Looking for a good small revolver

[enbloc]

Ruger Wrangler.
.22LR
Around $200 bucks.

 

[Hustler One]

This thread makes my nether region tingle.

 

[Marty McFly]

But you have soft hands.

You were right

 

[wmass]

I’ve been keeping a 360j in my pocket for a while now. Front sight is pinned so that got swapped for a hi viz pretty quickly. That with an apex kit for the trigger and I’m happy.

 

[Sterg]

@drgrant is right about being a hand killer. Especially with the classic grips I agree with @rep308 that any more than 38 out of a small barrel is wasted, albeit fun.

 

[Marty McFly]

@drgrant is right about being a hand killer. Especially with the classic grips
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It's alot easier on the hands of you close the blades

 

[Mountain]

Try dry firing a Ruger LCR. Surprisingly nice triggers.

 

[chris_1001]

Colt Cobra. Did the job for Jack Ruby. I have one. Jack.

My stable.


Cobra, as well plus a detective special (and a sw model 66)

My hand bruiser is my sw 337 with a TI cylinder.

Bought it (337) in the late 90’s early 2k? carried it for years. Less than 50 rounds through it.

 

[mac1911]

Just something I always wanted I will want to change the grips the Taurus ultra light any other good suggestions

There generally a lot of nice revolvers on gun shop shelves.
The hammerless SW air weights are nice . You can find some snubby 38s for cheap money with lots of holster wear.

 

[dwarven1]

I’ve been trying to talk my mom into getting a little revolver for her house, prolly just be a .22 or .32, something to at least make someone at the door think twice if she lets fly. She lives alone off a dirt road up in Maine. 87yrs old and said she’s seriously thinking about it lately.

Before you go buy anything for her, take her to a range that rents guns and have her SHOOT whatever you're looking at first, please! Don't assume that "Oh, a little revolver for the little lady" is a good idea; she might not like it at all. Or not be able to handle recoil from a really lightweight gun. OTOH... I had a 65 year old woman in my shop last year and while she came in to look at a Sig P938, she walked out with a 1911 in .45ACP. Her choice.)

That said, if she DOES like a .22, suggestions would be something like a S&W Model 34 or possibly a 317 - again, it's very light, so it does have a little bit of recoil. Or she could go up to a 351 and load .22WMR if she's not recoil sensitive.

A Ruger LCR in .22LR is also a possibbility - light but reliable. If you need to save money, the Charter Arms Pathfinder is a good gun, too.

 

[Tinkermatic]

Try dry firing a Ruger LCR. Surprisingly nice triggers.

I agree with this but they’re not much to look at. They also have all manner of calibers if you’re so inclined. Rimfire and on up the line. fell for the .327 federal magnum trap. .32 is nice and soft, .32 H&R magnum is a step up, and .327 Fed Mag stings a bit. However, 6 shots is more than 5..?
Good luck finding ammo though, and if you do, it’s all $1/rd. or more.

 

[Mountain]

I agree with this but they’re not much to look at. They also have all manner of calibers if you’re so inclined. Rimfire and on up the line. fell for the .327 federal magnum trap. .32 is nice and soft, .32 H&R magnum is a step up, and .327 Fed Mag stings a bit. However, 6 shots is more than 5..?
Good luck finding ammo though, and if you do, it’s all $1/rd. or more.

Agreed, LCR's are not pretty. Functionally they are great. For looks I'd go with a pre-lock S&W.

 

[tuna]

He said a small revolver and a small round:

 

[EJFudd]

Just something I always wanted I will want to change the grips the Taurus ultra light any other good suggestions

None of the "light" or "lite" revolvers of any brand work well for me. They are great to carry around, but nasty as Hell to shoot (especially .357 Magnum rounds). The older steel or stainless steel S&W J-frames and K-frames work best for me.

Love it but I want a little small round I’d like

If you're thinking .32, just know that .32 S&W Long ammo is seriously scarce and insanely over-priced. Ask me how I know that so well.

 

[EJFudd]

My next revolver (but not a small one) when the day comes that Maura and Andrea and the MA Legislature finally recognize Bruen.

 

[Tinkermatic]

None of the "light" or "lite" revolvers of any brand work well for me. They are great to carry around, but nasty as Hell to shoot (especially .357 Magnum rounds). The older steel or stainless steel S&W J-frames and K-frames work best for me.

If you're thinking .32, just know that .32 S&W Long ammo is seriously scarce and insanely over-priced. Ask me how I know that so well.

I can find .32 Long relatively easy but it’s definitely still spendy.

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[gerrycaruso]

Light weight j frames are pleasant to carry but very unpleasant to shoot. I'd rather shoot my 500 than a .357 j frame. Cams, maybe mom could use a big dog. Nothing like a 200 plus pound Mastiff looking at you to make you decide to go elsewhere

 

[dwarven1]

Light weight j frames are pleasant to carry but very unpleasant to shoot. I'd rather shoot my 500 than a .357 j frame. Cams, maybe mom could use a big dog. Nothing like a 200 plus pound Mastiff looking at you to make you decide to go elsewhere

Yep... that's why I sold my 638 and bought a 640. Stainless steel for the win.

 

[EJFudd]

I can find .32 Long relatively easy but it’s definitely still spendy.

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Yeah, 68¢/round (min.) plus tax and shipping... for friggin' wadcutters. No thanks. Not with my thin wallet.

Last I paid pre-COVID, pre-Brandon was 25¢/round for PPU RNL all in. Oh, for the good old days.

The problem is that while the popular calibers have reappeared and come down in price, the oddball stuff is still nowhere to be found unless you go to the Interwebs and pay through the nose.

 

[enbloc]

Put 50 rounds of Remmy .38spl through my S&W 638 last night. Wears boot grips. Tingles at the end of the box...

 

[Coyote33]

I saw that "KAG firearms" at "the mill" has .32 Long:

Aguila 32 S&W Long 98 Grain Solid Point 50 Round Box

<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>Aguila</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>32 S&W Long</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>98Gr</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>Solid Point</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>50 Round Box</h2> </li> <li...

www.armslist.com

 

[Coyote33]

I would certainly say these two above fall under "good" revolver. I would not say they fall under "small" revolver.

@drgrant is right about being a hand killer. Especially with the classic grips I agree with @rep308 that any more than 38 out of a small barrel is wasted, albeit fun.
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Nice photo. Is this yours? Did you take the photo? Is this what you carry, or is it just for the photo?

My stable.


Cobra, as well plus a detective special (and a sw model 66)

My hand bruiser is my sw 337 with a TI cylinder.

Bought it (337) in the late 90’s early 2k? carried it for years. Less than 50 rounds through it. View attachment 693016

Again, the top and bottom ones don't look all that "small".

A Ruger LCR in .22LR is also a possibbility - light but reliable

Or in .22 WMR.

 

[EJFudd]

I saw that "KAG firearms" at "the mill" has .32 Long:

Aguila 32 S&W Long 98 Grain Solid Point 50 Round Box

<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>Aguila</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>32 S&W Long</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>98Gr</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>Solid Point</h2> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <h2>50 Round Box</h2> </li> <li...

www.armslist.com

And a decent brand too. Still pretty pricey.

 

[fencer]

My next revolver (but not a small one) when the day comes that Maura and Andrea and the MA Legislature finally recognize Bruen.

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They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think those are possibly the ugliest revolvers ever made.
I was going to call it a wheel gun, but with a cylinder that looks like a stop sign, you really can't.
Maybe they are awesome, but it is the Roseanne Barr of revolvers.

 

[Lone Wolf McQuade]

My Smith & Wesson Model 36 has been my go to EDC ever since I got it.

Same here.

 

[Woodsloafer]

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think those are possibly the ugliest revolvers ever made.
I was going to call it a wheel gun, but with a cylinder that looks like a stop sign, you really can't.
Maybe they are awesome, but it is the Roseanne Barr of revolvers.

The word abomination comes to mind.

 

[EJFudd]

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think those are possibly the ugliest revolvers ever made.

Oh, I agree 100%. But like certain dog breeds, you get to the point where it is so ugly, that it's actually good looking!

But the big draw is that Maura (and soon Andrea) say that I can't buy one in Massachusetts... and like all good Americans, I want what big leftist nanny government says I can't have.

It will be my celebration gun when the Bruen ruling finally comes to moonbat Massachusetts.

 

[Coyote33]

Some good reading for you. Here are some discussions either directly about small revolvers, or where small revolvers came up as an alternative choice:

directly talking about small revolvers:

Considering buying revolver for conceal carry alternative ?

. I normally carry my shield 40sw everywhere that is legal....including at work. I am interested in getting a revolver also..... just wondering if it makes sense to do so.....not that we need it to make sense[grin] ! Just wondering who out there does carry a revolver at times and any suggestions...

www.northeastshooters.com

Ruger LCRx 22 WMR Revolver 6rd

Ruger LCRx 22 WMR Revolver 6rd Anyone have one? If so, thoughts? http://www.taloinc.com/new-blog/2020/5/20/cool-little-lcr-in-22-mag https://palmettostatearmory.com/ruger-lcrx-22-wmr-revolver-6rd-1-87-blk-desert-sand-5465.html...

www.northeastshooters.com

It's 2022 - anyone still carrying a revolver?

I can't be the only one still rocking a .38 in my pocket, can I? I pretty much always have an LCR on me, although this week it's a Model 36 for no particular reason.

www.northeastshooters.com

Which current production revolver for carry?

Looking for light weight, simple to use, compact to carry, and low maintenance. Specify in comments if you HAVE whatever you voted for, or just what you SUGGEST as the answer. Thanks.

www.northeastshooters.com

S&W 342 / lightweight J-frame pocket carry

Hello everyone. I just got a prelock 11oz S&W model 342. This has been my dream CCW pistol for a long time now. I'd like to hear from those of you who own a super lightweight J frame and from all of you who carry a J-frame each & every day. Thanks, smitty

www.northeastshooters.com

LC9s slide difficult for her to rack...Better option for wife?

My wife carries the Ruger LC9s, loves it, shoots it well, easy carry etc.. but...she's dealing with some arthritis that has set into her "getting older" hands (oh well there goes dinner if she reads this, but there's a good sub shop down the road).. But in seriousness, she's suddenly having a...

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It's 2022 - anyone still carrying a revolver?

Owned by a pimp at a New Orleans whore house? Me thinks the General Patton reference may have been missed by some. But I got it. Well done.

www.northeastshooters.com

LCR 9mm review

The title should be: Ruger 9mm LCR Review: Best concealed carry handgun for civilians. It needs to be emphasized that unless things have changed the gun will fire 100% reliably sans clips-our 'vintage' editions have and continue to do so- and we find that spent cases of standard brass ammo...

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Taurus Titanium vs. S&W 342/642/637/337

Taurus 38 Special+P Snub nose 2" ported Taurus Titanium Matte Stainless 5 Round 38 Special+P w/2" Ported Barrel/Fixed Sights Ultra fast...ultra reliable...ultra lightweight 13oz How does the above compare with a S&W 342/642/637/337? Considering a small, light revolver. Also, how about any...

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Who makes a semi-auto compact/micro-compact pistol in .22 Mag?

Only one I can think of right away is the KelTec, and that is NOT a compact. I know there are some small revolvers, but thinking of something like the Ruger LC II, but in .22 Magnum. Found these, but none of them are small (pocket size)...

www.northeastshooters.com

other discussions, where small revolvers came up:

P3AT. What is close in weight and size?

Was looking for a P3AT, but not really finding anything. What is close in size and weight? A .380 or 9mm is smallest I'd like to go. Kahr? Anything else? Otherwise, I might consider the next slight step up to a LC9S or something, but those are like another level bigger. Same with Glock, Sig...

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Best .22LR for pistol on predator

OK, you are carrying a .22LR pistol or revolver, 3 inches or shorter barrel. What ammunition would you want it to have, if you had to shoot a coyote? Let's say 25 yards or less. This is not a hunting thing, so hunting setups with rifles/shotguns is not relevant here. Basically, this is...

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Opinions on .22 for personal deffense

Does anyone dare pack a .22 and feel comfortable that the gun and ammo have stopping power? I have a Maxpedition Jumbo Versa Pack, basically a shouldered bag that can conceal a handgun. At work I would feel more comfortable packing something small. I know about all the other calibers .25, .32...

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S&W 351C

So my wife got her Green card today and what that means is now she can finally apply for her LTC! She shoots a bunch with me and likes to shoot 9mm mostly. We have been talking about a carry gun for her and she seems to like the revolver. She will purse carry at times and likes the fact she...

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[Woodsloafer]

Oh, I agree 100%. But like certain dog breeds, you get to the point where it is so ugly, that it's actually good looking!

But the big draw is that Maura (and soon Andrea) say that I can't buy one in Massachusetts... and like all good Americans, I want what big leftist nanny government says I can't have.

It will be my celebration gun when the Bruen ruling finally comes to moonbat Massachusetts.

The new freedom will be wasted on you

 

[Bodhisattva]

Can’t go wrong with a Smith or a Ruger.

Here’s my LCRx. Paired with a Desantis Nemisis. My go to carry gun.