Posted: 9/2/2012 12:34:26 AM EDT
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Question for the revolver guys. Where/How to you carry your revolvers? (Specifically a two revolver setup.) A while back I saw a program (Best Defense maybe) on the Outdoor channel that talked about two revolver carry. I tried searching the internet but couldn't find any info on the show. Currently I only own Semi-Autos but I'm developing a lust for the S&W night guard series. I think a revolver would make a great weak side backup to just about any strong side setup.
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"I have two guns, one for each of you."
I carried a J-frame as backup for years. I tried ankle carry, which I didn't like. My favorite BUG carry position is left hand AIWB at 11:00 or in the left jacket pocket if wearing a jacket. I carry a G26 there now. ETA: Clint Smith had an article a few years back where he wrote about double J-frame carry. |
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Any truth to those stories I used to hear about "Chicago reloads" where they'd find several empty J-frames littered around the site of a gunfight because guys would just pull another gun instead of reloading? Or just urban legend? It's actually "New York reload". The term was coined by Massad Ayoob back in the 80's to describe how Jim Cirillo handled reloads. Jim carried 3 revolvers- Smith Model 10 pencil barrel, Smith Model 10 heavy barrel (his primary) and a Colt Cobra. |
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I carry a J frame weakside as compliment to an auto strong side. That way if my strong side gets injured or some guy grabs for my auto I can grab the snubbie w/ the other hand and shoot him off it. also, fwiw, lets one double wield if he chooses, like I don't know when you might actually do that cept for if a guy is trying to grab the muzzle of one of your guns, I dunno, maybe if two guys are charging you from two directions...
If I have to, I can grab the snubbie w/ my strong side but I feel that having one's secondary gun set up for off side draw is superior w/ all the options it opens up for close quarters defensive shooting which is what the CCW holder mostly is threatened by (assault close fast and hard) I carry it either appenxid x draw or appendix same side in a cross draw pancake OWB. hard to conceal under a jacket so when I am not in the car I often put it in my coat pocket. My "strong side" is actuall my left. So having the snubbie OWB for front cross draw or appendix draw is great for driving too. BTW, I have tried and tried to carry appendix IWB but it is just too uncomfortable w/ all the other belt load I have on. ETA, I have toyed w/ the idea of changing to a brace w/ to large guns, maybe an auto on the left and a 4" revolver or another auto on the R, both strong side style carry at 330 and 830, since I have to conceal and I find cross draw holsters at the side are too hard to conceal the grip if in an accessible position. Would make carrying the 2nd gun less labor intensive in terms of moving the snubbie and its holster around. Would carry a brace of service revolvers in the same way. Revolvers do have their advantages and most defensive shootings for CWL holders do not evolve into, properly speaking, 2 party gun fights w/ high round count exchanges. |
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Question for the revolver guys. Where/How to you carry your revolvers? (Specifically a two revolver setup.) A while back I saw a program (Best Defense maybe) on the Outdoor channel that talked about two revolver carry. I tried searching the Internet but couldn't find any info on the show. Currently I only own Semi-Autos but I'm developing a lust for the S&W night guard series. I think a revolver would make a great weak side backup to just about any strong side setup. Thanks in advance, I don't have a problem with someone wanting to use revolvers for ccw use. Some small towns are pretty nice.. Back Up J frame can be carried in the front pocket of pants ( might use weak hand ) Or ankle Or better yet jacket/coat pocket so you can hold or even fire without anyone seeing the draw. primary 6 to 8 shot revolvers K frame 3 to 4 inch or a 3inch L frame I would carry IWB or OWB depending on climate Warning there are a few here with Internet training at best and will say a revolver is a no go for CCW USE. OP I've been looking hard at the 21.4oz S&W 327 8 shot 357mag snub nose. ( I would use only 38spl or 38spl +P ) 357. magnum loads in a snub have to much recoil. Good luck FMJ |
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Any truth to those stories I used to hear about "Chicago reloads" where they'd find several empty J-frames littered around the site of a gunfight because guys would just pull another gun instead of reloading? Or just urban legend? Ive carried a Jframe for back up for a long time now. I carry a back up Jframe for several reasons. (Pistol craps out, pistol gets taken,shot in the hand, no slide set back during CQ contact) The fast NY reload ?? It would depend on the situation. I dont guess whats going to happen. I cant tell the future. I know when I wear a jacket I carry my Jframe in my front jacket pocket. One can have his hand ready to shoot and fire without anyone knowing. So I might go for my Jframe first. . |
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I used to carry 3 from time to time. All Smiths. A Model 13 in a pancake at 4 o'clock, a Model 640-1 in a pancake at 8 o'clock and a model 38 in my right front pocket. First thing I did to my M13 M&P was grinding off the spur so it was a DOA. Thats one of my all time favorite K frames. I carried a M19 and a M37 Jframe AW when I was younger. shotgun or carbine in the truck. |
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I used to carry 3 from time to time. All Smiths. A Model 13 in a pancake at 4 o'clock, a Model 640-1 in a pancake at 8 o'clock and a model 38 in my right front pocket. First thing I did to my M13 M&P was grinding off the spur so it was a DOA. Thats one of my all time favorite K frames. I carried a M19 and a M37 Jframe AW when I was younger. shotgun or carbine in the truck. My 13 is a 3" with DAO bobbed hammer. It's one gun I will never sell. I'm not saying revolvers are the best option for CCW now, but I find it laughable that some of the folks who claim a revolver is obsolete often go out with something like an LCP leaving their high cap .45 at home..... I bought an LCP. It was a neat little toy but I'm back to carrying the 640-1 as backup or deep cover. The Model 13 has been demoted to bedside duty and replaced with a Glock however I would not feel under-gunned carrying it again. |
| For the life of me I can't find the show that had this, I wanted to learn a little bit more about the individuals setup.... Revolvers are fine for CCW, I'd even consider carrying the new heizer double tap. Just as long as you consider how it fits in your system and don't expect it to do more than it really can. You should be able to fit any functioning weapon in your system. |
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I used to carry 3 from time to time. All Smiths. A Model 13 in a pancake at 4 o'clock, a Model 640-1 in a pancake at 8 o'clock and a model 38 in my right front pocket. First thing I did to my M13 M&P was grinding off the spur so it was a DOA. Thats one of my all time favorite K frames. I carried a M19 and a M37 Jframe AW when I was younger. shotgun or carbine in the truck. My 13 is a 3" with DAO bobbed hammer. It's one gun I will never sell. I'm not saying revolvers are the best option for CCW now, but I find it laughable that some of the folks who claim a revolver is obsolete often go out with something like an LCP leaving their high cap .45 at home..... I bought an LCP. It was a neat little toy but I'm back to carrying the 640-1 as backup or deep cover. The Model 13 has been demoted to bedside duty and replaced with a Glock however I would not feel under-gunned carrying it again. I wanted a 3inch but couldnt find one so I ended up with the 4inch. I sold off most of my revolvers & pistols back in 2003 If I knew S&W was going to stop making them I would of kept the M13 & M19. 
If S&W would bring back a 3 inch M&P I would buy one even with the internal lock. 
The 640 is the best J frame made in my book! I like shooting them with 38+P unlike my M637-1 or M642-1 |
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As long as it's got a drop safety, I'm comfortable carrying a wheel gun.
Not too bright to carry one without: http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=218126 This happened right by my work. Just my opinion, of course. I've never dropped a gun while CC before... |
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I've carried a revolver as my primary CCW for a long time. It was the S&W Performance Center 627 V-comp. Full size revolver, N frame, in an OWB holster with two speed loaders in my pocket. I always wanted to get a second, smaller, revolver for a backup like a snub nosed 686, but it never came to pass and my CCW has lapsed. When I get around to carrying again I'm probably going to go to a pair of Model 57's as I've come to love the .41 Magnum, but I'll only do older model 57's. I've just come to appreciate the craftsmanship of the older Smiths and I've become a bit of a snob about them. I'l probably go with a pair of 4" models in dual shoulder holsters during jacket weather and OWBs strong and weak side in warmer weather.
To be honest I'm a "younger guy" at thirty and revolvers have really grown on me. I grew up on autos, but now prefer wheelguns. I've never felt undergunned carrying one, even when my other gun buddies ripped into me for not carrying an automatic. |