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March 25, 2018, 12:28 AM | #51 |
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The 2 1/2" Model 19, 66, and 686 are all great shooters but I'm really starting to become partial to the 3" Models. I love my Model 66 with 3" but all time favorites are 3" Model 13 and 65. For carry and defense the adjustable sights hinder more than help IMHO
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March 25, 2018, 09:30 PM | #53 |
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For my money?
The Kimber K6. It's specifically designed with snag-free edges, for concealed carry. 6 shots in a 5-round weight and size. Solid, dependable trigger, great sights. |
March 27, 2018, 01:48 PM | #54 |
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Minorcan, Not sure why you wrote this:
"Kimber K6s - The main issue I have with it is it weighs a ton for no reason. It would make an awful carry weapon for this reason." Interesting comment, when you consider that the Ruger SP101 is 2-3 oz HEAVIER than the K6s and the Kimber carries 6 rounds instead of only 5.
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March 28, 2018, 03:34 AM | #55 |
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2 come to mind, the S&W CS-1 or a S&W 65 Lady Smith. I have a 3" S&W 13 that is quite nice. Custom I would like a S&W 581 cut down to 3" and round butted.
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March 30, 2018, 06:07 AM | #56 |
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I have a 686 3" plus and a 3" model 60. I like both;however, I can't see the 686 as every day concealed carry. The model 60 is a dream after outfitting it with recoil absorbing grips. I recommend the Winchester white box 110 grain JHP load especially in a 3" barreled gun.
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March 30, 2018, 02:51 PM | #57 |
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I have a SP101 2-1/4" with a spurless hammer that weighs in at 25 oz and a LCR .357 that weighs in at 17.4 oz...which has become my EDC.
I installed a different hammer and trigger spring on the SP101 and equipped it with a Trijicon sight and Pachmayr Pro grips which makes it a real pleasure to shoot. I use it for a weekly defensive shooting competition that I participate in. I take my LCR to the range monthly to keep tuned up on it. |
March 30, 2018, 03:20 PM | #58 |
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What's wrong with the 3" one you have? I have a 19-3 2-1/2" and the comment about the ejector rod is spot on - and that issue gets worse as the barrel gets shorter. If you want small with easy extraction and reloading, you might want to consider a J frame in 9mm using moonclips.
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March 31, 2018, 08:41 AM | #59 |
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Model 65 3" HB full length ejection rod , spent cases don't hang up like on the shorter barrels.
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March 31, 2018, 12:43 PM | #60 |
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My CCW is a S&W 627 PC. It's great! The heavier weight makes it much more shoot able than my LCR. The 627 has a 2.5 inch barrel and it also hold 8 rounds!
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April 5, 2018, 08:53 PM | #61 |
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Thanks everyone. I checked out most of your suggestions & then decided to stick with my 686 plus 3" 357 in magnum. This is one heck of a revolver.I went out & bought a new ITW holster & started to carry it again. Since I live in a concealed carry state, I pretty much have it concealed but still able to get it out in a reasonable time frame. This was the hardest to do. The grips kind of sticks out but for my needs it works.
The LCR;'s were not for me. The GP 100's are terrific but the S&W is better. The other Smiths like the model 60 was impressive but only allowed 5 shots. The Kimbers also were impressive but not in the price range under $1K
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