Which revolvers are you carrying and in what carry rig?

[Oukaapie]

I don’t always carry revolvers, but when I do, it’s usually a Ruger LCRX in 327 or a SP101 WC. Either JMCK AIWB or a High Noon in same position.

[edison]

I just ordered a DSG Apollo. So I plan on carrying a 3 inch LCRX 38spl AIWB with federal 148gr wadcutters. AKA the Caleb Giddings special.

[Inspector71]

S&W model 60, bobbed hammer, left front pocket, in a Uncle Mike’s pocket holster. Bought it off my retiring supervisor about 12 years ago. He told me that he purchased it new back in 1976 when he started on the job.

[RJ]

Ruger LCR model 5401 in .38 special in an Aholster (pocket carry) or a Dark Star Gear w metal clip (gym shorts). Loaded with Federal Gold Medal 148 gr wadcutters.

[blues]

I only have one revolver currently...(gasp!!!)...and lately it's mostly been carried in a Harry's Holsters "Icon" due to it's fitting the loop positioning and rise of my Duluth Flex cargo shorts...

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Otherwise it's my trusty Dark Star Gear AIWB...or if I'm carrying in pocket, an Aholster, Mika or Uncle Mike's depending on what works best for the clothing.

So many options for the 642.

[BobM]

642 in a left hand Kramer Pocket Holster, as a secondary.

[Dave T]

When I've carried a revolver it's been a S&W 386 Night Guard in an old Maxpedition Good-to-Go bag. Since the frame split on the 325 PD I bought I'm having reservations about the 386, particularly with Magnum ammunition.

I have a new 642 with a nicely dovetailed front sight (XS Standard Dot) and a leather pocket holster. Apparently I don't have the right kind of pockets because every pair of pants/shorts I have tried makes my wife ask if that's the new revolver I just got back from the gunsmith. This one is obviously a work in progress.

Dave

[JJN]

A 642 with Werner set-up (Barami hip-grip, T-grip, and Hogue Jr., although I used inner tube instead of the Hogue) is my underwear gun. I also have a 360J that goes in an Uncle Mikes pocket holster when I need to pocket carry a J-frame.

[Hizzie]

SP101 in a DSG pre Apollo rig most often. Still need to get to the range to break in the pajama popper and put it into service

[deputyG23]

442-2 in a Galco pocket holster with two speed strips loaded with four rounds each.
Exercised it at the range today along with my long neglected Winchester M1 rifle..42592

[SeriousStudent]

S&W 342 in a LH pocket holster from RKBA arms.

Unfortunately, neither one is made anymore.

[willie]

442 J frame either in pocket or in an iwb holster.

[jetfire]

I just ordered a DSG Apollo. So I plan on carrying a 3 inch LCRX 38spl AIWB with federal 148gr wadcutters. AKA the Caleb Giddings special.

I’m Caleb Giddings and I approve this message.

Right now I’m not carrying a wheelgun because Uncle Sugar prohibits personally owned weapons in the AOR, but when I get home I’ll grab exactly that combination out of my safe and throw it in my board shorts.

[revchuck38]

When I carry a revolver, it's a 4" M10-8 in a JMCK OWB#1. My 681-2 fits it too. One of these days I'll get another J frame...

[camsdaddy]

My 642 rides in an aholster backbone. When I add a model 60 it rides in a sideguard minimal clip. Rarely do I carry my 60 in a pocket in a kydex holster I don't remember the name. Either of them can often be found in a mika round cut. Just depends on the pants and the day

[Oukaapie]

Not nearly as many K frames as I was expecting to see. Count so far is zero.

[03RN]

M66-8 in a JM custom aiwb.

Ran a 5k with it today as well.

[CCT125US]

442 in a DSG clip on for pajama time.

[mtnbkr]

S&W 37-2 in a DSG Apollo
Ruger LCR in a modified High Noon Instinct Lite

I tend to carry the LCR more because the ferrous bits are stainless and stand up better to being tucked into my steamy shorts.

Chris

[revchuck38]

Not nearly as many K frames as I was expecting to see. Count so far is zero.

DOOOOOOD!!!! Check two posts above yours. Sheesh, some people...:)

[Oukaapie]

Reverend Chuck, ,mea culpa! Make that 2 K, 1 maybe L, and a bunch of LCR/LCRx/J Frames

[Malamute]

Colt Agent in milk jug holster in front pocket. In the AM when coffee is brewing and Im feeding the birds in the yard and not dressed in real clothes yet, same gun in a Lawrence No 7 shoulder holster. Once in a while when slumming around the house in scrubs, same gun in an S&W made Threepersons-ish belt holster under a sweatshirt or scrubs top.

3" 10 in back pocket when dog walking around the yard (10 acre yard), full of +P handloads. Sometimes a Smith 24 with stout loads, such as after finding bear poop in the driveway again. Can be in a Lawrence No 8 shoulder holster or Threepersons type belt holster on cartridge belt, sometimes just in the back pocket.

[revchuck38]

Reverend Chuck, ,mea culpa! Make that 2 K, 1 maybe L, and a bunch of LCR/LCRx/J Frames

I'm too irreverent to be a reverend. :) The "rev" refers to revolver, which was my weapon of choice until I drank the Givens Koolaid. As you can see here (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?32301-What-did-you-shoot-today&p=926960&viewfull=1#post926960), I haven't completely abandoned them.

[Duelist]

642-2 is usually the only one I actually carry. Aholster Backbone, Smartcarry, Galco horsehide pocket, occasionally a Renegade ankle, or very rarely, a leather belt holster I made for it when it was my only practical carry gun. Aholster Backbone at church today, and Smartcarry in my current lounge wear. Usually, I have a speed strip or two along as well.

I have a number of others, but this is still the one that I actually carry. Thinking about getting a steel trainer/heavier duty and potentially heavier loaded ammo vehicle like a 640 that will still be lighter and smaller than my beloved 13-3 3”. That one almost never gets carried unless I want to carry warm/medium .357 loads as a hunting backup gun. If I get the 640, that 13-3 will probably never get carried again. I can count on my fingers with a lot left over the number of days I’ve actually ever carried it. If I’m actually going hunting with a revolver, I’ll pick the M18 or the 28-2, depending on what I’m hunting - .22 vs .38 or .357.

May just keep carrying my G26 when I can carry a heavier gun, though.

[KevH]

I've carried a S&W 442-2 I bought in the Fall of 2006 for the past 13 years in either Kramer pocket holster or a Renegade ankle holster. That little gun has been my constant companion 24/7 and every time I think I'm going to replace it with something more "modern" I end up right back with it. The outside of the cylinder is totally pitted from sweat and the when "the lock" rusted out I yanked the whole thing and replaced it with "the plug." The gun just keeps on ticking, but I'm almost embarrassed about how bad it looks.

I'm in the process of purchasing an old S&W 640 (no dash) that may allow me to retire it. I also picked up an old Idaho City marked Milt Sparks Summer Special to carry it in.

I may just be an old soul, but I'm truly partial to wheel guns.

[Totem Polar]

Ruger LCR, Fricke Zaccheus.

Nightstand gun is the Colt Night Cobra, but I don’t get the opportunity to carry it much at all at this point.

[Mark D]

642 stoked with Critical Defense. Pocket carried in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster, or AIWB via JMCK.

A few days ago I carried it AIWB on a 10 mile hike, and was pleased it didn't slow me down or trigger any low back issues.

[idahojess]

340pd, uncle mike's pocket holster, with lightweight cardboard to break up the outline. (Trick I learned on this forum, I believe).

[MDFA]

Ruger LCR in a Harry's Holsters Icon AIWB or in a Blackhawk Tacgrip pocket holster. Loaded with Blackhills 148gr. HBWC.

[AdioSS]

642-1 in a Galco ankle holster while at my NPE job

[Jamie]

Well for 25+ years I carried a S&W 640 .38 primarily in my left front pocket as a secondary gun. I carried it in a Kramer holster several years and then discovered Mika holsters. I've been running the aforementioned "Werner setup" on it since around 2004 and really appreciate the versatility and options it allows.

But the past few months (since I acquired them) it's been a pair of LCR's (one in .22 and one in .38 spl) each in AHolsters in my Wrangler cargo shorts. I just attached the ClipDraw to each and am testing them out...because "options".
A shout out to MDFA for his LCR thread.
I've got around 800 rds through the .38 LCR and I'm loving that sucker!

[newyork]

642 in Safariland pocket holster. Speedloader in other pocket.

[eclecticmoose]

642-1 or 351C in a Desantis Nemesis or PHLster City Special.

[Glenn E. Meyer]

642 with CT grips or a 432 in a DeSantis. One speed strip in another pocket. This is for when circumstances aren't favorable for a belt semi.

I have carrying my 632 in a Galco something on my belt - but rarely. Usually if I took it to a match.

[scott]

65LS or 3" 13 in a JMCK george, with 158gr +p LSWCHP. Or if I am lounging at home and don't have a belt, a bobbed model 60 in a DSG clip on.

[spinmove_]

442-1 in an AHolster in the right front pocket. 148gr Federal Gold Medal Match Wadcutters.


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[Stephanie B]

3” M65 in a JMCK IWB holster or a Colt Detective in a Lobo offset IWB.

[Oukaapie]

3” M65 in a JMCK IWB holster or a Colt Detective in a Lobo offset IWB.

How would you compare comfort, concealment and when you choose one over the other?

[Stephanie B]

How would you compare comfort, concealment and when you choose one over the other?

Slightly better with the Colt. But the Smith is better in the summer.

[Mike Pipes]

3-340PDs..........AHOLSTER POCKET RIGS AND DARK STAR AIWD..........CYA

[jtcarm]

3-340PDs..........AHOLSTER POCKET RIGS AND DARK STAR AIWD..........CYA

You’ve gone from two to three?

[Norville]

360 PD or 340 M&P in the pocket. Safariland or UM depending on the pocket. Have an AHolster on order.

I carried a 4” Model 65 a few weeks ago when I was feeling nostalgic, then reverted to the G19 as primary.

[JonInWA]

Ruger GP100, 4", in a Kramer horsehide IWB, or in a Bianchi UM84R OWB holster;

Ruger Security Six, 4", in a Blade-Tech custom kydex IWB, or in a Bianchi UM84R OWB holster, or in a Hunter leather OWB, or in a WWII Naval Aviator's shoulder holster/tanker leather rig;

Ruger Blackhawk 4.6", in a Tactical Tailor custom Tanker rig, or in a Safariland OWB leather/suede-lined holster.

Best, Jon

[jtcarm]

3” Model 64 carried AIWB in a Lobo offset belt clip:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190916/c735ed433cfccb0f0a0945de997b718b.jpg

When headed out to the farm, it’s a 2 1/2” 66-2 in the same rig, switching to a Safariland 568 when I’m out where the few people I see don’t freak at OC.

The magnum goes loaded with Winchester 145 STHP or my hand loaded Remington 158 SJHPs, for dealing with 2-legged vermin or feral hogs.

[Mike Pipes]

You’ve gone from two to three?

OR 5

[rd62]

When i carry one its a 442 in a DSG AIWB.

[wvincent]

None at the moment, but if situations change and I feel that a revolver will cover my needs I will return to my 3" Model 64 , AIWB in a JMCK and an LCR in a BlackHawk pocket holster.
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[Eli]

In my tighty whities (or red Duluth boxer briefs...as the case may be) The 351 PD, in a Sticky holster, just stuck in the waistband. When I'm at the gym the 360 J gets clipped AIWB.



https://i.imgur.com/Z6IWeKk.jpg

[Rex G]

Revolving pistols: SP101, 2.25” and 3”, Speed Six, 2,75” and 4”, GP100, 3” and 4”, and S&W 64-3, 2”, plus a few J-snubs, from all-stainless, to Airweight and Airlite.

I have more revolvers, but these are the usual suspects, for carry. My usual minimum is the SP101; it is especially rare to use a J for “primary.”

Holsters: Sparks PMK, HSR, 200AW, and VM II, Kramer Vertical Scabbard and Crossdraw; JMCK AIWB, Alessi ankle holster, Ky-Tac pocket holster, Kramer pocket holster, Andrews Monarch shoulder holster.

I have far more holsters, than these, but these are the ones I have used with some regularity, over time, with the Andrews Monarch being seasonal, due to my living in a hot, humid climate.

[jtcarm]

OR 5

You took notes during Mark Fricke’s class last year[emoji6]

[KPD]

WC GP100 in either a Safariland Holster or a Simply Rugged Sourdough.
.357 LCR in a JMCK AIWB holster.
S&W model 60 in a Safariland pocket holster. LH pocket.

I wear all three at once. Sometimes the GP100 gets swapped out for a VP9 though.

[Rex G]

Not nearly as many K frames as I was expecting to see. Count so far is zero.

More K has been happening. ;)

[Screwball]

https://i.imgur.com/SmESRcF.jpg

642-1, converted to 9mm. LaserMax light, and CT LG-405. Redone in NP3 Plus, which I’m upset that they are closing up... really like that finish.

Holster is correct maker; White Hat Holster. Usually, it is AIWB with their single clip. When the weather gets a little colder up here, I’ll likely switch to an OWB belt holster (White Hat, as well).

[jtcarm]

None at the moment, but if situations change and I feel that a revolver will cover my needs I will return to my 3" Model 64 , AIWB in a JMCK and an LCR in a BlackHawk pocket holster.
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What front sight is that, and who installed it?

[entropy]

SP101: Usually in a Galco Tuck that looks like the dog has chewed on and buried in the yard. For long drives or when I’m trying to channel my inner Steve McQueen, a relatively inexpensive Galco shoulder rig. If feeling fancy, a Galco OWB with matching belt and speed loader.

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Dan Wesson 15-2: A DeSantis Thumbreak sized for a Colt Python. This old girl hasn’t been out in a while.

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GP100 .44: I had used the same above DeSantis for it as well. However, in a fit of stout fueled internet weakness one evening, (thanks to Lost River and Malamute) ordered up a Triple K belt and OWB from Midway. I actually really like it for the woods and is my go-to for this now.

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[wvincent]

What front sight is that, and who installed it?

http://www.baysidecustomgunworks.net/ Did the front sight, along with some other things. If I remember correctly, sight is just a Novak blank.

[echo5charlie]

442-1 in a PHLster City Special or a Desantis Die Hard ankle rig or a Aholster in the RH pocket or a Desantis Nemesis in the LH pocket.

The 442 lives with me all day, as a BUG at work or a primary when not at work, except when traveling to areas where the threat assessment warrants it to be a BUG again. I am thinking of getting a 340PD no lock for carry in my jammies...

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The cat (Duster) decided to check out what I was doing...

[revchuck38]

...for carry in my jammies...
Coulda won a Grammy!

[Stumpnav]

LCR 38 in a DeSantis Nemesis...in the front right pocket at all times around the house. Same setup for the occasions I have to wear a shirt tucked in.

I will be adding a GP100 3" WC to the normal rotation when I get the Milt Sparks for it.

[blues]

Coulda won a Grammy!

Had a condo made of stone-a....

[Zeke38]

https://i.imgur.com/125TVge.jpg


Only pic I have uploaded. Carry it in a Galco Combat Master loaded with BB 158 LSWCHPS +p 38sPLS


Most accurate revolver I own.

[Norville]

Had a condo made of stone-a....


Funky Tut...

A couple of random mainly on topic pics:

[Irelander]

I carry my 642-1 in a Smart Carry for NPE carry.
If I'm not in an NPE, I carry it in a Harry's Icon AIWB.
I also have a PCS Blackbird for any pocket carry needs.

[Mitch]

340PD in a smart carry, Uncle Mikes pocket holster, or galco ankle holster depending on needs.

Scandium J frames are great little guns. They go almost anywhere, and as long as you don’t shoot magnums through them they aren’t as bad as the internet would make you think to shoot.


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[Houstonxd40]

Rotation. Ruger SP101 9mm in Bell Charter Oak Summer Heat, Ruger GP100 357 7 shot 2.5" in Lobo Leather Deep Cover. I have recently received a JM AIWB for the GP I am going to try out.

Load outs: For the SP Remingtion GS 147 gr. For the GP Remington GS 125gr.

[RevolverRob]

1972-vintage Colt Cobra in either an Alessi Talon Plus or '70s vintage Colt-branded (likely Bianchi-made) upside down shoulder rig.

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[BehindBlueI's]

GP100 MC with compact grips has become my t-shirt gun since I bought a JMCK winclaw 2.0 on this forum. I wanted the setup for backpacking, but I took my wife to a local coffee house and then the mall today with it since I was in t-shirt and jeans only.

[TC215]

I haven’t qualified with it at my new job, but I have carried my custom 3” 66 in a JMCK holster:

https://i.imgur.com/OGVlMGU.jpg

[Salamander]

Actual carry on a near daily basis, S&W M&P340 in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster, off-side.

Occasional carry in the backcountry, when I'm not in the mood for a semi-auto, either a beat up old (1980s) Model 19-5 .357 with plenty of "character" or a newer 625 .45 Colt Mountain Gun, depending what kind of critters are anticipated. Either of those goes in a Simply Rugged holster.

[Oukaapie]

GP100 MC with compact grips has become my t-shirt gun since I bought a JMCK winclaw 2.0 on this forum. I wanted the setup for backpacking, but I took my wife to a local coffee house and then the mall today with it since I was in t-shirt and jeans only.

Blue, I thought you were an LCR fan?

[BehindBlueI's]

Blue, I thought you were an LCR fan?

I am. I don't carry it as primary outside the home very much, though, outside of special circumstances. I do wear it as an around the house, to the mailbox, grass cutting sort of gun, coat pocket winter BUG, etc. I have an ankle holster and it was my plain clothes BUG until I finally started using the Shield in that capacity.

[03RN]

I haven’t qualified with it at my new job, but I have carried my custom 3” 66 in a JMCK holster:

https://i.imgur.com/OGVlMGU.jpg

Didn't you have the compac pro grips on it?

I had tried the pros and while they carried nice the plan Compacts made Magnum shooting enjoyable.

[Hi-Point Aficionado]

Only current carry revolver is my 22 Long Rifle chambered Ruger LCR in a Hogue bantam boot grip:

https://i.imgur.com/oeNXnjPl.jpg

Given that I spend more time bumming around state and national forest, cycling, and working in an N.P.E. than I do in town, find myself carrying it far more than I should probably admit here. Considering one in 327 Federal Magnum to try out. Not interested in 38 Special or 9x19mm as my wife would have nothing to do with either and I like having a pocket rocket I can confidently hand to her..

[Oukaapie]

Considering one in 327 Federal Magnum to try out....I can confidently hand to her..

32 long and even 32 H&R are extremely docile to shoot in the LCRX. Almost as soft as 22. 327 ramps it up substantially. I find the 327 Hydra Shock noisier but softer shooting than 38 PDX1/HST in my 442.

[Gun Mutt]

Right there with HPA. Bought the .22LCR, mainly on a lark, after reading RJ's thread, carry it way more than I should admit to here. I like it so much that I sold my last j-frame to fund a .327LCR, but I blew that money on the deductible for my knee surgery instead. Still plan on the .327, but with the Shield Arms 15rd mag pre-releasing, a 43x might jump it in line of purchase.

Today at the office:

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[Hi-Point Aficionado]

R
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A D-Jammer in the wild! Keep mine in the range bag with gun cabinet and house keys and a little box of common bore brushes beside it.

[Gun Mutt]

A D-Jammer in the wild! Keep mine in the range bag with gun cabinet and house keys and a little box of common bore brushes beside it.

Mine was doing range bag duty, too. Then I my new job required a bunch o'work keys and the DJ found it's true calling.

[jandbj]

A D-Jammer in the wild! Keep mine in the range bag with gun cabinet and house keys and a little box of common bore brushes beside it.

Cruiser and cuff keys on mine. Best way I’ve found for toting em on duty.

[Gun Mutt]

32 long and even 32 H&R are extremely docile to shoot in the LCRX. Almost as soft as 22...

.32H&R mag is my plan. We're looking at some property in farm country and I can see me shooting a bunch of .22 weekly and dry firing the .327 pretty much daily.

[TC215]

Didn't you have the compac pro grips on it?

I had tried the pros and while they carried nice the plan Compacts made Magnum shooting enjoyable.

Yep, I’ve tried a couple different grips. Here’s what I have on it now:

https://i.imgur.com/X4oBAha.jpg

Here’s what it had when I bought it:

https://i.imgur.com/mdCWy3Y.jpg

[blues]

Ay, mami!

[Guerrero]

Stop it, guys (and gals); you'll give me a serious case of The Wants.

[RJ]

May this Revolver noob ask what a ‘D Jammer’ is for?


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[RJ]

Yep, I’ve tried a couple different grips. Here’s what I have on it now:

https://i.imgur.com/X4oBAha.jpg




Also: I want one of these.


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[BehindBlueI's]

May this Revolver noob ask what a ‘D Jammer’ is for?


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Combination kubotan, cleaning rod, and squib remover.

[blues]

May this Revolver noob ask what a ‘D Jammer’ is for?


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Sometimes it frightens me that you work on high tech defense platforms...


;) (Mostly)

[RJ]

Sometimes it frightens me that you work on high tech defense platforms...


;) (Mostly)

Well I’m pretty sure we know where that dang A Bomb is we kinda lost track of...:cool:

Kidding.

Back to Revolvers. I have two plastic soulless pistols and an LCR.

I finally saw a Ruger GP100 Model 1771 in the gun case this weekend. I liked the look of it a lot.

Is there any down side to one of these? I just want it. Idk, to just shoot? Nightstand gun maybe?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190918/200470f75a08e369ece356fd6242ab1c.jpg

[BehindBlueI's]

Is there any down side to one of these? I just want it. Idk, to just shoot? Nightstand gun maybe?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190918/200470f75a08e369ece356fd6242ab1c.jpg

Speedloader availability, if you care.

[03RN]

Yep, I’ve tried a couple different grips. Here’s what I have on it now:

https://i.imgur.com/X4oBAha.jpg

Here’s what it had when I bought it:

https://i.imgur.com/mdCWy3Y.jpg

Lol. Im rocking wood stocks now too.42725

[Malamute]

Well I’m pretty sure we know where that dang A Bomb is we kinda lost track of...:cool:

Kidding.

Back to Revolvers. I have two plastic soulless pistols and an LCR.

I finally saw a Ruger GP100 Model 1771 in the gun case this weekend. I liked the look of it a lot.

Is there any down side to one of these? I just want it. Idk, to just shoot? Nightstand gun maybe?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190918/200470f75a08e369ece356fd6242ab1c.jpg


FWIW, I dont know what the street price is for those, but the retail is in decent shooter grade Smith model 27 price range

[Lester Polfus]

Well I’m pretty sure we know where that dang A Bomb is we kinda lost track of...:cool:

Kidding.

Back to Revolvers. I have two plastic soulless pistols and an LCR.

I finally saw a Ruger GP100 Model 1771 in the gun case this weekend. I liked the look of it a lot.

Is there any down side to one of these? I just want it. Idk, to just shoot? Nightstand gun maybe?



I bought a 4" GP100 last October and 1700 rounds later it has been the gun I carry the most. That's because most of the time that I carry a gun, I'm going into the National Forest a mile from my house.

I love it. Wadcutters and standard pressure .38 loads are little more recoil than a .22. Rhino roller 158 grain Magnums are manageable with the right grips. Shooting a 4" .357 revolver has re-ignited my passion for the gun. After putting in serious time with a DA revolver, I'm shooting everything else better.

Having said that, I would eschew the 7 round version. Speedloaders are not widely available, and there have been reports of some types of ammunition not fitting in the cylinder.

To answer the original question, I carry the GP100 in a either a Bianchi Cyclone or Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake.

My other revolver is a Smith 638 that I carry in either a Desantis Nemesis or Desantis AIWB holster.

I'm evaluating the idea of an "in between" revolver, which might be a 640 Pro, an SP101 3", or an SP101 Wiley Clapp.

[schaffer88]

Just a 442 performance center tuned with a chopped Hogue grip riding in a Elite Survival Systems pocket holster.... nothing special.


Mostly carried as a BUG or gym shorts gun.

[Baldanders]

640 Pro in a pancake thumb brake leather rig at 4o'clock.

So comfortable it's easy to forget it's there.

[RJ]

I bought a 4" GP100 last October and 1700 rounds later it has been the gun I carry the most.



This one?

https://www.ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1762.html

[Rex G]

Regarding seven-shot GP100 revolving pistols, I will add my voice to the chorus expressing concern about speed loader availability, and some cartridge case rims being unable to fit into the available space, in the cylinder. I have stayed with six-gun versions of the GP100, my newest being a lightly-customized Wiley Clapp edition, acquired pre-owned.

The higher-capacity GP100 that has my attention is the eight-shot Super GP100, which is actually built on the Super Redhawk frame, which has the GP100-dimension grip frame stud. I have handled one, and definitely caught a case of G.A.S.; Gear/Gun Acquisition Syndrome. It is not the physical appearance that won my affection, as it is ugly, but the handling, oh, the handling; a true revolving battle pistol. Sigh.

[Stephanie B]

Well I’m pretty sure we know where that dang A Bomb is we kinda lost track of...:cool:

Kidding.

Back to Revolvers. I have two plastic soulless pistols and an LCR.

I finally saw a Ruger GP100 Model 1771 in the gun case this weekend. I liked the look of it a lot.

Is there any down side to one of these? I just want it. Idk, to just shoot? Nightstand gun maybe?
No. I'm pretty much a S&W fan, but there's nothing at all wrong with a GP100.

(But seriously, dude, you're expecting any other answer in this section?)

[Houstonxd40]

Regarding seven-shot GP100 revolving pistols, I will add my voice to the chorus expressing concern about speed loader availability, and some cartridge case rims being unable to fit into the available space, in the cylinder. I have stayed with six-gun versions of the GP100, my newest being a lightly-customized Wiley Clapp edition, acquired pre-owned.

The higher-capacity GP100 that has my attention is the eight-shot Super GP100, which is actually built on the Super Redhawk frame, which has the GP100-dimension grip frame stud. I have handled one, and definitely caught a case of G.A.S.; Gear/Gun Acquisition Syndrome. It is not the physical appearance that won my affection, as it is ugly, but the handling, oh, the handling; a true revolving battle pistol. Sigh.

I have the 2.5 in 7 shot. Yes it is ammo "sensitive" doesn't like Magtech, but I don't particularly like magtech. It does chamber PPU without a problem for practice. Anything loaded in Starline Brass is good. Any Remington ammo is good. I am not particularly concerned about the documented ammunition issues. HKS speedloaders for the L frame work but more often than not I just carry some rounds for reload with a strip.

Right now this GP is my favorite. When I do my part it is very accurate and I have done just a little work to it to smooth it up and done a lot of dry fire. It carries very well.

[Lester Polfus]

This one?

https://www.ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1762.html

This one:

https://ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1702.html

Despite the fact that I live in SW Washington, I bought a blued revolver because I have hopes that some day it will look as cool as Malamute 's

[Malamute]

This one:

https://ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1702.html

Despite the fact that I live in SW Washington, I bought a blued revolver because I have hopes that some day it will look as cool as Malamute 's

I can send you a small bottle of abrasive dust to help the process, but really, one just needs to have the ability to look at a gun thats been in the rain, snow, dirt, whatever, wipe it off with your sleeve, shrug your shoulders, stick it back in the holster and carry on. It does take a number of years of daily carry to see the effects, bit it seems most of my poor guns suffer from the effects of the dust if they get carried much.

Ive also just never liked the look of stainless guns. id rather see an old badly neglected blued gun than a brand new stainless one, so I live with the consequences of that preference. A pocket carry gun is about the only one I care for stainless in, but the one ive been carrying the past 2-3 years is blue, so....

[snow white]

42751

S&W 49 in a city special

[jetfire]

To answer the original question, I carry the GP100 in a either a Bianchi Cyclone or Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake

If you like those, I strongly encourage trying a Galco Combat Master as well. I've used Combat Masters for all sorts of guns, and it's pretty much the only non-competition/duty OWB holster I'll use any more.

[10mmfanboy]

A ruger lcr 22 mag and a lcrx 357 mag usually in a utg pocket holster.

[Nephrology]

Haven't carried it in a while, but no lock 442-2 in a Garrett Industries Silent Thunder.

More commonly it gets carried around the house in a Desantis pocket holster.

[Glock1911]

642 with CT grips either in a Kramer Pocket Holster or a Blackhawk OWB Holster.

[backtrail540]

442 in the pocket, this safariland 25 mostly, but i just got in this zulubravo kydex rig and am impressed so far. The 30 minutes of dry practice I've got with it so far have been promising!

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[jetfire]

Haven't carried it in a while, but no lock 442-2 in a Garrett Industries Silent Thunder.

More commonly it gets carried around the house in a Desantis pocket holster.

Did you ever have any issues with the leather lining coming apart from the holster body?

[vcdgrips]

Ankle/J frame/DeSantis Apache
Pocket/J Frame/DeSantis Nemesis
Belt/Model 19/Sparks PMK

[Nephrology]

Did you ever have any issues with the leather lining coming apart from the holster body?

Nope. I haven’t used it in a while but I carried it fairly often for a couple years. No real issues.

[Eli]

Did you ever have any issues with the leather lining coming apart from the holster body?

My problem was kinda the opposite of that.

Even when the adjustment screw was completely loosened, I believe that I would have ripped the belt loops off of my pants, before the gun came out of the holster...thing was TIGHT!

[jetfire]

My problem was kinda the opposite of that.

Even when the adjustment screw was completely loosened, I believe that I would have ripped the belt loops off of my pants, before the gun came out of the holster...thing was TIGHT!

I had one for a GP100 that had that problem, and was a big part of me stopping my use of the holster. Plus the idea of a leather lined kydex holster eventually seemed weird to me. I stopped worrying about scratching my gun's finish and just started worrying about being good at shooting.

[Eli]

..... I stopped worrying about scratching my gun's finish .....


And that's exactly why I bought it in the first place. It was when I was just starting out carrying and was still a "collector" (WELL over a decade ago).

After going through some classes and actually carrying everyday the light bulb went off. Turns out finish wear doesn't affect whether or not the rounds land where they're supposed to. Also, carrying IWB in Alabama...the whole thing is going to be covered in sweat anyway, regardless of what holster it's in.

[Nephrology]

I had one for a GP100 that had that problem, and was a big part of me stopping my use of the holster. Plus the idea of a leather lined kydex holster eventually seemed weird to me. I stopped worrying about scratching my gun's finish and just started worrying about being good at shooting.

Yeah, not sure if I'd buy one again, but I ordered mine circa 2011 or so when AIWB options were far more limited.

[BehindBlueI's]

GP100 MC with compact grips has become my t-shirt gun since I bought a JMCK winclaw 2.0 on this forum. I wanted the setup for backpacking, but I took my wife to a local coffee house and then the mall today with it since I was in t-shirt and jeans only.

42890

Hiking mode:

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Room for a speedloader as well. The holster creates enough of a gap that the speedloader nestles right down in it and is no different at all. I did a quick little 2 mile try out today and it was stable and secure enough that I didn't cough anything out.

[jetfire]

42890

Hiking mode:

42891

Room for a speedloader as well. The holster creates enough of a gap that the speedloader nestles right down in it and is no different at all. I did a quick little 2 mile try out today and it was stable and secure enough that I didn't cough anything out.

I am genuinely impressed, damn.

[Stephanie B]

Room for a speedloader as well. The holster creates enough of a gap that the speedloader nestles right down in it and is no different at all. I did a quick little 2 mile try out today and it was stable and secure enough that I didn't cough anything out.

What do you use for a speedloader carrier?

[BehindBlueI's]

What do you use for a speedloader carrier?

Safariland CD-2.

http://www.safariland.com/products/holsters-and-gear/gun-accessories/speed-loaders-and-trays/pouches-and-trays/cd-2-speedloader-holder-11227.html

[03RN]

Wish I could do that:(

[valian]

A D-Jammer in the wild! Keep mine in the range bag with gun cabinet and house keys and a little box of common bore brushes beside it.

What's the holster, if you don't mind? Thanks

[Zack Williums]

SP101 in a DSG pre Apollo rig most often.

[JodyH]

Work is done for the day, back porch is in the shade, time for me and the dog to chill out for a while.

M&P 340 clip-draw AIWB loaded with BB 150gr. wadcutters.
NAA Pug in my pocket loaded with 22mag rat shot.

42945

And the dog.

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[claymore504]

I carry a Ruger LCR 38 in a StealthGearUSA AIWB holster.

[Stephanie B]

Safariland CD-2.

http://www.safariland.com/products/holsters-and-gear/gun-accessories/speed-loaders-and-trays/pouches-and-trays/cd-2-speedloader-holder-11227.html

Just got one in to try.

Of all the stuff I read when I was a kid about what life would be like in the 21st Century, nobody mentioned that I could lie in my bed with a wireless computer about the size of a small stack of 3x5 cards and order stuff that would be delivered in a day or two.

[jandbj]

[QUOTE=JodyH;934774]Work is done for the day, back porch is in the shade, time for me and the dog to chill out for a while.

M&P 340 clip-draw AIWB loaded with BB 150gr. wadcutters.
NAA Pug in my pocket loaded with 22mag rat shot.

42945

Liking the creative pocket clip for the pug. Looks much more useful than the one NAA shills.

[03RN]

Just got one in to try.

Of all the stuff I read when I was a kid about what life would be like in the 21st Century, nobody mentioned that I could lie in my bed with a wireless computer about the size of a small stack of 3x5 cards and order stuff that would be delivered in a day or two.

There's a scene in Monte Walsh that talks about sitting on a velvet cushion eating ice cream and Tom Selleck is like "Fuck that".

My buddy uses those but he is a legit bean pole and typically carries 2-3 guns with reloads.

[JodyH]

Liking the creative pocket clip for the pug. Looks much more useful than the one NAA shills.

Dark Sun pocket clip grips (https://www.ebay.ca/itm/NAA-Dark-Sun-Pocket-Clip-Grip-with-G10-Panels/323778699856?hash=item4b62b6e250:g:NCIAAOSwLF1X~st N), from what I heard the company is out of business (owner passed away) and the employees divided up and are selling off the inventory as their severance pay.

[camsdaddy]

Work is done for the day, back porch is in the shade, time for me and the dog to chill out for a while.

M&P 340 clip-draw AIWB loaded with BB 150gr. wadcutters.


I was looking at the clip draw and looking at their threads about them. I see you used a clip draw then hip grip and I assume back to clip draw. I'm just curious how you compare and why you prefer one over the other.

[JodyH]

I was looking at the clip draw and looking at their threads about them. I see you used a clip draw then hip grip and I assume back to clip draw. I'm just curious how you compare and why you prefer one over the other.
The DeSantis hip grips have what i consider a fatal flaw.
There's a little screw that holds the medallion in the grips, mine fell out and locked the trigger up with no warning.

[Speederlander]

[QUOTE=JodyH;934774]Work is done for the day, back porch is in the shade, time for me and the dog to chill out for a while.

M&P 340 clip-draw AIWB loaded with BB 150gr. wadcutters.
NAA Pug in my pocket loaded with 22mag rat shot.

42945

Liking the creative pocket clip for the pug. Looks much more useful than the one NAA shills.

How is the recoil in that 340 with the BB wadcutters?

[JodyH]

How is the recoil in that 340 with the BB wadcutters?

Not bad, I carry the 150gr @ 850fps version.
A little stouter than most practice ammo but slightly milder than most medium weight +P loads.

[Totem Polar]

The DeSantis hip grips have what i consider a fatal flaw.
There's a little screw that holds the medallion in the grips, mine fell out and locked the trigger up with no warning.

This... is a valuable post of good and uncommon info. Noted.



Not bad, I carry the 150gr @ 850fps version.
A little stouter than most practice ammo but slightly milder than most medium weight +P loads.

This... is a valuable post of good and uncommon info. Noted.

[Hi-Point Aficionado]

What's the holster, if you don't mind? Thanks

Homemade with a bit of 0.060" material from my cut-off bin.

[jrbway]

I’ve used DSG Apollo’s for several years, but I’d love something with more of a sweat shield. Can someone with a Phlster City Special post a photo of the cylinder release side while the j frame is in the holster?


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[sparkyfender]

SP101 and Ryan Grizzle.

[jetfire]

Man if that SP101 had a bobbed hammer it would be so tight. I love those guns

[JodyH]

43194

[EPF]

43197

[Lost River]

My most carried is my old 442, with fancy "custom" recoil absorbing grips :rolleyes:


http://i.imgur.com/M9KmQXW.jpg (https://imgur.com/M9KmQXW)

Milt Sparks pocket holster. I can't recall the model name/number. It is a left pocket carry since I am right handed, and the 442 was my BUG for a long time.


http://i.imgur.com/kzdS1ir.jpg (https://imgur.com/kzdS1ir)

I also have a stingray pocket rig made by them that I have had for many years. I want to say that it was a birthday or anniversary gift from the bride. It is harder than woodpecker lips, and I have not worn it down even slightly.



http://i.imgur.com/XflZMuh.jpg (https://imgur.com/XflZMuh)

[TheNewbie]

Man if that SP101 had a bobbed hammer it would be so tight. I love those guns

You carry a 3 inch LCRx at times, correct?

How difficult would it be to bob the hammer and/or make it DAO?

[Lost River]

The weather is turning cold.

Soon....


http://i.imgur.com/wzsTWCx.jpg (https://imgur.com/wzsTWCx)


http://i.imgur.com/i776fIi.jpg (https://imgur.com/i776fIi)

[Zeke38]

Few days ago I posted my Model 15 without it's leather so here is the 38 in the leather she shares with a Ruger MC. Both fit this Hume rig quite well.

https://i.imgur.com/hvDkR5f.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VbEF4f8.jpg

[jetfire]

You carry a 3 inch LCRx at times, correct?

How difficult would it be to bob the hammer and/or make it DAO?

Bobbing the hammer on an SP101 is trivially easy. You need at a minimum a vice and a dremel with a cutting head. If you want it to look good when you’re done you need a few more tools. I don’t actually know about bobbing the LCRx hammer because I’ve never taken one apart.

[TheNewbie]

Bobbing the hammer on an SP101 is trivially easy. You need at a minimum a vice and a dremel with a cutting head. If you want it to look good when you’re done you need a few more tools. I don’t actually know about bobbing the LCRx hammer because I’ve never taken one apart.

A DAO bobbed hammer 3 inch LCRx in 22 would be a great weapon for some one like my mom.

[Stephanie B]

Three-season rig: Colt DS in Lobo IWB offset-clip holster.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191004/5369e3b5054a613aba5c3ad0332c2ba2.jpg

[Hi-Point Aficionado]

43197

What's the little knife?

More on topic, was just given a Jämä blanket shirt. The little slit pocket in the chest pouch holds my LCR perfectly with a good bit of passive retention. Makes an awkward two-handed draw but going to play with it a bit while woods bumming/camping just because.

[Stephanie B]

Warm weather & hiking:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/66e43a22817cfc87e7ce19b9ea42eeb0.jpg

S&W M65 and JMCK IWB holster.

[Drang]

More on topic, was just given a Jämä blanket shirt.

That (https://www.varusteleka.com/en)was an interesting rabbit hole. I'll make it a point to stop by their brick-and-mortar if I'm ever in Helsinki...

[Paul Sharp]

J-Frame in a DSG Apollo with one or two Super Vel Super Strips.

[Rex G]

Bobbing the hammer on an SP101 is trivially easy. You need at a minimum a vice and a dremel with a cutting head. If you want it to look good when you’re done you need a few more tools. I don’t actually know about bobbing the LCRx hammer because I’ve never taken one apart.

This. S&W hammers have various external treatments, but Ruger hammers seem to be solid stainless steel, throughout.
One may wish to keep the hammer cool enough, so as to avoid internal structural changes, or cause warping. (Some say one can “destroy the heat-treat,” though I am not qualified to comment.)

Having said that, pre-MIM SP101 hammer spurs have not bothered me enough to cut or grind, as they are quite short. Two of mine have their spurs, and three are spurless. The newer MIM hammer spurs look a bit longer, perhaps, but I do not own any, and have not compared them closely. I am contemplating semi-bobbing a Speed Six hammer spur.

[EPF]

What's the little knife? .

It’s a custom I commissioned several years ago from Ian at special circumstances. Works equally well in forward, reverse, or PD grip. I forget the name he gave it but I believe it’s a one of a kind.

[Stephanie B]

Warm weather & hiking:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/66e43a22817cfc87e7ce19b9ea42eeb0.jpg

S&W M65 and JMCK IWB holster.

I wore it all day today, first for a hike in the local state park, and then while waxing my car. It is a very comfortable rig. (I was wearing a sweatshirt and jeans.). I had a speedloader in the clip blues recommended and six rounds in an 8- round speedstrip.

[blues]

I wore it all day today, first for a hike in the local state park, and then while waxing my car. It is a very comfortable rig. (I was wearing a sweatshirt and jeans.). I had a speedloader in the clip blues recommended and six rounds in an 8- round speedstrip.

I know I didn't recommend a speed loader, (I don't own any), and I don't recall what "clip" I recommended but glad the holster is working out so well. :cool:

Speed strips...those I have.

[Stephanie B]

I know I didn't recommend a speed loader, (I don't own any), and I don't recall what "clip" I recommended but glad the holster is working out so well. :cool:

Speed strips...those I have.
Well, phoo. Sorry.

[Oukaapie]

Safariland CD-2.

http://www.safariland.com/products/holsters-and-gear/gun-accessories/speed-loaders-and-trays/pouches-and-trays/cd-2-speedloader-holder-11227.html


Methinks you have confused your blues.

[Stephanie B]

Methinks you have confused your blues.

My apologies to both BehindBlueI's and blues.

[blues]

My apologies to both @BehindBlueIs and blues.

You may have to apologize to BBI...(after all, who wants to be confused with me?), but me, nah! ;)

[BehindBlueI's]

My apologies to both BehindBlueI's and blues.

We're basically interchangeable. Fair mistake.

[Totem Polar]

We're basically interchangeable. Fair mistake.

Grey muzzle animals in hats, with blue in the name? Hell, you’re more mono-cultural than the counter staff at my friendly PacNW LGS.

#factsbooksbythecover

;)

[Oukaapie]

I did some quick math. If someone mentioned a shit ton of revolvers they would get assigned the two options that fit best. If they mentioned that they were no longer carrying a selection, or carried infrequently, they were typically not included.

Revolvers (mentioned at least 3X)
3X Vintage Colts Snubbies
7X Heavy J Frames (60, 640, 649 and similar)
7X SP101
9X GP100
13X Ultra light J frames (360, 340, 342, 351)
13X K frames, lots of 3 inches
16X LCR/LCRX
28X Light J frames (442, 642 and similar)

Caliber
1X 327
2X 9mm
6X 22
357 difficult to call as load was not typically shared. Only saw 3
70X 38

Carry Method
2X IWB
3X Ankle
8X OWB
34X Pocket
40X AIWB

Holster mentioned 4 or more times.
4X Galco
4X Lobo
4X Kramer
5X Aholster
6X Desantis Pocket
7X Uncle Mike Pocket
11X JMCK
11X DSG

[Stephanie B]

Messing around with the JMCJ IWB holster, I found that a 4" M64 rides pretty well in it. Exactly 1" of the barrel sticks out and, as it rides against my skivvies, isn't uncomfortable.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191009/c7a12ecf4588f00a24166a1fb30841ce.jpg

If I fired off 24-30 rounds and then stuck it back, that might be a different story.

[revchuck38]

Stephanie B - In that case, stay away from handloads using Titegroup. I damned near gave myself second-degree burns doing Bill Drills with my M19 with speed reloads between them. The cylinder would've been glowing dull red had it been dark enough. It's one of those things you do once.

[Stephanie B]

Messing around with the JMCJ IWB holster,

JMCK

Dammit.

[TDA]

I wish I were more interesting, but... 442, AIWB, DSG kydex.

43481

[JRV]

43483

It doesn't get any more basic than this. 642-2 in a Safariland 25. It's the concealed carry equivalent of comfy leggings, an oversized college sweatshirt, and a grande pumpkin spice latte... basic.

[Glenn E. Meyer]

SW 432 in a DeSantis pocket holster and 6 round speed strip.

[PNWTO]

442 No Lock in a Desantis pocket pouch.

Probably will be picking up a 3” LCRx .357 for my new outdoor carry, paired with a CT grip. That will be in Kit Bag.

[Lester Polfus]

442 No Lock in a Desantis pocket pouch.

Probably will be picking up a 3” LCRx .357 for my new outdoor carry, paired with a CT grip. That will be in Kit Bag.

What load are you planning on running in that?

[PNWTO]

What load are you planning on running in that?

I’ve got a few boxes of .357 158grn XTP around, so probably will roll with that if it plays along on paper.

[jetfire]

I’ve got a few boxes of .357 158grn XTP around, so probably will roll with that if it plays along on paper.

Oof. The Hornady factory stuff? That is a spicy bullet to be running through an LCR.

[03RN]

Oof. The Hornady factory stuff? That is a spicy bullet to be running through an LCR.

Oof is right

[Hambo]

My most carried is my old 442, with fancy "custom" recoil absorbing grips :rolleyes:


http://i.imgur.com/M9KmQXW.jpg (https://imgur.com/M9KmQXW)




Is that a Swenson you're using to prop up the 442?

[Stephanie B]

I’ve got a few boxes of .357 158grn XTP around, so probably will roll with that if it plays along on paper.

That's fun to shoot.... out of a 686. Out of an LCRx, it's going to be sporty.

[Lester Polfus]

That's fun to shoot.... out of a 686. Out of an LCRx, it's going to be sporty.

I was going to post something quite similar to that, including the use of the word "sporty."

I also wonder how well it will expand out of a 3" barrel.

On the other hand, a friend has an LCRx and reports it handles recoil much better than one would expect, given its weight. I've not had a chance to shoot it yet though.

[Stephanie B]

I was going to post something quite similar to that, including the use of the word "sporty."

I also wonder how well it will expand out of a 3" barrel.

On the other hand, a friend has an LCRx and reports it handles recoil much better than one would expect, given its weight. I've not had a chance to shoot it yet though.

I shot a LCR once and it didn't qualify as "fun". My friend's aunt, who had bought it as a house gun, bought a Model 66 to replace it.

[Cecil Burch]

Now I am running an LCR in 327 in a DSG Apollo/SmartCarry/pocket

I had been running a 642 in the same

[spinmove_]

Now I am running an LCR in 327 in a DSG Apollo/SmartCarry/pocket

I had been running a 642 in the same

What ammo do you carry in that and what is your POI with what front sight?

[Oukaapie]

I’m not Cecil but I’ll share my 327 detail.

I chose Hydrashock as they are quite soft shooting but still get 12/13 inches and expand reliably. I had an XS sight but took it off and went back to black with white stripe. I also use the Crimson Trace Green. I really have not had good luck with XS big dot. I like being able to hit 4 inch circles at 10 yards in a hurry. I can do that with the black and white, I can’t with the XS.

I also have the black and white on my 22 Lcr. Uniformity helps.

Hiviz and Novak don’t have 327 options,

[PNWTO]

That's fun to shoot.... out of a 686. Out of an LCRx, it's going to be sporty.

Yeah it won’t be an enjoyable relationship. I need to order some .38 with the Lehigh bullets and that will probably become my GP load for those ultralight times when nothing else in the quiver may be appropriate.

Or I should finally order a G29... always a reason for another pistol.

Since this is a revolver thread I do have a longing for a .454 Alaskan for absolutely no valid reason, besides a .454 Alaskan.

[TheNewbie]

Now I am running an LCR in 327 in a DSG Apollo/SmartCarry/pocket

I had been running a 642 in the same


How well does the LCR fit in a pocket?

[Lost River]

Is that a Swenson you're using to prop up the 442?


Hambo,


I am not sure who originally did the work, but they did an amazing job on the rear sight. From reading about Swensen, I have seen a fair bit of his work, from full on customs, to sight work, and this looks very much like that, but Swensen was a trend setter to say the least, and others started doing similar work after him, so I cannot say.

These pics are not great, but they are what I have. They show the test target that came with the gun as well, and it was shot with SWCs I believe.




https://i.imgur.com/SKyazQK.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/1tqVsju.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rglGmu8.jpg


Whoever did it, the rear dovetail has been blended amazingly well, you can barely see a trace of it.

When I bought the gun I mixed a little new with the old, to make it considerably more carry friendly. A new grip safety, long trigger and magwell.

The gun came out of South East Texas. The man I bought it from stated that he was selling it for the widow of a Texas lawman, whom he was friends with, who had retired and this had been his gun. It looks like a classic 1970s-early 80s era sidearm a lawman from Texas would carry.

[OlongJohnson]

My most carried is my old 442, with fancy "custom" recoil absorbing grips :rolleyes:

http://i.imgur.com/M9KmQXW.jpg (https://imgur.com/M9KmQXW)

My GP also has tape on the rubber grip to add material to get it to the shape I want. Once I'm 100 percent sure I have it right, I plan to ship the whole mess up to your neck of the woods and get it duplicated in some nice walnut.

[WDR]

I also wonder how well it will expand out of a 3" barrel.

Not a factory .357 load... not "science"... but I fired a few various hand loads from 13.0 up to 14.5 grains 2400/158gr XTP, into cat litter jugs full of water @ 15 yards or so, and all of them expanded fairly well when fired from my 60-10. Penetration was what I would consider deep, for a pistol JHP bullet. 13.5gr isn't bad... 14.5 grains was for sure into "sporty" territory, but still extracted just fine, with zero sticking. I have not chrono'd these loads, but I imagine the top end is well into the "full house" realm.

I imagine the factory stuff would be fine. The 2400 loads do have a flash to them!

https://i.imgur.com/G0HJa6dh.jpg

[Cecil Burch]

How well does the LCR fit in a pocket?



FOR ME, it is fitting really well. Outside of a couple of specific dress slacks that I own with a more narrow opening and smaller pocket, it has been working well. I was running some of the Bantam Boot Grips on it which helped concealment, but that are not acceptable at all to me for access and deployment, so as of this past weekend I am back to the factory grips. Going to have to see if that compromises things too much.

[Cecil Burch]

What ammo do you carry in that and what is your POI with what front sight?


I ran it in this past weekend's Revolver Roundup for the first bit of extended shooting, and it is shooting really high with much anything ammo. I shot some 32 S&W, some 85gr XTP hp in 32 H&R mag from Black Hills, and then some Gold Dot 327. All of it shot about 3-4 inches high at 5 yards which is a bit alarming, but I had already ordered a replacement F/O sight and Chuck Haggard says those tend to be a bit higher so ideally that will fix the issue. Chuck and I compared his 357 LCR front sight and his was noticeably taller than mine. His LCR shot low with most ammo, and he wanted to try to switch our front sights, and he thought that would work great for both of us, but we did not have the time of tools to get it done on the range.

The 32 S&W felt like 22lr and the H&R was not really any punchier. The 327 had decided more flash, but the recoil was not as bad as I feared. Chuck did a ballistics gel test of the ammo during the class and the H&R did not expand at all, but had very good penetration. The Gold Dot DID expand and had good penetration, so right now I am running the H&R stuff, and then after I get some more time on the trigger, I will most likely switch over to the 327 GD as the main carry, but not quite yet. I think (and Chuck concurs) that the H&R is a decent acceptable load.

[Oukaapie]

Cecil, which FO sight is available for 327/22? I went back to factory after running XS.

[Cecil Burch]

Cecil, which FO sight is available for 327/22? I went back to factory after running XS.


https://www.hivizsights.com/product/lcr2010/


supposedly does not fit the 327, but no one can tell me exactly why. So let me be the guinea pig and try to put them on shortly and I will let you know the results

[Oukaapie]

Per the link, Hiviz does not fit the LCR 22, 22 Mag and 327 Federal.

I’ve got it on my 38 LCR and really like it, on the 327 you are stuck with the non luminous XS which sucks for accurate fire (for me) and the factory sight which allows for good hits but isn’t the fastest..........unless you also have 22 with same sights that you shoot the crap out of....and dry fire a lot. Factory Sight with white line is WAY better than my 442.

Posted sameish time, I believe 5 inches low at 15 yards is what people are reporting.

[spinmove_]

https://www.hivizsights.com/product/lcr2010/


supposedly does not fit the 327, but no one can tell me exactly why. So let me be the guinea pig and try to put them on shortly and I will let you know the results

I’m rather interested to see how this pans out for you. My understanding is that the front sight for the .38 isn’t “supposed” to fit because it’s “too tall” for the .327. It sounds, however, that someone somewhere might be full of it.

I didn’t realize Speer was making .32H&R Gold Dots. Do you have a lead on these and what might also make a decent a cost effective practice load to go along with it?

[Cecil Burch]

I didn’t realize Speer was making .32H&R Gold Dots. Do you have a lead on these and what might also make a decent a cost effective practice load to go along with it?


No, the GDs were in 327. Sorry for the confusion.

[TheNewbie]

Which gunsmith could convert a 637 to DAO and also remove and plug the lock?

TK custom was mentioned about the lock, but is there one who could do both?

[Mike Pipes]

Which gunsmith could convert a 637 to DAO and also remove and plug the lock?

TK custom was mentioned about the lock, but is there one who could do both?

Clark Custom Guns Princeton, La.

[BehindBlueI's]

42890

Hiking mode:

42891

Room for a speedloader as well. The holster creates enough of a gap that the speedloader nestles right down in it and is no different at all. I did a quick little 2 mile try out today and it was stable and secure enough that I didn't cough anything out.

I just spent about 10 days with this setup on a road trip vacation that included "big city attractions" in Nashville, hours upon hours of driving, hiking in Alabama, and puttering around in Gulf Shores. What I learned:

It's pretty damned easy to conceal in anything I want to wear.

The speedloader setup doesn't work with a larger belt buckle and leather belt, despite working fine with the Graith belt. There's no room with a thicker leather belt and an Lansky Bro's Elivis "TCB" belt buckle. (https://www.lanskybros.com/TCB-Belt--P2083.aspx this buckle, but not that belt. If you're a hillbilly retard like me and are into this sort of thing, they sell the buckle separately and I think it was under $30) I made due with two speed strips when I wasn't wearing the Graith.

It's very comfortable while hiking, walking, eating way too much shrimp, etc. It's reasonably comfortable while seated, but can get uncomfortable if you let your pants fall down a bit as you sit. I got a little fidgety in the driver's seat during a 6-ish hour leg without stopping and managed to work it down too far and had to move it around a bit so it didn't jab me in the leg.

I think blues was the one who mentioned threading the belt opposite of how one normally would. I tried that so that the tail is on my left side and it was more betterer.

[Guerrero]

I think blues was the one who mentioned threading the belt opposite of how one normally would. I tried that so that the tail is on my left side and it was more betterer.

Are you right handed? I am, and I just switched around my Specialist so that the buckle is at about my 2:00 (holster at about 12:30) and the tail is on my right. That way I have all reinforced real estate up front and can unbuckle it without interfering with anything on my left side.

[BehindBlueI's]

Are you right handed? I am, and I just switched around my Specialist so that the buckle is at about my 2:00 (holster at about 12:30) and the tail is on my right. That way I have all reinforced real estate up front and can unbuckle it without interfering with anything on my left side.

That's a good idea as well. I like this set up since it leaves the gap for the speedloader, though. I'm not sure it would without the buckle but I suppose there's no harm in trying.

[TheNewbie]

Clark Custom Guns Princeton, La.

Sent them an email. Thank you for the suggestion.

[Mike Pipes]

Sent them an email. Thank you for the suggestion.

Good, Clay will do you a good job. Drop my name it won't make the price go up TOO much. CYA

[TheNewbie]

Good, Clay will do you a good job. Drop my name it won't make the price go up TOO much. CYA

He responded. He was a go for the DAO and bobbing the hammer, but said he can’t do the lock for liability reasons.

[Mike Pipes]

He responded. He was a go for the DAO and bobbing the hammer, but said he can’t do the lock for liability reasons.

My experience with the lock has been if I don't screw with it , it don't screw with me.....but I understand the desire to get rid of it........CYA

[Oukaapie]

My experience with the lock has been if I don't screw with it , it don't screw with me.....but I understand the desire to get rid of it........CYA

Hi Newbie, perhaps you can install the lock plug, looks pretty easy.

S&W Lock Delete Plug - Original Precision

[Cecil Burch]

I’m rather interested to see how this pans out for you. My understanding is that the front sight for the .38 isn’t “supposed” to fit because it’s “too tall” for the .327. It sounds, however, that someone somewhere might be full of it.

I didn’t realize Speer was making .32H&R Gold Dots. Do you have a lead on these and what might also make a decent a cost effective practice load to go along with it?

So I finally had a weekend where I was not traveling and I installed the front sight on the LCR. Fit like a glove.

As to how they work, that I don’t know yet. I did not have time to shoot. However they seem to sit a bit higher than the factory ones, and since that was shooting 5’-8’ high with all loads, I need it to be a bit higher and hopefully that’s enough to pull the POI down.

Hosting Tom Givens next week and I will try to run some rounds through the Gun to check for sure.

[spinmove_]

So I finally had a weekend where I was not traveling and I installed the front sight on the LCR. Fit like a glove.

As to how they work, that I don’t know yet. I did not have time to shoot. However they seem to sit a bit higher than the factory ones, and since that was shooting 5’-8’ high with all loads, I need it to be a bit higher and hopefully that’s enough to pull the POI down.

Hosting Tom Givens next week and I will try to run some rounds through the Gun to check for sure.

Thank you for the update. I look forward to the results.

Since I’m thinking about it, I figured I’d pick your brain. I’m currently carrying a 442-1 in an Aholster pocket holster. It’s nice and svelte and works pretty well for me. How does an LCR handle being shoved in your average jeans front pocket? I’ve got a sneaking suspicion that the Hogue Bantam Boot grips might be a requirement, but I’ve no way to test that right now.

[Cecil Burch]

Thank you for the update. I look forward to the results.

Since I’m thinking about it, I figured I’d pick your brain. I’m currently carrying a 442-1 in an Aholster pocket holster. It’s nice and svelte and works pretty well for me. How does an LCR handle being shoved in your average jeans front pocket? I’ve got a sneaking suspicion that the Hogue Bantam Boot grips might be a requirement, but I’ve no way to test that right now.


Pretty much. With the stock grips, I can run them in most of my dress pants pockets, but jeans are a no-go. The Bantams are a must for that, but damn, those suck when it comes to actually shooting the thing. I am currently at the point where in jeans I just go to another option - either SmartCarry or a Dark Star Gear Apollo. I am also experimenting with ankle carry since so much of my time is spent at a desk or in a vehicle, so ankle carry may actually work better for me in a number of contexts.

[Zeke38]

This is the closest to an EDC set up for me. It's a retired cops' setup. I have the Cobra loaded with the 38 Spl +P HST inverted wadcutter and Winchester PDX for a reload. Also use an HKS D frame speedloader loaded with the Winchesters. Crossdraw rig, I'm a left handed person, but carry it on the strong side at 10 oclock. It covers nicely with a Filson wool vest, or Sports coat. I love this Colt it has a great action, have the Colt night sight on the front and it holds six. Sacrificed my Sp101 for it, a worthwhile trade as no Kentucky windage with this gun, it shoots where you're looking.

https://i.imgur.com/BjevkTX.jpg

[spinmove_]

Pretty much. With the stock grips, I can run them in most of my dress pants pockets, but jeans are a no-go. The Bantams are a must for that, but damn, those suck when it comes to actually shooting the thing. I am currently at the point where in jeans I just go to another option - either SmartCarry or a Dark Star Gear Apollo. I am also experimenting with ankle carry since so much of my time is spent at a desk or in a vehicle, so ankle carry may actually work better for me in a number of contexts.

I keep meaning to order a SmartCarry and keep forgetting. I’ll have to do that soon and experiment. Do you find the draw to be easier from the pocket or from a SmartCarry?

[Duelist]

I keep meaning to order a SmartCarry and keep forgetting. I’ll have to do that soon and experiment. Do you find the draw to be easier from the pocket or from a SmartCarry?

I’ve alternated a Smartcarry and pocket with a Jframe for a long time: it depends on the particular pair and cut and material of the pants, the belt, how tight your belt has to be to hold up the pants, how big your gut is. A number of things, and you pretty much have to experiment to find out how it’s going to work on your body.

Cecil’s a bigger guy than I am, so his experience is going to probably look a little different than mine.

[Cecil Burch]

I keep meaning to order a SmartCarry and keep forgetting. I’ll have to do that soon and experiment. Do you find the draw to be easier from the pocket or from a SmartCarry?

Pocket carry by far.

Accessibility with SmartCarry is dependent on a lot of factors. The worst aspect is for a snag free fast draw, you need both hands,, which can be problematic. And in any kind of compressed position - like sitting at your desk or in a car - you have to either contort and make a big body motion or you have to use your strong side foot the same way you would initiate a hip escape in BJJ. Again, that can be problematic in some contexts. I find with pocket carry even sitting I generally only need to roll my strong side hip up and I can get a pretty good and smooth draw.

Its all checks and balances. I have found that with SmartCarry, I can carry in really tight NPEs, to a decidedly greater extent than in a pocket, but I give up easy access. To date, I have found times when the pocket was best, times when SmartCarry was, and times when an ankle holster made the most sense.

[spinmove_]

Pocket carry by far.

Accessibility with SmartCarry is dependent on a lot of factors. The worst aspect is for a snag free fast draw, you need both hands,, which can be problematic. And in any kind of compressed position - like sitting at your desk or in a car - you have to either contort and make a big body motion or you have to use your strong side foot the same way you would initiate a hip escape in BJJ. Again, that can be problematic in some contexts. I find with pocket carry even sitting I generally only need to roll my strong side hip up and I can get a pretty good and smooth draw.

Its all checks and balances. I have found that with SmartCarry, I can carry in really tight NPEs, to a decidedly greater extent than in a pocket, but I give up easy access. To date, I have found times when the pocket was best, times when SmartCarry was, and times when an ankle holster made the most sense.

Makes sense. For as tight an NPE as my work place is, it might make a ton of sense. I wouldn’t have to disarm prior to going into work if I could make it work well enough. Dress is business casual with jeans, so it shouldn’t be too difficult. I just need to get off my butt and order one.

[Lon]

45437
45438

No idea why it rotated that one pic.

JMCK AIWB. Neomag RASC.

[JTMcC]

This is the closest to an EDC set up for me. It's a retired cops' setup. I have the Cobra loaded with the 38 Spl +P HST inverted wadcutter and Winchester PDX for a reload. Also use an HKS D frame speedloader loaded with the Winchesters. Crossdraw rig, I'm a left handed person, but carry it on the strong side at 10 oclock. It covers nicely with a Filson wool vest, or Sports coat. I love this Colt it has a great action, have the Colt night sight on the front and it holds six. Sacrificed my Sp101 for it, a worthwhile trade as no Kentucky windage with this gun, it shoots where you're looking.

https://i.imgur.com/BjevkTX.jpg


What holster is that?

[badge851]

I carry the following each and every day...
• https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-bodyguard-38-crimson-trace (https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-bodyguard-38-crimson-trace)
• https://charterfirearms.com/collections/undercover/products/13811-undercover-blue-dao (https://charterfirearms.com/collections/undercover/products/13811-undercover-blue-dao)

The Smith is carried in a DeSantis® #001 Pancake holster at 4 o'clock and the Charter® in a Galco® Ankle Lite™. Ammunition for both guns is...
• https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/handgun/38-special-110-gr-ftx-critical-defense#!/

[Grizzly]

4555645557

Bought this on Gunbroker and it's been back to Charter Arms 3X. They finally re barreled it because they couldn't file the side of the front sight any further. They then polished and re-blued it giving it a nice shine. I enjoy shooting and carrying this lightweight old 3" Bulldog and if my pockets are deep enough - like Carhartts and some others I can even pocket carry it. Most of the time I carry it in a Mernickle holster at 3 o'clock.

[badge851]

Smith & Wesson® M&P® BODYGUARD® 38 CRIMSON TRACE® SKU: 10062 in a Galco® IWB STO158 holster. Charter Arms® Undercover DAO 38 #13811 in a Sticky Holster® #MD-5...
• https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-bodyguard-38-crimson-trace (https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-bodyguard-38-crimson-trace)
• https://www.galcogunleather.com/stow-n-go-inside-the-pant-holster_8_7_1302.html (https://www.galcogunleather.com/stow-n-go-inside-the-pant-holster_8_7_1302.html)

• https://charterfirearms.com/collections/undercover (https://charterfirearms.com/collections/undercover)
• https://stickyholsters.com/md-5-medium-sticky-holster.html (https://stickyholsters.com/md-5-medium-sticky-holster.html)

[JodyH]

Two week old 340PD "no lock" in a new Galco pocket holster (replaces my old 442 in a Kramer).
VZ "tiger stripe" grips and stoked with 130gr. +P HST's.
Ridiculously easy to pocket carry, a 442 feels like a lead brick in comparison.

46267

[Stephanie B]

For hiking around in the woods:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191223/ef76d77f8a44f965dea84f3f44b548a8.jpg

A DAO 64-5 in a NOS Strong 4NYC holster.

[Speederlander]

Two week old 340PD "no lock" in a new Galco pocket holster (replaces my old 442 in a Kramer).
VZ "tiger stripe" grips and stoked with 130gr. +P HST's.
Ridiculously easy to pocket carry, a 442 feels like a lead brick in comparison.

46267

Can you shoot that 340pd all day with target wadcutters or do you end up needing arthroscopic surgery?

[camsdaddy]

Can you shoot that 340pd all day with target wadcutters or do you end up needing arthroscopic surgery?
I feel my 642 has its limits on the amount of wadcutters my hand can stand. That is why I have a model 60. I would assume my hand and the 340 would tolerate a few less.

[JodyH]

Can you shoot that 340pd all day with target wadcutters or do you end up needing arthroscopic surgery?
I usually shoot 50 per range session but have shot 150 in an hour easy peasy.
+P .38's... I put it down after 10-15. I can get the first 5 lit off no problem, almost as fast and accurate as with wadcutters. Then it goes downhill exponentially from there.
.357's... been there done that 20 years ago with my 360 Scandium/Ti. Never again.

[JRV]

Winter weather means coats. Coats mean belt rigs and comfortable grips.

https://i.imgur.com/yzRlJsd.jpg

642-2 wearing old Uncle Mike Combat Grips in a Chief Jason Pancake Holster. Chief Jason Speedloader Pouch with a Comp-I riding a split-the-belt configuration. All on a Beltman Horsehide that's seen better days.

[4given]

S&W 638 in a Sticky Holster, strong side front pocket. Don't carry it much since I got my P365 . It fills pretty much the same role.

[medmo]

Ruger Security Six, stainless steel, 2.75” bbl, Hogue nylon grips, XS Big Dot sights in a Kramer MSP paddle holster.