The best for EDC revolver ever?

JERRY said:

To carry on your person iwb etc I'd say the S$W model 12. K frame light weight snub.

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My Model 12 is a 4-incher, but I had a Model 37 snub that was nice. Neither what I consider a perfect revolver EDC, but both very light and reliable.

Then there's the Model 10 snub, mine is nickel.

I'd like the S&W 632 in .327 magnum. 24 ounces of gun with 6 shots of .327 mag (or .32 mag) ought to split the difference between my CA Undercoverette and my S&W 66 2.5" very well.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/smith-wesson-model-632-327-fed-mag-revolver/


Or maybe this .32 magnum predecessor.

Sturm Ruger’s & Co.’s Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR) is often overlooked and ignored by traditional revolver snobs.



But it introduced several novel features in an otherwise stagnant revolver market when it was released a decade or more ago. It is far from an attractive pistol but it does what it was intended to do, and does it reliably and efficiently.

Is it "the best for EDC ever"?

tubeshooter said:

Is it "the best for EDC ever"?

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That’s all subjective now isn’t it?

Yes, it is.

It has it's fans and defenders, obviously.
I didn't know the revolver market was so stagnant and in need of help...

JCooperfan1911 said:

Sturm Ruger’s & Co.’s Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR) is often overlooked and ignored by traditional revolver snobs.

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But it introduced several novel features in an otherwise stagnant revolver market when it was released a decade or more ago. It is far from an attractive pistol but it does what it was intended to do, and does it reliably and efficiently.

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I've thought about buying the 6-shot .327 version a few times.
https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2016/04/pocket-powerhouse-the-newest-ruger-lcr-revolver/

EMC45 said:

3in Model 65 or 13. K Frame, can shoot full power .357 or .38 special, and it fits most folks hands just about right. Grips and holsters galore for it.

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I came to say K frame.

For EDC, 38 or 357

3 or 4 inch barrel.

I like the 4, myself

ECVMatt said:

I sold way too many Taurus revolvers back in the day to recommend them for anything serious.

I love the Model 13 and the 65 or the Ruger SP/GP series for this role. They are heavier, but I would rather wear a belt and use a good holster than compromise on weight. I can also shoot them with better accuracy than light weight guns. I do understand why light weight guns are appealing, but an all steel gun works better for me.

This is pretty close to my perfect EDC revolver:

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Matt,
Do you that revolver? Trigger guard partly cut away? Work done in the late 80's or early 90's? I ask as I have a S&W 66, 2.5in with that same package done on it. Carried it for a loooooooooong time (couple of decades).

I'll put this 66 up against all comers.

"Best" probably boils down to the argument between "carriable" and "shootable".

I'd far rather shoot a 4" 19/66, and far rather carry a scandium snub.

On the whole, I'd have to go with my "Jordanized" Model 19, which has spent decades on my hip.

A 640 "no dash" .38 (lower right) is about ideal. 5 ounces more than a 642 but worth it in my opinion. Joe

Lately, this or my K6S. In a DeSantis Sof Tuk.

I have to agree with the OP. When I carry a revolver for defense, it's a Colt Detective Special -- same as the Cobra, but with a steel frame. It's rated +P.

amd6547 said:

A fixed sight 4” Model 10 makes a good carry gun…View attachment 1140874

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And Bianchi makes good leather for it.

Sorry, but I have to ask.

What is EDC?

Thanks

The revolver I shoot best is my 7.5" Old Model Super Blackhawk.

My easiest revolver to carry is my NAA mini revolver.

They're both unsuitable for me to carry. The SBH is huge and heavy that I'm just not going to carry it. The NAA is so tiny that I manipulate it slowly and clumsily and can't hit anything with it due to my XXL hands.

So it's a compromise. I carry the smallest, lightest revolvers that I can shoot well enough for SD that are in an effective caliber.

Note on the SP101: I've owned three over past ten years or so. I finally have one that I've gotten used to, broken in, and can shoot decently. They're too heavy for me to want to carry one, but I'm finally convinced that they can be as good as people have been saying.

This was my EDC when I had to wear overalls for a couple of years recently. It happened to fit the bib pocket perfectly.

The sp101 was my first ccw. I like it and still carry it occasionally. I never was very fast with the sights on this one. It wasn't easy for me to shoot well either.

If I were going to carry one of my revolvers, my first choice would be my 4" 625 in 45acp, followed by my 4" 620 in 357. Both are solid, easy to shoot well with, and accurate shooters.

If it were to be a snubby, then either a 2.5" Model 19, or a 2" Model 10.

As to the NAA Mini's, Ive actually been carrying one in my back pocket behind my wallet for a couple of years now, and have come to have a whole different opinion of them than what I had when I picked up my first. In the past, I always considered them a novelty and a joke (mostly why I carry it), and still do, but, knowing what I do now about them, you wouldnt be laughing long if I had to use it against you.

They too are solid little guns that are built very well, easy to shoot well with, and accurate, once you figure out how to shoot them and understand their limits.

I have carried the smallbores but became disenchanted with them and preferred something a bit larger, like the .45 Colt. And, being considerable more familiar with the Single Action, my preference has been to a Ruger Blackhawk for my every day companion, 4 5/8" barrel and .45 Colt caliber.

Bob Wright

Driftwood Johnson said:

Sorry, but I have to ask.

What is EDC?

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Every Day Companion.

Bob Wright

BobWright said:

Every Day Companion.

Bob Wright

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Every Day Carry

Same/same.