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 Re: Revolver for Conceled Carry
[Re: txtrophy85]
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03/22/25 02:34 AM
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Dave Davidson
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Many, many, years ago, mid 1960’s, I was a member of the USAF pistol and rifle team. We competed against the other branches of service. All shooters agreed:
The jamamatic M16 was ok at short range but couldn’t compete with the Eddystone 30-06 at 100 yards. Nice toy, no kick, but accuracy and dependability sucked. Lightweight, easily carried, and the shooter didn’t have to be a marksman to toss a lot of small lead. Jammed a lot. Lots of dead soldiers found with a jammed gun.
Lots of guys enjoy the civilian version, the AR15, but it doesn’t check very many of the boxes.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Revolver for Conceled Carry
[Re: txtrophy85]
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03/22/25 02:50 AM
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Dave Davidson
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I have a bunch of pistols(short guns). Various calibers. S&W, Colt, Browning, etc. Revolvers and semi’s. Also a Taurus Judge. I have my own range, hand load, and shoot all of them. I’ve rarely had a failure to fire on any of the revolvers with my hand loads. Over time, the Judge has become my favorite. It’s always in battery and never misfired. Inexpensive so I don’t worry about scratching it up.
Why is it so maligned?
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Revolver for Conceled Carry
[Re: txtrophy85]
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03/22/25 02:23 PM
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Wytex
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I have a S&W 640 Centennial in .357
Love that pistol, spouse used it on his concealed carry shooting proficiency test.
I don't like the air frames, I want a pistol I can bash a head in with if needed.
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Re: Revolver for Conceled Carry
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03/22/25 05:02 PM
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txtrophy85
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I have a S&W 640 Centennial in .357
Love that pistol, spouse used it on his concealed carry shooting proficiency test.
I don't like the air frames, I want a pistol I can bash a head in with if needed. The airweights are so easy to carry though, if the situation has digressed to the point I’m using the pistol as a club, I’ve already dropped it and am stabbing throats with the gerber. Ive not shot a snubby .357 but have shot a .44 Taurus 4” ported barrel. Forget it. First shot is accurate, uncomfortable to shoot, I’d be better off with a .22 mag. The mid frame .357 are nice. That’s my favorite pistol round.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Revolver for Conceled Carry
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04/06/25 12:04 PM
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Grit
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Any input on the Taurus Revolvers? Rossi has come out with a new 3" revolver called the Rossi RP63. Taurus made, but a little more refined IMO, excluding the Executive Series. Nice matte finish with rounded off edges. The legs on the release latch are a tad long on mine, but could be filled down to fit flush with the frame, if desired. It has the lockwork of a Smith. Really nice revolvers for the price.
In the end of days, walk with a Bible in one hand and a pistol in the other.
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Re: Revolver for Conceled Carry
[Re: txtrophy85]
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04/08/25 02:49 AM
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35 Whelen
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Months back I bought my wife a smith & wesson hammerless Airweight in .38 spcl.
I usually carry a S&W 9mm shield semi-auto that holds 7 rounds.
The more I play with the airweight the more I like that as a CC weapon that the semi-auto.
Does anyone carry a revolver for their carry piece?
I'm looking a the smaller smiths in .357 but also noticed Taurus has a pretty nice 2" barreled 6 shot revolver in .327 Federal.
Any input on the Taurus Revolvers? Damn right. I carry one of two 4" S&W Model 10's or a 4" Model 15. They're loaded with 160-ish gr. cast SWCHP handloads @ 1000+ fps, or the equivalent to Buffalo Bore's +P .38 Special load.![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vBxs2vjl.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/xZPL8Bul.jpg)
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