Does anyone mess with a revolver ?

[cutt]

All this is great to hear.

 

[Bama55]

My last wheel gun duty gun was a 4” fixed sights L frame 681, which I carried for a couple of years before going to a SIG P226 on duty or a P225 off duty. I had started in LE with a 4” 66.
believe the 4” 681 may have been the ultimate fighting revolver.

You know, I would go along with that. I have a 4" and 6" 586. Always preferred the blue ones. But, I do have a 66 no dash, early one with stainless sights.

 

[DoyleAlley]

I always carry a revolver when in the woods but never on the street. I keep the first cylinder loaded with a CCI snake load just in case I have a close encounter with Mr. NoShoulders.

 

[Griz375]

There are those of us who still carry, and practice with a revolver, but I believe our ranks are dwindling. Now, don't get me wrong, I love my 1911s, but I own more revolvers than autos.

I used to be about 50-50 but as PPC is pretty much dead & it seems my CAS days are done (both need better knees than mine) I’ve been slowly thinning the herd – hard to say goodbye to old friends though.

DW prefers wheel guns and has 4-5 of her own so, revolvers are still in 1st place here, for a while anyway. . . .

 

[4CERTN]

I carry a S&W 642 in a pocket holster daily (along with a 2x2x2 pouch of spare ammo). Sometimes that gun’s a solo; otherwise it’s a backup to either a full-size revolver or auto.

I tend to carry 1911s or a Browning Hi Power when it comes to a full-size auto, but one of these full-size wheelguns is sometimes put to use:

S&W Model 27-2 with 3-1/2” barrel





S&W Model 27-3 with 4-inch barrel




S&W Model 520 with 4-inch barrel (I need to do a separate post on this one sometime)




While I don’t carry this one too often, it’s too much fun to not list it - S&W Model 27-2 with 5-inch barrel.

 

[DoyleAlley]

I don't care what anybody says - that 27-2 is downright purdy.

 

[SMOKEEATERFF]

I have a 442 that I pocket carry and my wife has a 642 she carry’s in her purse. Crazy how well they conceal.

 

[cutt]

I lovem all, leather is so cool. I love your revolvers.

 

[Bama55]

4CERTN, my heart melted at the pic of your 27-2, 3 1/2". That one is beautiful. I always wanted one, here is the closest I will probably come:
S&W 38/44 Heavy Duty, 1936, The barrel was cut to 3 1/2".

 

[4CERTN]

@Bama55 thank you and that HD is nothing short of spectacular - love it!

 

[Bama55]

@Bama55 thank you and that HD is nothing short of spectacular - love it!

Thank you, sir. A lot of them had the cylinders reamed for .357 Mag, this one is still original .38 SPL.

 

[4CERTN]

Thank you, sir. A lot of them had the cylinders reamed for .357 Mag, this one is still original .38 SPL.

It’s funny that you mention the reaming of the cylinder. I’d recently read that term on another forum also in reference to an HD and had to Google to get the full understanding. Sounds like yours remaining in .38 Spec. makes the gun more desirable from a collector’s perspective.

Regardless, love the way that gun looks. Old-school bada$$ery right there!

 

[Bama55]

It’s funny that you mention the reaming of the cylinder. I’d recently read that term on another forum also in reference to an HD and had to Google to get the full understanding. Sounds like yours remaining in .38 Spec. makes the gun more desirable from a collector’s perspective.

Regardless, love the way that gun looks. Old-school bada$$ery right there!

All this about the .38/44 reminded me, I haven't sent for the S&W factory letter on it yet. I'll get it mailed Monday now.

 

[Blaznhale72]

I love revolvers. Prices for revolver ammo (at least where I’m at) is substantially higher…when you find it..than auto calibers. Luckily I have a redhawk in 45lc/acp, makes it a little less painful at the range.

 

[aftac19]

I shoot them but only a few I had two model 10’s but sold them to some of my dads academy friends since they only had rifles. My first ex took both model 36’s both three inch versions and my vaquero.

 

[Bamapilot010]

Revolver shooting is becoming a lost art. Yes modern semi-autos provide utility with more capacity, but it’s nice working a SAA or DA/SA revolver working on fundamentals.

 

[Beastmaker]

I wish I could get my hands on a Ruger LCR 327 fed mag or similar. I do believe a 38 snub nose is the perfect first gun for anyone that's new to firearms.

 

[cutt]

I wish I could get my hands on a Ruger LCR 327 fed mag or similar. I do believe a 38 snub nose is the perfect first gun for anyone that's new to firearms.

I disagree with you. .38's are hard to shoot for beginners, The triggers are crap and you have a short sight plane with a short barrel. Hard for a beginner to get any gratification on target unless you are 5 feet from it. Just my $.02

 

[DoyleAlley]

I'm with Cutt. Snubnose shooting (at least accurately) is an expert's game.

 

[redredred]

Carry a 629 with a shoulder holster. LOL