What 357 or 38 S&W revolver would you carry for a pocket gun concealed?

[dr. mordo]

What holster do you use? I'd like to be able to carry my 327 more often, but I'm still looking for a good holster. I did find a Tagua 4 in 1 that works ok, but not ideal.

I just use the standard Uncle Mikes #4. It's a bit small but works fine.

 

[Bumpus13]

J frame Model 36-7 works well for me.

 

[JimCunn]

Two carry pistols for me.

Aluminum frame 637-2 with 9mm titanium cylinder to reduce weight.
(I like external hammers and single action)
Altamont Rosewood grips
Ammo Win 9mm 147gr JHP
(will also chamber .38+P & .357 Mag)
OWB Tom Three Persons open toe hammer thong
Pocket Desantis Nemesis

Kimber aluminum frame Micro 9 with modified Sig P290 8-round magazine.
IWB & Pocket carry Uzula #938
Significantly smaller than the 637-2, but a lot heavier.
Crimson Trace faux Rosewood grips
Also 9 rounds vs 5 in the J-frame
Ammo Win 9mm 147gr JHP

 

[shocker]

Never shot an ultralight magnum revolver myself, but there's a youtube video for every occasion. This is a short one with a 340PD, caution, language not suitable for all viewers...

YouTube

 

[rickflst]

638 with +P spear lawmen

 

[Wishbone]

I'm not big on airweights so usually my model 36 or 60.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Any of the airweight internal hammer models will fill your need here . . .

 

[CH4]

To me the centennial variants make great pocket heat. I really like my 640-1 and 342PD for such duty.

 

[mg357]

I suggest the Ruger sp101 model number 5720 Chambered in .357 magnum .225 inch barrel just light enough to be carried by not so light weight that it would hurts my hands when I would fire it.

 

[rwt1405]

If carrying in pants pocket, I carry a 642, in a holster.

If carrying in a coat/jacket pocket, I carry a 640.

I will admit that when carrying in a coat/jacket pocket this is the one time I generally do not use a holster, having said that I rarely carry this way, as I rarely wear a coat/jacket.

 

[smoothshooter]

Ruger LCR short barrel in .38 if you don't mind a little extra recoil, even with standard .38 Special loads.
Get the .357 version that weighs 4 ounces or so more than the .38 Special version and shoot .38's in it. The slight addition in weight dampens the recoil better.
If the rubber grips are a little too fat for you, take a belt sander to them and shape them to your liking. Works great.

 

[raylan007]

Old school .38 special

If you don't mind the additional weight, which is what makes these a joy to shoot and allows you to do more so than with a snappy air weight "J" frame or .357 I would go with one of these options. You will at least enjoy shooting these and will do so more than with the others. Models 10,15,64. I'm sure one of these will make you a proud EDC.

 

[wood714]

Got this 642-1 in my pocket now.

 

[MetalMan]

I'm not big on airweights so usually my model 36 or 60.

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Me too....

Pocket carry my Model 60 in a Mika Pocket Holster or IWB in a Milt Sparks VMII (built for my 3" Model 60 but works just fine with a 2")

 

[RSinOR]

For several decades I've carried a Model 49. Within the past 5 years I've also carried with a Colt Defender in 45ACP.


I tend to like the 49 better but that's probably because I'm so use to carrying it.
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[tlawler]

Got my two J frame pocket holsters from Bob Mika today. That answered the question of how to carry my LCR327. Both the 342Ti and the LCR327 are a perfect fit in Bob's fine holsters.

 

[zzclancy]

Best choice

I like my 340 M&P for pocket carry.

I think the S&W M&P 340 is one of the BEST choices for pocket carry. I put the S&W Crimson Trace grips on mine. It's ALWAYS in my pocket. Home carry and as my back up gun. I only carry with 38 Special +P. I like the Buffalo Bore hardcast full wadcutters.

I think the S&W 642 is a excellent second choice. The M&P 340 has the big dot sight so I give it the edge over the 642.

My wife has a older ported 642 with Crimson Trace grips from the performance center in her pocket all the time. Carries with the same Buffalo Bore wadcutters.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Usually my 640-1 in a Mika. Sometimes a 637-2 with a bobbed hammer spur in the Mika or a DeSantis Superfly! The 640 is currently wearing Altamont Rosewood Stocks. I need to take new pics.

 

[Guevera]

My unobtanium airlite PD 340. It melts in your pocket and you forget it's there. It's like a 12ga with 3" magnums when it goes off... She might draw blood on both ends, but it will get the job done. She's NOT a range toy.

The notation, "this is not a range toy" is about the best summation I have read concerning this gun. Brutal, short, and unforgettable is how I might describe shooting 357s in this revolver. Nevertheless, it is feather light in the pocket and is probably a pretty good vehicle for +P.

 

[studenygreg]

I love my 340pd. I works in my scrub pants without weighing them down. Also great to throw in a pocket when making a quick trip to the store.

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[Gripgrabber]

I have 4 J frames, none light weights, so my favorite pocket carry is a 38 lcr.
Semper paratus

 

[diyj98]

For me J frames are a bit big for front pockets when sitting (not impossible). NO I don't wear skinny jeans.

I'm in the same boat. For jeans I use a Ruger LCP in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster.

When I am able to pocket carry a j frame, it's either a 642-1 or a 360J that I bobbed the hammer on. I prefer stainless, but the 360J has a wider rear sight opening and I can see the sights better.

 

[Donn]

My homely old humpback Model 49 in a Tuff pocket holster, loaded with Federal HST Micro 38spl.

 

[p8riot]

I pocket carry my pre-lock 342PD daily. At 10.8oz (unloaded) t's even lighter than the 340PD posted earlier.

 

[Buford57]

642-1 Galco Horsehide pocket holster Bianchi Speedstrip (watch pocket) and Kabar Dozier folder (offside pocket)

 

[max503]

Holster?

 

[Protected One]

When I pocket carry - which is rarely, it's my Chiefs Special in a sticky holster. When the price comes down some on the Kimber K6 I plan to get one, and it will probably replace the Model 60.

 

[S&W Rover]

If I carry, it's the 642. The 640 is a lot easier to shoot, but deserves belt and holster. If I can wear a holster, it'll be carrying the 686 Plus. But it's usually just the 642, in a Nemesis pocket holster.

 

[haywood]

I have a 442 in my off hand pocket at all times. Sometimes with Uncle Mikes Boot Grips, sometimes larger grips in pants with roomy pockets. Another Snub is in the waist or in a jacket pocket. That depends what I have on and wear I'm going. Most days it's Two 442s. This is what I pick from.

 

[hardluk1]

I carried a J frame for 13 years but that was before lite and skinnier dependable pistols were lacking !! Since I picked up a kahr cw9 back some 15 years ago there will be NO more j frames for CC . I upgraded to a tp40 a couple years later . NO short barrel 357mag offers that kind of velocity or energy compared to a good 1400fps + 135gr or 1300fps + 155 gr 40sw . Oh , and no more pocket carry but I still have a kahr cm9 next to my keyboard . My snubby in the safe .

Still shoot and hunt with some DW revolvers .