Revolver CCW

[Piedmont Plinker]

This is hypothetical but
-you need a ccw revolver
-it must be .38 spl or maybe .357
-must hold six + rounds
-barrel must be 2.5'' or less
-must be current production

 

[Kimber1911_06238]

lots of smith and wesson models to choose from

 

[JoeG52]

S&W 340 (with crimson trace 405 grips)

 

[Piedmont Plinker]

S&W 340 is a five shot-must hold 6+ rounds
I kinda like that Taurus 817. Any experience?

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I just clip on my Colt Detective Special or drop it into my pocket.

Shop around -- you can often find a used DS at bargain prices.

 

[.45&TKD]

-must hold six + rounds
-barrel must be 2.5'' or less

If you could compomise on one of these criteria:
SP101 2.25 inch DAO (5 shot) or GP100 3 inch (6 shot).

 

[Seven For Sure]

386PD. Look no further.

 

[HighVelocity]

Any K frame SW snub with a round butt would fill the bill nicely but, since you said "must be current production", I'll go with the 386PD as stated above.

 

[Lou22]

I know some people don't like the EAA Windicators, but I got a new .357 snub (2 1/2 inch barrel) a couple months back for $195 shipped, and decided it was a very good gun to shoot with full power .357 loads. Functioning was trouble-free, and accuracy at 21 feet quite acceptable in double action. It is not very pretty, and heavy at 28oz, but I guess that's why the recoil wasn't excessive. It feels like it is built like a tank. And it holds 6 rounds.

Lou

 

[Jkwas]

as an alternative to the smith, Rossi makes a 6shot snub in .357 and so does Taurus. If I were to go to a K-frame size gun, I would go with the 3in Model 64 roundbutt. But that's 1/2in longer than you want to go. When you consider the barrel length, realize that the frame will be a larger dimension also when moving up in ammo capacity.

 

[Brian Williams]

To bad you limited it to 6 shots and 2.5" barrel. I really like my S&W 13 3", but the 2.5 limit sends me to a S&W 19 or 66.

 

[JoeG52]

I stick with my original answer, S&W 340 (with crimson trace 405 grips).
Forget the 6 round limit.

 

[PX15]

"must be current production"?

Don't know why you'd cheat yourself out of considering what I personally consider the "high water" mark for American made snubbys, but hey, it's your thread..

As for me, you see my choices...

Good Hunting,

J. Pomeroy

 

[ArchAngelCD]

This revolver meats all your requirements, the S&W Model 386 Sc/S

Model: 386 Sc/S
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 7 Rounds
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Front Sight: Red Ramp
Rear Sight: Adjustable White Outline
Grip: Synthetic
Frame: Medium
Finish: Matte Black
Overall Length: 7 1/2"
Material: Scandium Alloy Frame/Stainless Steel Cylinder
Weight Empty: 21.2 oz.

There you go, all you asked for!!
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...angId=-1&parent_category_rn=15705&isFirearm=Y

 

[Photoman]

S&W 327. Light weight, short barrel and 8 shots of .38 Special or .357 Magnum. It's current production and you didn't limit cost.

 

[Diamondback]

-it must be .38 spl or maybe .357
-must hold six + rounds
-barrel must be 2.5'' or less
-must be current production

Rossi MR46101/64102
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/gunselector-results.cfm?series=R357

- regards

 

[John]

Photoman:

S&W 327. Light weight, short barrel and 8 shots of .38 Special or .357 Magnum. It's current production and you didn't limit cost.

I'm trading my S&W 342PD in on a 327, for features I like that I have not found all together in any other gun:

• Smooth Double Action with Wolff Mainspring

• 8 Rounds

• Red Ramp Front Sight

• Fixed Rear Sight

• Wood Grips

• Exposed Hammer (for when my weak trigger finger can't keep pulling DA)

• Weight Empty: 21 oz.

 

[19-3Ben]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...d=10001&productId=14796&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y

 

[.41Dave]

An S&W model 19. Ok, it isn't current production, but they aren't exactly rare, either, and can be found relatively easily. Besides, why not carry something with style and class?

 

[medmo]

I know you limited it to "current production" but you would be missing out if you don't check out a Colt Detective Special, Agent or Cobra. I prefer the post '71 versions with an ejector rod shroud and small grip frame. It is a very size efficient revolver. There is a void in the market for this sized revolver in this caliber. Either you can have a slightly smaller "J" frame sized revolver with 5 shots or a significantly larger "K" frame revolver with 6 shots. You can still find these guns at reasonable prices with a little bit of honest wear.

 

[M2 Carbine]

S&W J Frame with Crimson Trace laser grip.

It's my walking around the place after dark gun.

 

[srtboise]

i don't have any better suggestions that have not already been offered that meet your criteria. however, consider since your criteria requires 6 or more shots any gun you choose will be too bulky for pocket carry. given that you will be carrying this piece in a holster why would you limit yourself to such a short barrel? a 3, or even 4, inch barrel will conceal just as easily as a 2.5 inch barrel carried on the hip.

conversely, if you are going to limit yourself to such a short barrel length why not get a j-frame, or similar, and give yourself the option of pocket carry?

personally, i don't pocket carry (but thinking about getting a 642 so i can) and my personal choice for a CCW revolver is a 3" S&W 60. i chose to give up the 6th shot for the narrower cylinder and lighter weight but wanted the additional barrel length for the small increase in velocity and the additional sight radius. many will argue the velocity and sight radius are not relevant in a defensive situation but since i carry in a holster i don't give up any conceal-ability with the longer barrel.

steve