Perfect carry revolver?

[Hvymax]

If I was designing my perfect carry revolver???
I would shrink the LCR frame and cylinder for 9mm and add a 3" barrel. Optic Ready and a crimson trace laser grip. Maybe even skip the optic for the laser. Compact, light, fast, accurate and adequate power.

 

[DGW1949]

I can see the merit in your concept, but speaking for myself, if I was going to limit myself to a small revolver for defensive use, I'd prefer a Model 36 S&W with the round butt and a 3" barrel. Reasons are, it's lighter and a bit handier. Plus, I've learned that heavy-ish for caliber bullets work better for serious stuff than lightweight bullets, which points me more towards the .38 Spl.....Yeah, I realize that when comparing loads between the two that 110 grns is about like 115, and that 124 is about like 125....but a 158-160 LSWC like I'd be using in that sort of a situation just ain't going to get enough of a running start when used in conjunction with that puny 9MM case.....Now don't get me wrong. I like the 9MM cartridge, particularly the 124 FMJ NATO (+P) version. Thing is though, I got's a FN High Power for that. It holds 14 Rds and I can hide it on my person just as easily as an SP-101, so then there's that.

DGW

 

[hittman]

You lose me at 9mm for a revolver and the need for a light/optic on it.

 

[Watertender]

My buddy picked this up in an evidence auction from the department that he works for. I gave him the BK grip adapter and he carries it daily now. His other carry revolver is a S&W 438 Bodyguard. I like the Model 49 and 638 Bodyguard models for myself. You can carry it in a pocket easily but you have to make sure that it is cleaned regularly because they have a habit of picking up pocket lint if you don't keep them clean.

 

[DGW1949]

That is a very nice gun, and factory nickled to boot....Wow, what a prize!

DGW

 

[seasterl]

Does anyone make a ten-shot 22Mag in double-action that's compact? That would be cool. Great for snakes, varmits, and self-defense.

 

[Bullthrower338]

I have recently started carrying a S&W 296 airlite 44 spl a lot, have always carried autos but the way the world is these days, no sense in leaving brass laying around.

 

[Watertender]

I have recently started carrying a S&W 296 airlite 44 spl a lot, have always carried autos but the way the world is these days, no sense in leaving brass laying around.

Isn't the 296 the one that looks like a Bodyguard on steroids?

 

[trapperon]

I vote Charter Arms bulldog 44 special.
Ron

 

[Stantheman1986]

I like Simple, and Simple is Better for me

The perfect "carry" revolver already exists for me, it's my 80's production S&W Model 60. It's small, light and 5 rounds of .38 +P is plenty. It's not the perfect "shooting" revolver but for carry, it's perfect. I can carry it in sweatpants and an IWB holster.

The S&W Terrier is a close 2nd, in .38 S&W. It's just an even more packable snubby but you would need to use the Buffalo Bore 38-200 to get any real stopping power.

 

[Jeepnik]

A Charter .44 spl Bulldog Southpaw. I really like the little .38 spl Southpaw revolver. But make it in .44 spl and I'm there in a heartbeat.

 

[Armybrat]

 

[Hvymax]

You lose me at 9mm for a revolver and the need for a light/optic on it.

Lights, Lasers and optics make pistols exponentially more effective. I have been amazed how much faster and more accurate I am with modern enhancements.

 

[Watertender]

Armybrat what model of Bodyguard is that?

 

[Armybrat]

Armybrat what model of Bodyguard is that?

Model 38 Airweight.

 

[Watertender]

Model 38 Airweight.

That is perfect!

 

[Bullthrower338]

Isn't the 296 the one that looks like a Bodyguard on steroids?

Exactly, exceptionally accurate little rig also! I have the 38+P airlite also and it is great too. Have a set of crimson trace grips on it and leave it in my door panel

 

[sharpblade7777]

 

[Hvymax]

View attachment 23425

Now picture it 1/2" shorter and even lighter.

 

[Johnnu2]

KISS.......... keep it simple stupid.... IMHO of course
See target below the gun.... To avoid confusion, the req'd NYS CCW training is NOT requ'd throughout the state; only in the 5 boroughs of NYC and specific areas around NYC as requ'd by those jurisdictions. Also, I converted the gun shown back to its original, factory configuration for the training i.e. 'spurred hammer and boot grips'. The 5 head shots were OPTIONAL and allowed "if you feel like trying a head shot or two"....


P.S. I DON'T CARRY.... EVER!!!
j.