Revolver carriers sound off

[FortKnox]

This thread is for those of us that carry a wheelgun everyday for self defense.

Since December '13 I edc a Ruger LCR .357 loaded with .38's with a HKS speedloader.

I carry it in a Uncle Mikes iwb holster or I use that holster to pocket carry. The holster stays in when I draw.

I've had and tired a few semi auto's and yet none have felt or shot like my LCR. Edited February 8, 2016 by FortKnox

[quietguy]

If I pocket carry, it is usually a J-frame in a Desantis Nemesis.  

[oldman]

Currently carry a S&W model 38, prior to that it was a S&W model 36-2. Two Bianchi speed strips in my pocket. My brother has tried to convince me to convert to the Glock model 26. Actually is smaller than my current carry, but I just don't care for Glocks. Guess I'm just old school. Capacity is not a concern.

[enfield]

S&W 638, Kramer horsehide pocket holster, 158 gr +P LSWCHP, Safariland speedloaders. After 12 years the 638 looks a little beat up.

When I carry OWB, it's a 3" Model 65 with .357 158 gr JHP in a Galco paddle or an EPS Street Combat.

[leroy]

Woogie Boogie...!

 

Smith airweight hammerless in a pocket holster... Right front pocket...

 

leroy

[Tuffus]

I pocket carry an LCR .357 loaded with Gold Dot short barrel magnums. They have very little more recoil than a .38 +P. When I go hiking I will usually carry a S&W 686 plus, 2.5 inch barrel in an OWB holster also loaded with Gold Dots or 180 grain hard cast if in bear country. The LCR will also go along in the pocket when carrying the 686.

[Joe357]

Ruger LCRx 3" 38spl +p summer carry and Ruger SP101 357mag 2.25" barrel winter carry.

Joe

[Radlink54]

I don't always pocket carry ( nor am I the most interesting man in the world or drink Dos Equis) but when I do.... I carry:

 

Smith 351c with CT laser grip and trigger job loaded with 7 rounds of Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel + a speed strip.  Replaced a 351 with a hammer, I no longer carry.  Yeah I am a 22 mag revolver fan.

 

Actually one of the most comfy and reliable options I have found, no recoil and decent round count.  There is something about revolver that breeds confidence that it will simply work.  I've put loads of rounds through this with no problems...unless you shoot maybe 50-60 rounds quickly and the cylinder gets a little hot...sometimes, not always, can start to have sticky extraction problems.  Lets face it, that has no bearing on a DGU situation.

 

Yeah I know you can diss the round but I'm thinking that in most social situations outside the house it will work.   If I am at home and facing numbers, it just gets me to another option. 

[bigun]

I carry a Charter Arms undercover and have since 1974. I would hate to guess how many rounds have gone down the tube. Not the smoothest trigger but is ok when you get used to it. Never had a problem and I didn't always take the best of care. If you miss out to 25 or 30 yards it's your fault.

[cj0e]

Sold my 442 to a buddy - got to missing it about two weeks later. Picked up a 640. Mmm Steel. .357 is angry out of the 'lil dude. I could handle 38's all day long in the 442 - a box of .357's and I'm done shooting the 640 for the day.

[1madss]

3" S&W M-13 in a Milt Sparks VMII. Mostly filled with +P 38.

[tnhawk]

Smith airweight hammerless in a pocket holster... Right front pocket...

 

Easy and comfortable to carry!

[Patton]

I tend to carry at least one S&W if not two. My 342 Airlite sees a lot of time as does the 642 Airweight. For the first time in a long time I have been carrying an all steel 60-no dash.the .357s rarely get carried.

[ttocswob]

Not every day, but every now and then - today being one of those days - LCR .357 in a Blackhawk OWB, loaded with .357 Magnum Golden Sabers.

[Ruprect]

2" S&W 15-2 most week days.

[leroy]

3" S&W M-13 in a Milt Sparks VMII. Mostly filled with +P 38.

I got one of these too 1m....

They are a great thing... A "real" pistol...

 

leroy

[Preacher357]

Though not every day, I often carry a S & W 642 either in a concealment express kydex iwb holster or a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster. When concealment is not as much an issue, my favorite is my S & W 686 + Talo 3 5 7 edition with a 3 inch barrel in an owb Desantis holster.

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Edited February 10, 2016 by jascott

[whj812]

Ruger LCR 357 loaded with Federal/Barnes Expander, carried in a Custom Made Leather IWB Holster.

[Smith]

Taurus 85 bobbed hammer and changed the springs out in it. Works really well. Usually carry it in a kydex OWB (Raven Style). Hard to beat

[wjh2657]

A J-Frame Smith either OWB or pocket carry. I have had several of my fellow HCP holders explain to me that I stand no chance against the ISIS battle group that inevitably assaults my neighborhood Walmart. Whereas, they with their neato double column semi-autos will be able to save the day by taking out the entire ISIS organization with two extra magazines of 9MM. This is based on their combat experience at some neat school at some pistol range. I spent a total of 60 months in combat in VietNam (4 Tours) with the USMC so I am in no position to question their superior logic.

I only need 5 shots to shoot the dumb SOB that goes looking for me and finds my hiding place. Edited February 12, 2016 by wjh2657

[crossfire]

Old school

Ruger LCR 38spl

S&W 386 sc/s 357 mag

But have a few Glocks and 1911s

Edited February 13, 2016 by crossfire

[leroy]

A J-Frame Smith either OWB or pocket carry. I have had several of my fellow HCP holders explain to me that I stand no chance against the ISIS battle group that inevitably assaults my neighborhood Walmart. Whereas, they with their neato double column semi-autos will be able to save the day by taking out the entire ISIS organization with two extra magazines of 9MM. This is based on their combat experience at some neat school at some pistol range. I spent a total of 60 months in combat in VietNam (4 Tours) with the USMC so I am in no position to question their superior logic.

I only need 5 shots to shoot the dumb SOB that goes looking for me and finds my hiding place.

 

Amen brother...!    Well said...

 

Thank you for speakin out...

 

admirin leroy....

[Will]

With the Glock 42/43 being the hot carry gun there is not much difference now between power/capacity over a .38 snubby.  The one thing taught in many classes

is with auto  misfire/jam  tap rack slide    with revolver     "pull the trigger again"

[A.J. Holst]

I occasionally carry a pair of SP101s.

Cold weather, top or overcoat with easy access pockets.

[Will Carry]

Smith and Wesson model 36 3" square butt, loaded with 5 thermo nuclear warheads.