getting carry permit - help me pick a CCW gun...

It may be that I am just use to carrying my S&W 640 but I don't think the all steel is too heavy. I carry it every day usually in the pocket but some times on the ankle.

The extra weight really helps with recoil over the air weights, I can shoot 2 boxes of 357 magnum 158 grain Winchesters with out much pain. I do have crimson trace grips on it which are made of soft "ish" rubber/plastic that helps as well.

it is also hammer less (internal hammer) so it wont get caught when you are trying to pull it out of a pocket.

all that said go with what you like.
 
Carry Weapon

You are shopping for a CCW in November.

Will you carry the same weapon in July/August while
  1. working in the yard
  2. walking/jogging
  3. picking up somethng at a convenience store.
 
That's what I'm wondering about - where is the balance between having a revolver that I will want to practice with vs having one that is easily carried all year. Is it realistic to carry a 3" steel j-frame type gun in the south east in july/august all the time without it being a royal pain for a normal person?
 
If your going with a j frame Id go hammerless S&W and get the action
reworked by a competent Smith,nothing to snag and in a need it right now situation you will not use the hammer,learn to shoot it that way.
After having a couple of air weights Id probably go all steel.
Just one mans opinion.
 
Not to offend the snubby crowd, but unless you are really going to put in some trigger time it's been my experience/observation that a snubby, especially the airweights, is difficult for the casual shooter to shoot accurately. And thats shooting in a calm, controlled range enviornment where no-one is trying to kill you. When somene IS trying to kill you, your adrenaline has skyrocketed, and you only have 5-shots, your shot placement better be good. I'm pretty handy with any semi-auto I pick up, but anytime I've shot a friend's Colt Detective Special it's been amazing how un-predictable my accuracy is even at 7yds. It's just a whole 'nother ball game. I always here people recomending snubbies to novices for CC'ing when those people will probably practice very little with them, and I'm just not sure how wise it is.

I don't know what your experience level is, how many handguns you own, or how often you practice with them. For me, I would much sooner trust my shooting skills with a gun like the Glock 26, that many people besides me find easy to shoot well with, than a snubby. As far as concealability, you can dress around the G26, you don't have to make it the other way around.
 
I really recommend a DAO SP101 2" in 357 mag.

Pleasure to shoot and you can really smooth up the trigger with the various parts and guides out there. You COULD pocket carry with big enough pants, but it conceals well both IWB and OWB.

A gun that you practice with frequently (and enjoy) is better than one thats painful shoot and doesnt get shot much, IMO.

Also, Rugers are lifetime reliable. Im surprised you arent more interested in the LCR- it sounds perfect for your situation.
 
I give another vote to the DOA ruger sp101. Stainless steel for your location is perfect, .357 for carry, .38 spec for practice, easy carry, nice to shoot, and holds it's value. As an FFL dealer and CCW instuctor I have put many new shooters in this exact weapon. Welcome to the club
Tomaz45
 
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