Pedro Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 So I am considering replacing my current CCW piece with a S&W 442, Ruger, or S&W Bodyguard 38. Why don't more people carry revolvers as a CCW? I want something smaller than my current sub-compact Springfield. The only drawback I can see at the moment is less capacity and maybe the smaller sights. Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 More difficult to carry extra speedloaders than magazines. Less capacity in a wheel gun. Seem to be more bulky. Easier to add a light or laser to a semi auto.Only pro to a wheel gun would probably a misfire would be quicker to correct and no chance of a round not feeding.I won't carry a revolver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Get a Derringer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CattaniAFJ Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Lettuce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CattaniAFJ Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Get a Derringer. My 80 year old grandfather carried one of those things up until he died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Carry what your comfortable with. And don't listen to Chebby. He's too young to be taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 i prefer my revolver. easy to concealeasy to shoot357 mag is a hellva round to carryand if i need more then 5 shots to deter or defend myself, so be it. FBI stats indicate the average is 3 shots in a gunfight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Carry what your comfortable with. And don't listen to Chebby. He's too young to be taken seriously. Truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 i prefer my revolver. easy to concealeasy to shoot357 mag is a hellva round to carryand if i need more then 5 shots to deter or defend myself, so be it. FBI stats indicate the average is 3 shots in a gunfightI cant say enough good things about my S&W 638 airweight. Its is light, shoots great, fits comfortably in my pocket all day, is unnoticeable and draws easily and shoots .38 Special +P. BOOM!I have been carrying it every day for about 2 years and dont see me ever wanting another carry gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I cant say enough good things about my S&W 638 airweight. Its is light, shoots great, fits comfortably in my pocket all day, is unnoticeable and draws easily and shoots .38 Special +P. BOOM!I have been carrying it every day for about 2 years and dont see me ever wanting another carry gun.I've known a few people who made the switch from semi-auto to revolvers and haven't looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Carry what your comfortable with. And don't listen to Chebby. He's too young to be taken seriously. LOL. He's brought up some relevant points that I expected. Good info in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 LOL. He's brought up some relevant points that I expected. Good info in this thread.Psh, that chevy guy talks out of his ass. But like Jags said, carry what you are comfortable with. Just like bikes, everyone has there preference. Although you can't usually take a concealed carry test drive so that makes it difficult. Like Max Power says, he loves his. I have never carried one concealed so obviously I am going to be biased. I only speak from my usage of them while at the range and such. Of course, I also love my M&P too much that I really can't see liking anything else, especially a revolver, as a daily carry. Regardless of what you carry, and you said you already have your CHL, my opinion is a both a revolver and semi auto are better to carry than nothing at all. If the only gun I has was a revolver, I'd carry it in a heartbeat. To each there own. Good luck on whatever route you decide on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 More difficult to carry extra speedloaders than magazines. Less capacity in a wheel gun. Seem to be more bulky. Easier to add a light or laser to a semi auto.Only pro to a wheel gun would probably a misfire would be quicker to correct and no chance of a round not feeding.I won't carry a revolver.Do people really carry around speed loaders casually? I don't carry at all but I can't imagine the world of hell I would have to be in to need more than 5 or 6 shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I want something smaller than my current sub-compact Springfield. If that happens to be an XD I'll buy it off ya to help fund your revolver purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Do people really carry around speed loaders casually? I don't carry at all but I can't imagine the world of hell I would have to be in to need more than 5 or 6 shots.I don't know anybody personally but have heard of it. My M&P is 8+1 and I usually don't carry spare mags but if I am going into town or something, I'll just grab one or two more mags. It's too easy to throw them in my pocket or holster. If I need more than 25 rounds I am in the wrong part of town. I figure if I have one magazine and am involved with two bad guys and miss, lets say 3 times. People miss in gun fights all the time. That give's me 3 rounds per bad guy. 3 bad guys gives me 2 per, assuming I only miss 3 times. I just would rather have better odd when it comes to my life and that of my family. just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 i had bought the wife a pt111 sub compact 9mm for our anniversary and she decided to exchange it for my 38spl Ultralight... she said it was lighter and easier for her to carry then the pt111. so i may need to sell my pt111 if i want a new revolver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 No pt's for me, I wants another XD but in a subcompact preferably a 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 No pt's for me, I wants another XD but in a subcompact preferably a 40 That's exactly what I have. I don't know if I want to sell it yet. If so, I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Ive checked out a couple members wheel guns. Streamlined, lightweight and reliable. I see why someone would switch. Even compacts are lead bricks compared to a Smith Airweight. It wasn't long ago I was carrying a G17 (17+1). Might as well have been a Desert Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Ive checked out a couple members wheel guns. Streamlined, lightweight and reliable. I see why someone would switch. Even compacts are lead bricks compared to a Smith Airweight. It wasn't long ago I was carrying a G17 (17+1). Might as well have been a Desert Eagle.LMAO. Yeah, I remember you saying that before. Compared to a buddys 38 my subcompact 40 feels like a desert eagle too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 That's exactly what I have. I don't know if I want to sell it yet. If so, I will let you know. I haz cash and will come to Cbus tomorrow to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I can conceal my S&W 642 in an iwb with shorts and a T-shirt, no problem. It's light, accurate, and feels great in the hand. My De Santis Tuck This holster puts the cylinder below the belt so you barely feel it. I like it ahhlot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm about concealment. I'm a skinny guy so I don't think I could conceal it well that's just me tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog, 5-shot, stainless, 2.5" barrelThat's a favorite wheelgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm about concealment. I'm a skinny guy so I don't think I could conceal it well that's just me tho.I keep a derringer under my man-titties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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