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If you were to pick a revolver for your full-time EDC, with the expectation that one day you might be the target of an attack directed specifically at you (not just some random mugger or crazy guy), what would you carry? I ask, because my home state is extreme enough to try to ban all semi-autos. I'm not saying such a ban would survive judicial scrutiny, but in case I have to pack a revolver for a year or so while the appeal process works, I want to own/practice with my gun in advance rather than join the rush of people all shopping at once.

PLEASE - Let's NOT discuss politics or delve into a constitutional debate. Just talk revolvers you'd carry as an EDC if that were your only choice. Thanks!

And if you care, currently my default choice, based on what I already own would be a pinned/recessed Smith 66-1 2.5" in an OWB holster with a speed strip in each front pocket of my suit pants. I'm thinking I might want a 4" gun for the longer sight radius (my near vision is not great), but I'm not sure.


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Originally Posted by goalie
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Well, I've got one of those too. Here's a pic of mine, along with the S&W 66-1.
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Originally Posted by Waders
If you were to pick a revolver for your full-time EDC, with the expectation that one day you might be the target of an attack directed specifically at you (not just some random mugger or crazy guy), what would you carry? I ask, because my home state is extreme enough to try to ban all semi-autos. I'm not saying such a ban would survive judicial scrutiny, but in case I have to pack a revolver for a year or so while the appeal process works, I want to own/practice with my gun in advance rather than join the rush of people all shopping at once.

PLEASE - Let's NOT discuss politics or delve into a constitutional debate. Just talk revolvers you'd carry as an EDC if that were your only choice. Thanks!

And if you care, currently my default choice, based on what I already own would be a pinned/recessed Smith 66-1 2.5" in an OWB holster with a speed strip in each front pocket of my suit pants. I'm thinking I might want a 4" gun for the longer sight radius (my near vision is not great), but I'm not sure.


I think you are on the right track. I think they made the 66 with a 3" barrel, which for me in this application is about right.


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K- frame S&W in .357 with 4" Bbl.

M19 or M66


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4" Smith 686 .357 with a round butt. Or, a 625 4", with the full moon clips.Or, a 3" Smith 13. Lots of choices, but almost all of them are Smiths.


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Nothing at all wrong with your default choice!

It is a little heavier than some but that helps with recoil...

If you just want an excuse to buy another gun, look at the Kimber K6S. I just bought one a few weeks ago & am impressed. Always liked the Ruger SP101 too.

If you want a different caliber, the S&W 329 with lighter loads is pleasant to carry.

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Originally Posted by ElkSlayer91
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The old Blackhawk? I'm not saying my choice WOULDN'T be a single action, but I think you'd have to convince me.


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Originally Posted by ratsmacker
...Lots of choices, but almost all of them are Smiths.


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642 Smith and Wesson. It shoots well and conceals well. I’m more likely to carry a smaller revolver than a larger one.

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Colt Combat commander or one of my small S&W 1911 in 45acp full of 230 grain Hydro shocks would be my preference. For the revolver S&W model 25, 4 inch barrel, 45 Colt, 250 grain SWC.


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That 66 would be hard to beat, unless you went with a 360PD for the weight savings. I would. Hard to argue with "Run what you brung" though.



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I would use my 4" Taurus Ti Tracker in .357 mag. it weighs. 28 oz, has a 7-shot capacity.

My pocket gun would be a S&W Airweight Bodyguard 638,

I have a 4 in Model 28 and a Rossi SS 92 with a 20" barrel to go with them.

I would be fine. Handicapped a bit but more lethal in some ways than my .380, 9's and .40.

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I'd forgot about the Kimber, that would be worth a look I'd bet, but I haven't had one in my hands yet.



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Originally Posted by antelope_sniper
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If you were to pick a revolver for your full-time EDC, with the expectation that one day you might be the target of an attack directed specifically at you (not just some random mugger or crazy guy), what would you carry? I ask, because my home state is extreme enough to try to ban all semi-autos. I'm not saying such a ban would survive judicial scrutiny, but in case I have to pack a revolver for a year or so while the appeal process works, I want to own/practice with my gun in advance rather than join the rush of people all shopping at once.

PLEASE - Let's NOT discuss politics or delve into a constitutional debate. Just talk revolvers you'd carry as an EDC if that were your only choice. Thanks!

And if you care, currently my default choice, based on what I already own would be a pinned/recessed Smith 66-1 2.5" in an OWB holster with a speed strip in each front pocket of my suit pants. I'm thinking I might want a 4" gun for the longer sight radius (my near vision is not great), but I'm not sure.


I think you are on the right track. I think they made the 66 with a 3" barrel, which for me in this application is about right.


I too like the 3" M66. It may, in fact, prove to be the winner. I just want to be sure of my choice before paying the premium price those 3" guns bring. But, I will spend the money to get what I decide is best. Thanks for your input!


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Originally Posted by Waders
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Ruger 44RM 3-screw.


The old Blackhawk? I'm not saying my choice WOULDN'T be a single action, but I think you'd have to convince me.

It's not "you" that needs convincing, it's the thug that needs convincing when you are forced to pull that cannon out and he's having to stare at the open end of that cannon.

It puts you in a good position, because depending on his state of mind, he might be "convinced" it just might be better to walk away.

The 44 is a Super Blackhawk

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Ruger SRH in .357, 44 mag.


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From time to time I'll carry a S&W 310 with 40 S&W/moon clips in a Milt Sparks PMK. Double speedloader pouch made for 357's will allow 2 stacked moon clips of 40's.....that's 6 in the gun, an 24 on the belt. Fairly fast to reload.

Could do the same with 45's in a 6/325. With 357/38's a 6/327 will hold 8 rounds but I don't think you can stack 2 in the pouch due to the longer length....maybe you could with 38's.

Lots of good options. Regardless of what I carried on the belt, I'd probably have jframe/LCR in my front left pocket as well.

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