good carry revolver

[Oldcoyotedream]

You can pick up a Taurus Ultralight for around $250 to $275 used in good condition. I reccomend light weight for carry. Lets face it, it may have a little more kick to it but it's not a range weapon your going to be shooting 100 rds of rounds through. Which ever you decide you need to pay attention to the timming of the cylinder. A revolver is one of the most reliable weapons around, unless the cylinder is missaligned with the barrel Good luck in your search.

 

[SteveG66]

Definately sugest the SW 442/642 series. Lightweight and easy to conceal.

Good Luck.

 

[menzzer37]

IMO The JUDGE loaded 410 buckshot and LC alternating

 

[Joe Williams]

If you want super duper lightweight, check out the Ruger LCR.

If you aren't concerned about pocket carry and want a more pleasant shooting gun, Ruger SP101. I think the 3" SP101 is one of the best guns out there.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Joe just said it all. But I have a little Charter .38, and it's not bad, either.

 

[edsinger]

Ruger LCR... I bought one a few months ago and I love it! Check it out on their website. Very lightweight, and surprisingly comfortable to shoot with a sweet trigger to boot. That'll probably run you a little under 4 bills NIB

Bought me one an I love it, seems accurate for a 2" out to 7 yards. I tried abuot 105 rounds and my hand didnt hurt at all. I did not notice the +p rounds either. Why you ask? It is SO light....

Good choice IMHO

 

[andyrping]

Here you go... A carry revolver for a lumberjack!

 

[mitchmoore1989]

carry

i was thinking about just getting a s&w 500. figured 3.50 a round was a good deal and it wouldnt be to hard to conceal!

 

[rcox]

Where did you find a LCR for under $400. All I have seen are above that, and I want get one for my next, at least for my wife who has LTCH.

 

[scottka]

I got mine up in Galveston, IN at Down by the Tracks. They had it for $392 a couple months ago.

 

[danmdevries]

That's an awesome price for one. All that I've seen have been at least $450, almost $700 for the ct version.

 

[Astrocreep]

I recommend finding a revolver without a hammer for concealed carry.
I have a Taurus CIA in .357 mag for a few years and it's a dream to shoot.

Taurus International Manufacturing Inc
I got it for about $300.00 at the time.

I've put about 1000 rounds of .357 into it in the past 3 or so years and it's worked quite well. Easy to shoot but isn't very forgiving of bad technique. Tends to heat up the chamber and get stiff/stuck at times after about 40 or 50 rounds in a row. By that time, my hands are starting to sting so it gets to cool off naturally :P
We all thought it was having a mechanical problem until we touched the metal. Ouch.

I'd wager other snub nosed .357's would do the same... anyone confirm?

You'll regret buying a revolver with a hammer if you put it in a IWB holster.

Get a good pocket holster and you're good to go.

 

[stingypaperwaffles]

I have a model 85 Taurus that I got about 10 years ago. I got it because I wanted something inexpensive and reliable, and it has been very good to me, not that there is much that can go wrong. I have had no problems with it. At first, I just carried it in the car, and recently began to cc it. It was getting really heavy and bulky in the pocket, so I went and got a P3-AT last week to cc, and keep the 85 in the car.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

You may also want to consider, if you can find them, the 2 1/2" S&W K frames, the M19 or M66. You will find them used, but fortunately, unless you shoot magnums in them all of the time, they are usually good performers, and can stand +P rounds steadily.

The problem may be to find them. If you must have a J frame size, I like others in this thread suggest the Ruger SP 101. I prefer a heavier weapon, so to minimize recoil. Shooting a lightweight J frame in .357 is a knucklebuster.

 

[AverageMidwest]

Another vote for SP101....can shoot it forever with hot .357s and it won't have a problem. Only downside is that it's heavy for its size, which isn't altogether bad if you ARE shooting full bore .357 loads. Does just fine with .38 Special +P also, tho...

 

[Bigg Dogg]

Ruger SP101 no doubt.

 

[06orange1300c]

S&W 442

 

[BurninBrass]

Another vote for the Smith 642. Outfitted mine with the smaller Crimson Trace grips. Rides in my right front pocket in a Desantis Nemesis everywhere I go.