I am considering getting one of the above mentioned revolvers for CCW but have some concerns and would like to hear from any of you who have and carry any of them.
What I want -
* a revolver not a semi-auto. I've looked at and handled - Glock 23, 36, 30 too big for pocket carry. Looked at Kahr 40 S&W, liked it and might consider it. 'nuf said about semi-autos.
* 2" or 2.5" barrel.
* Light to carry, want to use in jacket/coat/vest pocket and not in a holster. Don't want it to "print" because of its weight. (otherwise I'd carry my Colt Officer ACP).
* Would like it to have a concealed hammer (al la Taurus) or hammerless like the S&W 340PD.
* In a caliber larger than .357 because 357's are wicked in short barreled revolvers both in blast and recoil.
Some concerns for those I've listed are -
S&W 340PD - short barrel causes lots of muzzle blast, controllability of such a short barreled revolver. Available in .357 but I'd like to have a bit more "punch" (not velocity) which takes me to...
Taurus 445T (.44 spl)or 450T (.45 Long Colt) - both have 2" ported barrels, both are made in titanium, They have the "mass" I am looking for in a cartridge but come with a hammer spur which I'd need to have removed, plus I'd really rather NOT have a ported barel (I don't need to have my nasal hairs toasted). And I'm concerened about how large they are for coat pocket carry.
I'd like to hear from any of you who have one of these.
What I want -
* a revolver not a semi-auto. I've looked at and handled - Glock 23, 36, 30 too big for pocket carry. Looked at Kahr 40 S&W, liked it and might consider it. 'nuf said about semi-autos.
* 2" or 2.5" barrel.
* Light to carry, want to use in jacket/coat/vest pocket and not in a holster. Don't want it to "print" because of its weight. (otherwise I'd carry my Colt Officer ACP).
* Would like it to have a concealed hammer (al la Taurus) or hammerless like the S&W 340PD.
* In a caliber larger than .357 because 357's are wicked in short barreled revolvers both in blast and recoil.
Some concerns for those I've listed are -
S&W 340PD - short barrel causes lots of muzzle blast, controllability of such a short barreled revolver. Available in .357 but I'd like to have a bit more "punch" (not velocity) which takes me to...
Taurus 445T (.44 spl)or 450T (.45 Long Colt) - both have 2" ported barrels, both are made in titanium, They have the "mass" I am looking for in a cartridge but come with a hammer spur which I'd need to have removed, plus I'd really rather NOT have a ported barel (I don't need to have my nasal hairs toasted). And I'm concerened about how large they are for coat pocket carry.
I'd like to hear from any of you who have one of these.