Need help with Revovler

[GlockComa]

Hey guys I figured I at least need 1 or 2 revolvers in the family.

What would you guys recommend.
I'd like a nice carry conceal piece and of course a standard size for open carry.
Of course all carrying would be done outside of CA.

[cho034442]

Check out Turner's

http://turners.com/engage/displayads.php

There are two S&W revolvers on sale.

I was going to get the Taurus Tracker on last weeks ad, but decided to spend the $ on an AR

[rkt88edmo]

Those two at Turners are a great pair. 642 for CCW (442 is the same, just black and blue instead of stainless and silver) and the 686 for the standard size gun.

Lots of other great choices in Rugers as well - maybe a bearcat so you can get a .22lr revolver and a single action specimen.

I've been filling in my revolver section as well, all four purchased from folks here on CG. The 642 and stainless bearcat are the only ones left on my list that I want to buy, unless a nice deal comes along for something else interesting like a 625.

[maxicon]

I'd agree - it's hard to go wrong with a 442/642 and a 686, unless you can afford the 340pd for carry, which gets you to .357 for both. A model 65 or other K frame would be a good substitute for the 686 in a smaller frame.

A Crimson Trace laser grip is a perfect accessory to 642, as well, since the sights are nearly useless.

Gotta watch the revolver bug, though - it can bite hard, and you end up with more revolvers than anything else!

[Budd]

Also take a look at the Ruger GP100 and Ruger SP101.

GP is for home use - non conceal - SP for conceal.

[scootergmc]

Ruger Alaskan .454.

[ianS]

Those airweight 442 and 642's are popular for good reason. They are super easy to carry because they are light and they are relatively inexpensive. But they can be punishing to shoot and difficult to hit with +P loads esp. for someone new to revolvers. Lots of people say they get "carried a lot and shot little". Snub nose revolvers are difficult to hit with to begin with without a lot of practice. Personally, I'd rather a heavier revolver that I'd want to practice on a regular basis. If this is your first snub nose consider an all steel J frame (model 60, 640, 649) first then move onto the airweights and scandiums.

For a full size I've always liked the S&W 686 models esp. their 7 shot models.

Ruger makes the SP101 which is slightly bulkier and larger than a J frame. (For ex. the J frame is easier to conceal in a pocket holster with an Uncle Mike's boot grip.) And of course Ruger makes the GP-100 full size. Those Rugers are equally popular choices esp. since they're less expensive than S&W.

[GlockComa]

Thanks for all the great info guys.

I guess theres alot to think about when it comes to revolvers.
Haha thought it would be easier then choosing a semi-auto.

[Bobshouse]

I carry a S&W model 36 with a 3 inch barrel using an inside the waistband holster. Very comfortable, not heavy or to large to walk around with.

For the house I have a Ruger GP100.

[dfletcher]

Revolvers for concealed carry - how would we mere CA mortals know of such things?

Anyway, I think the S & W Bodyguard type - 38, 49, 649, etc - are about the best. Mine is a plain old blued 49 with rubber Uncle Mike's boot grip. My stainless is a 640 with the stock grips & T grip. I have a 3" Model 37 with the same grip arrangement. The extra barrel length gets in the way only with an IWB holster when you're sitting. Other than that it's no problem.

[HURLEYGO3]

I just picked up a 325pd. Holy ***** is that thing light. Not to fun to shot with the wood grips, but with the rubber grips it's not to bad. It's the best looking gun I own if that helps

[Miltiades]

CCW revolver assuming belt carry...

You said you wanted a revolver for carry. Assuming that you are talking about belt carry, where weight is less important than in pocket carry, I'd recommend an all steel S&W K frame snubby in .357, such as the models 65, 66, 13 or 19. These guns weigh about 32 ounces empty and handle .357 recoil very well. The triggers are good in either double or single action, so you can become quite accurate with one. But their shape and compact size makes them easy to conceal in an outside the waistband holster, with a cover garment.

I have the model 66 with 2.5 inch barrel, and like it very much:

[BigDogatPlay]

+1 on the above, and very nice 66.

If weight isn't a concern then the short barrelled K frames are a very acceptable choice. Much more controllable, even in +P+ or magnum loads, than any of the ultra lightweight J frames.

I owned / carried two different 2.5 inch 19's as off duty guns way back when. They were reliable, easy to conceal even IWB and I was able to shoot them both quite accurately to man sized targets at 100 yards from a bench.

[MedSpec65]

Not to argue, but I've grown to love my Smith Model 60 with 3" barrel, adjustable rear and Hi-Viz front sights. Very concealable and easy to control and deadly enough with .38+p. 357MAG is a little hot for a J-Frame but practice makes it mo' better. Won't print in an IWB.