choices.

Poohgyrr, I like your style

 

[OIF2]

One of my three J-frames. This one (649 .38) was semi-retired, but it's been getting some holster time lately.
Bob

 

[jimbo-indy]

Guess I "buck the trend" on carrying small revolvers or autos. When I want something small for concealment, its a 442 with +P hollow points. Since it is my habit to always wear a vest, lately, I've been carrying my CZ 97B. However, I do love revolvers so many times it's a 6 1/2" 610 in a Bianchi X15 shoulder rig. That same holster will also fit my 7 1/2" Super Blackhawk and my 6" 19-3. Once, on a whim, it also held my 8" Remington 1858 (replica).
Just ordered a new holster for my 639. That may be a slightly lighter replacement for the big CZ.
My co-worker's daily carry is a compensated Kimber 1911 in 460 Roland. We like 'em big in our neighborhood.

 

[DirtyNorseman]

Off duty is a 442 loaded with Horanady Critical Defense. On duty it keeps my M&P40 company.

 

[Parker357]

Model 60 with Uncle Mike's Boot Grips, Model 66-1 4" and Model 19 2.5". Ordering Crimson Trace for the Model 60 this week. "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON"

 

[Sebring Pop]

Model 37-2" 24/7 except in the casino (Indian - Sovereign nation) out of state and schools (grandchildren) can't break the law.

 

[hotrod150]

With the advent of the Speer Gold Dot 135 grain "short barrel" load, I don't understand why anyone would choose the "FBI load" for a short barrel revolver. Four inch barrel or longer, sure, but not for a snubby. Tests show it performs pretty miserably, while the Gold Dot performs magnificently, expanding and deeply penetrating. To each his own, though.

Whose tests? I carry the 158 gr soft lead SWC-HP, handloaded to 800-850 fps, and have faith in it. Personally I don't trust the modern fancy-pants JHP designs to both penetrate AND properly expand, esp out of a snubby, no matter what they name it. But like you said, to each his own.

 

[st regis]

I've never been threatened by a man made of gelatin......just sayin'...

 

[okav8tor]

I used to carry a S&W 340PD.

 

[ArmyCop]

Fixin to go from Taurus PT145 been my EDC for a few years to a S&W 640 Pro, 357 Mag J Frame revolver.
Haven't decided how to carry it yet. Probably front right pocket but might vary depending on what I'm wearing that day.

 

[strykersng]

Whose tests? I carry the 158 gr soft lead SWC-HP, handloaded to 800-850 fps, and have faith in it. Personally I don't trust the modern fancy-pants JHP designs to both penetrate AND properly expand, esp out of a snubby, no matter what they name it. But like you said, to each his own.

I second this...I have always shot the Buffalo Bore 158gr swchp+p's out of all my .38's and .357's I've carried for self defense. I feel pretty confident in this round. Hell...I wouldn't want to get shot by it!

 

[Matt Hooper]

Seecamp LWS .32 most days in my custom DelFatti alligator pocket holster but come fall my new 649 will travel with me!

 

[robertrwalsh]

Colt DS 2" .38 special with hammer shroud.

 

[BOB THE PALINDROME]

My general CCW is a Sig 239 as it is relatively light and flat compared to my revolvers. That said, my "dress up" is a S&W 340PD which is very light and conceals nicely in suit coat. I carry either a S&W Model 1917 and Model 13 4" Square Butt when riding horses as they have lanyard ring which prevents separation of horse, rider, and revolver under high stress situations.

Best advise is to carry what you are comfortable and proficient with either revolver or pistol as neither will do much good if you won't carry it.

 

[strykersng]

Quick local trip into town. This guy went along for the ride in an IWB clip. Not my usual but I was in a rush.

 

[dlbx2]

442 with +P hollow points. Nice pocket gun. Pre Lock model. DLB

 

[sac-gunslinger]

Off duty I mostly carry a 29-3 4inch stoked with Federal 240 gr hydrashoks in a simply rugged pancake. I always have an old beat up police trade in model 60- nothing that I carry in an ankle holster or when wearing shorts a cheap pocket holster. If I'm out of bed I am carrying and you can make mine an N-frame.....

Dang, you must be one tall dude. When I tried to carry a 29 4" in a belt holster the muzzle was dragging on the ground.

Great set of revolvers for defense though.

 

[medxam]

I always carry my "Baby Chief" with the 3 digit serial number so everyone will know how old I am. It is loaded with standard .38 special wadcutters. My experience as a Forensic Pathologist for over 40 years taught me that thes rounds do significant tissue damage. In cold weather, with a big jacket, I will slip in my Lew Horton 624, loaded with .44 special rounds. It resides on my bedside table every night! I have several semi autos, but I could never warm up to them.

medxam