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darrinlowe · 01-15-2006, 08:15 PM

I am looking to add to my collection, and am looking toward a wheel gun. I don't really have any experience with these, and would like some opinions from those helpful ones on this great forum. I am wanting to to use it for CCW along with my XD, possibly as a backup gun/alternative carry gun. I have looked at a few, but I don't want to influence anyone's opinions with the ones I have looked at. I'm honestly not sure what caliber I even want, although I have looked at 38 special and 357 mag only so far. I don't think I want 44 mag, and definately not 22. So any help with this would also be great. Thanks in advance.

Captain Ray · 01-15-2006, 08:37 PM

This is a perfect opportunity for me to ask a stupid question... when you guys say "wheel gun", does that mean any revolver, or are you talking about a "cowboy style" six shooter that you might see pulled at the OK Corral?

I have a little Taurus 85, five shot, snub nosed revolver that I am quite happy with.. but I am not sure if it qualifies as a "wheel gun".

Raymond

**Frenchy** · 01-15-2006, 09:11 PM

I'm an unabashed S&W fan, and thus I would suggest one of their "J" Frame revolvers if CCW is your primary reason. They are lightweight (15oz. on the 642), and can be had in both .38 and .357.

Son of Norway · 01-15-2006, 09:32 PM

I like Rugers. Good price, lots of accessories (think holster options), very sturdy.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=5720&return=Y

darrinlowe · 01-15-2006, 10:55 PM

By wheel gun, I mean any revolver.

**R Dub** · 01-15-2006, 11:03 PM

S&W fan here also. When I CC a wheel gun its usually my 3" 686 .357, or 4" 646 .40 cal. With the right jacket I have carried my 4" 625 .45 acp. I allways use an IWB holster for revolvers.

So Flo · 01-16-2006, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy

I'm an unabashed S&W fan, and thus I would suggest one of their "J" Frame revolvers if CCW is your primary reason. They are lightweight (15oz. on the 642), and can be had in both .38 and .357.

+1

ceos55 · 01-16-2006, 06:40 AM

I almost always carry my XD40 sc, but once in a while I carry my S&W 581 357mag. I really enjoy this gun, it shoots real nice, but is bigger and a little heavier. My wheel guns are older models, but I think they shoot better than a lot of the new guns. My one 38 was made in 1937 and is probably one of the best firing handguns that I have ever fired (I have limited experiece though). My groupings at 25 feet are tighter than I even have the ability to shoot!

I also have a snub S&W model 10 38cal., nice gun but not very accurate over 15 feet.

backstay · 01-16-2006, 07:15 AM

Go with 357 magnum, then you can practice with 38s. I have a model 85 Tarus 5 shot. It is a good backup at a very good price.

bd · 01-16-2006, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by So Flo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy

I'm an unabashed S&W fan, and thus I would suggest one of their "J" Frame revolvers if CCW is your primary reason. They are lightweight (15oz. on the 642), and can be had in both .38 and .357.

+1

Once more.

bd

01-15-2006, 08:15 PM	#1
darrinlowe XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 73	Wheel Gun Help I am looking to add to my collection, and am looking toward a wheel gun. I don't really have any experience with these, and would like some opinions from those helpful ones on this great forum. I am wanting to to use it for CCW along with my XD, possibly as a backup gun/alternative carry gun. I have looked at a few, but I don't want to influence anyone's opinions with the ones I have looked at. I'm honestly not sure what caliber I even want, although I have looked at 38 special and 357 mag only so far. I don't think I want 44 mag, and definately not 22. So any help with this would also be great. Thanks in advance.

01-15-2006, 08:37 PM	#2
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	This is a perfect opportunity for me to ask a stupid question... when you guys say "wheel gun", does that mean any revolver, or are you talking about a "cowboy style" six shooter that you might see pulled at the OK Corral? I have a little Taurus 85, five shot, snub nosed revolver that I am quite happy with.. but I am not sure if it qualifies as a "wheel gun". Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

01-15-2006, 09:11 PM	#3
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,147	I'm an unabashed S&W fan, and thus I would suggest one of their "J" Frame revolvers if CCW is your primary reason. They are lightweight (15oz. on the 642), and can be had in both .38 and .357. __________________ ~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**

01-15-2006, 11:03 PM	#6
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,627 Blog Entries: 1	S&W fan here also. When I CC a wheel gun its usually my 3" 686 .357, or 4" 646 .40 cal. With the right jacket I have carried my 4" 625 .45 acp. I allways use an IWB holster for revolvers. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

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01-15-2006, 10:55 PM	#5
darrinlowe XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 73	By wheel gun, I mean any revolver.

01-16-2006, 06:40 AM	#8
ceos55 XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 41	I almost always carry my XD40 sc, but once in a while I carry my S&W 581 357mag. I really enjoy this gun, it shoots real nice, but is bigger and a little heavier. My wheel guns are older models, but I think they shoot better than a lot of the new guns. My one 38 was made in 1937 and is probably one of the best firing handguns that I have ever fired (I have limited experiece though). My groupings at 25 feet are tighter than I even have the ability to shoot! I also have a snub S&W model 10 38cal., nice gun but not very accurate over 15 feet.

01-16-2006, 07:15 AM	#9
backstay XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 257	Go with 357 magnum, then you can practice with 38s. I have a model 85 Tarus 5 shot. It is a good backup at a very good price.