Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 3 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 47
  1. #21
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Western PA
    Posts
    149
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    Ruger LCR, great trigger, no hammer to catch and so light weight (unloaded) it's hard to think it's a gun. I think the weight dang near doubles when it's loaded.

  2. #22
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Around Dayton, Ohio
    Age
    51
    Posts
    151
    Rep Power
    214952

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    Quote Originally Posted by LeadHead View Post
    Ruger LCR, great trigger, no hammer to catch and so light weight (unloaded) it's hard to think it's a gun. I think the weight dang near doubles when it's loaded.
    I second this one. Only because I own one . I have had no issues with it and shoots very well and the recoil is not bad at all, when shooting 135 gr. 357 loads.

  3. #23
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
    (Centre County)
    Posts
    4,510
    Rep Power
    3044261

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    For some odd reason, I can't shoot the entire cylinder of LCR without short stroking the hell out of it.
    Audemus jura nostra defendere

  4. #24
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Western PA
    Posts
    149
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mity2 View Post
    For some odd reason, I can't shoot the entire cylinder of LCR without short stroking the hell out of it.
    I had that problem when I bought my Ruger GP 100's that I shoot falling steel with. For me it comes from shooting the 1911's, I'm so accustomed to the short stroke necessary to fire them that I automatically transfer that same action to the revolvers.

    It can be overcome easily.

  5. #25
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    SEPA, Pennsylvania
    (Chester County)
    Age
    55
    Posts
    509
    Rep Power
    1637100

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    I'm due to start carrying my S & W Model 60 .357 but waiting for some upgraded grips since it's a little brutal on my large hands with the small combat grips.
    Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.




  6. #26
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Western PA
    Posts
    149
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    Quote Originally Posted by StrangeKnight View Post
    I second this one. Only because I own one . I have had no issues with it and shoots very well and the recoil is not bad at all, when shooting 135 gr. 357 loads.
    Yea I'm amazed at how palatable the recoil is, they made a great choice in grips with those Hoges. On my wheel gun days at the falling steel range I'll often take out the LCR and shoot steel (well just 5 since I don't have a speed loader for that gun) and I hit them all. They shoot great.

    One thing I added to mine which I recommend is the HiViz Front Sight Ruger LCR Steel Blue Fiber Optic. it comes in Green and Red.

    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=367034

    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=185260

  7. #27
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    South Central, Pennsylvania
    Posts
    300
    Rep Power
    181145

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    Thanks to all for the wonderful recommendations! Taking a few tips from here, it's looking like I'm going to want to look for a larger framed revolver with at least a 3" barrel, correct? I am undecided as to the hammer or no hammer option for carry purposes, maybe you guys can weigh in on this?

    I'm not limp wristed by any means, and while the S&W 640 is calling to me, I can't make the case of buying a small frame revolver that is going to beat the crap out of me when shooting it while having poor follow up shots. A lot of this can be mitigated with practice of course, but still, shooting on the range is supposed to be fun, right?

    Anyway, what are some good S&W models to look at? I was checking out the Model 686, but if I can get a good price on a discontinued model (like the 66) that would even be better. I have no adversion to buying used, discontinued guns. I mean, after all, used guns show a little character, right?

    Are there discontinued Ruger or Rossi models to consider as well?

  8. #28
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Central, Virginia
    Age
    62
    Posts
    714
    Rep Power
    12245

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    Lots of people here suggested the Ruger SP-101, which does come in a 3 inch bbl. For carry, you might consider a shrouded hammer, or even hammerless. I was just looking here:

    http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/models.html

    and I see that only the 2.25" bbl comes in shrouded. Not sure - you might be able to find older 3" models with varying hammer-ness.

    Anyway, the reason for shrouded with carry is that there's no hammer to get caught on clothing when drawing. Further, with hammerless (well, there IS a hammer, but it's totally hidden) you could even carry, say, in your coat pocket, with your hand on it, at the ready, if you found yourself in a sketchy situation where you didn't even want to waste time drawing. And let's hope having to take your coat to the seamstress the next day is the only setback there, for everyone involved.
    Tommy610, NRA Member, Romans 12:18

  9. #29
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Newport, Pennsylvania
    (Perry County)
    Posts
    1,111
    Rep Power
    17141

    Default Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    I own 5 K frame Smiths love them, shoot them in competition, etc. However, I almost never carry the 2.5" 66, it is almost always the 638 or the 60 3" that is carried. It is so much easier to conceal them and especially the 638 just disappears and is forgotten.

    No doubt about it the .357is one of the best one shot stoppers there is. However, it kicks like crazy in a 2" revolver, so a .38+P is a better choice for most. If you are going to actually use .38s why not just get a light .38 you are more likely to have on you when you need it.

    For carry a light .38, but break into my house and meet Mr. 12 gauge or one of those sweet K frames with .357s.

  10. #30
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
    (Montgomery County)
    Posts
    1,457
    Rep Power
    0

    Thumbs up Re: Recommend a .357 Magnum concealed carry revolver!

    Quote Originally Posted by Fossil4Life View Post

    Are there discontinued Ruger or Rossi models to consider as well?
    Yep!

    Ruger Speed Six, Security Six and Service Six.

    All built like a bank vault.

Page 3 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Would you recommend a laser on a concealed carry Ruger LCP.
    By RangerBEH in forum Concealed Carry
    Replies: 46
    Last Post: August 20th, 2014, 05:12 PM
  2. Recommend a .22lr revolver?
    By mrnyman in forum General
    Replies: 40
    Last Post: October 3rd, 2009, 03:23 PM
  3. Recommend an ankle-carry gun
    By Ihatemyglock in forum General
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: July 23rd, 2009, 01:51 PM
  4. Mastering the Concealed Carry Snub Revolver
    By LastManOut in forum Concealed Carry
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: January 31st, 2009, 07:34 PM
  5. Replies: 1
    Last Post: October 22nd, 2008, 05:22 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •