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
