Working Man Revolver

[EMC45]

Why do you need to "upgrade" a working man's belt revolver?

Trigger time and proficiency.

 

[EMC45]

To the OPs question.....Forgive me, but I was going to suggest a 3-4in. Model 10/64 or 15/67. .38 Special is very special to me and will do it.

 

[PapaG]

If, by working man, you mean not-unemployed man, then I would unhesitatingly recommend the model 13. It is an excellent revolver for the job-having type (though loafers and neerdowells don’t seem to take a shine to them).

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Perfect choice!

 

[hdbiker]

2 1/8 inch SP 101 .357 works for me. hdbiker

 

[Sarge7402]

as much as i enjoy ruger single action revolvers they are a bit heavy to tote around all day on a belt while doing stuff.

i would use a s&w model 36 3” 38sp five shot j frame. lightweight and handy. 3” barrel gives a bit more oomph and accuracy. 38sp is enough for my needs, if more oomph is called for i would grab a long gun. oem wood grips for show, pachmayr rubber grips for work.

if buying new i would look at the taurus 865 38sp six shot, newly offered with a 3” barrel and able to shoot +p ammo.

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Couple of years ago, my aging Charter Arms Undercover needed a rebarrel. Long story short, it finally ended up with a 3" stainless steel one that snugged up tight the first time. That extra inch doesn't cramp it's pocket ability all that much, and gives it a good boost - over 100 FPE Buffalo Bore 158 Gr LSWCHP +P. The steel frame with Aluminium grip and no side plate give you a pistol a couple of ounces lighter than the steel S&W but a wee bit stronger overall.

Yes, it's still a favorite carry piece

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Spoken like a true gentleman........

I had to look up what it meant. Very disappointed when I found out. Why would anyone bother joining a forum if they're not going to read it? "TL DR" is a juvenile/senile response in my opinion.

 

[heyboy]

Can you kindly post the weight of that beautiful revolver as it is carried? The catalog weights are sometimes not listed accurately.

Thank you.

Kevin

2 LB, 10 OZ - S&W 19-9 loaded w/ Federal 158 JHP nikel plated brass.

 

[heyboy]

2 LB, 10 OZ - S&W 19-9 loaded w/ Federal 158 JHP nikel plated brass.

For Kix - My edc Gen 3 Glock 19 w/ 15 rounds of 9mm = 1 LB, 14 OZ

 

[ThomasT]

Once again, to clarify, this is not a "what do I need to buy" thread. This was intended as a poll of opinion, not a poll of purchase; and I should have made such clear from the get-go. Secondly, I personally have no particular desire for .357 Magnum, and certain... circumstances... restrict me to a .38 Spl. A Mdl 10 or 67 is in my future hopefully; but that is irrelevant to this thread.

I'm glad you cleared that up. And it sounds like you want a double action, not a single action or and auto like a 1911 or a Glock 19.

It was a good question that should have been fully answered by page two. A good working man's 38 would be any decent double action under $500. These days. A year ago under $400 would have been the cap. And there are many decent 38 specials not just the S&W guns. At one time you could find the Colt Police Positive and other fixed sight Colts for about the same price as a S&W model 10.

I have owned several Taurus 38/357 revolvers and they were very good guns. The fixed sight model 82 was like a heavy barreled model 10 with just a slightly bigger frame. I have owned three of them and wish I still had at least one of them. And I never paid more than $200 for them. More like $175 with the box and paper work. They had good triggers and were accurate.

 

[Risky buisness]

As far as a ' poll ' goes, I'm not particularly certain what type of ' work one would do' while carrying this revolver. While doing ranch work I usually had a Ruger .44 blackhawk somewhere on my person, not being a huge fan of the 357 ,alternately, when not desiring the bigger hand gun while other occupations were at hand, a sweet 3" model 10 38 spl was employed. Usually in a flap type holster to prevent damage and keep whatever I was doing from entering the holster and plugging up the gun, something I actually had happen. So my vote for a very usable system would be 1/2 vote large capable .44- 45, and 1/2 vote Smith Model 10, sub in any .357 if you must.

 

[PapaG]

Spoken like a true gentleman........

Hope that was sarcasm.

 

[Barbaroja]

Hope that was sarcasm.

Very much so.
His posts were Dismissive and juvenile.

lets get back to talking revolvers!

 

[GEM]

We've reached the end of useful discussion. Buy a SW Model 10 and some quality 38 SPL ammo and put it in the underwear draw under your union suit. Sorry couldn't resist.

Closed!