Anyone EDC a 4" revolver these days?

HighValleyRanch · January 11, 2017, 06:17 PM

Does anyone still concealed carry a 4" revolver everyday?

Depending on the position, I think that IWB, the barrel length is not as critical on a revolver, since the barrel is thinner than a semi auto. I know there are guys that CCW a government auto.

But is it because of the limited capacity that not many many to deal with the extra weight and length of the old standard 4"?

Wanting to hear from those that still do, what is your flavor, and what position do you use....

BearBrimstone · January 11, 2017, 06:56 PM

I don't personally carry one, but I have a friend that occassionally carries a .500 magnum that I am pretty sure is a 4" barrel. He is a bit of an odd one though.

CajunBass · January 12, 2017, 05:37 AM

I've got an OWB holster for one, but I don't carry it often. Mostly because of the weight, and because I've got a better option (IMHO), a Ruger LC9s.

If I was going to, something like a tapered barrel, Model 10 would be at the top of the list.

Buckeye! · January 12, 2017, 08:13 AM

Before my back went totally south ..
O carried a Security Six or my Service Six both were 357 and sported 4 inch tubes

jd70 · January 12, 2017, 09:42 AM

I still occasionally carry s&w model 15 or 10 in the winter. Just need a good coat to hide it. Owb 4:00 in a galco holster.

Jbotto · January 12, 2017, 02:25 PM

Never had a 4" revolver to carry, but like the OP says, the barrel length (within reason) isn't something that would put me off on the idea. I carried a 3" SP101 daily and COMFORTABLY for 3 years before I changed to something lighter with more rounds.

5whiskey · January 12, 2017, 02:48 PM

Never an EDC, but I have carried a 6" Security Six in 357 on occasion. OWB with a high-ride holster and a heavy un-tucked button up shirt. I don't do it all the time, but if I know I'm going to the range, hunting, or out in the country I will wear it that way even if I have to do business in town first. I know I print... I also know that 99.5% of the public pays you no mind and will never know. The weight of any pistol doesn't bother me much when it's OWB. IWB, well that's different.

I don't care so much about deep concealment anymore. The general populace, and would-be robbers, literally do not notice.

Bob Wright · January 12, 2017, 04:45 PM

First of all, I hate the term "conceal carry." "Conceal" being a verb as is "carry", the correct question should be "........carry concealed." there, got that out of the way.

But I've carried this S&W Model 586, concealed under a vest or jacket:

However, in more years I've preferred to have something a mite larger, and have carried this Ruger in .45 Colt:

Holster is from Graveyard Jack Gunleather.

Bob Wright

ShootistPRS · January 12, 2017, 05:48 PM

I almost always carry a revolver. I've never felt I could trust an auto-loader. I had a Colt combat commander that regularly failed to return to battery and a different auto in9mm that was as accurate as throwing rocks. My Ruger Security-Six has been my best buddy for 45 years and I have worn it almost every day. Mine has a six inch barrel but I made a pancake holster that keeps it up out of view and a shoulder rig that will hide it under a shirt.

HighValleyRanch · January 12, 2017, 06:03 PM

concealed carry, there I corrected for you, Bob!

jwise · January 12, 2017, 09:16 PM

I am currently shopping for a holster for a 4" N frame. I have a 625JM and M29 I'd like the option to carry about.

Nanuk · January 12, 2017, 09:24 PM

I Carry my 69 Smith.

tallball · January 13, 2017, 12:11 AM

I prefer a 4" 357 for HD, but for me it would be annoying to CC. I have snubbies for that.

Doc Holliday 1950 · January 13, 2017, 12:28 AM

I used to carry my GP 100 4.2" but now that I finally got a semi Glock 19, I carry this IWB very comfortably. I went from an open carry state to a concealed state but always carried concealed. IMO I see no reason to advertise that I'm carrying & see no reason to look for trouble.

mk70ss · January 13, 2017, 06:49 AM

I carry a Kimber K6s .357 everyday. Its a 2 1/2 inch gun. I was trying to EDC my 686 Plus, but the extra size and weight were not worth the one extra round. The Kimber has a better trigger as well. For me, the Kimber is the perfect carry revolver for concealed carry. Out in the woods or on horseback, when concealment isn't a factor, I go to the SAA guns and bigger calibers.

micromontenegro · January 13, 2017, 07:31 AM

I carry a Dan Wesson regularly. The 2 1/2 inch barrel gathers dust, as I find the 4 incher equivalent in comfort, and much better in performance.

jrothWA · January 13, 2017, 09:31 PM

4' M15 or RSS, in a IWB.

Had a situation threee years ago, just before the Fourth of July.

Some bozo kept his hood ornament centered on me, as he pulled out of a parking slot. Was carry the J-frame but wasn't comfortable drawing and going thru the windshield. That's when I decided to carry the 4-inchers [back-ups are one of my 9's or .45.

OneFreeTexan · January 13, 2017, 09:35 PM

...a 38 Spec revolver,,, snubby, in a shoulder holster, always wear a jacket, part of the job...for over 40 years

roashooter · January 13, 2017, 09:39 PM

when I conceal carry...its my S&W 686...4"....no dash....been a faithful companion since the 80s.....in a shoulder holster

shurshot · January 15, 2017, 11:18 AM

In cold weather, fall through early spring, either my SW 29 Classic 4" or 629 3" Talo feel somehow more natural and comforting in an OWB holster than a .38 snub in a pocket holster or Sig 220 carried in an IWB holster. I guess I just like heavy steel and Magnum rounds.

walks with gun · January 18, 2017, 10:16 AM

Up until a while ago when I opted for a Commander in .45 I usually carried a S&W M29 mountain Gun, either in a shoulder holster but more often in a high ride pancake rig.

camsdaddy · January 19, 2017, 10:54 AM

Recently I have carried my 586-8 4" concealed a few times. I have to admit its for no other reason that I just find it comforting. Most days my Glock 26 or 19 get the nod.

diggler1833 · January 21, 2017, 02:18 PM

While I don't carry it all the time, I do have a 686, 4" that sits rather nicely in a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake holster.

Set up like it is, this OWB rig is only concealable under a jacket.

357 Python · January 21, 2017, 05:20 PM

When I carry a revolver I usually carry 1 of 4 that I have. All have 4" barrels except for a 3" S&W 65. The 4" models are S&W 10-8, S&W 28-2, and S&W 686-1. In the past I have carried a 4" Colt Python and a 6" Colt Python. With the proper clothing all of these can be carried concealed with very little problems.

JERRYS. · January 21, 2017, 10:14 PM

I know another cop that carries a 3" model 64 on occasion off duty.

January 11, 2017, 06:17 PM	#1
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,065	Anyone EDC a 4" revolver these days? Does anyone still concealed carry a 4" revolver everyday? Depending on the position, I think that IWB, the barrel length is not as critical on a revolver, since the barrel is thinner than a semi auto. I know there are guys that CCW a government auto. But is it because of the limited capacity that not many many to deal with the extra weight and length of the old standard 4"? Wanting to hear from those that still do, what is your flavor, and what position do you use.... __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail" Last edited by HighValleyRanch; January 12, 2017 at 06:03 PM.

January 12, 2017, 05:37 AM	#3
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I've got an OWB holster for one, but I don't carry it often. Mostly because of the weight, and because I've got a better option (IMHO), a Ruger LC9s. If I was going to, something like a tapered barrel, Model 10 would be at the top of the list. __________________ 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)

January 12, 2017, 04:45 PM	#8
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,987	First of all, I hate the term "conceal carry." "Conceal" being a verb as is "carry", the correct question should be "........carry concealed." there, got that out of the way. But I've carried this S&W Model 586, concealed under a vest or jacket: However, in more years I've preferred to have something a mite larger, and have carried this Ruger in .45 Colt: Holster is from Graveyard Jack Gunleather. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

January 12, 2017, 06:03 PM	#10
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,065	concealed carry, there I corrected for you, Bob! __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

January 12, 2017, 09:24 PM	#12
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	I Carry my 69 Smith. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

January 11, 2017, 06:56 PM	#2
BearBrimstone Member Join Date: January 5, 2017 Posts: 67	I don't personally carry one, but I have a friend that occassionally carries a .500 magnum that I am pretty sure is a 4" barrel. He is a bit of an odd one though.

January 12, 2017, 08:13 AM	#4
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Before my back went totally south .. O carried a Security Six or my Service Six both were 357 and sported 4 inch tubes

January 12, 2017, 09:42 AM	#5
jd70 Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 25	I still occasionally carry s&w model 15 or 10 in the winter. Just need a good coat to hide it. Owb 4:00 in a galco holster.

January 12, 2017, 02:25 PM	#6
Jbotto Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: MN Posts: 437	Never had a 4" revolver to carry, but like the OP says, the barrel length (within reason) isn't something that would put me off on the idea. I carried a 3" SP101 daily and COMFORTABLY for 3 years before I changed to something lighter with more rounds.

January 12, 2017, 02:48 PM	#7
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	Never an EDC, but I have carried a 6" Security Six in 357 on occasion. OWB with a high-ride holster and a heavy un-tucked button up shirt. I don't do it all the time, but if I know I'm going to the range, hunting, or out in the country I will wear it that way even if I have to do business in town first. I know I print... I also know that 99.5% of the public pays you no mind and will never know. The weight of any pistol doesn't bother me much when it's OWB. IWB, well that's different. I don't care so much about deep concealment anymore. The general populace, and would-be robbers, literally do not notice.

January 12, 2017, 05:48 PM	#9
ShootistPRS Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2017 Posts: 1,583	I almost always carry a revolver. I've never felt I could trust an auto-loader. I had a Colt combat commander that regularly failed to return to battery and a different auto in9mm that was as accurate as throwing rocks. My Ruger Security-Six has been my best buddy for 45 years and I have worn it almost every day. Mine has a six inch barrel but I made a pancake holster that keeps it up out of view and a shoulder rig that will hide it under a shirt.

January 12, 2017, 09:16 PM	#11
jwise Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 677	I am currently shopping for a holster for a 4" N frame. I have a 625JM and M29 I'd like the option to carry about.

January 13, 2017, 12:11 AM	#13
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	I prefer a 4" 357 for HD, but for me it would be annoying to CC. I have snubbies for that.

January 13, 2017, 12:28 AM	#14
Doc Holliday 1950 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2014 Location: Bout as south as it gets Posts: 1,238	I used to carry my GP 100 4.2" but now that I finally got a semi Glock 19, I carry this IWB very comfortably. I went from an open carry state to a concealed state but always carried concealed. IMO I see no reason to advertise that I'm carrying & see no reason to look for trouble. __________________ Shoot well and be Accurate, Doc

January 13, 2017, 06:49 AM	#15
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,597	I carry a Kimber K6s .357 everyday. Its a 2 1/2 inch gun. I was trying to EDC my 686 Plus, but the extra size and weight were not worth the one extra round. The Kimber has a better trigger as well. For me, the Kimber is the perfect carry revolver for concealed carry. Out in the woods or on horseback, when concealment isn't a factor, I go to the SAA guns and bigger calibers. __________________ Say when.....

January 13, 2017, 07:31 AM	#16
micromontenegro Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 647	I carry a Dan Wesson regularly. The 2 1/2 inch barrel gathers dust, as I find the 4 incher equivalent in comfort, and much better in performance.

January 13, 2017, 09:31 PM	#17
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	for certain locations, I'll swap a J-frame for... 4' M15 or RSS, in a IWB. Had a situation threee years ago, just before the Fourth of July. Some bozo kept his hood ornament centered on me, as he pulled out of a parking slot. Was carry the J-frame but wasn't comfortable drawing and going thru the windshield. That's when I decided to carry the 4-inchers [back-ups are one of my 9's or .45.

January 13, 2017, 09:35 PM	#18
OneFreeTexan Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: West, Texas Posts: 280	Been carrying concealed ...a 38 Spec revolver,,, snubby, in a shoulder holster, always wear a jacket, part of the job...for over 40 years

January 13, 2017, 09:39 PM	#19
roashooter Junior member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Posts: 508	686 when I conceal carry...its my S&W 686...4"....no dash....been a faithful companion since the 80s.....in a shoulder holster

January 15, 2017, 11:18 AM	#20
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	Of course! In cold weather, fall through early spring, either my SW 29 Classic 4" or 629 3" Talo feel somehow more natural and comforting in an OWB holster than a .38 snub in a pocket holster or Sig 220 carried in an IWB holster. I guess I just like heavy steel and Magnum rounds.

January 18, 2017, 10:16 AM	#21
walks with gun Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2014 Location: northern Mn. Posts: 271	Up until a while ago when I opted for a Commander in .45 I usually carried a S&W M29 mountain Gun, either in a shoulder holster but more often in a high ride pancake rig.

January 19, 2017, 10:54 AM	#22
camsdaddy Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2007 Posts: 397	Recently I have carried my 586-8 4" concealed a few times. I have to admit its for no other reason that I just find it comforting. Most days my Glock 26 or 19 get the nod.

January 21, 2017, 02:18 PM	#23
diggler1833 Member Join Date: October 6, 2014 Location: NC Posts: 56	While I don't carry it all the time, I do have a 686, 4" that sits rather nicely in a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake holster. Set up like it is, this OWB rig is only concealable under a jacket.

January 21, 2017, 05:20 PM	#24
357 Python Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 941	When I carry a revolver I usually carry 1 of 4 that I have. All have 4" barrels except for a 3" S&W 65. The 4" models are S&W 10-8, S&W 28-2, and S&W 686-1. In the past I have carried a 4" Colt Python and a 6" Colt Python. With the proper clothing all of these can be carried concealed with very little problems.

January 21, 2017, 10:14 PM	#25
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,968	I know another cop that carries a 3" model 64 on occasion off duty.

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