Which pocket carry revolver do you use?

Due to the major changes in the threat matrix, I've recently changed from a revolver to a 3 1/2" M1911.

Before that, I regularly carried a 2" Smith 36-no-dash in first a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster, then a leather pocket holster I made myself.

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That's the Federal 158gr. +P "FBI" load in the speedloader, the only thing I carry in my .38s and .357s.
 
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Have used a 642 in a Nemasis pocket holster for a couple of years now. I recently switched to a Blackhawk TecGrip holster that is a bit slimmer and hides even better in my pockets.
 
360J

When I can legally carry. 360J, Scadium J frame with stainless cylinder, spured hammer. Loaded with +P, either Hornady Critical Defense or 158gn FBI loads.
Recoil of +P 38spl in S&W Lightweights may be somewhat exaggerated. I practice 1-2X a month with a couple of cylinders of hand loaded practice ammo then a couple cylinders of the FBI load. In rapid fire, recovery from each shot may be a little slower that my steel M60 but its not causing me pain of fighting itself out of my hand as I have heard. If you have arthritis or other hand issues that would be another story. Thats why my wifes piece is the M60 357 using non +P Hornady Critical Defense with Altimont grips and she does just fine
 
Agreed re recoil. My Airweight is very manageable with .38+P and, unlike with wadcutters, shoots POA/POI. The only exception is Underwood 158 grain +P hard-cast Keith cartridges...those rascals are STOUT and require a gun with more mass.
 
I carry an older Chiefs Special, loaded with 110 grain Hydra Shock, in a Mika pocket holster. It's the only pocket gun that I own. With colder weather coming on, I ordered a Don Hume JIT Slide.
 
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Most of the time it's usually a S&W 642 loaded with Speer short barrel 135gr. +P GDHP with a Galco pocket holster. Sometimes I carry a Glock 27 with a Galco pocket holster.
 
Tough neighborhood?
More concerned about the 80# soaking wet teenage girl walking her 100# Rottweiler, German Shepherd, big dog! If that dog decided to go after mine that girl is along for the ride. Also we have foxes. I don't mind as they typically see you and run away but on the off chance that there is rabid one. Otherwise the most dangerous thing around here are soccer moms in their Porsche/Lexus/VW/Denali SUVs

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I switch between the Smith 442 and Smith Shield. I carry both in either Desantis owb with a loose shirt or sweater or Crossbreed Belly Band. Both are loaded with Hornady Critical Defense.



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A 1966 Stainless Charter Arms Undercover.
5 shot, all stainless.
It has a special place with me as it came into action, and saved me from being shot in the After action sweep of the Watts Riot.
 
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