Who still uses a revolver for defense?

[Sameface]

I like the Ruger, but prefer the 6" barrel. The brownells spring kit suggestion is a good idea. I have a S&W 686 with a 6" barrel now.

 

[686 Shooter]

Without pictures, they really don't exist

 

[bikeman]

I still carry a S&W 15 with a 4 inch barrel around the yard and in the woods from time to time.

 

[richardraw316]

 

[richardraw316]

this is my Taurus 606 with the home made grips, great carry piece.

 

[dyerwatcher]

The Govenor in the nightstand

 

[gunman41mag]

I used to carry a COLT PYTHON 357 MAGNUM 2.5 inch barrel

 

[indyartisan]

 

[686 Shooter]

Awesome gun, what's its story?

 

[9mmfan]

Monday-Friday my Smith 642 is King, going back and forth to work with me. My G19 rules on the weekend.

 

[darend505]

I am just getting into getting pistol/revolver. Picked up a .22 revolver early in the month for plinking. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet. Went to a lgs few days ago and picked up and tried out a few different grip types. So far leaning towards .38 or 9mm

 

[indyartisan]

Awesome gun, what's its story?

Thanks shooter.
It started life as a US Army Model 1917 45acp. I bought it with the barrel cut down. Chamfered the cylinder holes, beveled cylinder front and back and broke all the sharp edge. Smoothed up the internals. Put some Vans cold blue on it. Still considering bobbing the hammer. Easy to feed and comforting to have handy.

 

[686 Shooter]

Thanks shooter.
It started life as a US Army Model 1917 45acp. I bought it with the barrel cut down. Chamfered the cylinder holes, beveled cylinder front and back and broke all the sharp edge. Smoothed up the internals. Put some Vans cold blue on it. Still considering bobbing the hammer. Easy to feed and comforting to have handy.

I've been looking for something similar, I thought it would make a great carry gun.
Again, great looking gun, you did a very good job with it.

 

[edporch]

I sometimes carry a S&W Model 500 with an 8" barrel in a shoulder holster.
Definitely gets a reaction from my friends when I show up and take my jacket off...

 

[LtScott14]

1988: Bought a S&W M10-4in "skinny"bbl(38 spec). Used while attending In Law Academy. Went to M66 357 mag 4in. Used on Deputy Marshal job till 1996. G22 40 cal. replaced M66 till 2006.
Retired from LEO. Now back to S&W M10 4in. We all go back to first used as familiar to the training, and maintenance, and dependability. Also have a S&W 442 as a bug.
Still qualify with the S&W M10. Those whippersnappers kids(newer Deputys) chuckle at a blue steel 6 shooter/Black( basketweave) leather border patrol holster on the firing line till this old gray man shoots an expert qualification. Hint: Need to practice now and then. Some guys use to think once a year quals were too much work. I felt my life was worth the practice.
I say bring it on revolvers!

Note: On occasion I carry a G19. They are lightweight, and a lot of 9mm capacity, hard to beat.The new crowd accepts plastic... Guns, holsters, credit card, etc.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I carry a sp101 .357. I honestly tried compact semi autos and couldn't find one I could keep on target. There's just something about the sp101 that works with me and I decided I'll take 5 round of .357 I can keep on target vs. 6-7 rounds of .40 spraying all over the place.

 

[youngda9]

I always carry a 3" SP101 OWB around the house. Except for the last couple weeks I've been carrying my 4" 686 to break in my new OWB leather holster that Santa(USPS) brought me. My 686 is the gun that I shoot most...always have it in the woods as well.

 

[scott08]

S&W snub nose 38 with hammer, IWB, Can't tell its there and totally comfortable.

 

[indiucky]

Smith and Wesson 640-1 in an IWB is on me from "can see to can't see." I love me wheelguns.

 

[indysims]

I carry a .38 snubby now... but would consider down the road a .38 in a 4" barrel