Revolver Carry

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S&W 642 in a pocket holster slipped in my boot when i ride my motorcycle.

[gthaustex]

S&W 442 with .38 SPL loads. Works fine for a backup or a primary for lightly dressed days... Speed strips for reloads.

[drjoker]

Revolvers are great. Lots of semi-auto pistol snobs will turn their noses up at the revolver but the average civilian gunfight is over in just a few shots. When faced with a hard target, most perps just turn and run. Why a revolver?

1. You can fire from inside your pocket and it will not jam. There is a 20 foot rule. If the perp is closer than 20 ft, then the perp with the knife will cut you before you could draw and fire. However, with a revolver, you don't have to draw to fire. You could fire from inside your pocket if you need to. A semi auto fired from inside your pocket will jam, but a revolver will not jam if fired from inside your pocket.

2. When in close quarters and wrestling/fighting for your life, if the perp grabs your auto pistol and the slide is pushed in, the gun will jam and not fire. A revolver has no slide. Get a hammerless or shrouded hammer revolver.

3. They are cheap. used revolvers have been manufactured since the 1800's so they are plentiful and cheap on the used market.

You also asked how to carry a revolver. I carry either in my pocket in the winter or in warmer weather, I'll carry the revolver in a shoulder holster worn inside a shirt. The shirt has velcro attachments with false buttons. Just shove your hand throgh the velcor and pull the revolver out of the shoulder holster inside your shirt and fire. If having more ammo makes you feel warm and fuzzy, then do what I do, carry a revolver on each side of your shoulder holster and learn to shoot with both hands. This gives you a 10 to 12 shot capacity.

A lot of internet snobs will tell you that you have to have some expensive gun in order to defend yourself. The reality is that there are more shootings with .22 lr than any other caliber. It's not the best but .22 lr will get the job done if you are on a very tight budget. Instead of saving up money for years for the wonder gun, why not just get a revolver today and then trade it in later for something better when you have the money? A single action .22 lr revolver is only $100 - 150, new. A nagant revolver is only $100-125.

Smith and Wesson J Frame. I actually wanted a colt detective special for that extra round, but they don't make 'em anymore, plus local gun store had a sale on a s&w with laser grips.

I am curious - anyone here EDC a revolver and if so make/model and how you carry it? Lately, I have been entertaining the idea of going from pistola to revolver.

[Iunnrais]

I was an auto-snob for quite a while until I picked up my S&W 629-1. It's a bit chunky for everyday carry (would love to find a nice quality 5 shot lightweight revolver in .44 mag but these seem to be unobtainium - My standard practice load with the 629 is more of a .44 special level load in a magnum case) but is a great field gun and range pistol. Have been considering picking up a LCR for pocket carry to augment my PPS in the rotation just cause they are nifty.

[The Annoyed Man]

I have a S&W 340M&P. it's a 5-shot .357 magnum scandium J-frame and it weighs only 13.something ounces. It is not my primary or even secondary EDC, but I love the gun because I can throw it in a pocket and go out to the mailbox or the corner store. I don't EDC it primarily because of capacity, but it serves a useful role in my carry continuum. It's light, powerful, reasonably accurate, and has surprisingly good sights. I carry it with Hornady 125 grain .357 Critical Defense ammo, but I have the option to use .38 Special if I want to. I use either a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster or a FIST #10 belt holster, depending on circumstances.

Personally, I think that a lightweight snubby in .38 or .357 is a necessary component of a well thought out carry continuum for anyone who ALWAYS carries a handgun.

[stash]

I sure enjoyed reading the posts here and appreciate all the comments. Got me fired up to carry one of my revolvers more often. I am probably like most folks here who try not to go in the wrong place or initiate trouble so round count is not a problem for me.

[Iunnrais]

It is not my primary or even secondary EDC, but I love the gun because I can throw it in a pocket and go out to the mailbox or the corner store.

And that sums up perfectly why I'd like a little LCR or or similar critter.

[AlaskanInTexas]

Pocket carry a Ruger SP-101 in .357 mag. Not always, I cycle through all of my guns - I don't want to hurt their feelings.

[z_clark]

My every day carry is a LCR 38+p. I pocket carry in my front right with a desantis. I am a smaller guy (160lbs and 5'10") wear regular levis 559 "relaxed straight" jeans and have no issues. People really don't pay any attention to full pockets.

I don't bother with speed strips etc. 1/10,000 chance I ever will need the revolver and then 1/10,000 of thoes that I will need more than 5 shots.

My first carry was the tiny LCP 380. I never carry it anymore, as it feels like it doesn't stay put in my pocket like the LCR does. The LCR is where I left it, sitting upright and ready to go!

A full size 6 shot revolver has bed side table duty and comes on hunting trips. I love revolvers!

[surferdaddy]

Out and about edc, M&P 40c; at home edc, 638 in the pocket with FBI loads. 638 is also my, "I can't have a gun, but always have a gun...gun." I've just never found anything that carries in the pocket as well.

[JCole]

I mostly carry a 4" K-frame (either Model 19 or 13) in a Milt Sparks SS-2 or an El Paso Saddlery Tortilla. Sometimes, I carry a Model 60-7 in a pocket holster or Milt Sparks PMK.

[WildBill]

Pocket carry a Ruger SP-101 in .357 mag. Not always, I cycle through all of my guns - I don't want to hurt their feelings.

Good idea! You wouldn't want to carry a gun with hurt feelings. That could be dangerous.

[bmwrdr]

I carried my CZ 75 P01 for years, changed to a S&W Model 60 Pro with a 3" barrel in SS. It was pretty light and 5 rounds is OK too. Now I went back to a semi, a Sig P938, so far the lightest gun I owned. But I do consider one of the light S&W for next summer. I think in terms of concealment and weight it is the best option.

[mr surveyor]

3" SP101 da/sa .357 mag, owb under cover shirt for work when in the field ... or until bath time/ bed time 6 days a week

S&W M36, .38 spl, IWB or "boot carry" for office days, church, social occasions, etc

I do occasionally carry one of the semi's for the church or social occasions, but one of the wheel guns usually still wins out.

For those occasions I'm in the woods for fun rather than work, it may even be a 7.5 inch Super Red Hawk in .44 mag.

I reload for all my revolvers, so the cost of punching holes in paper is pretty affordable. There's just something special about bonding with a good, solid steel wheel gun.


JD

[WildBill]

3" SP101 da/sa .357 mag, owb under cover shirt for work when in the field ... or until bath time/ bed time 6 days a week

A 3" revolver is a good compromise for barrel length, 2 inch vs. 4 inch. I would like to find a Colt Detective Special with a 3" barrel - they are very rare and I not seen one for sale.