Best Revolver for CCW - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

Pistolenschutze · 10-15-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by polishshooter

Huh, no choice for the M95 Nagant?

Polish, who wants to carry around a crow bar or hydrolic jack just to get enough leverage on the trigger to make the revolver go "bang?"

Besides, the M95 makes you look like an agent for the NKVD.

45Smashemflat · 10-15-2006, 01:44 PM

What about a lightweight N frame - in 45ACP?!?!?

BIGBOOMER · 10-15-2006, 01:47 PM

I like the Taurus Tracker Titanium in 41 Mag (5 shot) or 357 (7 shot) for CCW. They have a 4" bbl, K-frame size, and weigh about 24 oz. Taurus also makes fixed sight versions of these with 2" bbl in 45 Colt and 41 Mag, which would be great.

Best regards, BIGBOOMER

BIGBOOMER · 10-15-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 45Smashemflat

What about a lightweight N frame - in 45ACP?!?!?

I don't have one of those, but I like that one, too!!!
BIGBOOMER

Enzo_Guy · 10-15-2006, 07:51 PM

I've heard of the S&W revolver in .45ACP, but I didn't know it was so small, I thought it would be larger. In that case, I'll gladly trade a .357 magnum because the .45 has much less chance of over-penetration and the .45 causes more damage.

45Smashemflat · 10-16-2006, 01:47 PM

Traded an old shotgun for this one a while back. Great gun. While it is "small" its not "tiny." That's still an N frame with a short BBL. Now, the custom shop makes one even smaller. They trim the cylinder back to 45ACP case length and shove the BBL back in the frame - it looks like that gun with essentially no BBL. The Sc frame and Ti cylinder on mine make it a real nice carry piece. I use a high ride belt scabbard by Ken Null to carry this and it works well.

Pistolenschutze · 10-16-2006, 04:07 PM

Another revolver choice in .45 ACP might be the Taurus 455.

RimfireRat · 12-26-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by southernshooter

I like the Smith and Wesson Mod. 10 Easy to carry and conceal

I gotta agree with SS on this one .I have 2" mod 10 that a real nice CCW gun and can take the +P ammo. pretty dang accurate for 2" also. cradled in a Bianichi silent partner sholder rig or a pancake on the hip ya never know it's there.

Good proven model of choice.Was my first carry gun yrs. back. Now days most of it's use is a back up field gun for Deer hunting. If i need a shot to finish off game .(at $25.00 a box rifle ammo ) the ole Model 10 will do it with my cheap reloads.

--JMJ--

Thunderhawk88 · 06-20-2007, 12:06 AM

Most of the year, when the weather is warm to hot, It's a Taurus 85 or Ruger SP101. When the cold weather is in it's a 9mm.

Coltonator · 06-22-2007, 11:33 PM

I personally like the Heritage Rough Rider in .32 H&R Mag. 3.5 inch barrel with bird's head grip.

Lead Lobber · 06-24-2007, 10:44 PM

S&W 5 shooter - in any configuration - .38 specical, like the Chief

travihanson · 06-25-2007, 11:05 AM

Airweight .357 or .38

patrol · 06-28-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

I agree that some revolvers are hard to carry, IShoot. When I carry one, which is pretty often, it's a J-frame in .38 special, usually a Smith 637.

I agree with you and also carry a Smith 637 sometimes on a belt hip serpa or bianchi accumold but usually in my front pocket. I think another thing to consider though is sometimes instead of a small framed J frame a full size revolver that you can quickly get your hands on in great moments of stress might have a great advantage over a J frame. Scandium and Titanium though probably not the funniest thing to shoot more than a minimum amount of rounds in at the range has opened the door for full size revolvers that carry well and don't wear on you all day carrying due to it's light weight and you dont give up capacity. Ive considered one of those full size 7shot Smith 357magnums because of this technology. A full size gun that you can grab and use my give you a slight edge over having to fumble with a smaller framed gun when it counts. I agree though, as long as you train with it it should work out for you when it matters the most.

a1huntingsupply · 07-01-2007, 01:46 PM

My choice would be a snub-nose .357/.38 from S&W, Taurus or Ruger.

stash247 · 08-24-2007, 03:44 AM

I bought a tiny Smith, at a gun show, J-frame, Air-lite Ti, 3", black ramp, front sight, in .38 spl, +P+, rated, weighs 10 1/2 oz, empty; somebody's "Dream gun", but did not work, for them.
Love it!

travihanson · 08-24-2007, 06:12 AM

I love the airweights...Slip in your pocket and go....Kick like a mule but who cares, most of the time one or two shots will do the job....And from hunting experience (I know it has nothing to do with this but.....) you aren't going to notice kick when it comes time to use it....If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it Stash?

delta13soultaker · 08-24-2007, 11:52 PM

A little Model 85 is hard to beat, I say.

Pistolenschutze · 08-25-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by patrol

I think another thing to consider though is sometimes instead of a small framed J frame a full size revolver that you can quickly get your hands on in great moments of stress might have a great advantage over a J frame.

You make a good point, Patrol. I solved that problem by having two 637s. One has Pachmayr Compact grips on it and I carry it in a Kramer MSP. That grip makes the revolver easy to grasp and control, but still retains the light weight and relative ease of concealment. When I need something even less conspicuous, I carry the other 637 with a set of Mike's boot grips in a IWB holster.

Fan45acp · 08-25-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoky14

SP101

YEP!

AngelDeville · 08-28-2007, 12:05 PM

You left the best off the list....

tgman227 · 09-15-2007, 12:00 AM

I carry this 638 w/ galco's help all day every day (except where I'm not allowed)

USMC-03 · 10-24-2007, 03:30 PM

In the winter or if staying away overnight I pack a S&W M1917 with the barrel cut down to 3". Love the .45 ACP in a revolver (and auto too).
I would like to try the Taurus .45ACP 5-shot.

Pistolenschutze · 10-24-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by USMC-03

I would like to try the Taurus .45ACP 5-shot.

I have one, USMC, the Taurus 455 with a 2" barrel. Not a bad handgun, though a bit bulky and somewhat difficult to conceal in my opinion if one is carrying it CCW. Mine has a ported barrel which really helps with the recoil and target reacquisition. It's a great handgun for backpacking though, or anywhere concealment is not an issue.

user · 11-15-2007, 05:35 PM

Got a S&W 649 "bodyguard" with a shrouded hammer. Does sa & da, both, but the hammer doesn't get boogered up on clothing. A bit on the heavy side in stainless, but at .357 magnum, manages the recoil well. Not much bigger than my Kahr PM9, which is actually not as flexible in carrying modes.

FLA2760 · 11-20-2007, 06:52 PM

I just scored a NIB SW 432PD H&R .32 mag. for the wife's Christmas stocking. This is a 6 shot J frame that is DAO that weighs in at 13.5 oz. She tried my Kel Tec P32 several times at the range but she wanted a revolver. She is recoil sensitive and the .38 was too much for her wrist.
This is a sweet little wheel gun. I may get one to be a BUG to my Glock27.

As far as snubby carry I always favor the J frame Smith's

View Poll Results: Best Revolver for CCW
.38/.357 J-frame snubbies	103	80.47%
K-frame revolvers with 3" or longer barrels, .38 or .44	19	14.84%
Heavy N-frame revolvers like the Smith Mod. 29	4	3.13%
Very small revolvers in sub calibers like the .22	2	1.56%
Voters: 128. You may not vote on this poll

10-15-2006, 01:44 PM	#27
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Best Revolver for CCW What about a lightweight N frame - in 45ACP?!?!? Attached Images

10-15-2006, 01:47 PM	#28
BIGBOOMER V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 265	Re: Best Revolver for CCW I like the Taurus Tracker Titanium in 41 Mag (5 shot) or 357 (7 shot) for CCW. They have a 4" bbl, K-frame size, and weigh about 24 oz. Taurus also makes fixed sight versions of these with 2" bbl in 45 Colt and 41 Mag, which would be great. Best regards, BIGBOOMER __________________ Use Enough Gun. Do all your hunting BEFORE you shoot!

10-15-2006, 07:51 PM	#30
Enzo_Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Harwood, MD Posts: 160	Re: Best Revolver for CCW I've heard of the S&W revolver in .45ACP, but I didn't know it was so small, I thought it would be larger. In that case, I'll gladly trade a .357 magnum because the .45 has much less chance of over-penetration and the .45 causes more damage.

10-16-2006, 01:47 PM	#31
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Best Revolver for CCW Traded an old shotgun for this one a while back. Great gun. While it is "small" its not "tiny." That's still an N frame with a short BBL. Now, the custom shop makes one even smaller. They trim the cylinder back to 45ACP case length and shove the BBL back in the frame - it looks like that gun with essentially no BBL. The Sc frame and Ti cylinder on mine make it a real nice carry piece. I use a high ride belt scabbard by Ken Null to carry this and it works well.

10-16-2006, 04:07 PM	#32
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Best Revolver for CCW Another revolver choice in .45 ACP might be the Taurus 455. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

06-20-2007, 12:06 AM	#34
Thunderhawk88 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So. California Desert style.. Posts: 109	Re: Best Revolver for CCW Most of the year, when the weather is warm to hot, It's a Taurus 85 or Ruger SP101. When the cold weather is in it's a 9mm. __________________

06-22-2007, 11:33 PM	#35
Coltonator V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 201	Re: Best Revolver for CCW I personally like the Heritage Rough Rider in .32 H&R Mag. 3.5 inch barrel with bird's head grip. __________________ <

06-24-2007, 10:44 PM	#36
Lead Lobber Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central California coastal area Posts: 965	Re: Best Revolver for CCW S&W 5 shooter - in any configuration - .38 specical, like the Chief

06-25-2007, 11:05 AM	#37
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Best Revolver for CCW Airweight .357 or .38

07-01-2007, 01:46 PM	#39
a1huntingsupply Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 23	Re: Best Revolver for CCW My choice would be a snub-nose .357/.38 from S&W, Taurus or Ruger.

08-24-2007, 03:44 AM	#40
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Best Revolver for CCW I bought a tiny Smith, at a gun show, J-frame, Air-lite Ti, 3", black ramp, front sight, in .38 spl, +P+, rated, weighs 10 1/2 oz, empty; somebody's "Dream gun", but did not work, for them. Love it! __________________ Don't start no s*t and there won't be none, Terry Last edited by stash247; 03-04-2008 at 01:42 PM..*

08-24-2007, 06:12 AM	#41
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Best Revolver for CCW I love the airweights...Slip in your pocket and go....Kick like a mule but who cares, most of the time one or two shots will do the job....And from hunting experience (I know it has nothing to do with this but.....) you aren't going to notice kick when it comes time to use it....If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it Stash? __________________ The two loudest sounds in the world are a click when you expect a bang, and a bang when you expect a click.

08-24-2007, 11:52 PM	#42
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: Best Revolver for CCW A little Model 85 is hard to beat, I say. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

08-28-2007, 12:05 PM	#45
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: Best Revolver for CCW You left the best off the list....

09-15-2007, 12:00 AM	#46
tgman227 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 11	Re: Best Revolver for CCW I carry this 638 w/ galco's help all day every day (except where I'm not allowed) Attached Images

10-24-2007, 03:30 PM	#47
USMC-03 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,825	Re: Best Revolver for CCW In the winter or if staying away overnight I pack a S&W M1917 with the barrel cut down to 3". Love the .45 ACP in a revolver (and auto too). I would like to try the Taurus .45ACP 5-shot.

11-15-2007, 05:35 PM	#49
user Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern piedmont of Va. and Middle of Nowhere, West Virginia Posts: 1,013	Re: Best Revolver for CCW Got a S&W 649 "bodyguard" with a shrouded hammer. Does sa & da, both, but the hammer doesn't get boogered up on clothing. A bit on the heavy side in stainless, but at .357 magnum, manages the recoil well. Not much bigger than my Kahr PM9, which is actually not as flexible in carrying modes.

11-20-2007, 06:52 PM	#50
FLA2760 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Best Revolver for CCW I just scored a NIB SW 432PD H&R .32 mag. for the wife's Christmas stocking. This is a 6 shot J frame that is DAO that weighs in at 13.5 oz. She tried my Kel Tec P32 several times at the range but she wanted a revolver. She is recoil sensitive and the .38 was too much for her wrist. This is a sweet little wheel gun. I may get one to be a BUG to my Glock27. As far as snubby carry I always favor the J frame Smith's Last edited by FLA2760; 11-20-2007 at 06:53 PM..