wildenout
Member
686 2.5" and I love it! Though I need to find me a dang holster. I got one from Fist holsters, and was not happy.
What revolvers do you use as a CCW?
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Hendel
US Veteran
Just my trusty old Model 36.....
EX11B
Member
I carry a 1911 the vast majority of the time but when I carry a revolver it is a 638 a couple of speed strips.
MOONDAWG
US Veteran
Regardless on the main battery carried it is always backed up by a S&W M-642...period.
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Amend2
Member
Current favorites are a 642-1 (with CT lasergrips) and a 640-3 (.357).
mark85304
Member
All I've ever carried, concealed or open, is a 4" 686 (no dash). This was my service revolver in the 80s. However, I like the choices offered, too.
340SC with Crimson Trace (short) laser grips for Summer carry around town. 329PD with X-frame (.460/.500) grips for bow hunting and backpacking in bear country. NOT particularly fun to shoot either gun but very light and dependable TMDs.
Freedomfirst
Member
S&W M&P340 .357 Magnum - is hammerless - carry in a pocket holster in the Winter and on my hip in warm weather. No possible snag on clothes by the hammer or accusation in court of unnecessary or negligent discharge - can't cock the gun. Loaded with Gold Dot Short Barrel JHP .38+P's as a balance of stopping power and comfort shooting it.
My S&W 38
I love my J-Frame S&W 38, Model 637. The barrel is only 1.875"! I was a little concerned about it's accuracy when I bought it; having carried a 4-in. and shot 6-in. in competition but that little snub nose is dead-on! I was really impressed. It's an Airweight, great little carry gun, but my next wheel gun will probably be a 38/357 again, with the stubby barrel.
I love my J-Frame S&W 38, Model 637. The barrel is only 1.875"! I was a little concerned about it's accuracy when I bought it; having carried a 4-in. and shot 6-in. in competition but that little snub nose is dead-on! I was really impressed. It's an Airweight, great little carry gun, but my next wheel gun will probably be a 38/357 again, with the stubby barrel.
BrianE
Member
I take a lot of grief from my plastic fantastic friends but all I carry is revolvers. I mainly rotate through these three right now:
Model 64-2
Model 60 Pro
Ruger SP101
I like those grips on the ruger... can you tell me more about them?
+1. Only a M638 for me.....
I put Hogue cocobolo grips on it. Works great with +p ammo.
If you are looking for something light and handy; I'd recommend this 15 oz Model 38. Rides in a pocket easily and I like having the Single Action option..
I put Hogue cocobolo grips on it. Works great with +p ammo.
Revolver carry
It's been a long time since I carried a revolver. When I worked undercover, I carried a Charter Arms 44 Bulldog. If the weather allowed I occasionally carried a S&W Model 29 w/ 4" barrel loaded with 44 Spl. Surprisingly, nobody ever noticed it. And it was not all that uncomfortable to carry.(don't laugh because my girth allowed it). I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but it was the in the days when Dirty Harry movies were popular. And transported prisoners were intimidated by the 44.
It's been a long time since I carried a revolver. When I worked undercover, I carried a Charter Arms 44 Bulldog. If the weather allowed I occasionally carried a S&W Model 29 w/ 4" barrel loaded with 44 Spl. Surprisingly, nobody ever noticed it. And it was not all that uncomfortable to carry.(don't laugh because my girth allowed it). I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but it was the in the days when Dirty Harry movies were popular. And transported prisoners were intimidated by the 44.
BrianE
Member
Thanks bud.. I'll take a look.
Depends . . . in a pocket 442, 438, 36, 12, 296 or PM9. Not a 'deep cover' situation . . . usually some sort of .44 Spl: 24-3, 624, 21-4, 1st or 3rd Mod HE, or a 325NG, or maybe a 329PD.
dgludwig
Member
I carry one of two snubbies concealed: either my 1968 vintage Colt Cobra or my Smith Model 12, round-butt, Airweight. I like having the advantage of having six rounds in a relatively lightweight and small revolver. Of course (unfortunately), you'll have to scour gun shows, pawn shops or auction houses on the internet to find one-and they're kind of pricey when you do.
webley green
Member
Current EDC is my old Model 38 in a Mika pocket holster. My former snub was a Model 66 with 2 1/2" bbl. in an Uncle Roy pancake holster.
