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Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... OrangeOkie #15949254 03/28/21
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chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,135 TX	Originally Posted by OrangeOkie .44 Special Bulldog - relative lightweight and packs a punch Hard to beat there, OO ! And definitely would be my second choice after my 3” S&W Model 66. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

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Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... tankerjockey #15949636 03/29/21
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,296 Eastern N.C. Triggernosis Campfire Tracker
Triggernosis Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,296 Eastern N.C.	Originally Posted by tankerjockey Originally Posted by EthanEdwards Originally Posted by Waders Originally Posted by Cariboujack That brings up, "How much sight radius would you want? I'm talking in terms of fighting back against a determined attacker." I'm still sorting that one out. I like the larger grip of the 66. Right now I'm leaning toward buying a 3" or 4" 66. If not, then just schlepping the 2.5" 66. You really think you'd gain much if you went from a 2 1/2" to a 3" or even a 4"? I can see wanting the 4" with a square butt. At this point in time though, you could probably just order some grips that would simulate the square buttedness of the older 4" guns, if that is your desire. Personally, I can see buying one to gain 1/2" or 1 1/2" in sight radius and velocity. If it's just getting another gun, then go for it, as it sounds like money is no object. Personally, I ALWAYS consider the money and would continue to do so even if I hit the Powerball. Check out the Governor. It is slightly larger than your gun but surprisingly light and you're gonna gain the ability to go with a bunch of different rounds. The right holster, and it is almost as concealable especially during times of heavier attire. It is not a big gain in velocity or in sight radius going from a 2” or 2.5 in barrel to a 3” .. The bigger difference is with a 3” you also gain a full length ejector rod to aid in fully ejecting spent cases and in turn, a much cleaner and faster reload. There are a lot of small nuances in using and getting the most return from carrying a revolver. There are some notable advantages even, but you have to work at it and commit to it. Les Here's an excellent article about ejector rod length. https://revolverguy.com/ejector-rod-length/

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15949980 03/29/21
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vbshootinrange Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,528 RETIRED in Oregon, USA	Most likely the Colt Detective special I already own. (1971 production) Packed in my Galco Hornet cross draw holster. If buying another just for "social work" it would be a 3" S&W Model 13 Virgil B.

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950066 03/29/21
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 43,941 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana
local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 43,941 south of south	Any of these 66's. Clockwise: -2, -1, -1, no dash. This 19-3. Or this 686+. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950073 03/29/21
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,109 South Carolina P Phoneman Campfire Regular
Phoneman Campfire Regular P Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,109 South Carolina	I tote a S&W 360 in my pocket every day. Loaded with 135gr gold dots 38+p

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Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950114 03/29/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter
hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	I carry a 360 J regularly in my front pocket. I have the option of a 21/2 in. 66 and a 4 in. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950233 03/29/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,646 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana
EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,646 Either Texas or Idaho	These would work as well. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... local_dirt #15950240 03/29/21
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antelope_sniper Campfire 'Bwana A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30,863 Colorado	Originally Posted by local_dirt Any of these 66's. Clockwise: -2, -1, -1, no dash. This 19-3. Or this 686+. Very nice. I like that 686. You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it. You cannot over estimate the unimportance of nearly everything. John Maxwell

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... antelope_sniper #15950337 03/29/21
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BC30cal Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,107 Okanagan Falls, BC	antelope sniper; Top of the morning to you sir, I hope the day's looking to be a good one for you and all in your world who matter are well. I've always liked the L frame stainless S&W revolvers as well. At one time a relative had one that I shot a bit and it was smoother than my Security Six before it was worked over for sure. Before they went to being issued a .40 Glock, the BC Conservation Officers carried a fixed sight 4" L frame - stainless - so a 581 I believe it is? They were well thought of by the CO's, though they didn't use them for much other than qualifying annually. All the best to you all as we head into spring. Dwayne The most important stuff in life isn't "stuff"

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950359 03/29/21
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Triggernosis Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,296 Eastern N.C.	Looks like this thread has turned into more of a boasting board than anything else. And, if you post a picture saying "this should work", why don't you give some useful information about what your "this" is.

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Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950362 03/29/21
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,296 Eastern N.C. Triggernosis Campfire Tracker
Triggernosis Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,296 Eastern N.C.	Looks like this thread has turned into more of a boasting board than anything else. And, if you post a picture saying "this should work", why don't you give some useful information about what your "this" is.

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950369 03/29/21
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killerv Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,484 Middle Ga	I like my 442

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950390 03/29/21
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jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,578 Orange Park, Florida	This: OR A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... antelope_sniper #15950510 03/29/21
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rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,552 Not In The City	Originally Posted by antelope_sniper Originally Posted by local_dirt Any of these 66's. Clockwise: -2, -1, -1, no dash. This 19-3. Or this 686+. Very nice. I like that 686. Those S&W's would be about my only choice as they apply to the OP... That said, a M66 2 1/2" firing magnums in a small, confined area is the reason my ears ring like do today, 30 some odd years later. After I got out of law enforcement, I got rid of any .357 magnums I had, and have not owned another since. Whenever I carry now, it's a 1911. Always. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950565 03/29/21
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kragman1 Campfire Regular K Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,993 New England	Smith 696 in .44 special. 3" roundbutt L frame. Carried one for a while with CCI 200 grain Gold Dots, around 1,000 fps IIRC. Aluminum cases made them affordable enough to practice with too. Solid gun but easy enough to carry, no hammer shroud but I just covered it with my thumb on the draw. I could shoot it decently in fast double action, plenty good enough for close range. Gun is mechanically accurate as well. Not a lot of recoil (or muzzle flash in dim light), but I'll bet its very effective for self defense. Last edited by kragman1; 03/29/21. Work is what you do to finance your real life.....

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Waders #15950575 03/29/21
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superlight17b Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,212	My EDC is a no dash S & W 649 with 2 speed strips left front pocket. IWB holster.I do my walk,my errands,etc.Not the lightest snub nosed,but it feels right and shoots right,at least for me.

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... EdM #15950872 03/29/21
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chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,135 TX	Originally Posted by EdM These would work as well. Good stuff Ed !!! "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... kragman1 #15950877 03/29/21
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chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,135 TX	Originally Posted by kragman1 Smith 696 in .44 special. 3" roundbutt L frame. Carried one for a while with CCI 200 grain Gold Dots, around 1,000 fps IIRC. Aluminum cases made them affordable enough to practice with too. Solid gun but easy enough to carry, no hammer shroud but I just covered it with my thumb on the draw. I could shoot it decently fast double action, plenty good enough for close range. Gun is mechanically accurate as well. Not a lot of recoil (or muzzle flash in dim light), but I'll bet its very effective for self defense. We closed those out for $399 for the last run of those when I was in the Wholesale Firearms Industry! Man was I ever stupid for not buying a couple of them! 😢 "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... Triggernosis #15950897 03/29/21
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 43,941 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana
local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 43,941 south of south	Originally Posted by Triggernosis Looks like this thread has turned into more of a boasting board than anything else. And, if you post a picture saying "this should work", why don't you give some useful information about what your "this" is. These are guns that I own, and I would use.. as answering the OP's post. Just so happens I have pics of them, too. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. If not, or when in doubt, STFU. Lol. Last edited by local_dirt; 03/29/21. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: If you HAD to carry a revolver as your EDC... rockinbbar #15950903 03/29/21
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 43,941 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana
local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 43,941 south of south	Originally Posted by rockinbbar Originally Posted by antelope_sniper Originally Posted by local_dirt Any of these 66's. Clockwise: -2, -1, -1, no dash. This 19-3. Or this 686+. Very nice. I like that 686. Those S&W's would be about my only choice as they apply to the OP... That said, a M66 2 1/2" firing magnums in a small, confined area is the reason my ears ring like do today, 30 some odd years later. After I got out of law enforcement, I got rid of any .357 magnums I had, and have not owned another since. Whenever I carry now, it's a 1911. Always. Nothing wrong with a 1911 at all. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

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