Pocket revolver suggestion (no j frames)

[senecaap]

I pocket carry my Detective Special when dress requires. To be honest, I would really suggest learning to love the Jframe or learning to love IWB. I don't shoot the little guns well, so I choose IWB, which really shouldnt be that hard to cover with shorts and I assume a t shirt. You be able to carry an easier to sight and shoot pistol....and you don't have to sacrifice a pocket.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Funny. I been carrying a 4-inch K-frame in my Levi 550 front pocket all day. The grip sticks out a bit, but I'm wearing a light jacket which hides it. It's not something I normally do, but I just slipped it in there today. It's surprisingly comfortable and the weight is not objectionable.

Anyway, what I wanted to suggest for the OP, if he's concerned about round count, and laying down a base-of-fire, he might consider a 7-shot L-frame. It's only a smooch larger than a K, and guns like the 2 1/2-inch M686+ are universally accepted as some of the best revolvers ever made.

 

[Gamecock]

Sig P938. Maybe your next revolver should be a pistol.

 

[revolver686]

Take a look at the Kimber K6 revolver, 6 rounds of .357 in a package about the same size as a J-frame. I had a chance to handle one a couple days ago and was impressed with the build quality and smooth trigger. The price was absurdly expensive at close to $900.

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[oger]

Maybe I'm weird but as soon as I can get a load that I am satisfied with I'm going to carry my 629 3in RP. I have tried pocket carrying it and it is no problem.

 

[Ranger514]

Not a revolver, but six rounds of 9mm in a subcompact DAO:

P290RS

 

[BC38]

I'm looking hard at the Rossi 461/462 (blue/stainless version of the same gun).

Same size as a Colt Detective Special - but chambered in 357 at about 1/3 of the price.

I know, I know, it is a Rossi, but I have had nothing but good experience with Rossi firearms. PLUS they now have the same lifetime warranty as the Taurus line since Taurus now owns them.

 

[Gamecock]

Bonkers, thank you for sharing your perspective.

Of the Liberty 78: "When tested through denim cloth into ballistic gel, this load penetrated almost 8 inches deep and produced a wound cavity 6 inches in diameter."

Ballistic personal defense weapons work by penetration. 'Almost 8".' That would be 7". That fails FBI protocol. Miserably. Liberty 78 is a gimmick.

 

[wolverine]

Are there and S&w revolvers with 6 or more rounds that can be pocket carried. I wear shorts 90% of the year and would like more than 5 rounds in one pocket.

Not a S&W but I sometimes carry a Ruger LCR (5452) in .327 Federal Magnum.

Way more power than a .38 special & a lot less kick than a .357 mag.

The little Ruger LCR in .327 Federal Mag. is very light to carry, holds 6 rounds of .327 Federal mag, is quite accurate, by far has the best trigger pull of any of the smaller revolvers.

The only down sides are: finding ammo (I load my own so that isn't a problem) & they are loud (like REAL LOUD) but you can practice with .32 HR mag ammo that is easy to find & much quieter.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Bonkers, thank you for sharing your perspective.

Of the Liberty 78: "When tested through denim cloth into ballistic gel, this load penetrated almost 8 inches deep and produced a wound cavity 6 inches in diameter."

Ballistic personal defense weapons work by penetration. 'Almost 8".' That would be 7". That fails FBI protocol. Miserably. Liberty 78 is a gimmick.

Folks always looking for a magic bullet. Penetration and placement is ALL that matters in handguns. ALL!!

 

[clayflingythingy]

Take a look at the Kimber K6 revolver, 6 rounds of .357 in a package about the same size as a J-frame. I had a chance to handle one a couple days ago and was impressed with the build quality and smooth trigger. The price was absurdly expensive at close to $900.

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[Bill In Texas]

The Mika holster is well worth the wait in my opinion.
I always use mine when pocket carrying my 64, it does a great job of protecting your pocket and keeping the revolver from shifting around.
I like it so much I ordered a 2nd Mika pocket holster for my J-frame, and I plan to get more for other pocket shapes.

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting the Mika and trying it out. I use a DeSantis Superfly for pocket carrying my 637, but if I like the Mika as much as you do I guess I could be persuaded to change! LOL!

 

[craig from ga]

This is the correct answer.

The $900.00 eliminates me ... especially when I could get a 686 7 shot for less.

 

[Stopsign32v]

This is the correct answer.

No way I'd spend $900 on a Kimber...anything

Now I'd like S&W to take Kimbers new revolver and make a hammered version. A SP101 size 6 shot. You know.......a C frame.

 

[silversnake]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting the Mika and trying it out. I use a DeSantis Superfly for pocket carrying my 637, but if I like the Mika as much as you do I guess I could be persuaded to change! LOL!

Funny you should say that, a DeSantis Superfly is going to be my next holster purchase, I have a Nemesis already and the quality is excellent.

The $900.00 eliminates me ... especially when I could get a 686 7 shot for less.

The Kimber comes without an internal lock and MIM parts. If it lives up to the hype $900 is not that bad, I have more than that invested in my 66-2 with a few modifications. I certainly won't be one of the first buyers, though.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Funny you should say that, a DeSantis Superfly is going to be my next holster purchase, I have a Nemesis already and the quality is excellent.

You'll like it I think. The quality is the same as the Nemesis or maybe a little better. I looked to see it DeSantis made one for the 64, but I couldn't find one so I went with the Mika.

 

[mikeruns]

Maybe consider an m&p sub compact or shield....of course it't not a revolver, but bigger than a j frame and ppocketable/practical....good luck, sounds like a conundrum...

 

[bmcgilvray]

Six-shot goodness, old and not-so-old. Just to help things along.

Favorite six-shot goodness of all.
Colt Detective Special from 1966. Hides like a J-Frame. Shoots like a service revolver.


Smith & Wesson K-Frame snub goodness.

Purchased new in January of 1996, a 2-inch Model 10.


Early '50s Military & Police.

 

[cleans up]

Colt detective special, mod 66 2.5" etc etc. And even though were in the revolver section of the forum, think about the semi auto pocket guns g43 =6+1 and muchsmaller than a j frame. Lighter, thinner reloads faster, good cartiridge for a short barrel... it just makes more sense to me.

But before I bought or thought about anything I'd put 2lbs+ in my pocket for a couple days and see. Personally I can't stand weight in a pocket carry gun and have opted for the lightest gun I can find. May not make a difference to you but I simply wouldn't carry a k frame in my pocket.

 

[tlawler]

Not a S&W but I sometimes carry a Ruger LCR (5452) in .327 Federal Magnum.

Way more power than a .38 special & a lot less kick than a .357 mag.

The little Ruger LCR in .327 Federal Mag. is very light to carry, holds 6 rounds of .327 Federal mag, is quite accurate, by far has the best trigger pull of any of the smaller revolvers.

The only down sides are: finding ammo (I load my own so that isn't a problem) & they are loud (like REAL LOUD) but you can practice with .32 HR mag ammo that is easy to find & much quieter.

Ammo is readily available on the Internet. I live in a fairly small town and have found it at my LGS. I've also found some locally on Armslist and Florida Gun Trader, where I've also picked up quite a bit of .32 S&W long and short for practice. You're right about the trigger; it's got to be one of the smoothest double action triggers I've ever shot. I do pocket carry it sometimes, but I want to find a good IWB for it.