Fantasy Build -- the perfect belt carry revolver

[Jeffkframe]

, and the cylinder given a blackpowder chamfer by Bowen for easier reholsterring.

Could someone explain what this is?

 

[ironhead7544]

Could someone explain what this is?

It is a rounded front of the cylinder so that is it not so sharp.

For a 357 Magnum, the new 66-8 would be my pick. The 4 inch conceals as well as a shorter barrel. Might put on some slicker grips. Smooth the action a little, but not lighten the pull for a self defense gun.

A fixed sight version of this revolver with a dovetailed front sight might be a little better.

For an all around revolver, including outdoor uses like hunting, the M69 would be my choice. Only weighs a tiny bit more than a M66-8 and is slightly larger. Good 44 Magnum defense ammo is available.

 

[NOTREDAME]

I'll Play

How about a new variation of the snub 15.
Scandium frame
Round Butt
Big dot sight
Chambered for 9mm or 357

 

[savit260]

What would you build if you could?

Speaking only for myself..

Seeing how we're talking belt guns, J frames need not apply. (great pocket guns though IMO)

An N frame isn't really any harder for me to carry/conceal than a mid size K/L frame.

I personally have no issues (as a mid sized person) carrying up to about a 5 1/2" barrel IWB. A quality holster and belt make the weight a non- issue.

I'd like the most capacity practical in a proven caliber.

Moon clips would be nice for quick and easy loading/unloading.

Smooth non checkered or grooved trigger.

Nice sight picture.

Good ergonomics and balance (5" N frames balance real nice IMO)

I found all of these attributes in the 5" 627 V comp. (the PC 627 5" would have also done the trick). Because of these features, I find myself back in the S&W fold after a number of years shooting Rugers and Colts.

I find the 627 to be a nice "all around" package. Only real change from factory spec I would make is grips that fit my hand better than the Hogue's and it's a tad oversprung IMO. Other than that, it's pretty ideal as a belt gun IMO.

I kind of think of it as a "Super Highway Patrolman" or 628+

 

[DevilDog72]

I think I already carry it... a Mdl 19-4 with a 2.5" bbl. I would also think a Mdl. 15 with a 2" bbl would be just as good ( love the look of the 15 )

 

[Doug M.]

Something in the nature of an updated M12 but in stainless or another good working finish, with a 3" barrel of the heavy configuration shrouded like a 65LS, and probably a bobbed hammer. An XS big dot, with the C&S HD fixed rear like the night guard line, but widened to match the big dot. An interesting thought would be the same basic thing in a 7 shot L frame. No full lug barrel; those things are an abomination; pinned one piece barrel, of course, but not recessed. Chambered in .357 for flexibility, but loaded most of the time with a decent .38 full wadcutter at just under .38/44 power levels.

Not realistic, as for almost all purposes a semi-auto is a more useful fighting tool, but for the revolver fan, very useful. It would be decent for hiking around here, as the main problems are snakes (2 legged included) and mid-size 4 legged predators. Most of the latter group will avoid people unless desperate, so it will only matter when it really matters.

 

[BAM-BAM]

A pair;

a 65NLS (Non-LadySmith)with an action job, front night sight, and Spegel checkered Boot Grips (Oh, "My bad" that's a fixed sighted version of my 3" 66 LOL) .......


and the same gun in blue!

or the same guns with 4" barrels and round butts!!

 

[Continental Op]

Black Powder Chamfer by Bowen Custom

Could someone explain what this is?

The truth is that I just like the look of this customization, but it does have practical applications. It eases reholstering. I guess it was originally done to black powder guns to provide clearance where residue was most apt to build up and bind the cylinder.

See pictures of this SP101 for an example.

Bowen Classic Arms Perfects the Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum Revolver

 

[keithherrington]

Only one choice for me

Stainless Model 66 F-Comp with a 3" ported barrel for the average person, and a stainless 7-shot Model 686 L-Comp with a 3" ported barrel for those that can handle the additional weight and girth at the beltline. More superb revolvers have never been made. I have blued steel versions of both and heartily regret not buying the stainless versions years ago when prices were still relatively affordable.

Keith

 

[nyeti]

I'm already using mine......Fantasy's can happen.....

 

[rbrbrb6]

If I am carrying a revolver, this is it and I would have a tough time topping it. Horvath converted old model 357 to 41 Special with a Smith & Wesson barrel.

 

[keithherrington]

I'm already using mine......Fantasy's can happen.....

What grips are those?
Keith

 

[gkitch]

The only limit is physics, so no 50-shot .454s the size of an NAA mini.

My entry would be a LadySmith 65, 3-inch with small underlug, with a Centennial-style internal hammer (never been done on a K-frame, I think). I'd have a Trijicon HD (yellow) front sight fitted and a Warren Tactical plain rear sight fitted. Neither of those are made for a revolver, so it would take some doing. I'd have it sighted in for the Speer Short Barrel 135 gr. Gold Dot .357 load. I'd have the chamber mouths chamferred for easier loading, the chambers Flex-honed for easier extraction, and the cylinder given a blackpowder chamfer by Bowen for easier reholsterring. Do I need to even say it would have the perfect double-action trigger job. I'd use Pachmyer Compac grips.

What would you build if you could?

I'm with you... A 3" K-frame Centennial!! The perfect gun that was never made.

Mine would be just like yours but in blue steel with wooden Craig Spegel boot grips. I concede that the blue is less carry "perfect" than the stainless, but it is a matter of significant personal preference. I do prefer the wood over the rubber grips for a carry gun as they print less and are easier to quickly adjust one's hand to on the draw.

Oh...and let's make it pre-lock and with forged parts while we are at it?

Still, your vision for a perfect carry revolver is spot on. Great post. Thank you.

 

[wewaslim]

Already have mine: a 3" CS-1 686 with the issue Pachmayrs.

 

[steelslaver]

A 5 shot L frame in 45 acp with a 3" barrel and a bunch of light alloy. Empty weight under 20oz. I want to replace my 44 bulldog with a 45acp Smith of the same weight and approx size.

If your talking open belt carry, I already have a great piece. A model 629 N frame that's been redone to a 4" 45 Colt and and cut for ACPs with moon clips.

 

[DR505]

This 657 in .41 magnum shooting a hand loaded 250 grain LSWC at 850-900 fps. Sits in a Milt Sparks PMK. Carries well, and shoots with authority, but not too much authority.

 

[tomfromhull]

Bottle opener on the butt

 

[at_liberty]

Let's not scuttle these threads with silliness.

 

[George_in_SD]

Take the modern day lightweight alloys and bring back the model 12 without the lock and night sights...

 

[nyeti]

What grips are those?
Keith

Gray and Black VZ G-10's. Not my favorite for full house .357 magnums, but love the feel. Great running .38 plus P's.

Agreed on a modern model 12, especially in a 3".