Going back to a revolver for ccw

[bounty hunter]

Good morning all, well I have to make a decision to return to my roots and start carrying a revolver for CCW. I have several including a M60, SP101 and 642. I have made this decision due to my increasing age, simplicity of carry and use, and number of additional items that go along with carrying the gun. An example is when I was carrying my Glock 19, I had the gun, at least one reload magazine (normally two), my knife, and associated keys and wallet. Well, the gun, holster magazines and their holsters start to weigh you down and become increasing harder to dress around rather than the J frame revolver and holster and a few speed strips. I guess I just want to re-simplify my carry options. No more bells and whistles, just straight up protection for myself and family. In addition, my wife and son are more comfortable shooting and handing a revolver than a semi-auto (the crowning factor). Because if it hits the fan, they could handle my gun with confidence in or out of the home (they both carry J's as well). Thank you for letting me vent, LOL. Have a great weekend.

 

[4011]

Back to your roots. Good ole J frame.

 

[MichiganScott]

I've carried a 642 in a pocket holster with a speed strip reload for years and never felt underarmed.

 

[P33v3]

I've been carrying my model 69 lately. Surprisingly easy to conceal.

 

[Joe Kent]

I started ,45 years ago, with carrying a J-Frame and have not ever felt unarmed with one.

 

[g8rb8]

I have no problems with the KIS(S) theory.
KEEP IT SIMPLE (STUPID).

John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training

 

[TexasArmed]

I own four revolvers. I initially qualified with a rented semi automatic.
I have never owned one or shot one since. I do however carry two revolvers
most of the time with 4 speed loaders, one a 44 special the other a Smith &
Wesson J frame 642-1. It is not so much I feel the need for the 2nd revolver,
but if I did have to reload drawing the second one would be faster than my speed
loaders. I like having the S&W 642-1 for pocket carry in a pocket holster, which
I can access faster than the 44 special.

I can always reach for the pocket holstered Smith & Wesson without
exposing are drawing the weapon, which is an advantage in some
circumstances. With the continuing releases of criminal illegals and
the great influx of criminal gangs into the US I do not believe having a second
revolver is being over gunned. However, if I lived in an area populated by well
known street gangs I would probably carry one semi automatic and one backup
revolver. Not being a police officer I think carrying two revolvers is adequate for
any situation I might encounter.

 

[cmort666]

Most of the time I carry a 2" 36 in a pocket holster I made myself. It's the most convenient carry configuration I have.

 

[wingnuut]

You had a Glock 19 and extra mag, you were carrying at least 30 rnds. now 6 rnds well that's keeping it simple.

 

[shawn mccarver]

There is nothing wrong with a revolver. If I had to choose, however, I would ditch the extra mags (yeah, I know. . . ), as the G19 still has as many in the magazine as THREE J frames. The G26 carries as many as TWO J frames. The M&P Compact carries as many as TWO K frames. I know you will STATISTICALLY not need that many, but each case is different. And, I can hit far better with less felt recoil with the G19/26 or M&P Compact than I can with a J frame. And the G19 takes up the same "real estate." See picture showing G19 and 642.

 

[Simson-Suhl]

For years while wearing a suit I carried an H&K P7, (PSP Model), in a Mitch Rosen holster with an extra magazine. Now that I am old and retired I carry a Centennial Model 40 or my PC Centennial 640 in a Kramer inside the front pants pocket. The house gun for my wife is also a Model 40. I have told her it is either loaded or it is not. It has a long trigger pull so you are not going to trip over the dog in the dark and shoot yourself in the foot. If for some reason it fails to fire, when you pull the trigger again, an entire new cartridge comes up. And with the long trigger pull, you really intend to fire the weapon.

 

[hangnoose]

GOTTA GO WITH WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.

At a young 57 y/o, just getting out of a week in the hospital. Getting older isn't for sissies. I found out a couple years back, trying to outrun a wasp nest attack, after 1 1/2 steps, I was flat on the ground getting gang stang. I'm NOT gonna outrun anyone or anything and being able to reach cover will be doubtful. I've resigned to make the first few shots count however slow they may be, as that may be all I'll be able to get off. I believe a reload in a real event, semi auto or revolver, would probably be wishful thinking. In a multiple armed attacker encounter, If I could take out the big dog (or any), it may deflate their willingness, and change their decision. In reality I'd be toast if they were determined & had ANY skill, regardless of what I was armed with. I'm pretty much the youngest in my group of bowling pin & steel challenge shooters. Occasional new young Turks are a welcomed sight. I'm slow to get the gun into my hands but once there can compete with the top 10, ALL of whom have at least 10 years on me, some a lot more. With dedicated regular serious practice. I've gone from being unable to shoot at all (in 2 years) & never having shot any type of sport/competition to shooting lefty, then righty using my middle finger, to righty/index finger, to NOT having wrist/hand splints on. Eventually I'd like to be able to draw from a holster, A REAL working holster, NOT some skellatised competition rig. My Father showed me first hand that is IS POSSIBLE to accomplish & reach a high skill level at something you may have never tried before with enough hard work & practice, at an age much higher than mine.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

One really nice thing about J-frames is that most of the time you can carry two of them as easy or easier than a bigger handgun.

It's best to go with what you shoot best and have the most confidence in.

 

[shouldazagged]

I made the same decision sixteen years ago. Now, going on 77 and not getting out as much as I used to, I feel even more comfortable with it.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I used to carry a Colt DS .38 for many years. I felt confident with it and like the operational simplicity. I had to use it once. It did the job.

 

[KnotRight]

I was carrying a 640 until the 642 came out. Gave the 640 to the wife. When out walking the dog at night I will have the 642 in a holster on my hip and in my back pocket a Kel-Tec 380. I know there are a lot of non-fans of the Kel-Tec but this one has always shot and you can sit down with it in your back pocket.

If I am in an area where I feel that I need a little more, I might go to a 40 or 45. If I need more that 6 shoots I am in more trouble than I can handle. I really need to get out of there ASAP (not saying that I would want to stay in a threat situation) or pray for help!

 

[Waywatcher]

If we showed our 5 shot snubbies to our ancestors 300 years ago, they would marvel at the fact that it could reliably, consistently, and accurately fire 5 times without reloading. They would also marvel at the small size and rain-imperviousness.

If we keep our perspective, 5-for-sure, even in the rain, without reloading is actually a pretty darn amazing feat, and adequate in almost all situations.

 

[LimaCharlie]

My wife has carried an S&W 640 Centennial .357 magnum since 1992. I grew up in the Southwest in the 1950s and early 1960s with revolvers. I am 68 with arthritis and I carry a 5" 1911 in either .45 ACP or 10 mm with a spare magazine on my belt plus a pocket BUG with a spare magazine. If I go into black bear areas, I switch the 1911 for a 4" S&W 29-2 .44 magnum and two speed loaders.

 

[Protected One]

Good morning all, well I have to make a decision to return to my roots and start carrying a revolver for CCW. I have several including a M60, SP101 and 642. I have made this decision due to my increasing age, simplicity of carry and use, and number of additional items that go along with carrying the gun. An example is when I was carrying my Glock 19, I had the gun, at least one reload magazine (normally two), my knife, and associated keys and wallet. Well, the gun, holster magazines and their holsters start to weigh you down and become increasing harder to dress around rather than the J frame revolver and holster and a few speed strips. I guess I just want to re-simplify my carry options. No more bells and whistles, just straight up protection for myself and family. In addition, my wife and son are more comfortable shooting and handing a revolver than a semi-auto (the crowning factor). Because if it hits the fan, they could handle my gun with confidence in or out of the home (they both carry J's as well). Thank you for letting me vent, LOL. Have a great weekend.

So which of the three will you be carrying? My choice would be the SP101.

 

[rz625-8]

I bought a Glock G30s and it isn't to bad but,I love my revolvers better.