Big Bore EDC

[Styx]

Any one EDC a big no revolver on a regular basis, e.i. 44 special or mag, 41 Rem, 44 Rem, 45 Colt, etc? If so, what do you carry and how do you carry it?

 

[Tallball]

In the chest pocket of overalls. About to wear it on a walk in the next few minutes.

Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special

• Tallball
• Apr 6, 2020

 

[Oldschool shooter]

Except for my j frame, when I carry it is normallr in a crossdraw or a shoulder rig. It is comfortable while seated or in a car and plenty accessible.

 

[Outpost75]

S&W 325 PD .45 ACP in Azula IWB holster.

 

[MIKR410]

I sure do. I was really impressed with performance tests of the Hornady Critical Defense 165 gr .44 special rounds so I decided to add it to my carry rotation. Especially since It's just as easy to carry my Charter Arms Bulldog Classic in .44 special as it is to carry my Kimber K6S, Taurus 905, or Charter Arms Professional.

 

[dickydalton]

I like the Azula IWB. Model 69.

 

[JeffG]

My off road gun. 3 3/4 .44 mag. It conceals pretty well under a jacket.

 

[Dan-O]

This one has seen many miles on my waist

 

[.38 Special]

N frames and, on occasion, X frames. I don't particularly enjoy it, but it's tolerable. The secret, for me, is a steel-lined leather belt, paired with non-stretch (minimal or no elastic) suspenders. OWB is better, but IWB works, with the right holster. (I like Tucker, myself.)

Outside of special circumstances, though, I figure the .357 ought to do, so my limit these days is a K frame...

 

[StrawHat]

The revolver is a S&W Model 22-4, 45 ACP, 4” barrel, fixed sights. The holster is a modern version of the Sunday Scabbard originally designed as a concealed carry holster for trouser belts. The belt is an off the shelf belt I got years ago. The holster was built to accept that belt. The combination is superb!

Kevin

 

[UncleEd]

Question: Does your favorite big bore revolver and ammo really perform all that much better than modern .38.+Ps or the tamer loaded .357s?

Question: Do you really handle your big bore as well as a "lesser" sized gun and ammo?

 

[gtmtnbiker98]

Juice isn't worth the squeeze for me.

 

[Mark_Mark]

EDC in Yellow Stone or river fishing

 

[the Black Spot]

UncleEd, yes to both for me.

 

[the Black Spot]

 

[Mike in Western Oregon]

I’m gonna get into reloading 44 special—after I incentivise myself by getting one of these:

I have the hots for the model 629-10 “Bounty Hunter“, lock and all. I know it’s a 44 maggie, but my beat up hands will love specials through it. Edited to add info—I’d carry this in a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake holster at 3:30 or a JM Custom kydex appendix holster. I carry a 4 inch Ruger GP100 in these methods just fine. I’d load it with Buffalo Bore 44 special 200 grain wadcutters for defense.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I’m gonna get into reloading 44 special—after I incentivise myself by getting one of these: View attachment 1240845

I have the hots for the model 629-10 “Bounty Hunter“, lock and all. I know it’s a 44 maggie, but my beat up hands will love specials through it.

see if you like reloading with these simple + cheap Lee Loaders, about $38. Make all the ammo your components allow!

 

[WisBorn]

I have carried my Taurus 415 41mag while on vacation as my primary. Hiking in Yellowstone and everything else one does while on vacation.

 

[Buckeye63]

45ACP. OWB


44 SPL Pocket


44spl. OWB

 

[Tennessee Jed]

I sure do. Sometimes I carry a 629, but lately have started carrying this Ruger Carryhawk after getting a new Simply Rugged holster recently. When I use the 45 acp cylinder, a 1911 magazine works for reloads. However, I've been carrying the 45 Colt cylinder more often.

 

[JeffG]

Question: Does your favorite big bore revolver and ammo really perform all that much better than modern .38.+Ps or the tamer loaded .357s?

Question: Do you really handle your big bore as well as a "lesser" sized gun and ammo?

Yes. Training is the obvious key. Terminal ballistics are worth any downsides you could name.
Big bullets, big holes. Big sigh of relief.

44 Vaquero

Stiff handload from a .44 Magnum, 3 3/4 inch barrel Vaquero.

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[357smallbore]

I carry my Rossi 720c as an EDC.
Love it, perfect size and weight.
Amazing balance and trigger

 

[Monster Zero]

This one has seen many miles on my waist View attachment 1240788View attachment 1240789

Like those compac grips.

 

[357smallbore]

And every now and again, I break out the S&W 29-2 and will carry it.

 

[Monster Zero]

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How's the recoil on that Bulldog?