Best CCW Revolver

[tawcat]

is there a revolver that is bigger than a .22 NAA minirevolver but smaller than a Smith and Wesson .38 titaniums models? It there was such a revolver of high quality and still available...that would be the ultimate deep CCW revolver. Any ideas???

(I know that NAA has a prototype for a .32 revolver.)

I carry a S&W 351PD .22WMR 7 shot Hi Viz sight, love this little jewel.

 

[Drgong]

is there a revolver that is bigger than a .22 NAA minirevolver but smaller than a Smith and Wesson .38 titaniums models? It there was such a revolver of high quality and still available...that would be the ultimate deep CCW revolver. Any ideas???

(I know that NAA has a prototype for a .32 revolver.)

while it not out there, a 5 shot .327 would be ideal for that.

 

[SwampWolf]

I went from a .38 Special J-frame, five-shot Smith, weighing 16 ounces to a six-shot Colt Cobra .38 Special, weighing 16 ounces. I like the idea of having 20 % more ammo on board in the same weight revolver for a carry concealed piece.

 

[texas bulldog]

I have handled a few .357, and by far the sp101 is my 1st choice for ergonomics, but seems a bit on the pricey side.

for me, the SP101 is the best CCW revolver. i'm surprised to hear someone say it's pricey, because i really feel like it's a great value compared to everything else on the market. i bought mine new for $389. i've since seen one NIB for $349. even if you can't find those deals, you ought to be able to get a new one for no more than $425 or a used one between $300 and $350.

that's much less than a new S&W 642 (which isn't what i wanted anyway). sure, you could get a taurus or rossi for maybe a hundred bucks less. but with mixed reviews of their product and customer service, it seems well worth it to me to pay for the ruger.

 

[Shade00]

The SP101 is an excellent value - you can't find a better new revolver in the price range. For me, the SP101 would make an acceptable carry piece since it's not TOO heavy - but for some the ~25oz weight is too much for extended carry. I would prefer to carry something lighter - like one of my J-frames. Which is why I would endorse a used J-frame, which can usually be had for the price of a new Ruger SP101 - or less. I passed on a slightly cosmetically worn Model 642 recently for $325, and a very nice shape Model 38 for $360. It just takes a little lookin'.

 

[texas bulldog]

i'll second what shade00 says above. getting a used S&W J-frame is another great value. since i like all steel, my preference would be an older model 60, but there are lots of other choices depending on which features float your boat.

 

[Katana8869]

for me, the SP101 is the best CCW revolver. i'm surprised to hear someone say it's pricey, because i really feel like it's a great value compared to everything else on the market.

+1. IMO the SP101 is the best concealed carry revolver on the market. It's only drawback is that the weight makes it a little heavy for pocket carry, but it can be done with the 2 1/4" model if you really want to. I keep a S&W 638 Airweight for that task, but for everything else the SP101 is my choice.

 

[Camjr]

642 38spl in a Mika for pocket carry, with 2 speed strips in the other pocket. Speer Gold Dot 135gr +p loading.

 

[D Boone]

I looked at some charter arms pistols today. I prefer the Smith or Taurus lightweights. It seems I will need both a SP101, and one of the lightweights. Since the SP101 feels the absolute best to me, I will keep looking for one of those. I haven't seen any used, but my local gun shop has his tagged at 560, and the lowest I could get him down to was 460 out the door. I think that is pricey, but like I said, will keep looking. This is a really friendly gun shop that I like to frequent, but his prices always seem high. If I had seen one anytime in the last 18 months or so for the Prices Texas Bulldogs finding I would already own one.

 

[Orange_Magnum]

Taurus 85 .38

 

[mp340dude]

M&P 340. Bought it on a whim. Bobbed hammer. Tritium front site. Carry it a few different ways. All easy to get to and its there 14 hours at a time. Load it up with Gold Dot short barrel .357s. Everyone makes the recoil sound so bad. Well you hold onto a snubbie a little firmer than a 1911. Firmer meaning squeeze it HARD. Great little wheel gun. The finish is tough too.

 

[Brian Williams]

The best, a S&W 13 3"
Most often, a S&W 642.

 

[Orange_Magnum]

Don't buy a snubby. Buy a compact single stack 9mm, such as the S&W 3913LS. A 9mm 3.5 inch has the same punch as a .357 magnum 2.5 inch. A semi-auto has 7-8 rounds, a much faster reloading procedure, plus much better accuracy.

Eventually you will understand what I'm talking about...

 

[rdrancher]

Eventually you will understand what I'm talking about...

...or not.


D. Boone - Keep looking. Your local guy is way overpriced. Don't be afraid to get a used SP101 - they hold up real well. A few thousand rounds down the pipe of an SP = A nice trigger.

rd

 

[19-3Ben]

Eventually you will understand what I'm talking about...

You know, it's a funny thing. I started out carrying a semi-auto. I then went to carrying revolver. Now I carry either, or both (depending on my mood).
I actually shoot the revolver just as well, just as quickly, and I have more faith in it. Also, my 3" SP101 loaded with DoubleTap 158gr. 357mag gold dots, is pumping out those 158gr bullets at 1300-1350 fps. You tell me ANY 9x19 that can do that, nevermind one that one could carry comfortably all day.

If I do my part, and practice my skills there is no reason that I ought to need more than my 5 shots of .357 and the 5 round reload I keep on me. It's ok though.

Eventually you will understand what I'm talking about.