Anybody Carry A Revolver? - Page 2

CajunBass · February 25, 2015, 08:36 PM

I don't own anything but revolvers, so if I'm going to carry something it has to be one. Until recently I carried a Smith & Wesson Model 12-2, Airweight, 38 Special.

That one has been retired to "safe queen" status, and these days I carry a Smith & Wesson 442, 38 Special.

turkeestalker · February 25, 2015, 08:41 PM

Religiously, daily, it's not a decision it's a lifestyle in my opinion,

rclark · February 25, 2015, 08:55 PM

What else is there??????

.44Spec Bulldog when I carry concealed. .45 Colt Single Action when open carry in the woods.

Bob Wright · February 25, 2015, 09:01 PM

I am an over-the-hill senior citizen, what else would you expect?

Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special, my American Express (Never leave home without it) gun.

Bob Wright

jr24 · February 25, 2015, 09:07 PM

I'll pocket carry a LCR .38 occasionally, usually when I don't feel like putting on pants (that have a belt). Light enough to carry in athletic shorts or sweat pants, or my robe on weekend mornings.

I'll also carry one in the field, a GP100 or Vaquero in .357, or a Redhawk in .44 if the 4 legged critters get big enough.

Most days, though, I carry an autoloader.

h2otoo · February 25, 2015, 09:20 PM

S&W 637, gotta love it!

~Bob

Andy Blozinski · February 25, 2015, 09:26 PM

I carry a Chiappa Rhino 4" barrel in a Kangaroo Carry shoulder holster set to ride low over my belt. Cabana shirt conceals it nicely. I'm thinking on getting some long polo shirts. I'm also thinking on rotating the holster to the opposite side so it's not cross draw.

Doc Holliday 1950 · February 25, 2015, 09:38 PM

Always and yes it's a life style. 2" 357 with speed loader & 4" wsl if I feel the need.

j357 · February 25, 2015, 11:06 PM

642-1 in a pancake holster with a few speed strips - every day.

Water-Man · February 26, 2015, 12:07 AM

Sure do. For over forty six years.

Clark · February 26, 2015, 02:02 AM

S&W 642-2 Airweight 38 sp.

I normally carry a 6 ounce 380, but I like revolvers better, so I carry one sometimes.

**Mike Irwin** · February 26, 2015, 07:08 AM

I've carried various revolvers for years, far more so than automatics.

wpsdlrg · February 26, 2015, 08:13 AM

For a variety of reasons, I just (in the last three weeks) got rid of my only semi-autos (a pair of Glock 26's)....in favor of my wheel guns. So, now I carry a Ruger SP101 (2.25" barrel, 357 mag) as my primary EDC. I carry a K-frame S&W (3" Model 10) sometimes.

I've had about 16 different handguns in the last 4 - 5 years, both revolvers and semi-autos. I've hand loaded all my ammo for these, including 38 Spl, 357 mag, 9mm, 45 acp. I started with revolvers and 38 Special....and now I've come full circle back to them. I find that I just prefer loading 38/ 357.....and I prefer shooting and carrying revolvers. Many reasons for this, but I despise chasing brass - that is one big reason.

Alas, I'm old.....so I guess I'm just old-fashioned, too.

Note: These photos are not MY guns....they are only for illustration purposes. Many thanks to the photographers, whomever they are.

SGW Gunsmith · February 26, 2015, 09:43 AM

Question was asked about the holster I use when carrying my Smith & Wesson Model 19 2-1/2 inch revolver, in my initial post. It's a Kirkpatrick, with elk suede lining. I think they are still in Laredo, TX. Good, thick, saddle leather holster. I also have one of theirs for my Glock 23.

skoro · February 26, 2015, 09:44 AM

I've carried a S&W 642 for years now. I feel well armed.

98 220 swift · February 26, 2015, 10:24 AM

I usually carry a lcr. Sometimes semi autos. I can just shoot a revolver better.

Coppershot · February 26, 2015, 10:30 AM

When back packing I carry a Ruger Bisley 45LC with the barrel cut to 5.5 inches in a custom work over (with great big quick acquisition sights) by Hamilton Bowen of Louisville, TN. I load it with 225gr. Barnes all-copper HP.

Cowboy_mo · February 26, 2015, 10:46 AM

I sometimes carry my Ruger SP101 (2.25" barrel, 357 mag). If not this one, I carry my Kimber.

I have a Galco owb holster which both fit in perfectly. Don't know how or why but it works.

Model12Win · February 26, 2015, 11:47 AM

Revolvers are antiquated ancient machinery that is 100% guaranteed to get you killed because it doesn't have 18+1 rounds of .40 S&W, a tac rail with tac light, and most are not tactical flat tac black. Tac.

That's what most people seem to think these days, but after seeing this thread it appears there is still some sense in the world.

I carry a S&W 642-1 No-Lock every day with a Barami hip grip with a silver Tyler T grip adapter. Nice looking package, hits hard enough, wonderfuly reliable, never have to worry if I racked a round in the chamber, don't have to worry about a safety of any sort, don't have to worry about bumping the mag release, don't have to worry period.

I just load it up with 5 rounds of Speer GDSB 135 grain .38 special +P, and stuff that little sucker in my waistaband and cinch by belt snug. Stays in place all day, light as a feather, ready to rock and roll 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Yeah, it works for me, and I have absolutely no plans to change.

Metalboy · February 26, 2015, 02:23 PM

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Anybody Carry A Revolver?

Yes. And it's "only" 5 shot 38 special. S&W model 36. I don't pay much attention to the fear merchants.

turkeestalker · February 26, 2015, 02:27 PM

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Revolvers are antiquated ancient machinery that is 100% guaranteed to get you killed because it doesn't have 18+1 rounds of .40 S&W, a tac rail with tac light, and most are not tactical flat tac black. Tac.

I'm grinning ear to ear thinking about all of the folks reading that and starting to get their back up as I started to!

Good one Model12Win

XDforever · February 26, 2015, 02:31 PM

Never, never leave home without my trusty 642 S&W. It is a very comfortable feel. Sometimes I carry a second gun, usually my Bond Arms Rustic Ranger derringer in .38/.357.

Joe

Model12Win · February 26, 2015, 04:12 PM

Here is the S&W 642 I mentioned in post #44 of this thread:

She rides with me everywhere I go. We're quite the team, if I do say so myself.

weblance · February 26, 2015, 04:56 PM

I carry a 638

AKexpat · February 26, 2015, 05:39 PM

How do the last 2 posters hang on to those things? My long fingers can't abide by those puny grips. Sorry, not to offend, just fact.

I occaisionally carry a Ruger SP101 3" .38 SPL with a Hogue monogrip with .38+P 129 gr. Federal Hydrashoks. Old school: yes! I'm old enough to not worry about being in a protracted gunfight, so 5 rounds is pretty much enough...

(yeah, but what about that speedloader you keep in your side jacket pocket?)

Oh, sorry... I failed to mention that!

I like 1911 .45 Gummint Models best, but DA revolvers are pretty much no-brainers to use in the heat of things. Hardest thing is remembering how many shots you fired, and that is not as easy as one would think... in the heat of things... whereas 1911 pistols lock back on an empty mag and a new loaded 1911 mag is usually faster than a speedloader (unless you are Jerry Miculek).

DA revolvers are great things.

February 25, 2015, 08:36 PM	#26
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I don't own anything but revolvers, so if I'm going to carry something it has to be one. Until recently I carried a Smith & Wesson Model 12-2, Airweight, 38 Special. That one has been retired to "safe queen" status, and these days I carry a Smith & Wesson 442, 38 Special. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

February 25, 2015, 08:41 PM	#27
turkeestalker Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2015 Location: Cottleville, Missouri Posts: 1,115	Religiously, daily, it's not a decision it's a lifestyle in my opinion, __________________ Vegetarian... primitive word for lousy hunter! Last edited by turkeestalker; February 25, 2015 at 08:59 PM.

February 25, 2015, 08:55 PM	#28
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	What else is there?????? .44Spec Bulldog when I carry concealed. .45 Colt Single Action when open carry in the woods. __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

February 25, 2015, 09:01 PM	#29
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	I am an over-the-hill senior citizen, what else would you expect? Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special, my American Express (Never leave home without it) gun. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

February 25, 2015, 09:38 PM	#33
Doc Holliday 1950 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2014 Location: Bout as south as it gets Posts: 1,238	does anybody carry Always and yes it's a life style. 2" 357 with speed loader & 4" wsl if I feel the need.

February 25, 2015, 09:07 PM	#30
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2011 Posts: 870	I'll pocket carry a LCR .38 occasionally, usually when I don't feel like putting on pants (that have a belt). Light enough to carry in athletic shorts or sweat pants, or my robe on weekend mornings. I'll also carry one in the field, a GP100 or Vaquero in .357, or a Redhawk in .44 if the 4 legged critters get big enough. Most days, though, I carry an autoloader.

February 25, 2015, 09:20 PM	#31
h2otoo Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Posts: 89	S&W 637, gotta love it! ~Bob

February 25, 2015, 09:26 PM	#32
Andy Blozinski Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2013 Posts: 525	I carry a Chiappa Rhino 4" barrel in a Kangaroo Carry shoulder holster set to ride low over my belt. Cabana shirt conceals it nicely. I'm thinking on getting some long polo shirts. I'm also thinking on rotating the holster to the opposite side so it's not cross draw.

February 25, 2015, 11:06 PM	#34
j357 Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Liberty Twp, OH Posts: 283	642-1 in a pancake holster with a few speed strips - every day.

February 26, 2015, 12:07 AM	#35
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Sure do. For over forty six years.

February 26, 2015, 02:02 AM	#36
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	S&W 642-2 Airweight 38 sp. I normally carry a 6 ounce 380, but I like revolvers better, so I carry one sometimes. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

February 26, 2015, 07:08 AM	#37
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	I've carried various revolvers for years, far more so than automatics. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 26, 2015, 09:43 AM	#39
SGW Gunsmith Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2014 Location: Northwest Wisconsin Posts: 285	Question was asked about the holster I use when carrying my Smith & Wesson Model 19 2-1/2 inch revolver, in my initial post. It's a Kirkpatrick, with elk suede lining. I think they are still in Laredo, TX. Good, thick, saddle leather holster. I also have one of theirs for my Glock 23.

February 26, 2015, 09:44 AM	#40
skoro Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,952	Anybody Carry A Revolver? I've carried a S&W 642 for years now. I feel well armed.

February 26, 2015, 10:24 AM	#41
98 220 swift Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2015 Location: Perryville MO Posts: 426	I usually carry a lcr. Sometimes semi autos. I can just shoot a revolver better.

February 26, 2015, 10:30 AM	#42
Coppershot Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 94	When back packing I carry a Ruger Bisley 45LC with the barrel cut to 5.5 inches in a custom work over (with great big quick acquisition sights) by Hamilton Bowen of Louisville, TN. I load it with 225gr. Barnes all-copper HP.

February 26, 2015, 10:46 AM	#43
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	I sometimes carry my Ruger SP101 (2.25" barrel, 357 mag). If not this one, I carry my Kimber. I have a Galco owb holster which both fit in perfectly. Don't know how or why but it works.

February 26, 2015, 11:47 AM	#44
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Revolvers are antiquated ancient machinery that is 100% guaranteed to get you killed because it doesn't have 18+1 rounds of .40 S&W, a tac rail with tac light, and most are not tactical flat tac black. Tac. That's what most people seem to think these days, but after seeing this thread it appears there is still some sense in the world. I carry a S&W 642-1 No-Lock every day with a Barami hip grip with a silver Tyler T grip adapter. Nice looking package, hits hard enough, wonderfuly reliable, never have to worry if I racked a round in the chamber, don't have to worry about a safety of any sort, don't have to worry about bumping the mag release, don't have to worry period. I just load it up with 5 rounds of Speer GDSB 135 grain .38 special +P, and stuff that little sucker in my waistaband and cinch by belt snug. Stays in place all day, light as a feather, ready to rock and roll 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Yeah, it works for me, and I have absolutely no plans to change.

February 26, 2015, 02:23 PM	#45
Metalboy Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2014 Location: SE. Wisconsin. Posts: 327	PHP Code: `Anybody Carry A Revolver?` Yes. And it's "only" 5 shot 38 special. S&W model 36. I don't pay much attention to the fear merchants. __________________ Hungarian by birth, American by choice. I don't collect guns.They just accumulate themselves.

February 26, 2015, 02:31 PM	#47
XDforever Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 171	Never, never leave home without my trusty 642 S&W. It is a very comfortable feel. Sometimes I carry a second gun, usually my Bond Arms Rustic Ranger derringer in .38/.357. Joe

February 26, 2015, 04:12 PM	#48
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Here is the S&W 642 I mentioned in post #44 of this thread: She rides with me everywhere I go. We're quite the team, if I do say so myself.

February 26, 2015, 04:56 PM	#49
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I carry a 638

February 26, 2015, 05:39 PM	#50
AKexpat Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2014 Location: SW WA State Posts: 490	How do the last 2 posters hang on to those things? My long fingers can't abide by those puny grips. Sorry, not to offend, just fact. I occaisionally carry a Ruger SP101 3" .38 SPL with a Hogue monogrip with .38+P 129 gr. Federal Hydrashoks. Old school: yes! I'm old enough to not worry about being in a protracted gunfight, so 5 rounds is pretty much enough... (yeah, but what about that speedloader you keep in your side jacket pocket?) Oh, sorry... I failed to mention that! I like 1911 .45 Gummint Models best, but DA revolvers are pretty much no-brainers to use in the heat of things. Hardest thing is remembering how many shots you fired, and that is not as easy as one would think... in the heat of things... whereas 1911 pistols lock back on an empty mag and a new loaded 1911 mag is usually faster than a speedloader (unless you are Jerry Miculek). DA revolvers are great things. __________________ To be governed – is to be watched, inspected, directed, indoctrinated, numbered, estimated, regulated, commanded, controlled, law-driven, preached at, spied upon, censured, checked, valued, enrolled – by creatures who have neither the right, nor the wisdom, nor the virtue to do so. - Pierre-Joseph Proudhon