What's your defensive revolver?

[seniordep2010]

What revolver do you depend on in a defensive situation? Whether it's concealed carry, open carry, vehicle defense, or home defense. I want to hear from everyone that depends on those trusty wheel guns. Which brands, models, calibers, size, and set up are you using when it counts the most? And if you've got pictures, do post them!

Also, if you carry a semi-auto in place of a revolver feel free to let us know what you've got!

Have at it.

 

[hawgleg]

model 60 3 inch 357. I shoot it better than any of my other guns.

 

[seniordep2010]

model 60 3 inch 357. I shoot it better than any of my other guns.

Very nice!!! I love 3"bbl .357's

 

[guy sajer]

There are 2 . A 4" Highway Patrolman and a 6" Colt M357 .

 

[sniper47]

586 the few times I chose to carry a wheelgun.

 

[Spotteddog]

A 65/66.
A 625.
A 696.
Because they run, and run, and run, and....................

 

[reerc]

Ruger SP101, w/158 gr. .357 rounds. .... because some day I'll have a nice Smith like y'all.

 

[tbone2]

Right now it's a 642. I really want to trade my M&P9 for a 3" Model 60 .357 or a SP101 3" .357. Can't decide which one I want. I'll most likely always have that 642 with me, just want something a little bigger with a little more oomph!

 

[Sebago Son]

Car Guns & House Guns

Car Guns: S&W 640-1 Centennial Magnums (I have one in each car)

House Guns: Besides the SIG 220 and/or Glock 22 Auto Pistols there is a 4" 686-1M at my bedside. It has Mepro Nite Sights.

 

[hastings]

My carry gun is a 22-4 Thunder Ranch, which I also keep on my nightstand, which has a 45colt Mountain Gun in the drawer, along with a bunch of mooncliped 45acp ammon and loose 45colt ammo. My wife occasionally carries a 640 with 38+p ammo. I sometimes carry the 640 if weather or clothing make the Thunder Ranch impractical.

 

[bronco45]

A model 65-5 3" during the foul weather and a Ruger SP 101 2.25" 357 in summer time.

Both guns very accurate and loaded with Buffalo Bore 158grain LSWCHP +Ps, they are accurate and give a quick follow up shot.

 

[Shorty4T]

For the last several years it's been a M60. It's about to be retired back to the safe though for an auto, a M&P 40C. I seldom carry on my waist, normallly it's in a Galco Ankle Glove. The M&P will replace the 60 in an ankle holster. When I do carry on my waist it's a 1st generation Shorty 40 in a Mitch Rosen ARG (Ayoob Rear Gaurd when I bought it), now it's Amercian Rear Gaurd.

Cheers,
Sam

 

[biggs357]

When i'm not carrying my 686 .357

I'm carrying my sig 229 chambered in 357

 

[seniordep2010]

seniordep2010,

The only revolver I carry is a Model 642. However, I rarely carry it as my only gun and mostly carry it as a second gun. I prefer the light weight and flat profile of the M&P357 pistol to a revolver as a carry gun.

What do you carry? Do you prefer a revolver, and if yes, why?

Thanks for asking John, I don't currently carry. I am going to pick up my first center fire handgun this week, and I will be open carrying. I like 1911's, .357 revolvers, and the feel of the Glock 19/23. I've been lurking on alot of forums and trying to get a feel for what most people prefer as a defensive sidearm.
I've shot a 1911, loved it. Shot a S&W 686 .357 and loved it, along with various other pistols and revolvers. So I guess I don't have a preference just yet.
What do you think would be a good gun for OC, and home/vehicle protection? And alot of range time of course.

P.S. Thanks everybody for sharing what you carry!

-Jake

 

[seniordep2010]

biggs357,
That's a nice looking holster you got there, how do you like it? Also, very nice Sig, from what I've heard they are extemely well made and durable.

 

[seniordep2010]

You guessed it John, I'm very excited!

I want to open carry because I don't have a CCW permit and open carry is legal in my state (NC), so I thought I give it a try. I'll mostly just have it in my car, not concealed of course, and at the house, but I want OC as an option.

And I agree with you about OCing a gun without a safety. I am considering a Glock, among various 1911's, and revolvers. I will not OC with out a holster with retention, like a Serpa or something with a thumb snap.

But even with the Glock I almost feel like I should carry it without one in the tube. That's why say a 1911, or another model gun with a safety might be better in the case it gets into the wrong hands they probably won't know how to use it. And it would just make me feel safer knowing my finger is not the only safety precaution.

Anyways, what you reccomend at a $500 max budget?

Thanks.

 

[flop-shank]

I'm not a fan of carrying only one gun. The first gun you get should be the one you can carry all the time. The only revolver I have that always works is my NAA Black Widow. It is always in my strong side front pocket and is only ever used as a BUG. When possible I carry a 5" 629 (5" full underlug barrel) as a primary. For many the smallest gun that always works is a J frame such as the 442, or 642. Usually my weak side front pocket has a 360 PD with Speer SB .357s (more recoil than most people will put up with) or a Taurus 605 with full power 125 gr. .357s (nasty recoil also). I started by carrying a 4" 586 IWB and think that a 4" L frame is the perfect belt gun. Get the small guns first.

 

[cmort666]

In the house, a 4" Model 29-2 loaded with 200gr. .44 Special Gold Dot Blazers.

When I'm not going to need to disarm, a 3" Model 65 loaded with the Federal 158gr. LSWC-HP .38 Special "FBI" load.

When I'm going to have to disarm a lot, a 2" Model 36 loaded with the Federal "FBI" load.

 

[BobK]

An old M-36 in a pocket, IWB, or OWB holster. I bought the M-36
J frame for CCW. The .38 spl.+P caliber fills the bill for me. It's my devoted carry gun. No reason to get something else. Bob

 

[seniordep2010]

I'm not a fan of carrying only one gun. The first gun you get should be the one you can carry all the time. The only revolver I have that always works is my NAA Black Widow. It is always in my strong side front pocket and is only ever used as a BUG. When possible I carry a 5" 629 (5" full underlug barrel) as a primary. For many the smallest gun that always works is a J frame such as the 442, or 642. Usually my weak side front pocket has a 360 PD with Speer SB .357s (more recoil than most people will put up with) or a Taurus 605 with full power 125 gr. .357s (nasty recoil also). I started by carrying a 4" 586 IWB and think that a 4" L frame is the perfect belt gun. Get the small guns first.

You've got some nice stuff!
And I agree that a snub nose .357 has some down right nasty recoil when used with full power loads.

In the house, a 4" Model 29-2 loaded with 200gr. .44 Special Gold Dot Blazers.

When I'm not going to need to disarm, a 3" Model 65 loaded with the Federal 158gr. LSWC-HP .38 Special "FBI" load.

When I'm going to have to disarm a lot, a 2" Model 36 loaded with the Federal "FBI" load.

Sounds like a nice set-up there. Do you worry about the .44 Specials going through interior walls into other rooms?