Do you carry a revolver for CCW? Which one?

[tenmikemike]

From most to least often;

CZ 75 B in .40 S&W
Charter Arms Bulldog 3" .44 Spl (old model)
S &W 29-2 4" .44 Mag (1980 model, it was a 6" when I bought it)
Colt Delta Elite stainless 10mm (~1990 prod.)

 

[Dr.ButcherMD]

I used to carry my 2" S&W 36-1 in nickel. I recently bought 19-3 blued with 2.5" barrel that would carry nicely but Md is hard a nails to get a ccw.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Mod. 638 with handloads. NAA 22 LR in shirt pocket.

 

[tseehorn]

642-1 with critical defense .38spc +P. One Safari Land comp I speedloader on the belt and two speed strips in the pocket.

 

[shouldazagged]

Dashless 640 with +P 158-grain LSWCHP (Remington), always. Pocket carried in a DeSantis Nemesis or Uncle Mike's pocket holster, depending on the pockets of the pants I'm wearing. Mostly the Nemesis. Pachmayr Compac grips.

 

[exdetsgt]

Dr. Butcher, MD. I like that name. In California's Imperial Valley years ago two doctors (and this is absolutely true) decided to open a practice together: Doctors Hollerhan and Yellen.

 

[rwsmith]

How about guns for the ladies?

My wife will shoot my 686 .357 with .38 loads (she really likes this and she's especially good with double action). I'm trying to load some light 9mms that I'm hoping she'll be able to shoot comfortably in my 3rd gen DAO (alum frame so it's not too heavy). I'm thinking that maybe she's a revolver person. She's kinda old fashioned like me.

Anyway, I'm trying to narrow down the field and get some ideas about what to try her out on.

My question is what do you ladies, or a lady you know, like to shoot most often? What kind do they carry??

 

[Dr.ButcherMD]

Dr. Butcher, MD. I like that name. In California's Imperial Valley years ago two doctors (and this is absolutely true) decided to open a practice together: Doctors Hollerhan and Yellen.

Hahaha, good one!

 

[Code3ky]

On duty a glock 22 rtf2 with a 638-3 as a bug. Off duty ether the 638 0r a 36 no dash.

 

[Mtwoodson]

Pockets- 642 or 60-13? In a Nemesis
Belt- K-Comp, Lightweight Commander or Ted Yost BHP in a VM2

 

[sw44spl]

I had a change up I still carry the 638.but the G26 is gone now so its back to the G30 in cold weather.

 

[N55BZ]

My wife carries a Ruger SP-101. She likes it very much and shoots it well.

 

[exdetsgt]

My wife - I can't even get her to touch a gun. (Probably just as well).

 

[ma96782]

When I was a cop (S&W M15 for on duty) it was the M60 for off duty carry.

Aloha, Mark

 

[exdetsgt]

My kind of guy, Mark.

 

[big&slow]

CCW

J-frame Smith

 

[M29since14]

Interesting that this thread has developed such a lifespan. I used to carry revolvers quite often when I was walking my dogs. We were usually in an area where it was possible to shoot a few rounds and I didn't want the autoloaders losing my brass. My dogs are all gone now and I use small automatics more these days - the latest being an XDs .45.

I still have my trusty 340PD, 442, and 432PD ready when/if needed. It is always hard to beat an airweight Centennial.

 

[Old cop]

In 1968, when I started as a young LEO, I purchased a Colt Cobra that now is in semi-retirement. Normal EDC is either my 442 or 642 w/the FBI +P load. As someone stated earlier I am just more comfortable w/a revolver, and my retirement travels are pretty tame now a days.

I do have a Keltec P32 that gets carried when very deep concealment is necessary. That is the only sub-compact semi auto that has ever worked 100% for me. The Glock 23, my service weapon that was retired with me, is the only other semi-auto that has worked 100%, but is just too big and heavy to be an EDC.

 

[Kframerbluvr]

Update - Received CCH permit in the mail on 6.29.13. Had a brass band gig on 6.30 that required white shirt and patriotic tie for dress. Broke out old Guardian Leather belly band to use just under dress pants waistband. Couldn't remember what size weapon it was for, so I tried M10 4". No go - frame too large. Tried off duty approved Glock 27 - success! The belly rig is most likely sized for a D frame Colt or J frame Smith. Used left side holster compartment for an extra magazine. It felt good to be able to discreetly carry again in such circumstances. I can't wait to get my M60 back from our retired S&W armorer. It has some issues that need attention before it is placed in the carry rotation. Still on the lookout locally for a shooter grade Airweight Bodyguard/Centennial or a Colt Cobra or Agent. (not the parked one). I would feel just as well armed with 2 revolvers discreetly toted as opposed to just one semiauto handgun.

Have a few days off from work, so I went into "vacation mode" as far as CCW is concerned. Broke out the M10 4" standard barrel RB revolver and the old #6 Bianchi IWB holster plus one HKS speedloader and a Bianchi Speed strip all loaded with 158 gr. SWCHP issued ammo from the '80s. It carries very comfortably and discreetly while wearing jeans and a one size larger T-shirt. A jeans watch pocket is perfect to put a speed strip in, by the way.
I need a new IWB holster for this revolver. Any suggestions from the S&W jury?

 

[gkitch]

as the weather and situation permit, these are the most carried:

-Colt Detective Special with Spegel Boot Grips, Roy Baker Pancake holster.
-S&W M-13 3", also with Spegel grips, in a Sparks belt holster
-S&W 340 PD airlight ti in a Sparks pocket holster or Renegade ankle rig.

 

[USBP SW]

Actually, I have two revolvers that I carry regularly, a model 60 and a 5" 629-4 Classic. The .44 mag. was my wife's request, it seems she wanted to make sure she was protected if we hike in bear territory.

Take care,
Steve

 

[haris1]

revolver carry which one????

My every day carry is a 386 2 1/2 inch thats ported and moonclipped I got her on the forum, of all places!! my favorite gun. If I am wearing a jacket, I subscribe to wearing a larger gun and I carry a 65 Sokol 3 inch and if I can a 66 4inch.
That rounds out my wheelgun carry armamentarium

 

[10mmauto]

Maybe it's because I learned with a revolver - I don't know. But I've been shooting now for 33 years (never fired a gun before my first LEO school) and I STILL feel better with revolver. Most of the time it's a 442. Rest of the time split between a Performance Center 3" model 66 or a 610.

 

[bp231986]

auto. horrible shot so I figured I would need more than 6.

 

[steelslaver]

3" Charter Arms Bulldog. Big fan of big bullets.

 

[LaVistaBill]

My issue duty gun is an HK P2000 .40, but off duty, I usually pack a S&W M442 in a pocket holster during warm weather, but when temperatures drop I substitute a Kahr CW40 in an IWB rig.

 

[exdetsgt]

I switch between a 3" model 10 and a Colt Detective Special. Now and then it's a Glock 26.

 

[DWalt]

An H&R Model 925 "Defender" top break in .38 S&W or a Galesi .25 Auto. Both because they are lightweight and very easily concealable. And reliable.

 

[JeffNW]

Now it's mostly a 351PD AirLite-with an ugly Hogue grip-or an Interarms PPK or PPK/S .380.

 

[smithfelty]

Around town Glock 36 or Glock 33, if I'm going on a trip a Smith J frame 438