best daily carry revolver NOT in pocket
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Kreyzhorse
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The 637 Airweight is the best carry option. I own both an SP and an Airweight and the Airweight is my choice for two reasons. The Airweight is much lighter and in my opinion, easier to carry for long periods of time. Secondly, the Airweight has a much better trigger on it than the SP. While the SP has improved from when it was NIB, the Airweight trigger is still much better.
I'm not slagging on the SP here, it is a fine gun unto itself, but from a CCW standpoint, the Airweight is the ultimate carry snubby.
45_Shooter
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+1
If that's too large, a Colt DS or Cobra works well too, but .38 only
I searched for a long time for a concealed carry revolver that would be all I wanted. Finally I conceaded that I would have to always have a cover garment of some type, even if it was just an untucked tee shirt. I like a long barrel (for sight picture) however much experimenting showed that 4 inches was the absolute longest I could conceal with out wearing a jacket or vest, and often the tip of that would show.
In the end, I took my favorite revolver (a 6 inch 686+) and had it modified in 2003 to fit my final specifications. I have carried this revolver pretty much daily since having it converted, I'm convinced that it is exactly what I need.
Of course, there are times when I have to wear a tucked in shirt, without a cover garment. On those days, I have an SP-101 (3 1/16 bbl) that I wear in a "tuckable" IWB holster.
Anways, here is my favorite daily carry:
It has been cut down to 3 3/4" barrel, had a SDM gold dot front sight installed, cylinder machined to accept moon clips, ball detent moved from the end of the ejector rod to the crane (for improved consistency in lock-up), Extra large cylinder release, tuned action (of course), forceing cone had the sharp edge on the right side slightly rounded (cuz I kept cutting my finger on the forcing cone during speed reloads), trigger polished, smoothed and rounded, and finally, given a set of S&W PC combat grips.
I love this gun!
In the end, I took my favorite revolver (a 6 inch 686+) and had it modified in 2003 to fit my final specifications. I have carried this revolver pretty much daily since having it converted, I'm convinced that it is exactly what I need.
Of course, there are times when I have to wear a tucked in shirt, without a cover garment. On those days, I have an SP-101 (3 1/16 bbl) that I wear in a "tuckable" IWB holster.
Anways, here is my favorite daily carry:
It has been cut down to 3 3/4" barrel, had a SDM gold dot front sight installed, cylinder machined to accept moon clips, ball detent moved from the end of the ejector rod to the crane (for improved consistency in lock-up), Extra large cylinder release, tuned action (of course), forceing cone had the sharp edge on the right side slightly rounded (cuz I kept cutting my finger on the forcing cone during speed reloads), trigger polished, smoothed and rounded, and finally, given a set of S&W PC combat grips.
I love this gun!
John Moses
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As one that carries all day/every day, a full size weapon gets old very fast.
Something as heavy as 66 or a SP101 are out as far as I am concerned.
I would suggest a prelock Smith.
My belt often has a Colt Detective Special on it.
Something as heavy as 66 or a SP101 are out as far as I am concerned.
I would suggest a prelock Smith.
My belt often has a Colt Detective Special on it.
Magnum Wheel Man
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not pre lock... but my daily carry rig... love everything about it ( but the hole in the side 
) but it's been trouble free so far...
... & it's so light you can forget you have it on...
) but it's been trouble free so far...... & it's so light you can forget you have it on...
The Great Mahoo
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I carry a Taurus 651 revolver w/ 2" barrel most of the time. Small, not too heavy, and plenty of power being a .357. I use an IWB holster hidden by a cover garment. I know Taurus has a shady reputation, but i've had no problems thus far, after several months with the gun.
My new glock may soon replace it as my carry choice, though the 651 is smaller.
My new glock may soon replace it as my carry choice, though the 651 is smaller.
azredhawk44
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My SP101 gets carried most out of any of my revolvers.
+1 to the K-frame suggestions above though. I've handled some M19's and was really impressed with them. I may have to pick one up some day. Much handier than a 686 or a GP100, almost felt as nimble as my SP101, but 6 shots instead of 5.
+1 to the K-frame suggestions above though. I've handled some M19's and was really impressed with them. I may have to pick one up some day. Much handier than a 686 or a GP100, almost felt as nimble as my SP101, but 6 shots instead of 5.
rugersp101
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SP101 or 3" GP100
The only Airweight wheelgun I carry is a S&W 432PD in .32 H&R Magnum. It's a potent little gun that weighs almost nothing (15.5oz). I'd really like to find a good Model 38.
For small, I have the S&W 649 .357 bodyguard which rides in a open top IWB holster. I also have both the 2.5" Model 19 and Model 66 which are larger, for OWB carry.
For daily carry, the 649 is fine. It's small enough to be hidden even in summer and packs plenty of punch.
For small, I have the S&W 649 .357 bodyguard which rides in a open top IWB holster. I also have both the 2.5" Model 19 and Model 66 which are larger, for OWB carry.
For daily carry, the 649 is fine. It's small enough to be hidden even in summer and packs plenty of punch.
Magnum Wheel Man
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BILL... got one similar as well... 3rd / 4th most carried gun... very easy to shoot, low noise, low recoil, & very accurate
very easy to shoot, low noise, low recoil, & very accuratea 66 is a nice choice
I would carry any 3-4" magnum wheelgun with which I was very comfortable. It really depends on the purpose, your attire etc. For bear defense I'd step up to a 2.5-4 inch .44 Magnum , .454, or better snub .500 with 700grain loads. The .454 is a nice compormise, but might be a bit bouncy until you get used to her.
funon1
I would carry any 3-4" magnum wheelgun with which I was very comfortable. It really depends on the purpose, your attire etc. For bear defense I'd step up to a 2.5-4 inch .44 Magnum , .454, or better snub .500 with 700grain loads. The .454 is a nice compormise, but might be a bit bouncy until you get used to her.
funon1