Perfect carry revolver?

[Alan]

What’s your go-to carry revolver and what makes it your top choice? I’m eager to hear from those of you who carry revolvers on a daily basis about your experiences and what you find most effective in practical situations.

 

[foxfirerodandgun]

A 1960's S&W Model 49 Airweight & Ruger LCR w/ Crimson Trace laser grip. First in line is the Ruger due to the laser grip; Model 49, when I feel nostalgic. I've always been a S&W snob.

 

[Virginia 01]

I always carry, and for quick trips, it is a revolver. The S&W 340PD. It is light, about 11 ounces, and handles .357 mag. Since I'm mostly retired, I am often out for just a fast errand run and don't anticipate needing more capacity. This replaces both my Model 64 S&W, 3", and my 644 Airweight, which were the revolvers I'd most likely be carrying before I got the 340PD.

For more complex situations, shopping in big stores, going to movies, outdoor activities, road trips, I carry a pistol.

 

[SW Virginia guy.]

I carry a Kimber K6s 3" daily IWB, and my usual load is .38 special+p hollow points. For quick trips to the store, I throw my S&W Model 360 in my jacket or pants pocket. Although both can be loaded with .357 loads, I don't. I value my hearing too much if I needed to use them in a self-defense situation, especially indoors.

 

[Teflondon]

2.5" S&W Model 686+ OWB concealed in a leather pancake holster when not at work. When at work or when I need extra concealment, my 3" S&W Model 60 IWB. I carry Underwood 38 Special 158 gr Hardcast Keith in both.

 

[Virginia 01]

Thumbs up on the 3" model 60.
I have an older one, in .38spl, and it is the perfect mix of size and ability.

 

[Dogkinkead]

Ruger LCR in 327 when I'm carrying a revolver.

 

[Jay]

I carry an old Colt Cobra, but in the last year or so it’s developed a wiggle in the firing pin and isn’t reliably firing. Looking for a local gunsmith to take a look at it, but also looking at picking up a Rock Island 206; heard good things about them, and certainly can’t argue with the price.
Jay

 

[Virginia 01]

The Rock Island 206 gets good reviews for reliability across all platforms including reddit, You Tube and dealer's buyer reviews. . Seems like a good choice for a back up to a real gun. While the Colt is out getting fixed, maybe the RI can take its place?

I personally wouldn't carry a piece that looked that rough all the time, just as I wouldn't wear an ugly watch. It's not about fashion, it's about confidence. I want my carry guns to instill me with confidence in their manufacturing... and the RI looks like it was made from balls of sandpaper.

 

[The_Truth]

S&W 13/66 3"
S&W 29/629 3"
Taurus 445 44spl
S&W 351C

Tough to pick just one.

 

[Virginia 01]

HK P30SK
Glock 43/43X
S&W 1086
Glock 20 Gen 4
S&W 13/66 3"
S&W 29/629 3"
Taurus 445 44spl

Tough to pick just one.

Well, the question was about revolvers, so that narrows your choices down to just three.

 

[The_Truth]

Well, the question was about revolvers, so that narrows your choices down to just three.

Haha, silly me. Editing my post now.

 

[ButchA]

I have a classic 1972 S&W Mod 36 .38 snubby. Still 100% all original.
I snatched it up off Gunbroker a while back for a decent price!
When contacting the FFL dealer about it, I was told that it really was
a real LEO's piece way back in the day, based out of Ocala, FL! How cool!

 

[The Binary Son]

I carry a S&W 686+ with a 3 inch barrel, XS Big Dot Sights and a Hogue Tamer grip. I carry it in an Elite Survival Systems Hip-Gunner Fanny Pack. Loaded with Federal Hydra-Shok 158 grain cartridges, and a spare 5-Star brand speed loader with the same. I have a third speed loader in the car just in case.

I went with a 686+ because of all the good reviews I saw on youtube and read on the internet, it has an extra round in the cylinder, and is slightly bigger than a K frame to help absorb the 357 recoil without going to a massive N frame. I went with the 3 inch barrel because it was the shortest barrel length that had a full length ejector rod.

 

[Jim0001]

Ruger SP-101, .327 Federal Magnum, 4 1/8" barrel, 6-shot
or
Ruger SP-101, .9mm 2 1/4" barrel. 5-shot