The best for EDC revolver ever?

[SwampWolf]

I would argue that the revolver qualifying most as being the "best ever" for edc is the original Colt Cobra/Agent. Chambered in .38 Special; weighing no more than a 5-shot S&W "Airweight"; blessed with a great trigger pull in both sa and da modes; having a six round capacity and being beautifully finished and exhibiting superb workmanship, no other revolver comes close imo. Any other challengers to the "throne"?

 

[Old Dog]

Yeah, I could agree with that Colt.

But, I'd be more inclined to vote for the 3" S&W Model 13, WIth a slick trigger, maybe none better.

or, maybe even the "new" King Cobra. I think mine would stand up to any others as worthy of competing for a best revolver for EDC carry.

I do agree, six is better than five. Yes, the Model 13 and the new KC are considerably heavier. But then, some of us like to carry a sidearm in a holster on the belt.

 

[kopcicle]

Ice cream, what flavor?
EDC belly gun, plethora of choices and opinions.
'91 to present, M85 stainless Taurus. Upside down hollow based wad cutters 158gr

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Another vote for the M85 Taurus

 

[ECVMatt]

I sold way too many Taurus revolvers back in the day to recommend them for anything serious.

I love the Model 13 and the 65 or the Ruger SP/GP series for this role. They are heavier, but I would rather wear a belt and use a good holster than compromise on weight. I can also shoot them with better accuracy than light weight guns. I do understand why light weight guns are appealing, but an all steel gun works better for me.

This is pretty close to my perfect EDC revolver:

 

[Old Dog]

Not jumping on the Taurus bandwagon, but my 1992 stainless Model 85 was a superb revolver, one I really wished I'd hung on to-- easily better than many '90s S&W J-frames (the Bangor Punta era was sad)..

But I totally feel the love for the 13 (and the 65, though I never owned one).

Three inch barrel is a sweet spot for an EDC revolver.

Although my 2.5" Model 66-4 was pretty awesome.

 

[V-fib]

My choice is the S&W 642 carried daily for over 20 years. lightweight, dependable. i like it better than my Kimber k6s TLE.

 

[Lo-Profile]

I've got both guns mentioned.
And a couple others.
The Colt Cobra weight is not even close to as light as my 642 Airweight.
If I'm going to EDC a revolver it's the Airweight going in my pocket.

 

[Pat Riot]

Since my experience with a variety of guns that fit this category is limited to only Smith & Wessons I can’t really say what’s best on a grand scale. I do have a Colt’s Detective Special, but it’s not a “carry gun” for me. I have it because I have always wanted one.
Of the S&W guns I have owned that I would consider “Every Day Carry” my “best” would be my S&W 442-1.

 

[kevincallahan]

I carried a model 36 for a bug and off duty for at least 20 years. Over time, i tried a Colt Detective and Colt Agent, they were slightly thicker but not to bad. Both began to have timing issues after a couple thousand rounds. Not a big deal when you could find a gunsmith who knew how to keep them up.gave the dick special to oldest daughter for home defense and sold the agent long ago. Still have the 36

 

[crestoncowboy]

The 329 pd is a great edc for owb especially if your ever out in the field. Ugly and fat in the cylinder area but plenty light

 

[EMC45]

3in Model 65 or 13. K Frame, can shoot full power .357 or .38 special, and it fits most folks hands just about right. Grips and holsters galore for it.

 

[Tallball]

My LCR is my favorite. It's usually carried in a cargo pocket. It has the best trigger of any snubby I've shot.

The S&W 642 is in my back pocket on walks.

I've owned a bunch of Taurus Model 85's and carried them. The one I happen to own now is just for practice, though. It's steel and noticeably heavy to carry.

 

[StrykerByte.45]

Another vote for the M85 Taurus

And another.
ATI Grips give me a good 2 hand hold for longer accuracy. I had hogues before and a couple others. All have their own advantage. Not pretty, but that's why it's perfect EDC.

 

[ncairman]

I sold way too many Taurus revolvers back in the day to recommend them for anything serious.

I love the Model 13 and the 65 or the Ruger SP/GP series for this role. They are heavier, but I would rather wear a belt and use a good holster than compromise on weight. I can also shoot them with better accuracy than light weight guns. I do understand why light weight guns are appealing, but an all steel gun works better for me.

This is pretty close to my perfect EDC revolver:

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That is a perfect example of a EDC in my book as well. A very important revolver to S&W collectors as well. Wish I could find one myself. Glad to see you posted it!

 

[ncairman]

Since my experience with a variety of guns that fit this category is limited to only Smith & Wessons I can’t really say what’s best on a grand scale. I do have a Colt’s Detective Special, but it’s not a “carry gun” for me. I have it because I have always wanted one.
Of the S&W guns I have owned that I would consider “Every Day Carry” my “best” would be my S&W 442-1.

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I carry a 442 as my EDC as well, because I cannot find a S&W Model 13-2 3 inch as posted above!

 

[JERRY]

To carry on your person iwb etc I'd say the S$W model 12. K frame light weight snub.

 

[Dan Forrester]

I’m surprised no one has mentioned the SP101 yet.

I regularly carry my .32 magnum SP101 in a Bianchi pancake holster. It’s well balanced with its 3” barrel and points naturally. I like the adjustable rear sight also. The stainless construction and easy disassembly is a nice feature in Florida. And having an extra shot with the .32 magnum chambering is always nice. The gun is cheap to reload for and brass lasts a long time. I can chose 3 power levels with .32 S&W, .32 S&W long, .32 H&R magnum and also a bonus caliber of .32 acp. The light recoil means I hit what I’m aiming at and practice with it frequently.

it’s the best EDC revolver for me at least.

Dan

 

[Anchorite]

To carry on your person iwb etc I'd say the S$W model 12. K frame light weight snub.

I wish someone would make a clone, or better yet, bring it back into production.

I have a couple of J frames, and a Colt Agent, Cobra and DS, but those guns are still just a tad small for my hands and serious SD carry. A k frame is about perfect for average hands, IMO.

 

[tubeshooter]

I’m surprised no one has mentioned the SP101 yet.

I regularly carry my .32 magnum SP101 in a Bianchi pancake holster. It’s well balanced with its 3” barrel and points naturally. I like the adjustable rear sight also. The stainless construction and easy disassembly is a nice feature in Florida. And having an extra shot with the .32 magnum chambering is always nice. The gun is cheap to reload for and brass lasts a long time. I can chose 3 power levels with .32 S&W, .32 S&W long, .32 H&R magnum and also a bonus caliber of .32 acp. The light recoil means I hit what I’m aiming at and practice with it frequently.

it’s the best EDC revolver for me at least.

Dan

I'm not surprised - at least with respect to the .357 version that most associate with the SP.

It is pretty much heaviest-in-class for a five shot, and other guns offer another shot for not much more weight. Good gun - yes. Ideal? Probably not, IMO...


I realize that doesn't really apply in the context of .32 caliber...

 

[Mosin77]

Kimber K6s has 6 shots too, worth consideration in this category.

 

[amd6547]

A fixed sight 4” Model 10 makes a good carry gun…

 

[mcb]

IMHO the best EDC CCW revolver would be a modernized S&W I-frame (the Terrier), hammerless, made from a scandium alloy frame, titanium cylinder and chambered in 9x19mm as a 5-shot and 30 Super Carry as a 6-shot. Moonclips, because moonclips rule. With the shorter I-frame and cylinder we could put a longer ~2-3/8 inch barrel and have the same over all size of the classic 2-inch J-frame.

Colt's cylinder release goes the wrong way, will get you killed on there streets.

 

[shoebox1.1]

I agree with OP. Cobra/agent/KC 2-3 incher would be top dog carry piece for reasons already stated

 

[bannockburn]

Have always been partial to S&W J frames; in particular the Models 49 and 38. My current EDC line-up includes a Model 649 and a Model 638. I have had a Colt Detective Special and a Colt Agent but never liked them as much as I liked the smaller J frames.

If I was going to move up in size and cartridge capability I would go with the Ruger Speed Six .357 Magnum.