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Lots of interesting choices. For me, it would have to be the one designed as a heavy duty workhorse, a model 28 with 4-inch barrel.
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messerist
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My Model 27 would qualify.
Stainz
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A metal .223 ammo can holds 105 loaded moonclips in five hardboard-separated layers of 21. I have two such full - and 30-odd more moonclips - in my office. I also have a Real Deal Brazil 'Tarp Hat', a la Woody Harrelson sports in 'Zombieland'. I'm ready. Okay, I need some time to get the 625JM out of the safe, where it - like my other fun/plinker revolvers - resides. The chapeaux was bought to keep the sun off my neck - and because it's available in XXL for my nearly size 8 noggin... then I heard about the movie!
Stainz
Any Revolver with SMITH AND WESSON stamped on it.
(also a good sharp straight razor)
(also a good sharp straight razor)
AZretired
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I carry either my 3" or a 4" M-65. When thats feels like too much then its a 642 or a 638. I carried a M-19/ M686 for half my career, I switched to an auto when they made em. When I retired, I switched back.
Black_Sheep
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3" Model 65 for a great balance of size and performance. The ability to fire .38's and .357 Mag is a big plus as well...
My regular work weapon is a Browning HP, my BUG is a 940 and I carry 2-3 extra moon clips. I can also thumb load the 940 from the BHP mag of the BHP goes Tango Uniform.
My daughter drives F-18s off a big boat, she carries the issue M9(Beretta 9mm), but she is also packing (my extra) 940 which she carries in a holster sewed into her survival vest, she packs several extra moon clips (as well as 3 extra M9 mags. The moon clips ride in a aluminium tube that fits them perfectly that a Machinists Mate ginned up for her. She also packs a S&W auto knife, that she can sharpen to a razor edge, and a Randall #2 that I gave her when she got her wings.
Her brothers (also military aviators) theorize that the way to end any war quickly would to get her on a bad PMS day and drop her behind enemy lines, then just wait for the enemy to come running to surrender.
In any case the 940 is obviously my choice, if I were carrying other than a 9mm "big" gun, then I might think of a revolver that shot that cartridge, or a 640 in .38 special if matching calibers wewre not possible.
My daughter drives F-18s off a big boat, she carries the issue M9(Beretta 9mm), but she is also packing (my extra) 940 which she carries in a holster sewed into her survival vest, she packs several extra moon clips (as well as 3 extra M9 mags. The moon clips ride in a aluminium tube that fits them perfectly that a Machinists Mate ginned up for her. She also packs a S&W auto knife, that she can sharpen to a razor edge, and a Randall #2 that I gave her when she got her wings.
Her brothers (also military aviators) theorize that the way to end any war quickly would to get her on a bad PMS day and drop her behind enemy lines, then just wait for the enemy to come running to surrender.
In any case the 940 is obviously my choice, if I were carrying other than a 9mm "big" gun, then I might think of a revolver that shot that cartridge, or a 640 in .38 special if matching calibers wewre not possible.
PeterCartwright
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I gather that's "dance with the one what brung ya?" I've thoroughly enjoyed the work you've shared with this venerable platform/cartridge.PC
Well a 686, 586, 627, 57, 58 would all work in my opinion. Honestly though I am much more comfortable with my PPQ in .40 along side my Daniel Defense M4 V1. More ammo capacity keeps you in the fight longer.
I have thought about a .357 lever gun paired with a 627 though.
I have thought about a .357 lever gun paired with a 627 though.
Finding ammo might be a problem, but what about one of these? Saw it on Sons of Guns
20 & 30 shot BP cartridge revolvers you won't believe. - The Firing Line Forums
20 & 30 shot BP cartridge revolvers you won't believe. - The Firing Line Forums
YeshuaIsa53
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If it's a life or death situation and I have a moment,
I'm planning on cheating.
I'm planning on cheating.
Last ditch would have to be my S&W 681.
Everything I need and nothing I don't:
Everything I need and nothing I don't:
Stainz
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Well, my 625JM shown in a sea of .45 ACPs earlier, got a pal to share my usual 240+ loaded moonclips with - a Governor. That revolver definitely has a 'Medusa'-like appetite, taking .45 Schoffield, .45 Colt, and 2.5" .410 shotgun, as well as moonclipped .45 ACPs, all six at a time. It's Al/Sc frame, SS cylinder & 2.75" barrel, 29.7 oz weight (empty), and fixed sights (Tritium Night Sight on front.) adding to it's attributes. It may be the ultimate survival revolver. Here it is with my 642-2 for size comparison:
I still toy with the utility of a .38/.357M 8-shooter - like my PC627 UDR & 627 Pro, as well as a .22 LR revolver. For that, I think the mobility of my 3" 63 might give it the nod over my 4" 617. While CCI Stingers would be more effective, cleaner shooting ammo has it's merits. My 4" 651, a x6 .22 WMR, has merit, too, as it gets some boost from the extra powder. It also gets filthy faster - and there is the ammo availability, too. Decisions...
I suppose the best thing to have is a revolver you both are intimately familiar with it's attributes and have sufficient ammo reserves to fit. Gotta admit, the Governor's variable palate makes it attractive!
Stainz
I still toy with the utility of a .38/.357M 8-shooter - like my PC627 UDR & 627 Pro, as well as a .22 LR revolver. For that, I think the mobility of my 3" 63 might give it the nod over my 4" 617. While CCI Stingers would be more effective, cleaner shooting ammo has it's merits. My 4" 651, a x6 .22 WMR, has merit, too, as it gets some boost from the extra powder. It also gets filthy faster - and there is the ammo availability, too. Decisions...
I suppose the best thing to have is a revolver you both are intimately familiar with it's attributes and have sufficient ammo reserves to fit. Gotta admit, the Governor's variable palate makes it attractive!
Stainz
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I'm sorry but my answer is not a S&W revolver........If I had to choose a revolver I actually own, I would have to go with 9.5" .44 Magnum Super Redhawk, with the 6.5x scope. I can use it as a close to intermediate (100+ yards) weapon and still carry it on a belt. Of course with a backpack full of ammo.
A .38 Special as a primary combat weapon, in this "zombie" scenario would have little advantage since a .38 Special is roughly similiar to a 9mm in power. If you're carrying a wheelgun, you want to have something a semi-auto can't offer, like the power of a .357 or .44 Magnum. A hit pretty much anywhere with a .44 is going to take a bad guy out of the fight.
And my rifle would be one of my AR-15's.
A .38 Special as a primary combat weapon, in this "zombie" scenario would have little advantage since a .38 Special is roughly similiar to a 9mm in power. If you're carrying a wheelgun, you want to have something a semi-auto can't offer, like the power of a .357 or .44 Magnum. A hit pretty much anywhere with a .44 is going to take a bad guy out of the fight.
And my rifle would be one of my AR-15's.
mg357
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s&w model 60-15 3 inch barrel or s&w model 36 2 inch barrel.
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If I'm limited to just a handgun, I want something that can be used at longer ranges if need be.
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If "last ditch" means grabbing one gun and going, then that would be my Model 27-2. If it means a concealed carry gun when everything else has gone wrong, that duty falls to the 649 .38 Special.
Any Revolver that was depenable and I had ammo for.
When the Brown Stinking Stuff hits the fan, is not the time to pick and choose.
When the Brown Stinking Stuff hits the fan, is not the time to pick and choose.
Snapping Twig
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Last ditch, even a .25acp feels like the Hammer of Thor compared to having nothing.
Big fan of the 1911, commander size specifically.
Other than that, large slugs at moderate speed give me a warm fuzzy feeling. I have a 3" 44Spl and a 3" 44mag, both round butt and made for social situations.
Recently I bought a 3" 65-5 and a 1 7/8" 36 ND. These are pretty fine for concealment and pack a lot of area deniability.
My bullet of choice is a home cast SWC or TC. I don't place much faith in HP's since they are hit or miss on expansion at moderate velocities. Cast penetrates all the time and a big metplat insures a transfer of energy. If they are good enough for dangerous game, they are surely adequate for thin skinned two legged predators.
Big fan of the 1911, commander size specifically.
Other than that, large slugs at moderate speed give me a warm fuzzy feeling. I have a 3" 44Spl and a 3" 44mag, both round butt and made for social situations.
Recently I bought a 3" 65-5 and a 1 7/8" 36 ND. These are pretty fine for concealment and pack a lot of area deniability.
My bullet of choice is a home cast SWC or TC. I don't place much faith in HP's since they are hit or miss on expansion at moderate velocities. Cast penetrates all the time and a big metplat insures a transfer of energy. If they are good enough for dangerous game, they are surely adequate for thin skinned two legged predators.
I have done more or less the same, but with an airweight Chief first, and later an airweight Centennial, rather than a Bodyguard.
19volks71
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Old thread, but...
I'll take my brand new 629 in my chest holster, paired with my Marlin 1894 in .44 on my back. 17 rounds of .44 loaded, 10 on the stock and 6 on my chest should get me out of harm's way.
I'll take my brand new 629 in my chest holster, paired with my Marlin 1894 in .44 on my back. 17 rounds of .44 loaded, 10 on the stock and 6 on my chest should get me out of harm's way.
627 city hunter
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Let me tell you sir in all honesty,
Get a solid revolver from S&W in 357 Magnum (6-8 shots- can't be too careful) with at least 2.5 to max 5" barrel.
I got a 627 Pro (its sweet) makes me question the terrible marksmanship at the range of of many other shooters and non-civilians.
My S&W 627 Proudly out does its duty even at the outdoor range. The mini me version of this gun is the U.D.R. Soon, I hope i will own one.
Get a solid revolver from S&W in 357 Magnum (6-8 shots- can't be too careful) with at least 2.5 to max 5" barrel.
I got a 627 Pro (its sweet) makes me question the terrible marksmanship at the range of of many other shooters and non-civilians.
My S&W 627 Proudly out does its duty even at the outdoor range. The mini me version of this gun is the U.D.R. Soon, I hope i will own one.
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Sparrowbird
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I live in Central Illinois so I don't have to worry about griz, only 2 legged bad guys. I'll leave my 44 behind and chose my 8 shot 627 Pro. If you don't mind I'd also like to have my Marlin 1894 along for the ride. 357 of course.
bmcgilvray
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Plain ol' Model 10 Heavy Barrel.
