wheelgunslinger
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Dan Wesson .357 is what I'm currently carrying. I screw on the 4" barrel and carry it where I want.
Very nice.
Very nice.
Who carries the big bad 357?
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FotoTomas
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In the past I routinely carried a S&W model 19 or 65 on the belt off duty.
The M65 became a truck gun in a GI tool bag loaded with 125 grain .357 Remingtons, nestled in a paddle holster with some loaded speed loaders in clip on holders as well as a couple of boxes of ammo both .38 and .357. It was the perfect gun for the truck with the stainless construction and "at rest" spring condition for those long periods between range visits with it.
Today I mostly carry in the pocket and occasionly a 9mm on the belt. The .357 however still rocks my boat as I was a cop in the mid 70's on and that was the "state of the Art" in service revolvers in my area. As a result I have a 4" Model 19 I shoot IDPA with and will carry on occasion. It feels good to go "retro" every now and then and to know my 19 is still all I need.
The M65 became a truck gun in a GI tool bag loaded with 125 grain .357 Remingtons, nestled in a paddle holster with some loaded speed loaders in clip on holders as well as a couple of boxes of ammo both .38 and .357. It was the perfect gun for the truck with the stainless construction and "at rest" spring condition for those long periods between range visits with it.
Today I mostly carry in the pocket and occasionly a 9mm on the belt. The .357 however still rocks my boat as I was a cop in the mid 70's on and that was the "state of the Art" in service revolvers in my area. As a result I have a 4" Model 19 I shoot IDPA with and will carry on occasion. It feels good to go "retro" every now and then and to know my 19 is still all I need.
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in cooler months when clothing allows, ive started carrying one of 4" model 13s with two safariland comp Is
ive always liked the full sized .357. its what i cut my teeth on when i was a trooper (s&w 681).
but i dont want to "loose" it if it gets held as evidense, so the model 13 does almost as well.
if i can find a quality owb that holds it in close enough, i would carry it in the summer also.
ive always liked the full sized .357. its what i cut my teeth on when i was a trooper (s&w 681).
but i dont want to "loose" it if it gets held as evidense, so the model 13 does almost as well.
if i can find a quality owb that holds it in close enough, i would carry it in the summer also.
Gun Cleric
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S&W 60.
TamThompson
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Yep
Well, this real woman here has carried it when her favorite .45 carry gun is being tweaked by the gunsmith. My favorite is the S&W 327--a beautiful Performance Center snubby that's so well-tuned it doesn't kick that bad. 8-shot capacity, cocobono grips. Love that gun. Only drawback is the fat cylinder, but for a gun like that I'll risk being thought of as somewhat fat.
I've also carried my SP101, 3" barrel...first gun I ever bought myself, back in 1990.
Well, this real woman here has carried it when her favorite .45 carry gun is being tweaked by the gunsmith. My favorite is the S&W 327--a beautiful Performance Center snubby that's so well-tuned it doesn't kick that bad. 8-shot capacity, cocobono grips. Love that gun. Only drawback is the fat cylinder, but for a gun like that I'll risk being thought of as somewhat fat.
I've also carried my SP101, 3" barrel...first gun I ever bought myself, back in 1990.
rtl
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Dittos from me and my wife (GP100 & SP101).
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Blacklabman
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4" 686P
At 5'9" 165lbs with a Spark's holster and belt ,I have had no problem carrying the 4" L-Frame.
At 5'9" 165lbs with a Spark's holster and belt ,I have had no problem carrying the 4" L-Frame.
azredhawk44
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'Nother sp101. {insert evil grin} 
Ivy Mike
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My dear sweet mother.
After she and her dog were chased by a javelina, she decided the old S&W Model 19 needed to go beyond its home defense duties.
It rode on a cops belt for many years before being retired to a boring life at home...I'm sure its happy to go for "ride-alongs" every day.
After she and her dog were chased by a javelina, she decided the old S&W Model 19 needed to go beyond its home defense duties.
It rode on a cops belt for many years before being retired to a boring life at home...I'm sure its happy to go for "ride-alongs" every day.
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Since any barrel length less than 4" takes away from the magnum's performance, I do Not carry .357's on my person. I stick with normal pressure Hornady hollowpoints in .38 spl.
Before I sold the majority of the collection to stay afloat while unemployed, I used to have a 4" full underlug Ruger GP-100.
In the house, it was stoked with .38 +p's and 1 speedloader with Hornady XTP 158gr .357's. If the gun was to be used in the vehicle, I switched out to the magnums.
Not exactly "carry" the magnums, but available when needed.
Since any barrel length less than 4" takes away from the magnum's performance, I do Not carry .357's on my person. I stick with normal pressure Hornady hollowpoints in .38 spl.
Before I sold the majority of the collection to stay afloat while unemployed, I used to have a 4" full underlug Ruger GP-100.
In the house, it was stoked with .38 +p's and 1 speedloader with Hornady XTP 158gr .357's. If the gun was to be used in the vehicle, I switched out to the magnums.
Not exactly "carry" the magnums, but available when needed.
aerod1
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I do. I carry a Taurus Model 605 CHSS most of the time. Sometimes though, I carry a Smith & Wesson model 638 Airweight 38 special +P. I think either would do the job.
Jim
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denfoote
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New Carry Pistol.
65-2
The "OTHER" K-frame!!
65-2
The "OTHER" K-frame!!
Texas Colt
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Another lover of the SP-101, hammerless with a 2.25 barrel. I carry it sometimes when my wife doesn't have it with her. It was actually my first CCW. I never felt undergunned with it. My wife fell in love with it several years ago and so I gave it to her and went back to my 1911's.
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Great Photo!
I doubt Anyone would feel undergunned with a .357. I know there's a great sense of security when weather permits me to carry my S&W .357 Model 65-3 "K" frame. Just use the coat pocket.
Along those lines, does anyone have any info on a good CCW holster for this model? IWB or OWB..doesn't matter.
Thanks
I doubt Anyone would feel undergunned with a .357. I know there's a great sense of security when weather permits me to carry my S&W .357 Model 65-3 "K" frame. Just use the coat pocket.
Along those lines, does anyone have any info on a good CCW holster for this model? IWB or OWB..doesn't matter.
Thanks
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rugers
SP101
also carry a 6" barrel GP100.... around the house and to the range.
SP101
also carry a 6" barrel GP100.... around the house and to the range.
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