Larger-than-snub revolver for carry

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My daily carry is a .38 Ruger LCR, which has served me well.

During fall/winter/spring months, when I'm in the woods, I realized I could carry something bigger as I'm normally wearing a big coat.

I also have a 4" GP 100, but that is way too heavy to lug around. I know Ruger makes the SP101, which seems to be that company's lighter-weight alternative.

Just wondering what else I should be looking at. When I say "bigger" I mean bigger than a snub - longer barrel, six-shot perhaps, maybe big enough that .357 Mag is an option. (I find .357 Mag in a snub to be unpleasant).
 
I have 2 of the 3" GP100s, and I plan on carrying one of them this winter.

Six shots of .357 in a frame that isn't really all that much bigger than a S&W K-Frame.

Other than that, I have a S&W Model 19 that I could give a try at carrying. I have a little OWB holster that fits it. Medium frame, 6-shot revolver with 4" barrel. I think it's do-able with a decent cover garment.

I also have a Charter Arms Mag Pug that is nice and lightweight. It holds 5 rounds of .357 and doesn't break the bank to buy.

Pics of all three:

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A 4 in. GP 100 is too heavy to lug around? Good grief! You really need to go to the gym and work out more. I am 60 years old and retired on full medical disability and walk with a cane and I have "lugged" an L frame around for at least 20 years. You've been brainwashed. Buy a good belt and holster and you can carry any handgun (unless you're more crippled than I am)
 
These have been my latest carry rigs, the Blackhawk .44 Spl. being my favorite for the past two years.

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I do like the .44 Special.

Bob Wright
 
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A 4 in. GP 100 is too heavy to lug around? Good grief! You really need to go to the gym and work out more. I am 60 years old and retired on full medical disability and walk with a cane and I have "lugged" an L frame around for at least 20 years. You've been brainwashed. Buy a good belt and holster and you can carry any handgun (unless you're more crippled than I am)
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Very good advice.
 
Me too. A 696 has been my daily carry for 16 years now. All of this marketing B.S. regarding carry guns must now be made of alloy/polymer/styrofoam etc. etc. and need to be very very small is simply incomprehensible to me. Are you gonna "carry" it or wear it on a necklace? What is happened to our race? I can only imagine what the Drill Sgts. at Parris Island must think when they get a new batch of recruits.
 
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The late Mrs. Martha Faulk, proprietress of East Park Sporting Hardware, use to pose this question:

"If somebody's coming at you, which stick would you rather have, a little stick, or a big club?"

I sure miss that lady.

Bob Wright
 
A 3" .357mag k-frame. Not very common, especially those with adjustable sights, but the fixed-sighted Models 13 (blued) and 65 (stainless) can be found. Nearly the perfect all-arounder, IMO.

Here's an übersmooth 3" M65:

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A 3" .357mag k-frame. Not very common, especially those with adjustable sights, but the fixed-sighted Models 13 (blued) and 65 (stainless) can be found. Nearly the perfect all-arounder, IMO.

Here's an übersmooth 3" M65:
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I have its blued twin.
 

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I'll add to the sentiment that the 4" GP isn't too heavy to carry with a good belt and holster. But if your just looking for an excuse 2 1/2" to 3" K frames are great as are SP101s I also wouldnt overlook a 3" model 60.
 
I carried a 3" sp101 in .357 for a bit in a DeSantis viper, not a very comfortable rig. I didn't really care for the whole deal over all. My carry gun for a while now is a 4 3/4" Uberti "73 in .45 colt. Neither of these are very light and or compact as most tacticool plastic weapons are these days.

P.S. Bob, how do you like that PS6-sa? and what color is that? It looks like a darker, more rich brown than is shown on the website.
 
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Any of these will do! All .357s.

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And the Speed Six DAO pictured is my favorite.

Or my GP100 3 inch 'Canadian' .357.
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Or even a .38! K S&W 64 2 inch snub or Speed Six in .38 spl.

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Yes there are lots of good choices. Just pick one and master it cause it's the skill that matters the most, not the hardware.

Deaf
 
I carry these three on a fairly regular basis. Three inch Model 65, 4 inch Model 19, and a sweet 6 inch Python.
Takes good leather, and a good belt, but it is easily done.

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Ruger Speed Six .357 (see Deaf Smith's photos)

6 shots. A little bigger than the SP101 and a LOT more pleasant to shoot. Quite a bit smaller than the GP100, but as strong as you will ever need for social work or anything in the woods for which a .357 is adequate.

Lost Sheep
 
Thanks for all the advice.

BTW, I do have a high-quality gun belt from the Belt Man and don't mind investing in a good holster. In fall/winter I have rain/snow gear, outdoor gear for whatever activity I'm involved in, and I'm usually hiking around for several hours at a time, hence my thought about weight. I may see how bulky the GP100 is to carry - really had never considered it but that is definitely the cheapest option so perhaps I'll look into it.
 
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