Madcap_Magician
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What country are you in? It's always interesting to hear from people in other countries that let them carry.
Revolver for EDC
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Hunter2011
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South Africa. Here you can become what you call a dedicated sports shooter. Then theoretically you can own an unlimmited number of guns. But even then, you are only allowed one handgun for SD. Which I feel is not fine. You must have two at least. One bigger one with high capacity for when at home, and a smaller one that is easy to EDC. Here in my country violent house robberies are unfortunately part of living here and are very frequent. They are ussually groups of 3 guys or more. So a good gun is really needed.
There are generally not an agreement about this that you may carry your sporting gun for SD. One say that, the other say that. The law is not really clear on this matter. When phoning the copshop for an explanation they just say it's better to rather register your gun for SD when you do wat to EDC. So the jury is not yet out on that one. Otherwise it was going to be an easy choice. .38 Special for carry and a G17 for the house and camping.
I hope I've satisfied your curiosity Madcap.
tomrkba
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Hmmm...do you have to have a single stack gun? While they are smaller, much of concealed carry is based upon holster and covering garment.
S&W M&P 9c
Springfield Armory EMP with modified flat magazine
SIG P938
Walther PPS
Beretta Nano
Kahr K9
Glock 36 (in 45 ACP)
Browning Hi-Power MK III
I encourage you to take a look at the Glock 19. It's a great gun and is a good balance between the Glock 26 and Glock 17. Carry it in a strong side holster with lots of forward cant and it conceals very well.
Also consider the Browning Hi-Power MK III. It carries better than one would think. The grip is short and disappears with a good holster with forward cant.
Tony_the_tiger
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S&w 296
Onward Allusion
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Kind of along the lines of "if you can only have one" threads... Glock 26 without a doubt. Concealability when needed and hi-cap when necessary. No way in hell would I recommend a revolver for houseduty if home invasions by 3 bad guys are common. Don't get me wrong, I like revolvers, but 6 rounds against 3 guys is not very good odds. Heck, 6 rounds against 2 guys is not very good odds.
guyfromohio
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Tom makes a good point. I sold off my 2 G26 as I funded other acquisitions. Fine gun, but I found the G19 easier to conceal (sounds strange, I know) and much more comfortable to shoot.
As I said before, I'm not really a Glock guy, but were I in the position of Hunter2011 and had to choose one and one only pistol for home and self defense, I would want simplicity, reliability, durability, as few moving parts as possible, availability of parts and accessories worldwide, ease of use, capacity and maybe some other things I haven't mentioned.
To me that says "Glock". I would choose between the 26 and the 19.
My threat level is less and my options are more varied or I would have a Glock, no doubt. As it is I have mostly single-action revolvers. And a coupla Hi Powers...
To me that says "Glock". I would choose between the 26 and the 19.
My threat level is less and my options are more varied or I would have a Glock, no doubt. As it is I have mostly single-action revolvers. And a coupla Hi Powers...
cluttonfred
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If you do decide to go with a revolver, here are a couple of options light and compact enough for EDC but with adjustable sights:
1) A stock S&W Model 60 Pro Series
2) A custom Ruger or Smith & Wesson from Gemini Customs
1) A stock S&W Model 60 Pro Series
2) A custom Ruger or Smith & Wesson from Gemini Customs
Tony_the_tiger
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That's part of the challenge
Looks like there's one available http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=338015439
I hope i'm not violating TOS by posting an auction. It's not mine and I have no interest in the sale. Just trying to help.
My wife carries a 296, and I pocket it from time to time. It's slightly larger than the 642/442 but makes up for it in ease of use and accuracy. Would do great in an IWB or OWB holster unless you buy pants with big pockets like I do. Ours has a sweet trigger pull as well. Smacks the hand a bit but hits the bullseye. We put 200 gr hardcast wadcutters in it from Buffalo Bore, clocking at 913 ft/s from a 296 https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=282. About as good as you are going to get with a .44 special snub. We have Crimson Trace grips on it but they aren't really needed. Sites are fixed. This is the classic "Hunchback of S&W". Rumor is they cancelled it for being so ugly. They pop up on gunbroker about once every 6 months in the current market.
Looks like there's one available http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=338015439
I hope i'm not violating TOS by posting an auction. It's not mine and I have no interest in the sale. Just trying to help.
My wife carries a 296, and I pocket it from time to time. It's slightly larger than the 642/442 but makes up for it in ease of use and accuracy. Would do great in an IWB or OWB holster unless you buy pants with big pockets like I do. Ours has a sweet trigger pull as well. Smacks the hand a bit but hits the bullseye. We put 200 gr hardcast wadcutters in it from Buffalo Bore, clocking at 913 ft/s from a 296 https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=282. About as good as you are going to get with a .44 special snub. We have Crimson Trace grips on it but they aren't really needed. Sites are fixed. This is the classic "Hunchback of S&W". Rumor is they cancelled it for being so ugly. They pop up on gunbroker about once every 6 months in the current market.
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rswartsell
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And this is in the revolver forum why?
Well, if there truly is a desire for an EDC revolver, time has tested the Colt Detective Special and has not found it wanting. I have several options and over time it has evolved into my EDC of choice. Now, if tomorrow I am involved in a Miami shootout, or the LA bank robbery via AK-47 full auto and body armour type incident I may have some complaints that you will never hear because I am a deceased victim.
I will take my chances.
P.S. not an entirely bad home defense piece either with 6 shots on board as opposed to 5.
Well, if there truly is a desire for an EDC revolver, time has tested the Colt Detective Special and has not found it wanting. I have several options and over time it has evolved into my EDC of choice. Now, if tomorrow I am involved in a Miami shootout, or the LA bank robbery via AK-47 full auto and body armour type incident I may have some complaints that you will never hear because I am a deceased victim.
I will take my chances.
P.S. not an entirely bad home defense piece either with 6 shots on board as opposed to 5.
Hunter2011
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Hunter2011
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Beautifull.
I would love one, even at the price. But I don't want to struggle with customs, importing etc etc.
cluttonfred
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Could you not place an order through a local South African dealer? Presumably they must import guns from the USA all the time.
Hunter2011
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I supose it can work.
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