Gun Fighting Revolver

Styx- Your probably going to get a good plethora of answers, Some that don’t want to play along, and some that will.

I’d Say a Moon clip cut cylinder, 7 or 8 shot 357 with the Most potent defense ammo that can be shot accurately in that revolver.

I really like my 44 spl revolvers- Yet A 7 or 8 shot 357 and quick reloading,would Give Formidable double tap ability.

Plus the concussion also will stun the others after you drop the hammer the first time

I Hope This situation dosnt happen to anyone, Yet be prepared as always.

Just my opinion.

Ps - 4” 357 magnum 686 Mountain Gun 7 shot.
My preference… as it’s quick on target and changing to another target. Also provides substantial fire power without being to Bulky to carry.

Since it was specified "carry,"
then a 7-shot Wiley Clapp II
GP100 3-inch barrel with
night front sight.

(Ask again a week from now
and it could easily be a Smith
with similar features. )

Why, my Mateba 357 Magnum automatic revolver, of course: https://guns.fandom.com/wiki/Mateba_autorevolver

Why would you carry anything else? Unless you had a 44 Magnum Mateba, I suppose.

I believe S&W made a few "Registered Magnum" reissues in the immediate pre-lock era- blued, N-frame, Square Butt, 3.5 or 4 inch barrels, 8-shot = pretty much top of my list.

I'd be happy with a 4" GP100 with 125 gr jhp 357s. I'd also feel fine with a 4" Model 10.

I chose the best 357 combat magnum on the market and I practice out to 100 y

GRIZ22 said:

I'd be happy with a 4" GP100 with 125 gr jhp 357s.

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Me too. Maybe I could see my way to the Redhawk I own, with some 240gr JHPs. But that might be asking a bit much of myself.

.455_Hunter said:

I believe S&W made a few "Registered Magnum" reissues in the immediate pre-lock era- blued, N-frame, Square Butt, 3.5 or 4 inch barrels, 8-shot = pretty much top of my list.

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8 shot N frame, 3.5 or 4 inch barrel.

I can't think of a 'better' revolver for OP's scenario.

The Smith and Wesson TTR8. Gun loaded with moderate .357s such as Golden Sabers with a moon clip in the gun, and speedloaders for reloads.

What about a SW 1917 ?

Raiders of the lost ark - excellent situation example

This one in 12 gauge would do.

Playing along, though, I agree that an N frame cut for clips, in either eight shot .357 or six shot .45 Auto would be the obvious choice.

.38 Special said:

Playing along, though, I agree that an N frame cut for clips, in either eight shot .357 or six shot .45 Auto would be the obvious choice.

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I like the way you think.

I started my career with a S&W Model 15, then a Model 64 before transitioning to a Sig 226 which I carried for another 20 years. I would say a 4” K Frame loaded with Buffalo Bore 158 SWC HP. My Model 15 is just so natural and comfortable to me that I would bet my life in it. Muscle memory is just so strong. I would have to get some practice with the reload, that might be a bit rusty.

Going with what I have, Id say either my 4" my 620, or 2.5" 686+ carried AIWB along with a couple of reloads.

I think Id stay with speed loaders too over the moon clips, as I dont know that Id trust the moon clips enough to hold up to realistic daily life.

I just wish Safariland made loaders for the 7 shooters. The HKS work, but they are fidgety and less secure.

I’m going old school. Webley fosberry. Might as well be prepared to go down in style if your premonition says your getting into a 50-50 gunfight.

BUT a m32 grenade launcher would probably be a more dependable tool to rely on.

What? Nobody going with a Governor? No matter how you load it, .45acp, 45Colt or .410 buckshot, formidable. well not so easy to carry. But if you "KNOW" you're going to be in a fight you don't carry it for long.

S&W Governor loaded with .45 Colt 255grn full wadcutters, with moonclipped .45 Auto Hornady Critical Defense as reloads...

Given a second choice, a Ruger SP101, .357 Magnum, 3” barrel, brass front sight; with 158grn LSWCHP first up and 125grn JHP reloads...

I am perfectly happy with my S&W Baby Chief in my back pocket.
Five rounds is plenty.

3" Model 13. Good enough for the FBI "back in the day."

I think, assuming multiple aggressors, I would go with my M64 4 inch HB with 38 +P hollow points. This would give me the best chance of good recoil recovery and fastest follow up or transitional shots. A K frame with a grip that fits your hand well is very hard to beat.

I should have mentioned- Synthetic Moon clips.
I’d feel confident with them as they will not bend and Reloads will be reliable. Ez Moon Clips product

I have some of those EZ clips, they only work/fit in one of my three guns that take the same clips.

You also have to watch which ones you get. They make a couple of versions, and one will dump/not hold the rounds if dropped or rough handled.

I think you would need to vet any of the moon clips you carried, and would need a carrier that would protect them from abuse in daily life.