Model 12 Carry

[P&R Fan]

Thanks for the welcome. Actually the 64 would make a good carry piece. If you have a good holster you're set. I have a 2.5" 66 on right now and I hardly know it's there. But if you want REALLY light you should try the Christmas present I bought for myself this year. A 340 PD. It hurts with 125grn .357s, but I'll bet it hurts worse on the other end! This gun is incredibly cool. I really didn't need it, I just REALLY wanted it. I'm sure you understand.

 

[ENGINE18]

I have a few holsters I like for the 64; also have a 65-3" and 19 & 66 snubs. Have carried them. Carry a 638 now but lookin for the 6th round and light weight. I bet the 340 is a handfull. I have a 640-1 w/ UMs Combats that handles recoil well. It's actually great to CCW. Again, I want lighter and one more round.

 

[P&R Fan]

They're kinda pricey, but the new L-frames offer 7 shot capacity in Titanium/aluminum/scandium SC format. I think it's the 386 . A little bigger than a K-frame but only about 18 oz. and it's a .357. Isn't a classic like the M12, but I'm sure it carries real nice.

 

[Iggy]

I carry this one from time to time when I am too lazy to pack a 19

Model 12-4 When this is too big, I go for a 640-1 or a 442.

 

[ENGINE18]

Often thought about those very light L-frames. Wouldn't mind having a 242 or 296, but jeeze, the $$$ for them is crazy. Nice 14-4, Iggy! Thanks for the fine pic!

 

[ENGINE18]

sorry, Iggy typo..should obviously be 12-4

 

[P&R Fan]

I was all excited when the 296 came out. Ordered one right away and don't really like it. I love the .44 Spl. cartridge, and I like centennials, but I just didn't like the "humpback" look. It would have been cool in true centennial form, I.E. the 640, 642 etc. I REALLY like my all steel 696 .44 Spl. It's a bit heavy, about 36 oz. but it's nicely balanced. Keep in mind though, these are both 5 shooters. The 696 is the only handgun I've ever used defensively. Just the sight of it, in a non-threatening manner changed a bad guys mind!

 

[ENGINE18]

I absolutely like my 696ND. We need a 696 thread, huh

 

[whitecoyote]

There's a nice model 12 (SB) for sale in the classifieds right now.

 

[n4zov]

For me it is important to choose a gun for CCW that I will actually carry and not find some reason to leave at home. I will always carry an alloy frame J frame, but sometimes do not want to carry a larger heavier gun. The Model 13 would probably fit into that category since it is a lot harder to pocket-carry, at least for me, than a similar J frame. Colt also made some nice pocketable alloy framed 6-shot revolvers. You might want to look at them before making up your mind. IMHO a couple of them are easier to pocket carry than the Model 13.

 

[ENGINE18]

I carry my 638 w/PCS Hideout grips but shooting it with them is another story. I'm thinking a M12 @ 18 oz. or so, and one more round might be the ticket for me.