Pocket Revolvers Are Still a Good Choice for EDC

[DonGlock26]

I saved the article because it was one of the better gun magazine articles, that I've read. It was in the 3-03 issue of Combat Handguns. Ralph Mroz wrote a list of 25 reasons the snubbie is a superior sidearm. His source is Michael DeBethencourt (former Sigarms instr. who uses a Colt Cobra & S&W M12). I'll paraphrase the reasons for you folks.

1.world's safest live round indicator- just look
2.minimum maintenance
3.superior reliability
4.fast into action- not flat on table
5.ya seen one, ya seen them all- all the same
6.few shots needed to function test
7.feeds all ammo in correct caliber
8.misfires reflexively corrected- pull trigger again
9.always available to second user- point n shoot
10.easy for beginners
11.loading is easy
12.easy to unload, make safe
13.easy to shoot- no da/sa,safeties,no limp wrist,no hair trigger
14.less expensive
15.greater tactical versatility-contact shot with no jams
16.looks nicer- jury friendly
17.grips are adjustable with aftermarket grips
18.pocket fire
19. four season carry
20. cheap practice-.22lr understudy
21.points well
22.can't fatally foul grip- even poor grip can shoot gun
23.less likely to AD- DA trigger
24.stopping power in small package
25.safer after incident no decock/safeties

 

[The Irish Ram]

Good to know. I bought a 22 revolver for myself and one for my daughter, and had laser grips put on them. I haven't tried it out yet. Should be fun.

 

[DonGlock26]

Good to know. I bought a 22 revolver for myself and one for my daughter, and had laser grips put on them. I haven't tried it out yet. Should be fun.

My Aunt sent some thugs on their way with a .22lr rifle.

 

[The Irish Ram]

My Ruger 22 semi has been my go-to gun rifle forever. I can hit anything with that sucker.

 

[Rambunctious]

I own a SIG M18 9 millimeter sidearm... but I'm a rifle guy...

 

[egp320i]

I assume we are talking about wheel guns? I have a S&W air weight 632 in .32, pretty rare, 6 rounds
titanium so it's very light but bulky
I prefer my ruger LCP 380 with +p and laser, it fits into a pocket easy

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

I saved the article

Which article? why not photograph the pages?

 

[Crepitus]

I saved the article because it was one of the better gun magazine articles, that I've read. It was in the 3-03 issue of Combat Handguns. Ralph Mroz wrote a list of 25 reasons the snubbie is a superior sidearm. His source is Michael DeBethencourt (former Sigarms instr. who uses a Colt Cobra & S&W M12). I'll paraphrase the reasons for you folks.

1.world's safest live round indicator- just look
2.minimum maintenance
3.superior reliability
4.fast into action- not flat on table
5.ya seen one, ya seen them all- all the same
6.few shots needed to function test
7.feeds all ammo in correct caliber
8.misfires reflexively corrected- pull trigger again
9.always available to second user- point n shoot
10.easy for beginners
11.loading is easy
12.easy to unload, make safe
13.easy to shoot- no da/sa,safeties,no limp wrist,no hair trigger
14.less expensive
15.greater tactical versatility-contact shot with no jams
16.looks nicer- jury friendly
17.grips are adjustable with aftermarket grips
18.pocket fire
19. four season carry
20. cheap practice-.22lr understudy
21.points well
22.can't fatally foul grip- even poor grip can shoot gun
23.less likely to AD- DA trigger
24.stopping power in small package
25.safer after incident no decock/safeties

Reliability. It is very difficult to screw one up so badly it's won't fire.

Fires dirty, fires frozen, fires wet, fires after skidding across a parking lot...

That's the biggest one IMHO.

That and a misfire means you just pull the trigger again.

On your list though, if you're gonna pocket fire you need something hammerless like an airlite or an LCR.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

I have several short arms but am much better with any rifle.

 

[1srelluc]

I'm not a huge fan of pocket carry. I prefer a holster be it IWB or OWB.

However, I am a huge fan of the Colt Cobra....It's my EDC weapon.

 

[egp320i]

I have several short arms but am much better with any rifle.

you must have some super deep pockets to stick a rifle in there

 

[Vastator]

Paul Harrel did an exhaustive video on the topic of "pocket pistols". The clear winner in the testing was the hammerless revolver. Second place wasn't even close...

 

[egp320i]

I'm not a huge fan of pocket carry. I prefer a holster be it IWB or OWB.

However, I am a huge fan of the Colt Cobra....It's my EDC weapon.

I have two for my LCP, factory nylon that slips into a front or back pocket and a don hume for wearing on a belt with safety snap

 

[DonGlock26]

I assume we are talking about wheel guns? I have a S&W air weight 632 in .32, pretty rare, 6 rounds
titanium so it's very light but bulky
I prefer my ruger LCP 380 with +p and laser, it fits into a pocket easy

The Hogue grip makes the LCP shoot really well.

Amazon.com

 

[1srelluc]

Paul Harrel did an exhaustive video on the topic of "pocket pistols". The clear winner in the testing was the hammerless revolver. Second place wasn't even close...

If you are gonna "pocket carry" then either a shrouded hammer or hammerless is your best bet.

Me, I want the hammer option so that means a S&W model 38 or 49.

I'd pick a Ruger LCR over a S&W hammerless due to the much better DA trigger pull.

 

[Scoutster]

One of my favorite pocket pistols for my motorcycle jacket. Ruger 380 ACP.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

you must have some super deep pockets to stick a rifle in there

I am a very big injun.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Yes. My uncle and I both use revolvers for EDC. (Ruger Super Redhawk and S&W Model 29 respectively) Wife does not (Beretta 92), her best friend does (S&W Chief's Special).

 

[BackAgain]

I saved the article because it was one of the better gun magazine articles, that I've read. It was in the 3-03 issue of Combat Handguns. Ralph Mroz wrote a list of 25 reasons the snubbie is a superior sidearm. His source is Michael DeBethencourt (former Sigarms instr. who uses a Colt Cobra & S&W M12). I'll paraphrase the reasons for you folks.

1.world's safest live round indicator- just look
2.minimum maintenance
3.superior reliability
4.fast into action- not flat on table
5.ya seen one, ya seen them all- all the same
6.few shots needed to function test
7.feeds all ammo in correct caliber
8.misfires reflexively corrected- pull trigger again
9.always available to second user- point n shoot
10.easy for beginners
11.loading is easy
12.easy to unload, make safe
13.easy to shoot- no da/sa,safeties,no limp wrist,no hair trigger
14.less expensive
15.greater tactical versatility-contact shot with no jams
16.looks nicer- jury friendly
17.grips are adjustable with aftermarket grips
18.pocket fire
19. four season carry
20. cheap practice-.22lr understudy
21.points well
22.can't fatally foul grip- even poor grip can shoot gun
23.less likely to AD- DA trigger
24.stopping power in small package
25.safer after incident no decock/safeties

EDC?

 

[The Duke]

Good to know. I bought a 22 revolver for myself and one for my daughter, and had laser grips put on them. I haven't tried it out yet. Should be fun.

What are laser grips?