I’ve carried a few over the years. A model 60 3” in 38 special, various snubby J K and L frames. Tried a Bearcat for a while, 2 different guns actually, but they weren’t very accurate. A NAA Black Widow with a .22 mag cylinder was carried in the slide rule pocket for a few years. I even carried a 3” 1911 in .45 auto. These days it’s a 4 5/8” Single Six when I’m carrying a centerfire rifle. When I carry a shotgun or I’m fishing usually a compact 9mm.
Any way you look at it, carrying a sidearm while out and about is a plus for many reasons.
Great thread, brings up many memories.


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