Jogging Revolver

[Barry the Bear]

I don't know where you get the idea there are Ruger or Smith haters here. I also think you are ruling out the holy grail. Belly band for a holster and the ruger LCR in 38 sp. The LCR has a very nice DA trigger

I already stated I would give the lcr a try , and I didnt say anyone bore any ill will towards ruger or smith, I just stated the reasons for my, at first, leaving them out of the equation.

 

[rswartsell]

Man,

I am hopelessly Old School. I now own only 1 snubby, a Colt DS, and I never find a reason to believe it won't do for any such application. It isn't even DAO or de-spurred!

 

[Old Fuff]

OF - I love my 445 too. I didn't expect the recoil to be so easy. A little big for jogging maybe, but it feels great in my coat picket when I'm out walking.

I should have done a better job of explaining that my Taurus model 445 (.44 Special) is only carried on those occasions when I feel that a .38 Special won't do - which is seldom.

In .38 Special Taurus (I'm excluding others) models I have found the model 85 LW to be dependable and easy to carry. With no real experience to back the suggestion, some sort of shoulder rig might be a better way to carry it rather then a belt holster. I presume pocket carry isn't practical, and I wouldn't care to have it on my ankle. I've used enough Charter Arms products to believe that one of them would also suffice for the intended purpose. The very slight difference between size and weight (when loaded) isn't enough to make any practical difference.

 

[herrwalther]

i used to be a long distance runner before injuries. i couldnt stand to take anything with me more than a house or car key in a small pouch attached to my shoe laces. i cant even imagine how you guys run with a j frame iwb.

I think the largest firearm I carried while running weighed about 17 oz semi-auto (unloaded weight) and I only did that once. The NAA I ran with weighed about 7oz loaded and that was perfect for me.

 

[USAF_Vet]

If you're still considering Charter Arms, I saw a new lightweight revolver on their site, the Undercoverette, chambered in .32 H&R magnum, but at 16 oz. you may be better served with the undercover lite, at 12 oz in .38 special.

Still, the NAA mini revolvers, like the .22 short, at 4 oz. is probably the lightest thing you're likely to find.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Not that I'm a fan of plastic revolvers but if you think the Ruger LCR is "the holy grail" why not take a look at the S&W Bodyguard 38 too? I have handled and shot both the Ruger LCR and S&W Bodyguard 38 and I like the S&W gun much better. I didn't dislike the Ruger, I just liked the S&W better.

I answered the question as asked in Post #18 and I think the Charter Arms revolver is what the OP is looking for.

 

[Barry the Bear]

Update

So my wife and I went to our LGS and looked a few options , after looking around she "decided" she wanted to go jogging to , so she would need a new gun to . I said ok and tried to steer her to the revolver section to look at me, she says she doesnt want an "old mans gun" so she is getting one of those pink ruger LCPs, and my eye was caught at a taurus model 605 in .357 magnum . Both are now on layaway although I suspect my wife will not be joining the jogging sessions .

 

[WestKentucky]

Since everybody is posting 380 suggestions here's a couple other options for an autoloader, keltec p 32 or NAA guardian 32naa. Dogs don't do much when they spring a leak, even if it's a small one.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

I'd still shoot or handle an LCR. My .38spl LCR is 13.1 ounces unloaded and has a better out of the box trigger than any S&W J-Frame I've owned or Taurus snub I've handled. The tamer grips also work extremely well handling the recoil.

 

[rhinoh]

As for revolvers-
I own 2 Taurus. 2 of the 2 had initial issues right out of the box.
I own 2 Charters. 1 of them had an issue right out of the box.
I own 8 S&Ws. 1 of them had an issue right out of the box.
I own 2 Rugers. 0 of them had an issue right out of the box.

I don't think I'll be buying any more Taurus revolvers.
I might be buying one more Charter as that 9mm revolver intrigues me, I already have its .40 and .44 cousins.

 

[kvtcomdo]

Smith & Wesson 340

357 light weight Scandium frame.

Very light; hardly know it's there.

Meant to be carried a lot and shot little but perfect for the intended use.

 

[cluttonfred]

Personally, I'd got with a no lock Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight. Cheap, realible, durable and less than 1 lb empty. And, unlike many, I think that ordinary standard pressure .38 Special loads are more than powerful enough and easier to shoot accurately and follow up if needed. Buffalo Bore makes "heavy" standard pressure loads if you want to spend the money, though I wouldn't feel under armed with flat-shooting, light-recoil 110 grain Winchester Silvertips.

 

[EmGeeGeorge]

I've got a Taurus m380 that is pretty light and small.
I'm 7/7 with Taurus revolvers on the plus side.
My m380 is accurate, trigger is heavy but smooth.
That's a spyderco delica for reference...
I normally carry a LCP or a 442 but the m380 is an occasional quick trip to the store gun...

 

[camper]

Take a look at the LCRx in 38+ P. Lightweight with a DA/SA capability.

 

[sirgilligan]

Sorry, don't have time to read all of the response. Maybe someone has already said this.

Get a "Belly Band" to hold which ever hand gun you want.
Also, consider getting a .22 WMR (22 Mag).

 

[Haywood]

Charter has some really light 38 Snubs if you want to carry a lot and shoot a little.