Perfect carry revolver?
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I have carried a handgun of some sort for 53 years now. I started with revolvers and then into 1911's, Glocks, HK's, Sig's and back to wheel guns about 5 years ago. I have Smiths, Colts, Taurus, Rugers and as of a 2 years ago a Kimber K6s 3" in .357 Mag. As a carry gun, for me, it's the Kimber all the way for speed and handling. The gun, while somewhat strange looking, is very quick from the holster to line of sight. Its high grip position gives good recoil control, smaller than a K frame, still offers 6 rounds and is DAO. "I" believe it is more than adequate for any confrontation I am likely to encounter in my world. I just plain like how easy a revolver is to carry, conceal and operate these days compared to gearing up for and operating an auto loader. As the years slip past simpler is better for me...
I have carried a handgun of some sort for 53 years now. I started with revolvers and then into 1911's, Glocks, HK's, Sig's and back to wheel guns about 5 years ago. I have Smiths, Colts, Taurus, Rugers and as of a 2 years ago a Kimber K6s 3" in .357 Mag. As a carry gun, for me, it's the Kimber all the way for speed and handling. The gun, while somewhat strange looking, is very quick from the holster to line of sight. Its high grip position gives good recoil control, smaller than a K frame, still offers 6 rounds and is DAO. "I" believe it is more than adequate for any confrontation I am likely to encounter in my world. I just plain like how easy a revolver is to carry, conceal and operate these days compared to gearing up for and operating an auto loader. As the years slip past simpler is better for me...
I was one of those guys back when cops were still using revolvers. 2.5" 66 was my favorite for off duty carry. I still have revolvers, but now all my carry guns are semi-autos. I occasionally still carry my Model 36 if I want something really concealable.
I have a 4" 686 and a 6" Model 19 that I still enjoy at the range. My 686 is also my headboard gun. I don't think there has ever been a better all around home defense handgun.
I have a 4" 686 and a 6" Model 19 that I still enjoy at the range. My 686 is also my headboard gun. I don't think there has ever been a better all around home defense handgun.
BKLooney
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I am very partial to my S&W 642, always carry in an Alabama pocket holster. For my EDC I swap out the 642 for the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 every few weeks...for no real reason. I can hit well with either platform so it's a seamless swap and I love them both. 
.38SuperMan
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If my arthritis isn’t acting up too much I carry a new stainless 2” Colt Cobra 38. I had a really nice bison belt pouch made and it works perfect.
If my arthritis is being a problem I’ll carry a Smith model 30-1 32 S&W Long in a small leather belt pouch. You get 6 rounds and it’s on a J frame and it doesn’t punish the shooter.
If my arthritis is being a problem I’ll carry a Smith model 30-1 32 S&W Long in a small leather belt pouch. You get 6 rounds and it’s on a J frame and it doesn’t punish the shooter.
The .32 caliber is making quite the come back.
mckenziedg1
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Never had the pleasure to daily carry a wheel gun.
But I sure do enjoy open carrying my 3-screw Blackhawk .357 magnum !!
But I sure do enjoy open carrying my 3-screw Blackhawk .357 magnum !!
642 stainless smith is my pocket pistol, I carried a small berretta in 22 cal for years but it got to where I couldn’t depend on it to fire every time I pulled the trigger so now it’s a 38 snubby that’s very dependable I can reload for I and be almost as cheap to shoot as the 22
dcoffman
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For revolvers my only carry piece is a S&W 637 Airweight.
@Mark37082,
I have one of those S&W 686s actually a Talo Model"357" unfluted 5" and I now, I regret the 7 shot & the 5" barrel ... a 3" 686 6 hole would be a decent carry blaster..
@Mark37082,
I have one of those S&W 686s actually a Talo Model"357" unfluted 5" and I now, I regret the 7 shot & the 5" barrel ... a 3" 686 6 hole would be a decent carry blaster..
MC2
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I carry a Rock Island M200 38 daily on the farm. Snake shot and ball alternating. Its a Colt clone. It gets filthy from hay dust, weed whacking, mowing, carpentry, and mechanical work. I use a bush, air compressor, and rem oil to clean it out. It might be rough looking, but it never fails and I know I can depend on it if I get in a tight spot.
My go to town carry revolver, well thats different...Colt 4" King Cobra.
My go to town carry revolver, well thats different...Colt 4" King Cobra.
I carry a Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Spcl. I do reload for it. The one I have now is a replacement for one, that one of my reloads blew up. I paid shipping to Charter, they replaced and paid shipping to my LGS( local gun store). I then paid for the NICS check. Charter felt that it was a detonation event. I have carried this combo as my woods bumming gun for over 20 years. It is SS, 2.5” barrel, 5 shot. When I go to town with it, I put Corbon 165 gr HP in it, Around the farm, 240gr over 14.5 gr 2400. Good luck.
Mark37082
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I hope it only damaged the revolver. Thankfully, I have never had this happen to me. I’m experimenting with 2400 now. Mainly in a 357.
BKLooney
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I had a CA Bulldog in the late 70's, not sure where it went in trade but I always regretted that. I would like to have another as I really liked that revolver. There's a whole lot of leave me be packed in those 5 cylinders! 
