what would carry 24/7
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elm_creek_smith
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S&W Model 12-2 (1963)
Forgot to mention that the 12-2 is a flat latch.
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ABPOS
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Oh yeah. That's a super nice 12.
ShivasIrons
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Charter Arms Police Undercover is light (20oz.) and carries 6. I really like mine. It is affordable as well.
I had a 3" 586 for several years........ never carried it............... neither 'fish nor fowl" in my opinion..... now a 4" 686 is the best all around utility/duty/general purpose .357 going IMHO.
I still have 3" 65s (since 1986) and 66s (1988) as well as a 3" 60-10 micro-5shot -686 ( 2004/06ish).
I still have 3" 65s (since 1986) and 66s (1988) as well as a 3" 60-10 micro-5shot -686 ( 2004/06ish).
randyp
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I know you specified 6 shot, but a 60-15 j frame 3" bbl in .357 is pretty convenient. Adjustable sights and just a scaled down version of your 686.
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The best answer is keep your gun, change your holster.
Roomy cargo pants/shorts, a proper gun belt and IWB holster and you can hide the 686.
A few mm smaller revolver isn't going to do jack and will piss you off because you miss the 686.
Roomy cargo pants/shorts, a proper gun belt and IWB holster and you can hide the 686.
A few mm smaller revolver isn't going to do jack and will piss you off because you miss the 686.
A 325 pd 6 rounds of 45acp 2 3/4 barrel weighs in at 22oz, add 6 rounds of 200 gr gold dots and it goes to about 26 oz another 6 in a full moon and your good to go.
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I've had mine for about a year now and cannot imagine carrying anything else.
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Well if I had a 3" revo I loved that much, I might look for a different carry method.
I bought a summer special (El Paso Saddlery edition) and started carrying 2:00, which I believe is the way the late Bruce Nelson intended it.
This is IWB, and the gun feels way lighter and conceals under a T shirt. So now there's no need to run out and buy a pocket revolver. And it's comfortable, so long as you swallow your pride and got buy some bigger britches.
Only downside is it has to be kept CLEAN and OILED. I pretty much spend my weekends outside and it's well in to the triple-digits here in North Texas. Kinda like being on a boat out on the coast.
I might try a compression undershirt, although I've never been able to tolerate undershirts, feel like I'm suffocating.
Oh, yeah, and I carry a 3" Model 64.
I bought a summer special (El Paso Saddlery edition) and started carrying 2:00, which I believe is the way the late Bruce Nelson intended it.
This is IWB, and the gun feels way lighter and conceals under a T shirt. So now there's no need to run out and buy a pocket revolver. And it's comfortable, so long as you swallow your pride and got buy some bigger britches.
Only downside is it has to be kept CLEAN and OILED. I pretty much spend my weekends outside and it's well in to the triple-digits here in North Texas. Kinda like being on a boat out on the coast.
I might try a compression undershirt, although I've never been able to tolerate undershirts, feel like I'm suffocating.
Oh, yeah, and I carry a 3" Model 64.
Mehutch
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My carry choices...
Capn
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I must confess I bought a Ruger LCR a few years ago because I was a huge fan of Breaking Bad. ***** thing that it is, it really shoots great. The out of box trigger was just as good as a J frame with factory trigger job and reduced power springs. It's also a couple ounces lighter than a 642. I even put those ugly Ergo Delta grips on it. It is always in my pocket around the house. Front night sight is another nice touch.
There's only the tiniest bit of difference between a K and L frame in terms of both weight and size, so I don't see much of an advantage there.
So I guess I'd suggest a "J frame", but instead of a S&W probably a LCR357/LCR327. I've been pretty much blown away by the LCR327 I bought for my wife.
The S&W scandium 3 series guns are pretty interesting and cool, but are getting spendy and tough to find. They also seem to be brutal to shoot - those light frames just dump all the recoil into your hand.
Personally, I carry a 3" 629 Deluxe everyday in Florida heat I so don't see what's the problem with your 686. With the right holster and belt it's just not a big deal IMO.
So I guess I'd suggest a "J frame", but instead of a S&W probably a LCR357/LCR327. I've been pretty much blown away by the LCR327 I bought for my wife.
The S&W scandium 3 series guns are pretty interesting and cool, but are getting spendy and tough to find. They also seem to be brutal to shoot - those light frames just dump all the recoil into your hand.
Personally, I carry a 3" 629 Deluxe everyday in Florida heat I so don't see what's the problem with your 686. With the right holster and belt it's just not a big deal IMO.
What kind of holster and wardrobe to you use for that 629? I've struggled with warm weather carry.
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