Mine is a bit older, mid-1960s, S&W Model 36 Chief's Special, I carried it as a backup for my issued M1911 (Ol' Rattletrap) in the RVN. I still have it along with the bill of sale for $70. Today I daily carry a SIG 9mm except when in the field (hiking, biking, camping) then it's a SS Ruger SP101 .357 in chest holster.
Perfect carry revolver?
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KurtC
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If one has ever fired a qualification course with a 5 shot revolver, then one can appreciate the 9mm and a 3" barrel. Reloading is fast and the sight radius efficient.
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Some of my favorites, Ruger SP101 3" 9mm, S&W 638,642
Rat76
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When I decided to start carrying a revolver, I went with a Taurus 731, 32 HR Mag Ultra-lite.
Same size & weight as a S&W Airweight but 6 rounds & minimal recoil. It came with the S&W light hammer & trigger springs. I put the factory hammer spring back in it.
Same size & weight as a S&W Airweight but 6 rounds & minimal recoil. It came with the S&W light hammer & trigger springs. I put the factory hammer spring back in it.
MHtractorguy
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I got the chance to fire a Taurus 380 revolver last week. nice, really small, cute little thing. I had some Buffalo Bore 90 gr +P JHP in my bag, so we loaded them up.
Now, I NEED one of those!
Now, I NEED one of those!
New model Colt King Cobra 357 3" barrel,
S&W 638 with a Tyler T-Grip. With 125gr jhp+p loads it is a great comfort in areas that are less than desirable.
Stantheman1986
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I love how non-Ruger centric and open minded this forum is, we can discuss any brand of gun.
It's been a while since I've been there but in years past The S&W Forum didn't allow any talk of other brands and Rugers were referred to as "the R guns" like they weren't even worthy of mention. Rampant Kool Aid drinking is a huge turn off for a gun forum
It's been a while since I've been there but in years past The S&W Forum didn't allow any talk of other brands and Rugers were referred to as "the R guns" like they weren't even worthy of mention. Rampant Kool Aid drinking is a huge turn off for a gun forum
Funny you mention this---I just finished reading a thread on S&W about how great the Mark line of pistols are. The Original poster really gave them high scores and this was followed by lots more.
If not OK to post the link, please delete it. http://smith-wessonforum.com/firear...03074-ruger-mark-4-target-pistol-opinion.html
As to the S&W carry guns---somehow the Ruger LCR is just ugly to me. The J-frames are a pretty tough act too follow.
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Stantheman1986
Single-Sixer
They still make those things ??
I had one probably 12-13 years ago, I loved the size of it but it had a hugely heavy DA pull and just wasn't very shootable. I'd probably try another one if the price was right
The S&W Forum may be different now, but I recall it being so S&W specific that people got angry at the mention of any other guns but we're going back a few years
I don't like the looks of the LCR, I won't buy one. Ruger peaked at the SP101 as far as the snubbies. Bill wasn't a huge fan of "carry" guns and he said as long as he was alive Ruger would never make compact automatic pistols. I'd assume he also wasn't a fan of Airweight-type snubs either.
The SP101 always struck me as kind of a "not quite a compact but not a full size" revolver, it's an in betweener that can be carried easily but isn't really a pocket gun like a J-frame. Which is why I like them, they're a snubby that is also very shootable.
Stantheman1986
Single-Sixer
Oh No, I wish I didn't see this.........a 3" fixed sight King Cobra.....now I need one
I had an older 6" blued King Cobra but I'm not a fan of 6" adjustable sight revolvers or really blued guns in general so I sold it.
BULL'S-EYE
Buckeye
Since this is a Ruger forum...This 38 Special LCR accompanies me quite frequently...
Stantheman1986
Single-Sixer
I just ordered a 9mm SP101 from Davidson's but it's the standard 2.25"
I'm glad I moved on it, there was 26 left 3 days ago and now only 4
With things being the way they are, who knows how long it will take for Ruger to make another batch
Or maybe this one.
Like I said. Bob 1/2" off the cylinder and frame and add it to the barrel.Since this is a Ruger forum...This 38 Special LCR accompanies me quite frequently...
I happy with my S&W 642, although I hope I never need it for a target further than about 10 feet away.
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