What is the cheapest revolver handgun for daily carry?

[Guest Benkharr]

I am about to purchase my wife and myself a revolver to carry. We are both getting our permits this month and need something to carry thats cheap! Thanks friends. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

[glowdotGlock]

Charter Arms has some reasonably priced revolvers. Probably be the cheapest without loosing much quality. I've never owned or shot one but I believe they are usually compared to Taurus. Good luck.

[Guest bkelm18]

Taurus or Charter Arms. They aren't the pick of the litter but they get the job done.

[xRUSTYx]

A used LCR ...

 

I'd picked up a used LCR over a charter arms or taurus wheel gun

[Patton]

A NAA Mini Revolver, no seriously I would get one of those $279 Taurus 38spl from Academy.

[Guest Benkharr]

Thanks for the info guys. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

[runco]

George Jones use to sing about ....she is hotter than a two dollar pistol.....not sure of the make and model.

[bucnball]

I found a H&R revolver in .32 Long @ a local pawn shop for $100 about the middle of this month (put it on layaway ) ...  Check with pawn shops and estate sales out in rural locations, you may find a deal ! Good Luck ! bucnball

[gregintenn]

Something you are going to trust your life to isn't where you want to cheap out.

[Guest bkelm18]

Something you are going to trust your life to isn't where you want to cheap out.

 

Sometimes it can't be helped. A Taurus or Charter will do fine and are certainly better than nothing.

[bigun]

I have carried a Charter since 1973. First as a off duty and now as a ccw, same one all these years. Don't know how many rounds has gone through it, but it has always gone bang. Trigger is not the smothest in DA, but it won't quit you.

[Jonnin]

you can get a new junker or a solid used gun for about the same price.   An older s&w 10 (I think?) --- the classic 1960s or 70s era 38s ---  fairly cheap as they made a ton of them, everyone had one, and a lot of them were shot little and carried to death (finish and all are trashed but gun is sound). 

 

Taurus makes a solid gun at a reasonable price, but you can still do better in the used arena IMHO.

[MiddTennTaco]

Ill second an old S&W Model 10 in 38spl. Take one of them over a charter arms or taurus any day.

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[Patton]

I think th OP is wanting s more concealable revolver than a 4" k frame. From my experience 2" k frames aren't cheap.

[Jonnin]

I think th OP is wanting s more concealable revolver than a 4" k frame. From my experience 2" k frames aren't cheap.

I maybe had the wrong model.  Ive got a pair of old 38s that have short barrels and have little value, I would say its a 2 inch barrel but thats a guess.  Or maybe I am wrong about the value,  but if a finishless, heavy old pistol is worth more than $300 or so, I am surprised.

Edited December 26, 2012 by Jonnin

[Ranger305]

I own a Rossi 461 that I picked up at Academy on Black Friday last year brand new for $229.  I got the 3" barrel, but it usually comes in 2". The 3" is an Academy only model I think. The usual price is $259 or so.  I find it enjoyable to shoot and it is often easier to carry than my compact 9.  It's a 6 shot that falls between J and K, I have heard that it is the same frame size as a colt D frame.  The only two knocks I have against it is that you shouldn't dry fire it without snap caps due to the design, and it may be a bit heavier other similar revolvers. I find the weight to be a help when firing .357 loads at the range.  The 351 model .38 5-shot is out there too at a bit less $$$.  Rossi isn't high on many people's list of brands, but I think it is a decent enough wheel gun that I carry it on a regular basis. For the price with lifetime warranty, it may be an option for you.

 

Rossi is owned/made by Taurus. 

Edited December 26, 2012 by Ranger305

[MiddTennTaco]

I think th OP is wanting s more concealable revolver than a 4" k frame. From my experience 2" k frames aren't cheap.

I conceal one every day. The size and weight are worth it.

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[Guest Benkharr]

I am for sure going to go to some pawn shops. Thanks for the insight. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

[Patton]

Smiths, Colts and Rugers are what you want. If it's a Taurus, Charter Arms, or Rossi then it better be a pretty good deal and function great. My Dad had a Arminius that I would have put against any of my Smiths, I've seen deals on them before for around $200. If its a Rohm and under $50 walk away.

[Moped]

The Rossi's I've handled over the years have been pretty decent pistols for the money.  If you are on a budget and need two pistols, then they are a pretty good buy.  I never find good deals on used Smiths at Gun Stores or Pawn Shops.  Most of the time, you are better off to buy a new one, for what they want on used ones.  Finding a Colt revolver on a budget price, well good luck with that, since they don't make them anymore!  If your on a budget and are needing two revolvers, better to stick with Rossi or Taurus, and maybe Charter.

[glockster157]

I bought a Cobra 642 copy a while back for 225....not bad. US made, lifetime warranty. But I also have a SW 642 and I have seen them at gun shows being sold by individuals for as little as 325. But 350 should get a used one anytime. I like the round butt K frames but I really don't like carrying them... a little heavy. Nothing I have ever carried seems as easy as the lightweight 5 shot j frames.  Oh and I have a NAA 22...it is a good summertime pocket get off me gun but I don't want to use it as a daily carry.

[Guest Aces&8s]

My mom has a Rossi .38 that has been a great gun, and my father-in-law has a charter arms .38 that is a nice revolver, too. I think either would be fine choices, if you cannot afford a Smith or Ruger. In fact, I am looking to get a charter bulldog in .44 special as my next wheelie.

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[The Man]

I carry my Ultra-Light Taurus Mdl 85 .38 cal  everywhere for the last 4 years. Fits great in a  pocket holster, hardly know I have it.  I'm a confirmed wheel gun guy.

[frankmako]

finding any gun now is going to be hard.  i been to several guns stores and pawn shops and it has gotten to be slim picking. 

[Guest carter]

a older prelock S&W chief special... around 300 or so and thats in good condition... just check out the online classifieds