Perfect carry revolver?

[Alan]

What’s your go-to revolver for everyday carry and why do you prefer it? I’d love to hear from those who carry wheelguns regularly about their real-world experiences and recommendations.

 

[Mokaa]

For me, it's a Smith & Wesson 642

 

[Johnie]

Listen up, it's gotta be the Ruger LCR in .38 Special +P. That thing is light like carrying a fancy smartphone. The trigger is smooth as butter, and it goes bang every single time

 

[Howard]

NObody but Harry would carry one of these but its an opportunity to show it off. Anaconda.

 

[Billinthedesert]

It's gorgeous, Howard!

 

[Billinthedesert]

I am actually thinking about a Smith & Wesson J-frame in .32 H&R Magnum -- the 432 Ultimate Carry. I know -- small bore but I enjoyed working with this round years ago when it first came out -- and also played with the .327 Federal in a Taurus 2-inch. I was impressed.

 

[Pistolero]

My Ruger Speed Six .357 magnum is my favorite carry gun.

 

[Deleted member 39]

I alternate between a semi-auto in 9mm & a stainless S&W Model 60, .357 3" barrel...it depends upon where I am headed.

 

[Deleted member 39]

I am actually thinking about a Smith & Wesson J-frame in .32 H&R Magnum -- the 432 Ultimate Carry.

Please don't think I am taking issue with your choice of firearm, because I am not; but before you pop for one, you may want to go to GOOGLE & enter "S&W 432 Ultimate Carry Review", and check for recent experiences concerning QC, reliability issues.

 

[Billinthedesert]

Silvertip, I've seen a disturbing number of complaints about QC -- and poor customer service -- lately on the Smith and Wesson Forums.

 

[Howard]

Silvertip, I've seen a disturbing number of complaints about QC -- and poor customer service -- lately on the Smith and Wesson Forums.

Its not just S&W. Colt has gone to crap as well. A couple years ago I bought a Colt gold Cup Trophy and it was so bad I was embarassed to sell it. The new Pythons leave a lot to be desired frome what I've seen.

 

[NM Buzz]

My every day is here on the T'Reed Bear Farm as I roam around the property with a weapon on my hip it is usually
my S&W Governor. .410 shot, 45 Colt, and 45 acp. I have 2 of each loaded in the cylinder. By thumbing it back you can
rotate to the desired load you feel is appropriate to the task. In an emergency all or any of the loads will work ....repeat as necessary. I have also been known to keep the .410 shot loads as 4 each rubber ball loads depending on what animals have been in the security cameras. I have used them on a lion and bear in the past. The lion left. (video available).
Everyday (concealed) carry off the property is a Ruger LCR .357mag. It fits in my front pocket and so is accessible no matter what your wardrobe. And is not detectable.
All this said NOTHING is perfect. Everything in life is a compromise of some sort. What works best for you would be a better question.