Which of these revolvers for carry?

[Elliottsdad]

Moved some inventory recently, and with the funds I'm somewhat considering adding a wheelgun to the carry rotation. It's been awhile since I've had a double action, but I'm not a complete revolver noob, and I have a few developed opinions. With that being said:
These are what I'm considering for OWB carry/protection/range fun (but mostly carry). Which would you go for? Why?
Thanks for the input and take care!

 

[mk70ss]

Ruger SP101 2 1/2 inch barrel .357 5 shot

 

[Rothdel]

Ruger LCR .327 6 shot

 

[Cheapshooter]

Just wait until Ruger offers a LCRx 327 Federal Magnum with a 3" barrel.

 

[HighValleyRanch]

^^^^^^
I heard that they are coming out with the .357 version of the 3" first before the .327!

 

[boatbum101]

S&W 13 or 65 3" K frame round butt . 357 mag with either the Rem 125 GS or Buffalo Bore 20A 38 special 158GCLHP .

 

[Model12Win]

S&W Model 627, the "Blood Work Gun", 8-shot .357 snub cut for moon clips.

 

[lamarw]

I sometimes carry on my person S&W J or K frames. Whereas I love my Model 686 4" barrel it is a little heavy for my personal carry.

I do at times have heavier firearms for concealed carry but are reserved for glove box carry.

 

[UncleEd]

All of those listed and probably a dozen more.

Whatever you can tie onto your waist, under your
armpit, at your ankle or along your thigh.

Knew a police detective who carried a 6-inch
S&W .44 Mag just like Dirty Harry.

 

[BigJimP]

S&W 627, N frame, 8 shot , .357 Mag....2 5/8" barrel is a better option than the guns on your list...in fact I would say the same gun in a 5" is a good option as well....

 

[Kreyzhorse]

Out of those listed, I opted for the Ruger. 357.

That said, I'd pick up a snub nose Ruger SP .357 or a snub nose S&W Airweight in .38.

 

[4V50 Gary]

SP101 in .357 magnum. First, I am in bear and cat country. Second, I don't want something heavyweight like a full size revolver (GP100).

 

[2damnold4this]

If I carry a revolver concealed, it's almost always a S&W 342 in .38 Special. If it's gonna be a heavier revolver, it's a K6s in .357.

 

[wnycollector]

For everyday carry, I would pick up a 4" S&W Model 12. It's a full sized K frame that carries like an airweight...because it is

 

[Eddietruett]

S&W 13 or 65 3" K frame round butt . 357 mag with either the Rem 125 GS or Buffalo Bore 20A 38 special 158GCLHP .

Could not agree more with boatbum101. My 65 with 3” Barrel is my go to gun.

 

[BluRidgDav]

I voted for the S&W 60 3" .357 for two reasons:
(1) I sometimes carry one under the conditions described by the OP.
(2) It is the lightest revolver listed, that can fire .357 ammo comfortably.
When you carry a gun on a regular basis, weight is always a factor.

 

[Model12Win]

S&W 627, N frame, 8 shot , .357 Mag....2 5/8" barrel is a better option than the guns on your list...in fact I would say the same gun in a 5" is a good option as well....

+1

Blood Work Gun.

 

[lee n. field]

New model S&W Model 66, the 2.?? inch barrel version.

 

[.45 Vet]

Look for a used 3" or 4" Ruger Service Six.

 

[Model12Win]

Or a Speed Six.