Who’s carrying a revolver these days? Let’s show them off...

[bcj128]

Ok, so I've been guilty of being a mostly semi auto guy. It's what I carry at work so I've carried similar off-duty. However I've just re-acquired my 640-1 from a friend and am really appreciating a revolver again. Between the 640-1 and a beater 642 I picked up a few years ago I'm seeing a lot of opportunity for these (I'm already sensing an L or K comp in my future...)

While I was my departments range master (on staff for just under 25 years...) I saw them become fewer and fewer - especially amongst the newer officers. Only a few of us senior guys carry them anymore.

Who's still ccw'ing a revolver these days - share a pic, and if you want to say why you still carry a wheelgun please let's educate these younger generations...

 

[haywood]

Well, I have given this opinion often. So anybody tired of reading this, sorry. I always liked Revolvers best. After working in Gun Shops for years and trying several Semi-Autos, I never found one I couldn't live without. I wanted the 1911 but was afraid if the **** hit the fan I would choke and forget to release the safety. I didn't have good luck with the DA Para Ordnance. I always went back to Revolvers. I have had a lot of different make revolvers and liked most of them. At this stage in life I have sold and given away about everything but my shooters and carry guns. I carry J-Frames I like shooting them so that's what I take to the Range most of the time. These are the latest carry guns. I don't have pictures of everything els. I could have and carry anything I want but, this is it

 

[ContinentalOp]

My 642-1 was my EDC for several years.

When I did carry it, it was in a Side Guard Holsters Quick Clip IWB. I still carry this way from time to time.

Nowadays I carry my 642-1 mostly as a BUG in a Wilderness Tactical Renegade ankle holster. My primary EDC is a Beretta PX4 Compact.

I rarely pocket carry, but when I do it's usually in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster.

I will sometimes carry it in a Blue Force Gear pocket holster, which is thinner and more comfortable, but as you can probably tell from the picture it is on the snug side. I have to make sure to catch the extension on my pocket when drawing.

As to why, they still have many good attributes, particularly in a close-range, counter-ambush role. I particularly like them for ankle carry because they have a lower center of gravity, and thus more comfortable/stable than grip-heavy semi-autos, and they seem to be more tolerant of dirt and debris that ankle guns invariably collect than some similarly concealable semi-autos (I'm thinking more of the subcompact .380s than, say, subcompact Glocks, but I have no interest in trying to ankle carry a Glock).

 

[Pizza Bob]

Would if I could, but this IS New Jersey...

Before the PA AG negated all their reciprocity agreements I did carry a 638 in a Galco ankle glove for work, when I was anywhere but NJ or NY. My territory took me from VA to ME, but that was a lifetime ago.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[pbramlett]

In my youth I was into Sig's, Glocks, HK P7s. I'd carry one of those as my EDC.

Now that i've grown up i've come back around to revolvers. These days I carry a Kimber K6s in 2" or the DASA 3" Kimber. Occasionally i'll carry my Smith Model 13 3".

I don't dislike my semi autos and I have quite a bit of them in various brands. I'm enjoying collecting 3rd Gen Smith Semi's but am enjoying my accumulation of Smith revolvers as well.

I don't feel inadequate carrying a revolver at all. Some of my friends feel like they need to carry a Glock with a 15+2 and an extra mag. I feel just fine with a 6 shot and an extra speed strip or speedloader.

 

[MetalMan]

This one today (Mod 60 ND) in a Milt Sparks VMII built for my 60-15.

 

[Erocksmash]

I usto carry an Sp101, the main reason I switched the round count bug got to me, so I went to a G19, woods walk tho I have the 686 no dash right by my side, unfortunately shes out for service at the moment...

 

[The Norseman]

The Reliable Revolver

Hello all S&W Enthusiasts.

My S&W 637 38Spl.

I like a Revolver because it's safe, simple, and
will always fire (don't have to worry about lost
or bad magizine or slide problems).

Reloads with a good Lead Cast SWC/DEWC bullet
takes care of any pests.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Always one of these. For the past 13-14 years it's mostly been my trusted 340 PD but occasionally the M60 no dash from 1967 gets to ride along. Both in their Mika Pocket Holsters.

 

[hotshot357]

I carry a S&W 640 Pro.I just love it. For me it's the perfect carry piece. I carry it both inside and outside my waistband. That being said, I am also breaking in a CZ 75B. for times I feel I need more. The revolver will never be replaced.

 

[1sailor]

I tried a few different small semi-autos but just could not find one that was comfortable and "easy" to carry and conceal. A few years ago I picked up an M&P340 from a fellow forum member. I tried various ways of carrying and then hit upon this. I know the holster is not correctly belted but this works for me. It is out of the way and fully loaded barely breaks a pound. Easy to draw and re-holster. Even when driving I don't notice it.

 

[Mehutch]

For the past 20 years this has been my choice.
For the past 11 months I've carried my 686-4 357 mag revolver, next month I'll carry my Defender again.

 

[Cal44]

I carry a Model 431PD in 32 Magnum most days.

It's a six shot J frame the same size as a M36.

Why?

It's reliable.

It's light weight: 13.4 oz.

Hides real well in a pants pocket (or jacket pocket).

Easy to reload with a HKS speed loader (slightly smaller than the 38 caliber HKS version).

Mine is stock except for a LG-105 laser boot grip now days.

Use Hornady Critical Defense ammo.

 

[JohnRippert]

I have Side Guard AIWB holsters for both my 642 and my 640-1.

 

[Jimmyjones]

Mostly this Model 60 ND, or the 640-1 on the right.

On the left

 

[1chessiefan]

My new carry revolver

Dear Friends,
My gunsmith, Dave Clements, recently finished working his magic on this Ruger 44 Special GP100. It has a custom fixed rear sight that he regulated for Buffalo Bore's full wadcutter loads with the custom front sight. It is now DAO and has a very smooth action. He did not install the trigger stop, that was done by by my previous gunsmith. Mr. Clements did adjust the trigger stop so that there is no risk of a malfunction from limited trigger travel. I am very happy with it and I alternate between carrying this revolver and a baby chiefs.

 

[uncleted327]

My 360 is one of my favorites, hard to beat a good wheel..

 

[GTBL]

I love these two.

 

[CajunBass]

I'm a "Smith and Wesson guy," but I have a minor in Colt. My EDC is a 2019 Colt Cobra. Perfect size for me. Between a J and a K. Six shots, nice trigger, a grip I can get my hand on and a fiber optic front sight that just jumps out at me. I can't say I shoot "lights out" with it, but I shoot it a LOT better than I ever have any J-frame.

I carry it every day, and at night it does duty on the nightstand. I'm pretty fond of it.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

You might see me show up with this one.