3 inch revolver for ccw?

[kingston73]

I would like to ccw a revolver and really like the looks of the taurus 856 3 inch. However, seems like I can't get one in MA? What would you choose for a 3 inch carry?

 

[mu2bdriver]

SP101

 

[TG Pioneer]

I would like to ccw a revolver and really like the looks of the taurus 856 3 inch. However, seems like I can't get one in MA? What would you choose for a 3 inch carry?

Find an old S&W Model 13 or 65 in 3” length. Good luck though.

 

[whatluck]

The fact that you would even consider buying, never mind carrying, a taurus revolver completely prevents me from giving you a serious answer to your question.

Sorry.

 

[steven grammont]

Pretty sure someone had a three inch revolver for sale on here recently , look through the classified section.

 

[Echo 225]

Smith and Wesson K frame
Once you feel it in your hands
You’ll know S& W model 10

 

[1776]

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Why not 2 inch? Jack.

 

[Wickedcoolname]

My favorite revolver is my S&W M65, 3". You should be able to find a used one easily enough if it's something you like.

 

[1776]

Why not 2 inch? Jack.

Dr. Ruth says you need at least a 3"

 

[Echo 225]

Dr. Ruth says you need at least a 3"

Speaking for a friend, not true

 

[G4Y4HK]

The Taurus revolver is fine. To quote Boris, "if it doesn't work, you can always hit him with it."

 

[enbloc]

3-inch GP100. After 6 shots it becomes a high quality pistol whip...

 

[Ogusta]

I CCW a 3" LCR. Super light

 

[Rockrivr1]

Find yourself a nice S&W model 19 w/ a 3” bbl. Great carry gun.

 

[1776]

Close enough?

 

[Enzo]

3” 686+ and be done with it.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

I wouldn't swap my 2" Colt Cobra for any of the above. Good enough for Jack Ruby, good enough for me. Jack.

 

[meh]

I would like to ccw a revolver and really like the looks of the taurus 856 3 inch. However, seems like I can't get one in MA? What would you choose for a 3 inch carry?

If you're shooting for the 24-ish ounces of the 856, you'll be shut out from most of the 6-round options on the Massachusetts roster. I sometimes carry my 3" SP101, but mostly only if I'm taking it to the range that day. If that weight and bulk is OK, I might as well carry my M&P9c. I have an IWB kydex holster for a 4" S&W model 10, and I also have a Galco leather IWB holster that fits a 4" GP100 or S&W L-frame. So that's 4" instead of 3", but I tried those things and decided it was a bit much.

 

[FrankNA]

I love my 3” S & W 686+ but 40 ounces of iron on my hip is just too much to handle these days IWB for CC. I’d love to get my hands on a Kimber K6s 3” dasa revolver for CC at 25 ounces but those are like hens teeth in the PDRM! I love the fact that a revolver is almost foolproof from a reliability standpoint and would prefer one over a semi auto if I had my choice.

 

[FC Magic]

Smith and Wesson 60-15 Pro Series.

 

[RHJJ]

My first gun was a model S&W 66, I think it was a 2" barrel. Practiced plenty and was a good shot with it. Most self defence shooting are really close, great carry gun.

 

[Garys]

It took me five years to finally track down a Model 13 3". I had a Model 64 3", but sold it as soon as I grabbed the 13. I also have a Model 36-1 3". And that's even hard to find although I lucked into one here.

Find an old S&W Model 13 or 65 in 3” length. Good luck though.

 

[mu2bdriver]

The fact that you would even consider buying, never mind carrying, a taurus revolver completely prevents me from giving you a serious answer to your question.

Sorry.

At least he didn't ask about a Judge or the other thing they sell, the Public Defender, or something like that?

 

[G4Y4HK]

Just get a Ruger SP101 in 2.25 inch unless you can find a pre-lock S&W. Why do new S&W revolvers have to have the hillary hole but Ruger doesn't?

 

[Garys]

Because Smith caved and Ruger didn't.

Just get a Ruger SP101 in 2.25 inch unless you can find a pre-lock S&W. Why do new S&W revolvers have to have the hillary hole but Ruger doesn't?

 

[G4Y4HK]

Because Smith caved and Ruger died.

What you mean Ruger died? Didn't they just feast a buffet on a serving of Marlin from Remington?

 

[Garys]

F*cking auto correct on my phone sucks. Seriously, sometimes it will take the word I mean and replace it with something else.

What you mean Ruger died? Didn't they just feast a buffet on a serving of Marlin from Remington?

 

[TG Pioneer]

I would like to ccw a revolver and really like the looks of the taurus 856 3 inch. However, seems like I can't get one in MA? What would you choose for a 3 inch carry?

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WTS - Revolvers

 

[Broc]

I would like to ccw a revolver and really like the looks of the taurus 856 3 inch. However, seems like I can't get one in MA? What would you choose for a 3 inch carry?

1. You can get anything you want in MA. Even revolvers.

2. Taurus revolvers have horrible triggers and very few, if any, companies sell any spring kits. There is very little after market support and I dont know any gunsmith specializing in Taurus. Their single action trigger pull is fine, but you have to be a special kind of idiot to screw that up.

3. No, I won't tell you who will transfer a revolver in MA, you have to meet people and find on your own.

4. If you find a comfortable revolver with a longer barrel, have a gunsmith cut the barrel or replace it. A new barrel should go for maybe $150-200, maybe less, and it will most likely be better than factory. I have seen some butcher jobs come out of SW, their crowns look like someone cut them with a steak knife.