Search for a new EDC Revolver

[Kollector03]

Well elbow surgery and persistent nephropathy issues in the forearm and hands has put me at odds for my EDC revolver.

My companion for the last year has been a very nice 342PD....very accurate for a snubbie, but the light scandium frame & titanium cylinder is just too much for me at the moment. What was sharp and manageable is now downright painful.

I have a 43C that I really like and while .22LR is not ideal for carry, but at least its not like going out of the house unarmed.

Took my 351PD to the range and found that to be very manageable, so now I find myself on the hunt for a 351C in .22 Magnum.

Fun times in MN.

Kinda sad to see an old friend leaving.

 

[Fox4506]

Have you thought about trying a 640? The extra weight might tame the recoil enough for you.

Fox

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I believe you might have chosen a word that doesn't apply to your nerve problem in your elbow and hands.

I've had neuropathy problems in both elbows. The ulnar nerve surgeries solved the problems (nothing at all to do with my kidneys).

Give yourself some time; you'll heal well and never notice the difference in your shooting ability. Very soon that 342PD will never have looked so good.

Do what the doc says! Take good care of you.

 

[Kollector03]

Have you thought about trying a 640? The extra weight might tame the recoil enough for you.

Fox

I have a 60-14 that I shoot well with .38 +P. For carry its a touch heavy and has the exposed hammer which is not ideal for pocket carry which is my preferred.

If i don't find the 351C, the 60-14 and a belt holster is likely going into service as my carry piece.

 

[Kollector03]

I believe you might have chosen a word that doesn't apply to your nerve problem in your elbow and hands.

I've had neuropathy problems in both elbows. The ulnar nerve surgeries solved the problems (nothing at all to do with my kidneys).

Give yourself some time; you'll heal well and never notice the difference in your shooting ability. Very soon that 342PD will never have looked so good.

Do what the doc says! Take good care of you.

I had the ulnar nerve transposition surgery on the left elbow and holy smokes did it get worse....still waiting for it to get better.

 

[jtcarm]

Have you thought about trying a 640? The extra weight might tame the recoil enough for you.

Fox

This.

And switch to .38 wadcutters for your carry ammo.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I had the ulnar nerve transposition surgery on the left elbow and holy smokes did it get worse....still waiting for it to get better.

How long's it been?

My right one took months; the left was good to go in two weeks. The "physical terrorists" in both cases helped a great deal. Patience, and steady as she goes.

 

[SAFireman]

The 351c is a good choice if recoil and weight are the issue. There is no doubt that the 22 Mag rounds of today's advance technology will do the job. I have put many injured cows down and sent Wil-E-Coyote to his maker many times with one.

I got really lucky and snagged mine when they had an internet sale a while back. I haven't taken any photos of it and posted here for no real good reason. We all like photos, right?

If you needed to, the 43c would also do the job. Good luck with your search and hopefully you heal quickly.

 

[photoman]

The .22 magnum is a good option but boy howdy are they loud.

I would try a 640 .38 Special (not the larger/heavier .357 version) with 148 wadcutters or 110 grain Federal low recoil Hydra-Shoks.

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Might want to try out a box of critical defense lite in that 342 and see how it shoots. I think you are probably going to need a 380 pistol

 

[Kollector03]

Might want to try out a box of critical defense lite in that 342 and see how it shoots. I think you are probably going to need a 380 pistol

Thought about going the .380 route but that is one caliber that I just cannot warm up to.

Will try the light loads in the 342 though. That may present another option.

 

[Mister X]

Consider limiting your live fire practice. I know that's an appalling idea to many gun guys, but it's better option than dropping down to an ineffective caliber or giving yourself a new ailment from carrying a heavier gun. Any shots in an actual defense encounter are likely to be fired at extremely close range and even untrained folks can usually make those shots.

 

[Warren Sear]

K-framed 38 Special with 2" barrel might be an option, and you will get one more shot...

 

[ABPOS]

You could always bob the hammer on your 60. And yeah, I think I'm going to start carrying wadcutters in my 442 cuz I just don't like recoil too much. And I like more control for quicker follow up shots.

 

[TomkinsSP]

Having 43c and 351c revolvers my $0.02 is that I will take the better SD bullet design avalible in Maggie from Speer (or Hornady) over the extra round. If I carried the 43c I would load it with Aguila SSS 60 grainers (assuming that they stabilized in my particular gun).

 

[delcrossv]

If you can find a 940 it's a great compromise. And 9mm works better out of a snubby. I only carry my 342PD when the 940 is too big for what I'm wearing.

 

[Old cop]

An older Colt Cobra (not the new one), if you can find one, is also a good choice.

 

[max503]

K-framed 38 Special with 2" barrel might be an option, and you will get one more shot...

I've considered carrying my S&W model 15 because it is so much easier to shoot than my 638 snubbie. Maybe now as I get older I can finally justify that 2" model 10 I've always wanted.

 

[JH1951]

My 649 with .38 Spl. wadcutters suits my aging wrists quite well. There is the extra weight in carrying, yes, but it is offset quite well by the need for extra weight to reduce recoil. And the WC's help with that as well.
With that combination I feel quite adequately protected, and my self defense needs are satisfied. I have tried lighter J-frame versions and tiny .380's, and 649 works best for me. Of course, YMMV. Best of luck in your search.

 

[Warren Sear]

I've considered carrying my S&W model 15 because it is so much easier to shoot than my 638 snubbie. Maybe now as I get older I can finally justify that 2" model 10 I've always wanted.

I used to have a small and very skinny girlfriend who was interested in shooting. I thought a 642 would be perfect for her, so I let her try one of mine. She didn't care for that one at all. Later she tried my 2" Model 15-3 (shown in my post above). That one she really liked! I'm not a fool though, I don't give my guns away to women. She had to buy her own. Everything works much better that way.