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Belt Fed said:
Hy Point 10mm then. it weighs a ton.
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ECS686 said:
My Brother had a 3” S&W Model 36 that I carried for about a month to test and it’s not for me. A K frame is my 3” preference.

As far as J frame I love the new 432/632 (32 H&R 442/642 (38 Special) and am really really partial to the 640 Pro Black as they have a great set of sights

The Ruger Lipsey’s LCR in 32 H&R is also a great option.
The 32 cals have the extra plus as they are 6 shots

A J frame is a great choice and living the snub life is a thing but many folks discount them because of capacity.
But in the mission drives the gear they are probably enough gun for running to Walmart and walking the park


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Nothing sweeter then an all black snub nose 357 magnum.
 
bc22wm said:
Taking nothing away from Clint Smith or yourself, however, it doesn't have to be comfortable but if it is uncomfortable, it's eventually going to get left behind. That's the real me not what I wish, pretend, or fantasize. No matter how much I promise myself that I won't, and I'm willing to bet there is a lot more like me out there those like C.S. weather they admit it or not.
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Ok , lets tweak that a little bit :

. A gun shouldn't be actually painful to carry . But a modicum of thought to dress around a serious gun is fine .

Grownups should dress like grownups , and not skin tight spandex bicycle shorts .
bc22wm said:
I OWB my 638 with bigger grips (Pachmayr compacs) because it fits my hand better than any of the many guns I've owned over a lifetime of shooting and carrying. Hits where I point it, point not aim. JMHO, carry what you are comfortable and proficient with.
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OP is right . A 2in RB K Frame , with Magna or Boot F is at least as easy to conceal on the belt as a J Frame w/ oversize grips . Been there both ways .
 
ECS686 said:
My Brother had a 3” S&W Model 36 that I carried for about a month to test and it’s not for me. A K frame is my 3” preference.
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Different strokes . As much sense as 3 inch K's make in theory , that's the one revolver / variant l can't warm up to .

2inch K - Extra Sweet
4 inch K - the yardstick
3 inch J - Sweet
2.75 Speed Six - Extra Sweet
 
LDB said:
I plan to be. I'm studying now and accumulating kit and kaboodle with the intent of starting to reload some time next year when I feel I know enough to do it competently and have some brass fired from my guns to reload.

And I think I'm narrowing down to a .357 choice to not add a new caliber into the mix and lower costs as a side benefit.
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If you choose to carry heavy iron of that size ( not knocking it ) , you might as well have a proper big bore .

And they are be very versitile with handloading ( which you will want to do anyway , for the $ ) .
 
Shibadog said:
Try a 329PD-lightweight, 6 rounds of .44 mag. It’s half the weight of the Rugers.
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No thank you .

If you're so inclined a Mountain Gun is a cpl oz , and more importantly different balance in the hand .

But if you're going to carry something that Size , and it's implied that you want .44 mag on purpose , commit to carrying a proper steel .44 mag , that's actually usable with " normal full power " ammo .

[ If you vusualize it as being a sturdy .44 Spl , disregard .]
 
This is the 2.5" Model 19 k frame I carried as a detective and off duty back in the revolver days. I bought it new in 1978, still have the box and receipt, paid $174 for it. I made many felony arrests with this in my hand or hip. I normally wore a suit or blazer on duty, off duty an untucked shirt or vest, never had a problem concealing it with two speedloaders. The past few years I have been shooting the LEOSA quals with this one as well as my primary carry, and it holds its own with full size 1911's. I always felt well armed, and this gun just shouts "5-0"
 

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HayesGreener said:
This is the 2.5" Model 19 k frame I carried as a detective and off duty back in the revolver days. I bought it new in 1978, still have the box and receipt, paid $174 for it. I made many felony arrests with this in my hand or hip. I normally wore a suit or blazer on duty, off duty an untucked shirt or vest, never had a problem concealing it with two speedloaders. The past few years I have been shooting the LEOSA quals with this one as well as my primary carry, and it holds its own with full size 1911's. I always felt well armed, and this gun just shouts "5-0"
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Great looking gun. If they still made it it would be on the suspect list.
 
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