Personal Carry Revolver Recommendations

**PAMedic=F|A=** · February 27th, 2018, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by ThePiperOfSeville

I generally carry an LCP, but it bounces around when I shoot it (It's tiny) & I feel a little under-gunned with it. I understand just the presence of a pistol to a bad guy is generally enough, but I want to carry a revolver. Is there anyone here who carries a revolver, and if so, which one? Thanks!

I'll only say this once. If you want a small gun you don't want a revolver. A snub nose is an experts gun if you want to hit anything farther then you could can spit. I made that mistake.

I would also say that if you want a powerful gun, nothing comes close to a magnum, even the almighty 10mm only gets to the weakest magnum loads. So if you're going to open carry (like we all know you should), then you'll never be wrong with a revolver that says magnum. And if any gun is going to make someone reconsider their poor life choices when it is pointed at them, it is a .44.

**RLS** · February 28th, 2018, 04:56 PM

I carry a Model 60 at times, or an SP101, both in 3'

Rick

**Parrisk** · February 28th, 2018, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Williamsmith

I am seeing more and more the advantages of a revolver over a semiauto based simply on the pace at which individual states and cities are moving to restrict magazine capacities and even numbers of rounds in a magazine. For sure, New York where seven rounds are the limit and and ten round mags......you can find yourself in violation by simply crossing the border to go to dinner. How silly is it that you have to stop and removed several rounds before crossing the border. As if those rounds are the difference between you being a felon or not. I have a Ruger Security Six but that is too large and cumbersome for a conceal carry.

10 round mag limit, but you can legally carry 11.. they dropped the 7 round crap after LE lost in a court when they unloaded a magazine and arrested a guy at a traffic stop 2 years ago.

Originally Posted by Williamsmith

Yes, this is true unless you are qualified under LEOSA. My understanding is that LEOSA does not exempt from magazine capacities?

That would be correct. LEOSA must still follow local laws on magazines, ammo, etc .. was told by a NJSP Trooper they advise LEOSA covered folks to carry Hornady Critical Defense with the Teflon nubby in the HP.. because technically it is not considered a HP .. I would rather just stay the hell out of NJ

**LTCcarrier** · February 28th, 2018, 07:41 PM

Taurus 605 snub .357 and it is very accurate even with .357mag

**PA_PB&J** · March 2nd, 2018, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by marinville

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I have not been able to carry it yet. I am having a bit of difficulty finding the correct holster online...

Might want to try your local kydex holster maker, they should be able to do a one-off bespoke holster for you. Try Phlster, not sure if they still do custom work.

**Action Jackson** · March 7th, 2018, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by mpan72

More rounds, faster reloads.

"Faster reloads" with a speed loader, all that needs to be done is empty the spent shells and insert the live ammo and you are ready. There is no need to pull the slide.

**RLS** · March 7th, 2018, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by PAMedic=F|A=

I'll only say this once. If you want a small gun you don't want a revolver. A snub nose is an experts gun if you want to hit anything farther then you could can spit. I made that mistake.

I would also say that if you want a powerful gun, nothing comes close to a magnum, even the almighty 10mm only gets to the weakest magnum loads. So if you're going to open carry (like we all know you should), then you'll never be wrong with a revolver that says magnum. And if any gun is going to make someone reconsider their poor life choices when it is pointed at them, it is a .44.

I'm glad you are only going to say it once, it is too silly to repeat.

Rick