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cjive134 · 06-19-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AZXD40

I am a big fan of the Ruger SP101 .357 with the bobbed hammer option

http://loneranger2008.files.wordpres..._2inch_350.jpg
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It is a little heavy, but I dont mind. It is a freaking tank and will be around for quite awhile. Smith & Wesson makes some great ones too.. I have never owned a Tarus. I am sure they are just fine.

good luck..

That is a fine looking pistol. I have experience with Ruger quality too. I know the pistol isn't going to be for me, but I love stainless steal.

I've got a better idea of what is out there. Thanks AZ and everyone else.

Chapie+ · 06-19-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjive134

My Dad just got his CCW and wants me to look at pistols with him, and then show him how to shoot. I will try and stear him to an auto, but I think he will go with a revolver. Nothing wrong with revolvers, but I know little about which ones are good or bad. I believe that taurus makes a good revolver. Any other good brands?

S&W 642 with port, bright front sight, and "black stainless":
Product: Model 642 PowerPort - Pro Series Revolver

or without port and bright front sight:

Product: Model 642 Revolver

**1lowlife** · 06-19-2008, 11:24 PM

Chapie+ loves his S&W 642.........

And I love mine as well..

As the consensus goes the S&W 642 or the hammerless Ruger SP101.
The Ruger is about 9 oz heavier, but allows you shoot 357mag or 38sp.
But that extra weight either bogs you down or helps with recoil.
Depends on how you look at it.
I feel 357mag is a bit much in a small frame with 2 inch barrel.
I shoot & carry 38sp+P in my 642.
My Dad owns a small frame Taurus 38, but I tend to stay away from the Taurus pistols.
I took my Dad to the gun show for Father's Day.
He is about to get his CHL (CCW) and I think I've got him leaning towards a Ruger LCP.

Please let us know what he ended up with...............

street cruiser · 06-20-2008, 12:14 AM

All the revolvers suggested are excellent choices. A couple of others to add to the list would Charter Arms and Rossi. Both are easily concealable as well as affordable. A guy I work with carries a 44 special Charter Arms as his back gun and likes it. I have a Taurus 45 Colt w/ a 2 inch barrel. I can carry under a t-shirt and no one is the wiser. You've got a lot of shopping to do.

Good Luck

**Frenchy** · 06-20-2008, 04:31 AM

All guns mentioned will serve you well. I opted for the Ruger SP-101 with 2" barrel.

Tattooed Bard · 06-20-2008, 05:08 AM

A ported barrel probably is not the best idea for CC, in a low light situation, you are going to get muzzle flash worse than an non ported barrel which could temporarily night blind you at a time you definitely dont need to be...

Taurus makes a good revolver I have a Model 605, which is a Jframe knock off...

love it, if you (or your dad) has bigger hands, you will want to swap the grips ( the larger size grip is available from the factory for like 9 bucks... yeah as mentioned, they have a lifetime warranty as well

Your top three choices are prob the Taurus, Smith and Ruger models

xdfan80 · 06-20-2008, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZXD40

I am a big fan of the Ruger SP101 .357 with the bobbed hammer option

http://loneranger2008.files.wordpres..._2inch_350.jpg
...
It is a little heavy, but I dont mind. It is a freaking tank and will be around for quite awhile. Smith & Wesson makes some great ones too.. I have never owned a Tarus. I am sure they are just fine.

good luck..

I agree. That is the same exact gun that I have and use for carry. It's great. Wouldnt trade it for anything.

m9fan · 06-20-2008, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by street cruiser

All the revolvers suggested are excellent choices. A couple of others to add to the list would Charter Arms and Rossi. Both are easily concealable as well as affordable...
Good Luck

Here's my Rossi:

Chapie+ · 06-20-2008, 07:16 AM

1lowlife,

Yeah, I do really like my 642, but I don't have those cool grips you have. Those are sweet. Do you notice a reduction in recoil with those neat CTC grips? I always admire those pics!

The next trick will be figuring out which pocket holster to get. I am intrigued by the Mika holsters. I am waiting on mine, in the meantime I have used a folded sock in front of the gun and it breaks up the outline and keeps the gun upright. It is NOT as good as a pocket holster, but it'll work for now. I often forget I have the 642 in my pocket. It really is that light. A decent wallet in the other pocket breaks up the outline of two speedloaders next to it.

Chapie+

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lowlife

Chapie+ loves his S&W 642.........

And I love mine as well..

As the consensus goes the S&W 642 or the hammerless Ruger SP101.
The Ruger is about 9 oz heavier, but allows you shoot 357mag or 38sp.
But that extra weight either bogs you down or helps with recoil.
Depends on how you look at it.
I feel 357mag is a bit much in a small frame with 2 inch barrel.
I shoot & carry 38sp+P in my 642.
My Dad owns a small frame Taurus 38, but I tend to stay away from the Taurus pistols.
I took my Dad to the gun show for Father's Day.
He is about to get his CHL (CCW) and I think I've got him leaning towards a Ruger LCP.
Please let us know what he ended up with...............

lee n. field · 06-20-2008, 07:27 AM

I'm contemplating a snub nose .38 or .357 for my next purchase, if my usual gun fairy takes much longer finding an available Ruger LCP.

S&W would be the first choice. Everybody I read says the Ruger is on the large side for pocketability. If I can't swing that, Rossi, or I'll take another stab at owning a Taurus.

06-19-2008, 11:24 PM	#13
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,644	Chapie+ loves his S&W 642......... And I love mine as well.. As the consensus goes the S&W 642 or the hammerless Ruger SP101. The Ruger is about 9 oz heavier, but allows you shoot 357mag or 38sp. But that extra weight either bogs you down or helps with recoil. Depends on how you look at it. I feel 357mag is a bit much in a small frame with 2 inch barrel. I shoot & carry 38sp+P in my 642. My Dad owns a small frame Taurus 38, but I tend to stay away from the Taurus pistols. I took my Dad to the gun show for Father's Day. He is about to get his CHL (CCW) and I think I've got him leaning towards a Ruger LCP. Please let us know what he ended up with............... __________________ Tired, tired, tired......... Last edited by 1lowlife; 06-19-2008 at 11:26 PM.

06-20-2008, 12:14 AM	#14
street cruiser XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 198	All the revolvers suggested are excellent choices. A couple of others to add to the list would Charter Arms and Rossi. Both are easily concealable as well as affordable. A guy I work with carries a 44 special Charter Arms as his back gun and likes it. I have a Taurus 45 Colt w/ a 2 inch barrel. I can carry under a t-shirt and no one is the wiser. You've got a lot of shopping to do. Good Luck __________________ >>>>Perseverate in Pugna<<<< 'Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.' (From a Texas A&M student) The difference between the tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. (Mark Twain)

06-20-2008, 04:31 AM	#15
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,147	All guns mentioned will serve you well. I opted for the Ruger SP-101 with 2" barrel. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

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06-20-2008, 05:08 AM	#16
Tattooed Bard XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester, Ky Posts: 564	A ported barrel probably is not the best idea for CC, in a low light situation, you are going to get muzzle flash worse than an non ported barrel which could temporarily night blind you at a time you definitely dont need to be... Taurus makes a good revolver I have a Model 605, which is a Jframe knock off... love it, if you (or your dad) has bigger hands, you will want to swap the grips ( the larger size grip is available from the factory for like 9 bucks... yeah as mentioned, they have a lifetime warranty as well Your top three choices are prob the Taurus, Smith and Ruger models

06-20-2008, 07:27 AM	#20
lee n. field XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: a pilgrim passing through Posts: 102	I'm contemplating a snub nose .38 or .357 for my next purchase, if my usual gun fairy takes much longer finding an available Ruger LCP. S&W would be the first choice. Everybody I read says the Ruger is on the large side for pocketability. If I can't swing that, Rossi, or I'll take another stab at owning a Taurus.