autoloader to revolver: 20rnds to 5rnds

[ar154life]

my first carry gun was a glock 17 (17 w/ +2 +1in chamber). i quickly realized that it was more than enough and changed to the glock 19 (15+1).

after two weeks or so, I switched to the hi-power (13+1) because it was my new gun for that week. a little later down the road, I carried the sig p226 (12+1) but the hot weather worn me out from all the walking. 1911 bug got me and I went with a full size 5" govt model (8+1). then carried a model 66 (6rnds). now my current is a 5rnd s&w 642 and dont feel outgunned.

doesnt make sense lugging big guns around when I can carry the 642 confortably in my pocket.
dont know why I waited so long (6 months) to come to conclusion that this was all I need.

 

[Heavy Metal Hero]

And hopefully you won't need any rounds whatsoever.

 

[joe4702]

Good choice. If you haven't already, check out the 642 Club over in Revolvers.

 

[armoredman]

Careful, keep him away from derringers!

 

[Glockman17366]

I've always read most gunfights are over in 5 rounds or less...but I would suggest you carry one speed loader or strip.

I really enjoy carrying a Glock 17 or 19...or my little Kahr MK9, but I do put that little .38 in my pocket more often then carrying any of the others.

 

[indie]

im just getting into guns for personal defense. And i bought a 7 shot 4" revolver as my first gun. My next gun will be a 7 shot snubbie taurus 817 because i cant bring myself to go down to 5 rounds. I guess i'll stay at lucky number 7.

 

[Jeff F]

A Ruger sp works for me and it only holds 5 rounds. Sometimes I don't carry extra ammo for it.

 

[461]

Being over 40 and my wild years well past and having never even needed one round, I find 5 is plenty.

 

[10-Ring]

Can't beat a j-frame!

 

[valor1]

Funny. I was actually thinking of carrying a mini gatling gun or a mini mp5 for a spray and they better pray effect. If I own a glock before, i'll be carrying both a glock and a revolver today. I may also end up carrying two j-frame revolvers on both my ankles for additional weight training and to eliminate reloading and carrying extra speedloader or speed strips. It ain't bad if you are carrying a 5 shot revolver either. Enjoy.

 

[GTSteve03]

A Glock 17 or 19 makes a dandy bedside gun for things that go bump in the night or a Zombie invasion, but a 5-shot snubby would be plenty good for me to carry around most any other day. I would prefer mine in a Ruger SP101 with light .357 loads, tho.

 

[GunTech]

Colt dick special here. Only a little bigger than a Smith J frame with a full 6 rounds. Too bad they don't make them any more.

 

[rdaines]

I guess if I were in the "hood" I'd bring more fire power but I feel perfectly protected when carrying my SP-101 5 shot. It's for personal defense and not for stopping a mini-invasion. If I'm at a Mall and a band a terrorist strike I'm no Bruce Willis saving the world, I'd be out gunned no matter what I carried. Semi-autos are great and I have several but the Ruger spends the most time with me. Yeah, with light .357 handloads.

 

[MCgunner]

It's really easier to carry my Kel Tec P11 than any of my revolvers and it holds up to 12+1 in a 14 ounce pocket sized 9mm. However, I find myself carrying a J frame gun a lot. I hope I never need it and if I do, the average shots fired in a typical gun fight is under 2 from what I read. Stands to reason. I'll be diving for cover probably FIRST before firing if I have the chance. I do carry a speed loader and speed strip with me just in case I need 'em, though. And, when I go to the big city, I usually carry a back up.