Retro-revolvers for EDC

[Speedo66]

Personally, I'm not a fan of what he did to that gun.

I carried a 2" Chief (S&W 36) for decades and was fine with that. At one point I acquired a 3" heavy barrel Chief, significant difference to me and really like it.

Transitioning to a Glock 26, now that was a huge difference, 11 shots and real sights in a similarly sized gun.

When i worked I wouldn't have wanted to return to a revolver, but now retired 12 years I can certainly see the nostalgic appeal but don't have a pocket sized revolver anymore.

As far as vintage muscle cars, they weren't old when I bought mine new, a 70' Duster 340 with a 4spd. A 6cyl. Camry today would be just about as fast, but handle better and get twice the gas mileage. lol

 

[StrawHat]

All are eye-catchers, but that holster! That looks like a treasure!

Bob Wright

Bob,


That is a version of the Sunday holster designed by Ranger Captain John Hughes. It was primarily a concealment holster because as the Rangers were spending more time in the cities the sight of their six guns and ammunition belts bothered some of the citizenry. The Rangers were told to tuck them out of sight. Hughes took his ideas to several, maybe 15 or more, saddlers and the Sunday holster is the result. They are made from two ply’s of lightweight leather and have a welt stack that locks the holster in place. There are several more traits to these holsters but such minutia is boring to most.


I have several copies.




These are all for revolvers.

Here is one with my EDC in it.



Notice how the leather does not cover the trigger? The Rangers wanted access to that.

Here is one for a 1911, neither holster nor pistol is mine.



More later.


Kevin

 

[old lady new shooter]

Personally, I'm not a fan of what he did to that gun.

I carried a 2" Chief (S&W 36) for decades and was fine with that. At one point I acquired a 3" heavy barrel Chief, significant difference to me and really like it.

Transitioning to a Glock 26, now that was a huge difference, 11 shots and real sights in a similarly sized gun.

When i worked I wouldn't have wanted to return to a revolver, but now retired 12 years I can certainly see the nostalgic appeal but don't have a pocket sized revolver anymore.

As far as vintage muscle cars, they weren't old when I bought mine new, a 70' Duster 340 with a 4spd. A 6cyl. Camry today would be just about as fast, but handle better and get twice the gas mileage. lol

I bought a vintage Model 36 from a friend in another state a few years ago without ever having shot one, thinking it would make a great carry gun because of the size. Unfortunately I could not shoot very accurately with it and it KILLED my hand. (Those two facts might be related...) I love the look though, it had very little use in its life and the original bluing is perfect. It lives in my safe now.

 

[Jonesy814]

I have loved the looks of every slab-sided, 3", K frame that I have seen, and the op's is no exception. Very nice!

 

[Speedo66]

I bought a vintage Model 36 from a friend in another state a few years ago without ever having shot one, thinking it would make a great carry gun because of the size. Unfortunately I could not shoot very accurately with it and it KILLED my hand. (Those two facts might be related...) I love the look though, it had very little use in its life and the original bluing is perfect. It lives in my safe now.

"and it killed my hand."

You're not alone. Re-qualifying by shooting 50-100 rounds of +P ammo through a J frame inevitably wound up causing me aches and often blood from skinned fingers . lol

Fortunately, I was able to shoot it well though.

 

[old lady new shooter]

"and it killed my hand."

You're not alone. Re-qualifying by shooting 50-100 rounds of +P ammo through a J frame inevitably wound up causing me aches and often blood from skinned fingers . lol

Fortunately, I was able to shoot it well though.

Probably you were able to shoot it a lot better than me because of much better hand strength, being that you are of the male persuasion and were certainly way younger at that time than I am now!!!

Also my idea of accuracy was formed from shooting my larger revolvers where thankfully I can reliably make a ragged hole.

 

[.455_Hunter]

If you have a damaged or finished challenged firearm that there are multitudes in existence, I have no concerns about what you chose for a custom project. An ex-Jordanian Police Model 10 certainly fits this status.

However, the days of taking something like an essentially unissued military Mauser (like with no import marks) and deciding to make a "Scout Rifle" should have long since past. With certain guns, we have become custodians more than owners.

 

[Speedo66]

Probably you were able to shoot it a lot better than me because of much better hand strength, being that you are of the male persuasion and were certainly way younger at that time than I am now!!!

Also my idea of accuracy was formed from shooting my larger revolvers where thankfully I can reliably make a ragged hole.

If you can shoot a ragged hole, you’re shooting better than many of our officers did, regardless of your gender, strength, age, or weapon. lol.

You’re doing great!

 

[old lady new shooter]

If you can shoot a ragged hole, you’re shooting better than many of our officers did, regardless of your gender, strength, age, or weapon. lol.

You’re doing great!

Thanks.

 

[Sistema1927]

Three inch revolvers are pretty well close to perfect. The one in the middle is my answer to the one posted in the OP.

 

[OlKrom]

This old model 36 sits right in my pocket everyday.

 

[Hesa Hard1]

Define 'Retro' ... pre-Hillary Hole S&Ws? Vintage 'police' revolvers?

Maybe just plain Old School ... without adding the unnecessary custom 'bling.'

 

[jstert]

im pretty much a revolver guy, i dont own any tupperware blasters, and my 45acp & 9mm ammo is for use in ruger blackhawk convertible single action revolvers.

chopping barrels and bobbing hammers is sacrilege. swapping out original thin wooden grips for beefier rubber and painting the front sight is perfectly acceptable.

 

[EMC45]

On my hip right now (4 'o clock) IWB is my 1 7/8in Model 31-1. Not sure when it was made, but I know how well it shoots. 6 shots 115gr RNFP over a "healthy" charge of Bullseye with a corresponding speed strip in my watch pocket. Don't know about "retro", but I know it works.

 

[hey smepl this]

I carry a Canik SC Elite. This is a 9mm pistol. I shoot it well and love it. But sometimes I carry my Taurus snubnose in either 357 or 38spl. Why? Because I like it and I can. The DA is certainly more difficult to shoot well with and it only holds 5 rounds but that’s ok.

 

[The Glockodile]

I think the author simply wants to show off his custom gun and threw in some commentary to justify why he might carry it. Wouldn't be the first time a gun writer has done that.

I agree.

Kinda like when people flash their "EDCs" which happen to include their Rolexes and Sebenzas in the picture.

 

[StrawHat]

I agree.

Kinda like when people flash their "EDCs" which happen to include their Rolexes and Sebenzas in the picture.

Me too!



Kevin

 

[Steve Milbocker]

StrawHat I’d be proud to carry that fine piece Where did you get your grips? I know of another one that needs a set!

 

[StrawHat]

StrawHat I’d be proud to carry that fine piece Where did you get your grips? I know of another one that needs a set!

Those grips came from Pat Grashorn

https://www.grashornsgunworks.com/

I prefer smooth elk but Pat provides a variety of materials and bark coverage.
Another provider is Ken Driscoll. No website and he does not take orders. He makes whatever suits him and puts it for sale on a couple of fora. They don’t last long!

Kevin