Best revolver for CONCEALED carry

[Varminterror]

I've always been a revolver guy. I keep a stable of snubby revolvers which I can and do carry. Typically an LCR-357, SP101, S&W 60, 638, or 642.

For concealed carry, alone, I favor the LCR for its lighter weight, and low cost. I also find some comfort in carrying an ugly polymer revolver revolver, as it won't break my heart watching it get battered with age, nor if it's ever confiscated and "lost" in an evidence locker. It wouldn't necessarily break my heart losing the others either, as I came to grips with those realities long ago, but I care less about the LCR than I do the others.

But... Of course, a carry piece is fired for practice far more than it would be for it's intended application, so it's a natural (albeit naive) compulsion to have our carry pieces be friendly on the range too. In that case, I favor the 638 over most of these other models, as it offers the snag-proof advantages of an internal hammer, but with the retained ability to be fired DA and SA, as opposed to DAO.

Give me an ultralight 357mag shrouded hammer for $450, I'm all in.

 

[Kleanbore]

So many options... you guys are right... the SP101 looks nice too. With a smaller set of grips it looks like it would be a very similar size to the K6s. And DA/SA which I would like as an option

The difference between five and six rounds is twenty percent as measured in round count, but when one takes into account the fact that in the real world, a number of rounds fired will likely not be effective, the difference in terms of effectiveness is a lot higher,

That SA "option" entails risk, and the unshrouded hammer can slow the presentation of the gun. For those reasons I had the hammer of my SP101 bobbed. Had the Kimber been available at the time, I would have passed on the SP101.

 

[shopdawg]

I also favor the revolver, the Smith N-frame being my most favored.
But for edc I use an,Taurus model 66 4inch ported 357magnum with round butt stocks.
It's stoked with 125g jhps with at least 2 speedloaders.

 

[Stationary Smell]

I also favor the revolver, the Smith N-frame being my most favored.
But for edc I use an,Taurus model 66 4inch ported 357magnum with round butt stocks.
It's stoked with 125g jhps with at least 2 speedloaders.

Is that the "old sytle" Or "new style" 66? Do you concealed carry that? If so... how/where? (If you don't mind me asking...) I have a new model 65 that I bought last year. I'd be interested in where you got some more concealable grips if we are talking similar models.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

Dare I say the Kimber K6 now hehheh. Same size as a Jframe but has 6 shots.

 

[shopdawg]

Its an older model bought used.
It has the smaller rounded wood grips...
Really took some getting used to with full house magnun loads.
I carry owb.

 

[george burns]

What once was, is no longer. We live in a litigious society now more than ever. The police back then had different standards to meet. Especially if they were authorized revolvers, I also carried one for 20 years, but their were no such llegal remedies back then.

 

[Kleanbore]

I also carried one for 20 years, but their were no such llegal remedies back then.

Not sure what you retaking about, but can you point to any substantive changes that have occurred in the area of tort law regarding negligence that have occurred in recent centuries?

 

[RealGun]

Not sure what you retaking about, but can you point to any substantive changes that have occurred in the area of tort law regarding negligence that have occurred in recent centuries?

That would be a sidebar interesting to some, but based on my opportunity to have shot one of them with full power store ammo, the Kimber is still too small to be a 357 Magnum. To me, the SP101, which I own, is overrated as well. They are fine in theory as long as you don't have to shoot them. YMMV. The 38 Special is up to the task in practical sized guns, but my preference is 6 rounds of 32 H&R in the same size gun as the 38. Mine is an SP101 3+", which is bigger than a pocket gun, a type (snub) more commonly available in 38 Special..

 

[george burns]

Not sure what you retaking about, but can you point to any substantive changes that have occurred in the area of tort law regarding negligence that have occurred in recent centuries?

As Ayoob and his group explain, it's the Liberal Jydges who are clubbed over the head with nonsensical reports stating that a firearm that has either been modified or has a hammer, goes ro the character of the person carrying it. The implicatuon is that of a more than what the court would consider a reasonable response. The hanguns modifications being primarily those asociated with one who shoots to kill rather than shoots to stop a threat. Is it Bullcrap, of course it is, but much of what goes on in courts today is based on perception, thus leaving a hammer off your revolver or a lowered preassure hammer kit on your auto, is percieved negativelly. Last week the young man who shot the 3 home invaders was of course not charged, but is now being sued in a civil suit where the dead or wounded mans parents are suing because they claim their son was out gunned, becaise of the AR.
It makes one want to rip ones ears out but this is the kind of crap you can look forward to after you are licky nough to survive these animals attacking your home and loved ones. Old saying in my dad's day was if you have to shoot make sure you kill a bad guy. I never understood what my uncles were telling me until I got older. On Long Island the other one was make sure they are far enough in the window to fall in not out. Even saying this stuff is grounds for a problamatic defense even though I am repeating a joke, if something ever happens you can bet this will be brought up. I say it because the laws aew ufair to the victims, and no one wants to have to shoot anyone, but most of hese guys have skated on stupid little things that most think are nor really relevant. Guess what they are. The guy falling outside the hous rather than in, can be twisted into making the victim the bad guy, and the home invader just there to water the window box. So why give them anything to use against you, does it really matter with most mens experience here if the hammer is one pound lighter, it's not a target gun, unless that is what was available when the crap hit the fan. Keeping your self defense gun stock is very important if you have the occasion to have to use it.

 

[Kleanbore]

As Ayoob and his group explain, it's the Liberal Jydges who are clubbed over the head with nonsensical reports stating that a firearm that has either been modified or has a hammer, goes ro the character of the person carrying it. The implicatuon is that of a more than what the court would consider a reasonable response.

The question was whether anything has changed over the years regarding laws on negligence.

The hanguns modifications being primarily those asociated with one who shoots to kill rather than shoots to stop a threat.

What does that mean?

 

[jimbo555]

My 1955 Colt cobra is nearly ideal for concealed carry in my opinion. 6 rounds, 18 oz.loaded, good sights. Works for me.

 

[RealGun]

My 1955 Colt cobra is nearly ideal for concealed carry in my opinion. 6 rounds, 18 oz.loaded, good sights. Works for me.

If you had to recommend something as close as possible to what you have, and new, what would it be?

 

[Sistema1927]

If you had to recommend something as close as possible to what you have, and new, what would it be?

I'm not Jimbo555, and he might disagree with me, but the Kimber K6S comes close to his Cobra. It is around $800, but I bet that you won't find a decent old Cobra for less than that either.

 

[jimbo555]

The Kimber looks and feels good, I've handled one at the lgs, but it's heavy. I'm hoping Kimber or Colt comes out with their 6 shot revolvers with an alloy frame.

 

[joneb]

Kimber K6s is an ultimate concealed carry piece. It's well beveled and has a 6-round cylinder in the space of J-frame. You're just not to like its price. If you're a 9mm man, skip LCR and get a Chiappa Rhino.

I be worried about flame cutting my thumb with the Rhino.

 

[RealGun]

The Kimber looks and feels good, I've handled one at the lgs, but it's heavy. I'm hoping Kimber or Colt comes out with their 6 shot revolvers with an alloy frame.

I would think an alloy frame should be dedicated to 38 Special...none of the silliness about pretending to be a 357 Magnum.

 

[jimbo555]

I agree, lightweight 357's are no fun! Unless you're a recoil addict!

 

[sean m]

I've carried a Ruger Sp101 for a number of years with no regrets.

 

[Spats McGee]

I don't know that it's "the best revolver for CC," but I have a Ruger LCR in .357. I actually carry it with .38s, but I'm very happy with it.

 

[If1HitU]

My 442-2 & 638-3 .38 SPL+P's are good CC for me. I have a few more snubies too.

 

[Mitlov]

I LOVE love love my Ruger SP101. I put some Hogue grips on it and not only is it beatifully mean-looking but it shoots like a dream. Some may find it a little heavy, especially when compared to the ultra lightweights on the market, but because of the mass the recoil with .38s, even +P is very manageable. It's a blast at the range! (Pun not intended, but it applies) Most importantly, I shoot it well. I have tried other small wheel guns and I am less accurate with them. I just feel 100% confident in it; I know if I pull the trigger it will go BANG, and at the end of the day that's what counts in an EDC. Hope that helps

I can shoot 38s all day no problem with my SP101. Soft as can be, and +P is pretty gentle too. The only problem is that my recoil-adverse wife, who always liked the idea of shooting but was intimidated by every other gun she shot, fell in love with it and stole it as "hers."

 

[Mitlov]

I'm not Jimbo555, and he might disagree with me, but the Kimber K6S comes close to his Cobra. It is around $800, but I bet that you won't find a decent old Cobra for less than that either.

I own an SP101 and like it, but if I was buying again today, the K6S would be very tempting due to its sights and six - round capacity, while still being small yet heavy enough to be pleasant at the range.

 

[RealGun]

I own an SP101 and like it, but if I was buying again today, the K6S would be very tempting due to its sights and six - round capacity, while still being small yet heavy enough to be pleasant at the range.

If you are only going to shoot 38 Special anyway, I would wait to check out the Colt (New) Cobra. If DAO is your thing, that's different, but you already have an SP101 and like it.

 

[Haywood]

I like Snub Revolvers for carry. I have Two 442s and a 37 that are light and good in a pocket. I have a 36, SP101, and 7shot Taurus for belt carry. I'm normally carrying Two at a time.