Any advantage of carrying a revolver as a primary sidearm in 2025?

[T-Unit]

I dunno what GB sells them for, but I know at retail even used they dont hang around that
long. If there was a depression in pricing its probably because of covid barf factor, not the gun itself. That and I would expect to some degree all carry-type revolvers to be taking big hits in the past 1-3 years or so as (some) people dump them to move onto more normal things.

Unless it's a .32 or a 4 inch model, the SP's don't go for more than $400 used on FeeBroker.

That's not to say the rest of the revolver listings beyond the collectible Smiths or Colts are having the bottom fall out for prices, older Ruger Six's are usually going for more than that, GP's too.

 

[mav]

Not going through this whole thread so not sure what's been said.

I have a full size S&W 327 TRR8 w/ light and a shoulder holster. It's a big, heavy bitch with 8 rounds of .357 goodness. I shoot it well. It never fails/jams. Only really works concealed with a jacket, so mostly home defense (nightstand gun), range and winter use. FWIW, I bought some speed loader stuff for it (star clips), but haven't used it yet.

I've considered finding a more compact revolver for daily carry year round as I've had too many failures/jams with a few of my semi-autos (Glock and S&W), both modified and unmodified to be completely confident in their performance when needed. Some of it may be related to lubrication as I err on the side of less is more on my hand guns (I'm the opposite with my rifles), some may be magazine related. Still working though the issues, none of which are relevant for a wheel gun.

 

[mav]

These guys (with low post counts) get it: the point of EDC isn't to have the most tactical, greatest advantage force multipliers, it's to carry something that is so convenient and comfortable you forget it's there for the most likely threat they'll face: desperate mugger.

There are always going to be better guns for different, more dangerous, and more unlikely threats. Carrying everyday for such uncommon threats makes EDC a chore and discouraging eventually leading to some giving it up until that one time they left home without their Glock 43x and get got.

If the lightweight snub revolver is what gets more people to carry than not, that's an advantage all its own.

Yeah, that's pretty low on my list of threats. It's one reason among hundreds I want to move out of MA... it will cost me tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars if I have to use my concealed carry outside of my home in "self-defense". Cheaper to hand the mugger the cash and have him be on his way.

These days I'm more worried about the random/crazy attacks. Perfect example of how shit can go sideways quick is the student in TX knifed in the heart or the random attacks of the knockout game in NYC. Obviously situational awareness is a big part of this, but I've definitely moderated my thought process on threats/use of force in this state. Trying to steal from me I'll let insurance handle it or just pay the stupid tax. Can't wait to move.

 

[Glockster30]

@Glockster30 you might want to get speer short barrel 357 mag. Way less punishing but still makes much better velocity than 38+P. It's the biggest practical load for a snub 357 imo. Accurate, too. When i had a 640 i could lay them in tight at 30ft.

If I get a chance, I'll try the Speer out, but I don't carry a revolver anymore. I did try 38+P out of my SP101 - they weren't that bad. The first gun I carried was a Colt .38 Detective Special years ago. I liked that gun and still have it.