What's the longest revolver barrel length that you would try to carry concealed?

[Snag]

4" at the most.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

4 for revolver. 5" for a 1911

 

[Nomad]

4 inch - no hesitation.

 

[EVIL]

My Ruger SP101 3" carried around the year IWB ... conceals perfectly, I wouldn't want a shorter barrel ... but I could probably live with the 4" Sp 101.

 

[Buford57]

Once winter I carried a 6" Colt Official Police in a Border Patrol holster under an Air Force parka. But mostly a 4" is my maximum. I've carried N-frame S&Ws in pancakes and K-frames in IWB rigs comfortably.

Before my son moved out and took it with him I was about convinced that a 4" M15 was a good choice for all but the hottest weather.

 

[saaman]

When the Texas Rangers caught up with John Wesley Hardin in Florida he was carrying an eight inch barrel 1860 Army percussion revolver under his shirt--it got caught in his suspenders when he tried to draw it, and one of the rangers conked him with his 7 1/2" Colt Single action army.
I carry a 3" Taurus PT 111 or a 2" Colt Detective Special in my pants pocket, and I am not wanted by the law.

 

[Warp]

I have conceal carried my Ruger GP100 with a 4" barrel. IWB under an untucked T-shirt.

It doesn't conceal very well. My Glock 21SF is definitely more concealable. (biggest handguns I have)

 

[x_wrench]

4". Anything longer would be hard to conceal. Preferably 2-2&1/2".

 

[rswartsell]

For me, 460Kodiak has it right and living in Louisiana with lots of hot weather it must generally be smaller. Like Colt DS.

 

[Rembrandt]

I know long barrels don't work well for Mexican carry.......

 

[Rexster]

For me, 4" is ideal for carry on the belt, though up to 5.5" is OK with the relatively compact SAA. 6" and up is better carried a shoulder rig. This is my personal experience; I am 6' tall.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Usually no more than 5" but a 3" barrel is easier.

 

[wheelyfun66]

I know long barrels don't work well for Mexican carry.......

You might want to see a doctor about that.......

 

[tekarra]

Prefer a 3" 65, but have carried a 4" 65 on occasion.

 

[FoMoGo]

6" 629 in a Bianchi X15 shoulder rig.


Jim

 

[jeepnik]

5" in a good shoulder rig, although I do carry a 4 5/8" Blackhawk on a OWB crossdraw from time to time. But, the holster for the Blackhawk is a custom job that has little cant, and mounts high on the belt. It's amazingly comfortable while driving and easily accessable.

 

[Lawdawg45]

In my early LEO days (80's) I frequently carried my 4 inch model 29 and 25 in one, and one of my post retirement jobs was a security director for a large church where my responsibility was observation from a large balcony. I carried a 7 1/2 inch old model Vaquero in one, being able to take the 35 to 50 yard shot to protect the Pastor.

LD

 

[MAG-63]

3" s&w 65.

 

[MCgunner]

I COULD go 4", but 3" or less is MUCH easier. That's why I bought a 3" .357.

 

[AZ Desertrat]

I guess I have to go with the 4 to 5 inch range..

 

[MtnSpur]

Concealed....revolver....barrel....um I'd max it at 4" and that's with some reservation. IMHO a 2" - 3" would be about tops. I want that weapon to clear and be on target in a blink so it behooves me to carry short. Preference pure and simple.