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Model 10, infrequently.
Better sights and more capacity for the same size and weight. |
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I had a Bodyguard model 38 and 442/642 in the past and carried them, but no longer carry revolvers.
As a 2nd gun (AKA backup) I'd rather have a Kahr PM9 or Sig 365. 2nd gun carried in weak hand front pocket. As a primary? Glock 19 minimum*. *Exceptions: mowing yard/jogging, just PM9. Any other time wearing shorts and a belt it's Glock 19 minimum, even in a "good area" for a "quick trip to the store". Work is not a factor, I get to dress as I choose and that is conducive to concealment. My philosophy is carry a handgun that would be preferred in hand to defend myself, wherever; revolver does not meet criteria of preferred. I'd easily be quicker and more accurate in subsequent shots with a Glock 19 and that's not even factoring the capacity difference. |
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They have a place in my system. I am generally use my LCR in 327 Federal Magnum as a backup ankle piece.
My Model 66 Combat Magnum is a joy to shoot, and my 686 + serves as my woods gun. I am disappointed by the all the members here who are not living up to the ARFCOM get both philosophy. ![]() ![]() |
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My 642 is my main carry gun now. A few reloads also. It is perfect for my daily routine. I also carry my model 66 sometimes. But my 642 is edc. I own lots of semi autos and used to carry a glock 35 edc. My life style and daily routine just does not require me to carry a high capacity gun anymore. I do not leave the house much except to go to Walmart or gas stations and I don’t live in a big city. I live a boring life. If that was different I would go back to semi auto.
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My 340PD is on me everyday(for 15+ years)...quite often(spring summer) as my primary. For 8 years I carried a 386 Nightguard as(one of) my primary's along with the 340PD. The 340 is so stupid light there is no reason not to carry it someplace.
Mostly carry a 43x now..which replaced a P7M8 |
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I always have a S&W 638 in my right front pocket. A couple of weeks back I picked up a S&W 340pd, which is now my new favorite carry gun.
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3" GP100 in .44 Special on occasion.
It's the wrong choice for many reasons. But the right one for many more. |
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Quoted: I've never understood why anyone would care enough to not MYOB and instead post their disdain for anyone carrying a revolver, in a thread for those carrying a revolver. I mean, I get that it's a discussion board, but this obviously isn't the thread you wanted to discuss the way the OP had intended. FWIW, I don't carry revolvers either, but for those that do, I sleep fine because none of what they do affect me. I like hearing what they have to say instead of trying to argue about the things people don't like under the false pretenses of a "discussion." View Quote Bingo. I sure like well-reasoned replies as you don't see them often, especially in GD. Good job. |
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Regardless of all of the fantasy scenarios dreamed up by the Gotham City crime fighters, the majority of encounters will be close range with only several shots fired; a J frame type revolver fits the bill well.
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3.5" SAA clone here. It's pretty handy inside of 40 yards, just ask the former pitbull owners up the street.
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Quoted: I had a Bodyguard model 38 and 442/642 in the past and carried them, but no longer carry revolvers. As a 2nd gun (AKA backup) I'd rather have a Kahr PM9 or Sig 365. 2nd gun carried in weak hand front pocket. As a primary? Glock 19 minimum*. *Exceptions: mowing yard/jogging, just PM9. Any other time wearing shorts and a belt it's Glock 19 minimum, even in a "good area" for a "quick trip to the store". Work is not a factor, I get to dress as I choose and that is conducive to concealment. My philosophy is carry a handgun that would be preferred in hand to defend myself, wherever; revolver does not meet criteria of preferred. I'd easily be quicker and more accurate in subsequent shots with a Glock 19 and that's not even factoring the capacity difference. View Quote With magnums from a Safariland SLS holster ![]() I can absolutely shoot faster Bill drills with semi's but are you seriously telling me that thats going to make a difference in a fight? Sorry but assessment speed is more important than 0.20 splits in the real world. |
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My buddy, my buddy, wherever he goes, we goes…
Under 40. Smith 438 with Desantis clip grip and a trigger cover that ties off to belt loop is my 1 o’clock IWB EVERYWHERE gun. Disappears, and comfortable even when sitting. |
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Quoted: With magnums from a Safariland SLS holster https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/IMG_20220321_135102_jpg-2321574.JPG I can absolutely shoot faster Bill drills with semi's but are you seriously telling me that thats going to make a difference in a fight? Sorry but assessment speed is more important than 0.20 splits in the real world. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I had a Bodyguard model 38 and 442/642 in the past and carried them, but no longer carry revolvers. As a 2nd gun (AKA backup) I'd rather have a Kahr PM9 or Sig 365. 2nd gun carried in weak hand front pocket. As a primary? Glock 19 minimum*. *Exceptions: mowing yard/jogging, just PM9. Any other time wearing shorts and a belt it's Glock 19 minimum, even in a "good area" for a "quick trip to the store". Work is not a factor, I get to dress as I choose and that is conducive to concealment. My philosophy is carry a handgun that would be preferred in hand to defend myself, wherever; revolver does not meet criteria of preferred. I'd easily be quicker and more accurate in subsequent shots with a Glock 19 and that's not even factoring the capacity difference. With magnums from a Safariland SLS holster https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/IMG_20220321_135102_jpg-2321574.JPG I can absolutely shoot faster Bill drills with semi's but are you seriously telling me that thats going to make a difference in a fight? Sorry but assessment speed is more important than 0.20 splits in the real world. My reply said what I do. My reply is accurate for me. My reply does not apply to you. |
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Quoted: I've never understood why anyone would carry a revolver. View Quote Because most deadly force shootings happen within 3 yards, in less than 3 seconds, with 3 rounds fired? It’s much easier to always have a J frame with you than it is to always have a Glock 19 or similar proper fighting handgun.??????? |
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The weekly revolver thread, with the complimentary haters. I have to wonder if folks would change their minds if Billy G. was making them.
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Kinda surprised this thread made it to page two.
Figured the few that did have died already because of it. Well, that and old age. |
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My old 638 finds itself in my jacket/vest pockets when I go for walks or quick store trips. Snubs just sit in jackets pickets so well.
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Cannot understand why people carry a revolver?
It's not that hard to figure out, you shoot people with it. ![]() |
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Quoted: Kinda surprised this thread made it to page two. Figured the few that did have died already because of it. Well, that and old age. View Quote You do understand that you could have just been an adult and not be a dick to an age group over their preference for a specific kind of tool that you obviously have living in your head rent free and simply not post since you had nothing of value to contribute other than toxicity, correct? Nah, it's much easier to mock and dismiss rather than critically think first. It's why keeping the community interested in guns in every age bracket will be problematic, because of toxic divisional folk like yourself. Least you were able to get in that edgy reply tho, right?? |
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Quoted: I mostly carry a 4" 357 magnum. I live rurally and am more likely to shoot wild hogs than about anything else so it makes more sense than a 9mm. Occasionally I'll catty 2.5" 357 magnum and I've popped pigs with it too. I figure it'll do for self defense against about anything with pretty good authority. When traveling to the city a red-dot 365 XL gets the nod as there are no sounders of pigs that are stronger and faster than people so a weaker cartridge will do. View Quote And in a western holster. |
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Quoted: Regardless of all of the fantasy scenarios dreamed up by the Gotham City crime fighters, the majority of encounters will be close range with only several shots fired; a J frame type revolver fits the bill well. View Quote It didn't come to shooting, but if it had, I'da been seriously fooked. |
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Quoted: I thought that too until one night when I went outside to investigate a noise with a 5 shot revolver in my hand and encountered 5 guys bailing out of a blacked out car behind my shop. It didn't come to shooting, but if it had, I'da been seriously fooked. View Quote Not necessarily. Seems like those types scatter like cockroaches once the shooting starts. |
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I don't have a "primary" per se. Around the house I'll throw on my 642 because it's simple. My Glock 43 is my main hiking gun. Over the winter I'd throw on my Glock 22 under winter layers if I was out running around town.
A lot depends on what I'm doing and convenience |
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I do when I am backpacking. Did when I worked for the US Forest Service.
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Quoted: My reply said what I do. My reply is accurate for me. My reply does not apply to you. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I had a Bodyguard model 38 and 442/642 in the past and carried them, but no longer carry revolvers. As a 2nd gun (AKA backup) I'd rather have a Kahr PM9 or Sig 365. 2nd gun carried in weak hand front pocket. As a primary? Glock 19 minimum*. *Exceptions: mowing yard/jogging, just PM9. Any other time wearing shorts and a belt it's Glock 19 minimum, even in a "good area" for a "quick trip to the store". Work is not a factor, I get to dress as I choose and that is conducive to concealment. My philosophy is carry a handgun that would be preferred in hand to defend myself, wherever; revolver does not meet criteria of preferred. I'd easily be quicker and more accurate in subsequent shots with a Glock 19 and that's not even factoring the capacity difference. With magnums from a Safariland SLS holster https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/IMG_20220321_135102_jpg-2321574.JPG I can absolutely shoot faster Bill drills with semi's but are you seriously telling me that thats going to make a difference in a fight? Sorry but assessment speed is more important than 0.20 splits in the real world. My reply said what I do. My reply is accurate for me. My reply does not apply to you. I'm just trying to have a conversation. |
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Not all the time. But my 3" 686+ is my favorite revolver, and it gets carried regularly.
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The S&W M60 Pro is great to carry at times:
https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/model-60-0 5 rounds of 357 Mag (158 grain JSP preferred) 3” barrel Night sight Weighs less than a Glock 19 and doesn’t carry nor is held like a block - though I still keep one around just cause… |
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I carried a revolver when I walked a foot post in the ghetto. I wouldn't have an issue with carrying one now, being retired and living in the 'burbs.
On the whole though (IMO), a semi-auto is just better for self-defense. Size, weight, capacity, concealabilty, speed of reload... these considerations almost always favor a semi. That being said... I looovvve revolvers. I'll always be a wheelgun guy at heart. |
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