a good revolver for carrying - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

Double D · 09-16-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by carver

You asked about revolvers, and you got some good answers. I will stick with the revolver that I like for carry, the Charter Arms Bull Dog in .44spl. The .44spl is equivalent to the .45ACP in bullet weight, speed, and energy. It's a 5 shot shooter, light weight, and a very accurate caliber, with not much recoil. The one I sometimes carry is the DAO, but it also comes as a DA/SA model, and you can get the target model with the 4" barrel. All for around $400-$450.

I have one brand new in the box for 359.00 if anyone is interested. Not the target model but the bulldog in the picture.

Jeepdude90 · 09-16-2011, 03:38 PM

how do you guys feel about a baretta m9?

Jim Hauff · 09-16-2011, 04:59 PM

Revolvers? Who carries a revolver anymore? Well, I do, quite a bit of the time. Here's a few of the ones I carry the most:

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Fast Forward · 09-16-2011, 08:12 PM

I bought a Walther PK380 to replace my Taurus 85,,but have gone back to the Taurus,,5 from a 38 should be enough

Helix_FR · 09-16-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast Forward

I bought a Walther PK380 to replace my Taurus 85,,but have gone back to the Taurus,,5 from a 38 should be enough

Good move, them PK380's are troublesome. It was only a matter of a few rounds before the safety split in two and fell off the gun.

Helix_FR · 09-16-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeepdude90

how do you guys feel about a baretta m9?

Well I have the civilian model, the 92 in fact I have 2 i like them so much. I only open carry that gun at the shop. CCW its a little much and hard to get comfortable in a car with it.

TheGunClinger · 09-17-2011, 07:47 AM

I carry a Rugar LCR .357 most days.

carver · 09-17-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I have one brand new in the box for 359.00 if anyone is interested. Not the target model but the bulldog in the picture.

That's a good price guys! Jump on it if you want one.

Old Grump · 09-17-2011, 08:37 AM

Dan Wesson M15 w/4" barrel. This is a 50 ft smallbore target shot double action at 25 yards using 130 gr 38 spcl. For Social work it's loaded with 38 spcl 158 gr LSWC or .357 158 gr SJSP. It's old but good and the target grips on it fit my fist perfectly. Dinosaur gun for a dinosaur.

carver · 09-17-2011, 08:42 AM

That looks like it might be a six inch group, and at 50' that's impressive!

carver · 09-17-2011, 08:57 AM

25' with the DAO Charter Arms Bull Dog shooting some of my own brew, 240gr Hornady XTP, over 4.7grs of AA #2 @ 820fps. Slow fire.

Jeepdude90 · 09-17-2011, 10:05 AM

damn those shots are pretty accurate!

popgun · 09-20-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Grump

Dan Wesson M15 w/4" barrel. This is a 50 ft smallbore target shot double action at 25 yards using 130 gr 38 spcl. For Social work it's loaded with 38 spcl 158 gr LSWC or .357 158 gr SJSP. It's old but good and the target grips on it fit my fist perfectly. Dinosaur gun for a dinosaur.

+1 on the Dan Weson. Was my first hand gun and carried it for years in the wood back in Western Pa.

PanhandlePop · 09-21-2011, 02:20 PM

For concealed carry with a revolver, like several others, a Ruger SP101, 3 in., 357 mag. Short barrel, low flash 135 gr ammo. Carried in a Simply Rugged. A bit heavy, but it works. That aside, I prefer an autoloader for CC.

Jeepdude90 · 09-21-2011, 07:12 PM

ive narrowed down to a few what gun id like to buy to carry.
its between
-1911
-38 revolver
-baretta m9

Old John · 09-22-2011, 03:52 PM

I'd been carrying a Ruger 2.25", .357 magnum, SP101, for the last 8 years or so. Before that I carried an old 1991A1 Colt Commander in .45 acp. It got too heavy. So, I went to the Ruger, .357, SP101.

About 6 or 8 months ago I picked up a Ruger .38 Special, LCR, for a pocket gun, once in a while. And then I had to get a .357 magnum LCR to go with it.
I discovered they each fit in the same OSW, strong side Galco pancake holster as I'd been using for the SP101.
So, now my EDC is the Ruger .357 magnum LCR. It's a lot lighter to carry around all day, under an untucked shirt. Too heavy in my pocket, though.

When I have to dress up & tuck my shirts the .38 special LCR fits my pocket, just fine.

Jeepdude90 · 09-22-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Old John

I'd been carrying a Ruger 2.25", .357 magnum, SP101, for the last 8 years or so. Before that I carried an old 1991A1 Colt Commander in .45 acp. It got too heavy. So, I went to the Ruger, .357, SP101.

About 6 or 8 months ago I picked up a Ruger .38 Special, LCR, for a pocket gun, once in a while. And then I had to get a .357 magnum LCR to go with it.
I discovered they each fit in the same OSW, strong side Galco pancake holster as I'd been using for the SP101.
So, now my EDC is the Ruger .357 magnum LCR. It's a lot lighter to carry around all day, under an untucked shirt. Too heavy in my pocket, though.

When I have to dress up & tuck my shirts the .38 special LCR fits my pocket, just fine.

yea considering fall and winter is coming up i was just gonna get something bigger like a 1911 or maybe a revoler with a 6 inch barrel then get something small when spring rolls around

CharlieSW · 09-22-2011, 10:21 PM

My Rossi 461/462's are a little bulky compared to a J-frame or Taurus 85, but they are about the smallest revolvers I can shoot accurately. Still thinking that the M327 Magnum might work if I can keep the screws from vibrating out from the recoil.

Dirtypacman · 09-23-2011, 01:05 PM

SW 642 with crimson trace - one of the best dam 38 snubbies ever made IMO.

3/2 STA SS · 09-24-2011, 07:36 AM

My wifes S&W 642. She don't carry it so I may as well...

Kevin Rohrer · 09-24-2011, 08:08 AM

Currently I carry a S&W 36 in a Mika pocket holster. It hides well in my shorts pocket. I plan to replace it next year w/ a S&W 340PD (Scandium .357 mag w/ .38+P ammo).

For winter wear, am hoping to get a Rohrbaugh.

carver · 09-24-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepdude90

damn those shots are pretty accurate!

I think you will find that the .44, and the .45 are just about the most accurate hand gun rounds out there. It's just one of those things that come together well.

carver · 09-25-2011, 01:49 PM

The .44spl with 200gr Gold Dot ammo.

JLA · 09-25-2011, 08:07 PM

ammo hell.. Thems spare coffee cups Myles..

carver · 09-25-2011, 09:42 PM

And I bet they would "POP" when they hit!

09-16-2011, 03:38 PM	#27
Jeepdude90 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 39	Re: a good revolver for carrying how do you guys feel about a baretta m9?

09-16-2011, 04:59 PM	#28
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: a good revolver for carrying Revolvers? Who carries a revolver anymore? Well, I do, quite a bit of the time. Here's a few of the ones I carry the most: __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

09-16-2011, 08:12 PM	#29
Fast Forward Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chaska Minn Posts: 529	Re: a good revolver for carrying I bought a Walther PK380 to replace my Taurus 85,,but have gone back to the Taurus,,5 from a 38 should be enough Attached Images

09-17-2011, 07:47 AM	#32
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: a good revolver for carrying I carry a Rugar LCR .357 most days. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

09-17-2011, 08:37 AM	#34
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,286	Re: a good revolver for carrying Dan Wesson M15 w/4" barrel. This is a 50 ft smallbore target shot double action at 25 yards using 130 gr 38 spcl. For Social work it's loaded with 38 spcl 158 gr LSWC or .357 158 gr SJSP. It's old but good and the target grips on it fit my fist perfectly. Dinosaur gun for a dinosaur. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

09-17-2011, 08:42 AM	#35
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,254	Re: a good revolver for carrying That looks like it might be a six inch group, and at 50' that's impressive! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

09-17-2011, 08:57 AM	#36
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,254	Re: a good revolver for carrying 25' with the DAO Charter Arms Bull Dog shooting some of my own brew, 240gr Hornady XTP, over 4.7grs of AA #2 @ 820fps. Slow fire. Attached Images __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. Last edited by carver; 09-25-2011 at 02:00 PM..

09-17-2011, 10:05 AM	#37
Jeepdude90 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 39	Re: a good revolver for carrying damn those shots are pretty accurate! Last edited by Jeepdude90; 09-17-2011 at 12:34 PM..

09-21-2011, 02:20 PM	#39
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 252	Re: a good revolver for carrying For concealed carry with a revolver, like several others, a Ruger SP101, 3 in., 357 mag. Short barrel, low flash 135 gr ammo. Carried in a Simply Rugged. A bit heavy, but it works. That aside, I prefer an autoloader for CC.

09-21-2011, 07:12 PM	#40
Jeepdude90 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 39	Re: a good revolver for carrying ive narrowed down to a few what gun id like to buy to carry. its between -1911 -38 revolver -baretta m9

09-22-2011, 03:52 PM	#41
Old John Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 49	Re: a good revolver for carrying I'd been carrying a Ruger 2.25", .357 magnum, SP101, for the last 8 years or so. Before that I carried an old 1991A1 Colt Commander in .45 acp. It got too heavy. So, I went to the Ruger, .357, SP101. About 6 or 8 months ago I picked up a Ruger .38 Special, LCR, for a pocket gun, once in a while. And then I had to get a .357 magnum LCR to go with it. I discovered they each fit in the same OSW, strong side Galco pancake holster as I'd been using for the SP101. So, now my EDC is the Ruger .357 magnum LCR. It's a lot lighter to carry around all day, under an untucked shirt. Too heavy in my pocket, though. When I have to dress up & tuck my shirts the .38 special LCR fits my pocket, just fine. __________________ 'Til later.... Hang in there,and Hang on! Life is a Journey... Not a Destination! Old John

09-22-2011, 10:21 PM	#43
CharlieSW V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 60	Re: a good revolver for carrying My Rossi 461/462's are a little bulky compared to a J-frame or Taurus 85, but they are about the smallest revolvers I can shoot accurately. Still thinking that the M327 Magnum might work if I can keep the screws from vibrating out from the recoil.

09-23-2011, 01:05 PM	#44
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: a good revolver for carrying SW 642 with crimson trace - one of the best dam 38 snubbies ever made IMO. __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

09-24-2011, 07:36 AM	#45
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: a good revolver for carrying My wifes S&W 642. She don't carry it so I may as well... __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

09-24-2011, 08:08 AM	#46
Kevin Rohrer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 281	Re: a good revolver for carrying Currently I carry a S&W 36 in a Mika pocket holster. It hides well in my shorts pocket. I plan to replace it next year w/ a S&W 340PD (Scandium .357 mag w/ .38+P ammo). For winter wear, am hoping to get a Rohrbaugh. __________________ An armed society is a polite society--Robert Heinlein via Jeff Cooper Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, Varmint Hunters Assn, American Legion, ARCTA, & South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn.

09-25-2011, 01:49 PM	#48
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,254	Re: a good revolver for carrying The .44spl with 200gr Gold Dot ammo. Attached Images __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. Last edited by carver; 09-25-2011 at 01:51 PM..

09-25-2011, 08:07 PM	#49
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: a good revolver for carrying ammo hell.. Thems spare coffee cups Myles.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-25-2011, 09:42 PM	#50
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,254	Re: a good revolver for carrying And I bet they would "POP" when they hit! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.