Acceptable revolver for pocket carry?

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Malcolm Reynolds

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I have a mid-sized auto that can work IWB during the winter. I'm in the market for something to carry in warm weather and I'd prefer to pocket carry. I've looked at the LCP and some other semi-auto options, but I'd really like to carry a revolver.

Would something like the Taurus 85UL work in a pocket holster? What other revolvers would you suggest? Thanks for the help.
 
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My pocket carry is a NAA Mini-Revolver 22mag Wasp.
I find J frames to large for my pockets, so I carry them in a OWB holster.
(And I also have a LCP I can carry in my hip pocket)
 
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I removed the hammer spur from my 85UL and is a pretty decent pocket gun. It's a little big for very hot weather, but it fits in most pockets okay.
 
Naturally, most of the emphasis on pocket carry is on the size of the gun, omitting the size of pockets. Check out pants and shorts from Duluth Trading. I'm tellin' ya, their pants have the hugest pockets. Their jeans fully conceal a BHP. Not a real comfortable carry, but it fits. You can easily pocket carry a lot of the lighter compacts and subcompacts, not just mouse guns.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/
 
Couple years back picked up a Ruger LCR. Take a look at it when you get a chance, the DAO design is very nice coupled with the lightweight nature of the revolver.
 
I'm a fan of low weight, bobbed or concealed hammer revolvers for pocket carry. I commonly pocket carry a 642 but there are a lot of good options.
 
Think max 10 feet? S&W lightweight 8 shot .22? Hammerless, do not remember the model, but it is awesome! Twenty two can misfire, revolver? Pull that trigger again.
 
love my lcr, loaded and in a #4 Blackhawk pocket holster feels like I have my cell phone in my pocket...
 
S&W 642, Colt DS, S&W 36, have carried all, partial to 642 or Colt for the extra round. Carried all in a Mika pocket holster, best I have found out there.
 
Thanks for the advice, everybody. I do really need to take another look at the LCRs. I've never had the chance to fire one but they definitely look like they'd fit the bill. And of course a 642 or 442 would be awesome. I'm sure it will take me quite a while to make a decision!

Someone mentioned the Taurus View. I'm still not sure what I think of that gun. It's definitely the lightest .38 I've ever seen. I'm not fond of the "view" part of the View. The little window that shows its insides just doesn't appeal to me. Also, I've never been bothered by recoil in any of the major calibers or platforms I've tried, but I've heard shooting standard .38s through the View is pretty painful. Anybody have experience with it?
 
Someone mentioned the Taurus View. I'm still not sure what I think of that gun.... Anybody have experience with it?
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Someone here, I think username "peggysue", just bought one. I've not seen any range report yet.

Not for me, either. Something that small, I think I'd rather just go with an LCP or equivalent, instead.
 
One of the 5 shot S&W/Taurus types in 38 spl. and able to handle occasional +P would work. I got one with the DA only- concealed/shrouded hammer. I sort of regret that. I realize the spur can catch on garments but if an exposed hammer with a rowel could be had- I think that would be better as you could cock the hammer and have a better trigger pull. I'd also put on thin grips so it conceals better.
 
What other revolvers would you suggest?
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The S&W 642 is perfect. I've been carrying mine for 6 years. It rides in a Mika pocket holster and conceals nicely while being very available for a fast draw.
 
I am happy with Astra S&W clone, but if money were no object (it is and stuff here is much more expensive than what you'd pay States-side), I think my ideal concealed revolver would be an LCR: possibly .38Spl +p or the new one in 9mm para.

They are just so small, yet well built. Strong metal where it is needed (very much a la Ruger) and sturdy polymer where it is not.

A well thought out gun, IMHO.
 
Hammer Shroud or Hammerless is my vote. I had a friend and customer that pocked carried a model 36 S&W and ended up taking it out before going into a bank one day and caught the hammer on his coat and shot himself in the leg. The good news is, that till this day he is pretty consistent at predicting storms from his leg aches and pains. :eek:

Bob
 
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