Revolver Carry

[E10]

Not every day, but when I wear boots and jeans, I'll pack my Ruger Speed-Six 9mm 2¾" IWB with a couple o' half moon clips in my watch pocket. Makes me feel like a cowboy (9mm? -- I just consider it a .36, a descendant of the old Colt Patterson). Or sometimes even my Speed-Six .38 Special, but when I sit in my truck it tends to pinch my backside between my wallet and its 4" barrel.

I have autos, too, Berettas in 9mm and .380, and I carry them when dressed for an occasion, such as attending the symphony (Italian suit, Italian gun).

[WildBill]

Not every day, but when I wear boots and jeans, I'll pack my Ruger Speed-Six 9mm 2¾" IWB with a couple o' half moon clips in my watch pocket. Makes me feel like a cowboy (9mm? -- I just consider it a .36, a descendant of the old Colt Patterson). Or sometimes even my Speed-Six .38 Special, but when I sit in my truck it tends to pinch my backside between my wallet and its 4" barrel.

I have autos, too, Berettas in 9mm and .380, and I carry them when dressed for an occasion, such as attending the symphony (Italian suit, Italian gun).

Do you carry an AK-47 when you go to the ballet?

[Jose_in_Dallas]

I carried a Taurus M85 one time on a trip to Houston a few years ago after daily carrying a 1911 for a while (and different Glocks prior to that). I was amazed at how easily it disappeared while I was carrying it and how comfortable it felt. Recently I bought a Ruger LCR in .357 Magnum and have been carrying it in a Comp-Tac 2 O'clock IWB holster and a Mitch Rosen OWB holster. I have a couple of different reloading options (speed loader and a speed strip) I'll use but obviously neither beat the speed of a semi auto. The LCR gets rotated for my EDC between it and my Kimber Ultra Carry.

[03Lightningrocks]

Decided to take the plunge today. Model 442-2 38 / 38+P






I like it. It drops right in my pocket. I bought two speed strips and a "sticky holster" with it.

[74novaman]

I'm going to make a couple of very contradictory statements here.

I like revolvers. They're easy to carry and a lot of fun to shoot. I carry a 5 shot J frame about 10% of the time.

That being said, they are no longer the best pocket carry option. Now that 9mm guns have shrunk down to single stack subcompact sizes, there is no reason to carry a slow to reload, fat (thanks to the cylinder) gun instead of a fast to reload 5, 6, or 7 shot thin pocket 9mm pistol.

I won't criticize anyone for carrying a J frame and I will continue to carry one as well just because I own them and have invested the time into learning to shoot and reload them proficiently...but for someone thinking about getting into the pocket pistol game, unless for nostalgic reasons I'd recommend other, better options.

[74novaman]

Decided to take the plunge today. Model 442-2 38 / 38+P

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I like it. It drops right in my pocket. I bought two speed strips and a "sticky holster" with it.

Despite my last post....congrats on the new purchase.

Any excuse to buy a gun is a good excuse.

[Jason K]

Excellent choice!

[03Lightningrocks]

Decided to take the plunge today. Model 442-2 38 / 38+P

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I like it. It drops right in my pocket. I bought two speed strips and a "sticky holster" with it.

Despite my last post....congrats on the new purchase.

Any excuse to buy a gun is a good excuse.

Thanks and you make some good points... IMHO. Back in the day, before I gave in to the governments ultimate oppression and got my CHL, a .38 pocket carry was my preferred method due to the need for deep concealment. Printing or a lifting shirt is totally unacceptable when carrying under the 12x6 rule. I don't plan to put my PM9 and pocket holster in the safe just yet. Like having two pair of shoes, it is fun to switch up now and again.

And... Mostly... Any excuse to buy a new gun is a good excuse.

[bmwrdr]

I'm going to make a couple of very contradictory statements here.

I like revolvers. They're easy to carry and a lot of fun to shoot. I carry a 5 shot J frame about 10% of the time.

That being said, they are no longer the best pocket carry option. Now that 9mm guns have shrunk down to single stack subcompact sizes, there is no reason to carry a slow to reload, fat (thanks to the cylinder) gun instead of a fast to reload 5, 6, or 7 shot thin pocket 9mm pistol.

I won't criticize anyone for carrying a J frame and I will continue to carry one as well just because I own them and have invested the time into learning to shoot and reload them proficiently...but for someone thinking about getting into the pocket pistol game, unless for nostalgic reasons I'd recommend other, better options.

I agree, carrying Compact size is good, carrying a J-Frame is better but the newer subcompacts are best. At least for me in summer mode. When it gets colder like it is now I change and carry my compact.

[myntalfloss]

Most days I carry a LCR .38 in an Ace case (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/ZAA-796#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). Basically a poor man's slide holster. Can be worn inside or outside the belt. Not the finest holster ever made, but it's thin and holds the gun well enough.


Update: Just received a couple of Remora holsters including one for my LCR. Wish I had found these sooner. This are thin, hold the gun well and extra comfy.

They're also on sale. Put 'holiday30' in the box when you order and get 30% off and a FREE mag holster.

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[drjoker]

other, better options.

I own a Glock and a revolver. I don't understand why it is an either or choice. Why not carry both an auto AND a revolver as a BUG? The auto is not better than a revolver but it does fit a different set of criteria.

For example, most self defense civilian shootings are over in less than 5 or six shots. That's how many shots a revolver has. Also, most civilian self-defense shootings are at a distance of zero to 6 feet away. In contact close range, if you shoot an auto with the slide pressed against some body (either you or the perp), the auto will jam. In other words, if you are struggling for your life wrestling with the perp for your gun, your auto will jam after shooting it once. However, a revolver has no slide and you can fire 5 or six times into a perp with the gun pressed against a person's body. Your revolver will not jam in this situation. If you are old, weak, or handicapped with arthitis, then the auto will be very difficult for you to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. The revolver doesn't need to be field stripped. No manual dexterity is needed. Just pull a bore snake through it and wipe it with a rag and you're good to go. If you've had a stroke and have lost all feeling in your hands, it will be impossible for you to feel the safety switch on a 1911. You don't need feelings for a revolver if you shoot it single action style. You can shoot a double action revolver single action style. Just cock the hammer with the other hand and you will hear a "click", so you don't have to feel anything. Then, pull the trigger until it "snaps" and you will hear a "bang". There is no need to be able to feel anything. Glock triggers are not as snappy as revolver triggers. They are downright mushy compared to a revolver hammer's "click" followed by the trigger's "snap" then "BANG". Revolvers are cheap and with the purchase of different cylinders, you can practice with a cheaper caliber but use a more powerful caliber for carry use. For example, many people buy a 22lr revolver with an extra 22 magnum cylinder. If you bought a .357 magnum revolver, you can practice with cheaper 38 special but carry .357 magnums. Revolvers have been around for over 100 years so there are a lot of revolvers out there. You can usually pick up either a new low caliber revolver or an old higher caliber revolver for Less than $100 to 200. Some friends of mine use a Heritage .22 wmr/lr dual cylinder revolver for home defense and another friend of mine uses a Russian Nagant revolver for home defense. Both were purchased for less then $100.

Lots of gun snobs will turn their noses up at the revolver and tell you to save up money so you can have a proper gun next year. I'm telling you that's nonsense. Just buy an inexpensive revolver today. If you outgrow it, you can always sell it and get something better next year. If you bought your revolver used, you can probably sell it for the same price that you bought it. Besides, a fancy gun is not a magic talisman. I will guarantee you that someone who is a crack shot and can keep a cool head under fire will more likely survive a shootout with a revolver than someone with the newest tacticool wondergun who is a poor shot and panics under fire. In other words, your survival will NEVER depend on your gun or caliber but your mindset and training will determine your survival. In other words, I bet Jerry Miculek or Bob Munden will be able to out shoot you with a revolver, regardless of what gun you're competing against them with.

Stay safe out there,

[74novaman]

other, better options.

I own a Glock and a revolver. I don't understand why it is an either or choice.

Then read it again?

[03Lightningrocks]

Not to dog pile on you drjoker but I have to disagree with the comment you made about gun snobs turning their noses up at revolvers. I have not experienced that. While we may point out the distinct advantages and disadvantages of each, I have rarely heard a true gun lover talk like a good quality revolver is beneath them.

[drjoker]

Not to dog pile on you drjoker but I have to disagree with the comment you made about gun snobs turning their noses up at revolvers. I have not experienced that. While we may point out the distinct advantages and disadvantages of each, I have rarely heard a true gun lover talk like a good quality revolver is beneath them.

I agree with you. Ain't nothin' better than blued steel and wood.

[03Lightningrocks]

Not to dog pile on you drjoker but I have to disagree with the comment you made about gun snobs turning their noses up at revolvers. I have not experienced that. While we may point out the distinct advantages and disadvantages of each, I have rarely heard a true gun lover talk like a good quality revolver is beneath them.

I agree with you. Ain't nothin' better than blued steel and wood.