Delaware Concealed Carry Forum
General Gun Discussion => Handgun Corner => Topic started by: firemanfp17 on February 01, 2017, 05:32:21 PM
-
I have been thinking about adding a wheel gun to my small collection. I want to be able to carry it as an alternate to my G43 I carry now.
I've been looking into the S&W Bodyguard 38 or maybe the Ruger LCR in 9mm....
Just trying to see if anyone has any recommendations of what to buy or look into.
-
I'd recommend the LCR 9mm it is highly rated and well made. Lots to be said for a revolver still.
-
My favorite is the Ruger GP100 357Mag.
Incredibility fun pistol to shoot, easy to maintain, very accurate, and lasts forever.
I have had mine for 25 years and put over 10K round through it.
-
all the smith and wesson have been popular...the bodyguard with the laser...the 442,642 and rest of the snubby's....reasonably priced and good quality....
-
We like wheel guns ;D
Have a few and always great to shoot them! For carry, my favorite would be the Ruger SP101 357/38 Stainless 5-shot Spurless/Bobbed Hammer Model 5720 (http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5720.html). Carry it with either 357mag or 38spl. The weight of this revolver suits the 357 well but 38spl defensive ammo today is just fine as well and shots pretty light in it. IMO this is one of the best CC revolvers one can buy and Ruger overbuilds their revolvers so they last forever. Personally I want something with a bit of heft and do not like most of the light weight revolvers on the market. Additionally there are a few places one can ship the cylinder to be slightly machined to add 9mm ammo as well! A Hogue grip can be added for extended 357 heavy range days.
I own 2 and one will accept 357mag, 38spl & 9mm which is kinda fun at the range. Makes an amazing CHTF revolver with its ability to take 3 very common rounds... if that's a thing for you lol. I believe you can contact Ruger and they can also provide you with a cylinder chambered in all three also however they need the complete handgun to ensure the action timing works properly with the new cylinder.
http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5720.html
The Ruger GP100 add an additional round for 6-shots but I've found its a bit heavier and larger then I like to carry. Makes for one heck of a night table revolver however!
-
I have 2 Ruger SP101 (.357 and .327) and like them both
-
Thank you for the suggestions. I may go up to TSS and see if they have a few to try out before I make my decision.
-
How's something like this ;D
[attachment deleted by admin]
-
Go see Chris (Federal Firearms) before you make your selection. What is TSS?
-
Go see Chris (Federal Firearms) before you make your selection. What is TSS?
Nothing against Chris as he is a great guy, knowledgeable and we're lucky to have him here but do some research and go test fire a few guns you think you want then go and see Chris. Ask him or people here about your selection and if its the right choice for the purpose.
http://www.targetshootingsolutions.com/
-
TSS is the new range/store that opened up in avondale PA...nice people nice range...beautiful clean store and well equiped...nice place to go rent something if you are not sure.....
-
Mrs Sinker has a Taurus Model 82, 4" in 38spl. I can't comment on using it as a carry weapon, but it sure is fun to shoot!
-
I've always wanted to add a wheel gun to my collection, but I just can't seem to find that 6" blued Colt Python for $1,000. :(
-
Here's a few gun for those of you that don't have money to waste:
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/13/six-self-defense-handguns-350/
-
Have a revolver and some cowboy caviar...
[attachment deleted by admin]
-
I really like those bobbed hammer snub nose sw revolvers, i just wish theyd put more out in a polished finish with wood grips rather than that dull aluminum look. A 357 chamber would be really nice too
-
I keep hoping for a Colt Detective Special (out of production). Rock Island Armory has a .38 revolver that some have compared to the Detective Special. Also, some have said that its not as polished as it could be. I've seen the RIA .38 and the handle is just a broomstick style. Not at all like the classic worked hardwood.
-
Just picked up a Ruger LCRx 38. Nice little revolver.
-
I have several wheel guns and like and dislike some. My 2nd(1st was an old Iver Johnson .22) was a Colt Trooper MK 3, .357. Very nice, easy to shoot nice trigger in single and double, but big. I have a .22 mag Ruger hammerless I bought for wife, trigger is about 18#, way too much. S&W .38 Bodyguard w/laser. Light, easy conceal, one of my carry guns. Next was a S&W 637, 38+P from their precision shop, very nice, very light, don't even know I have it on, very nice trigger in single or double. but only 5 shot. I have a bunch of other guns from .380 to colt .45's but the 637 is my favorite for carry. I am not a big guy, so big guns tend to print too easily. I believe that concealed should be just that.
-
How about this one? 686 is a sweet pistol!
https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-686-plus-deluxe-0
-
How about this one? 686 is a sweet pistol!
https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-686-plus-deluxe-0
Wow! This pistola really speaks to me! If I can get one with a $500.00 rebate I'll call Chris ASAP.
-
That is a beautiful grip, but consider a Hogue grip, it will hurt less when you shoot it.