What 3 inch is Easiest to Conceal?
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HiCap
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Model 60-15 with a Pachmayr Compac Pro is very easy to hide. IWB holster or a Rhino Holster that fits between the belt and the outside of pant work just fine.
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I agree with many of the other posters. Your 3" 65 probably has the best balance between controllability and shootability of any DA revolver. I've carried mine IWB with very little difficulty, using only an untucked shirt for a covering garment.
You don't need to carry it with heavy loads, unless you want to. I've carried the Speer 135gr Short-Barrel GDHP in both .357 Magnum and .38 Special +P. The heaviest load I carried and shot in it was Buffalo Bore standard pressure .38 Special 158gr LSWCHP. My favorite load, though, was the Winchester 110gr SJHP in .357 Magnum, but there was just too much muzzle flash for me to use it as a self-defense load.
You don't need to carry it with heavy loads, unless you want to. I've carried the Speer 135gr Short-Barrel GDHP in both .357 Magnum and .38 Special +P. The heaviest load I carried and shot in it was Buffalo Bore standard pressure .38 Special 158gr LSWCHP. My favorite load, though, was the Winchester 110gr SJHP in .357 Magnum, but there was just too much muzzle flash for me to use it as a self-defense load.
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Model 13 3" good conceal and firepower when the wolfs knockin at the door...just my 2 cents..
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I like the M36-1 3" or the M60-4 3" carried in an El Paso #77 Tortilla holster.
Except for the "Bloodwork" revolver, I own all the revolvers in your post.
The 3" 65 and 3" 13 are the most ideal carry revolvers made, IMO. Good size and capacity.
The 3" 66's are very nice too. Adjustable sights are great, although some feel they are prone to snag or break. I like them.
The Pre lock L-comp is bulkier than either the 3" 65 or 66. I doesn't handle as quickly or point as naturally as the K-frames do, for me.
I'd hold what you have and add to your collection as you go along. Regards 18DAI.
The 3" 65 and 3" 13 are the most ideal carry revolvers made, IMO. Good size and capacity.
The 3" 66's are very nice too. Adjustable sights are great, although some feel they are prone to snag or break. I like them.
The Pre lock L-comp is bulkier than either the 3" 65 or 66. I doesn't handle as quickly or point as naturally as the K-frames do, for me.
I'd hold what you have and add to your collection as you go along. Regards 18DAI.
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The 65 3" is about as good as it gets. I've got a 4". My 66 no dash 2.5 is also a great carry revolver. I know this is a S&W forum, but my Ruger SP101 3" is the easiest to conceal and I am more accurate with it.
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