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I am looking for a 6 round revolver in Ma for concealed carry. Would like suggestions.
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CCW revolver ideas
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well ita not a 6 but at the moment im carring a 5 shot s&w 642-2 with a 2'' barrel airweight awesome peice and in its title air things very light fun to go to the range with aswell i use an ankle holster u dont even know ur carring great peice there around and not to expensive either
There are a bunch. What caliber do you want? How weight sensitive are you. Does it have to be new?
For new, the only choice that comes to mind is the S&W 632, in the effective but rare 327 mag.
If you don't mind used, I like the Colt Detective special or a S&W model 12 for a six shot with lighter weight.
For new, the only choice that comes to mind is the S&W 632, in the effective but rare 327 mag.
If you don't mind used, I like the Colt Detective special or a S&W model 12 for a six shot with lighter weight.
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Would like to stay at around 24oz on weight, open to caliber.
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Not too familiar with the 327 magnums. Can you shoot 32 h&k magnum also?
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Dream to Dream
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The S&W Nightguard series would probably fit the bill. All have a scandium frame, stainless barrels with a scandium shroud, XS Tritium front sights with a Cylinder and Slide Extreme Duty rear sight, and Pachmayer grips. The 315NG is a K--frame 6-shot chambered in .38 Special (23.8 oz) and the 386NG is an L-frame 7-shot in .357 Mag (25.1 oz). I believe all the Nightguards have a 2.5" barrel.
This series is discontinued, but I've seen them occasionally online. I can't attest to their durability; I would recommend a little research in case there is a reason they are no longer manufactured.
This series is discontinued, but I've seen them occasionally online. I can't attest to their durability; I would recommend a little research in case there is a reason they are no longer manufactured.
I really wanted to like the night guards, but I think S&W missed the mark. The 315 is decent but I think the model 12, which is lighter, cheaper and less ugly, bests it in every way. The L and N frame night guards are just a little too bulky for concealed carry.
The colt cobra and agent look good on paper, but I've never shot one.
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I'll agree that using a scandium-frame gun chambered in .38 Special only is not ideal. I can't think of a reason why that couldn't have been chambered in .357 (seeing as they have J-frame Scandium revolvers in that caliber). I can only assume it was marketed toward security officers who are usually only authorized to carry .38 Special revolvers.
I will disagree that the 386NG can't be concealed. Aside from a slightly bulky cylinder, the specs sound good (relatively light-weight, round-butt frame, short barrel). However, you are correct that the 327NG is a bit on the chunky side to conceal, though certainly not impossible.
I will disagree that the 386NG can't be concealed. Aside from a slightly bulky cylinder, the specs sound good (relatively light-weight, round-butt frame, short barrel). However, you are correct that the 327NG is a bit on the chunky side to conceal, though certainly not impossible.
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Any word on the new S&w 632 2inch 327?
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It doesn't seem like the 327 magnum is catching on. Still, you can shoot a lot of other 32 caliber rounds through it. I think that includes the 32 H&R magnum, although finding that might be an issue too. If you aren't interested in pocket carry, look to see if you can find a S&W Model 10 round butt with a 3" barrel. If you don't live in MA, you can sometimes find them used and have them transferred in.
There aren't many 6-shot revolvers that weigh under 24 oz. A 2 1/2" 686 weighs 35 oz. A S&W 327 weighs 21 oz and holds 8 rounds of .38 or .357, but that has an MSRP of $1200, and I suspect that they are rather hard to find. The S&W 327 holds 6 rounds of .327 Magnum and weighs 23 oz, but I think they are also thin on the ground and ammunition is hard to find.
If you are going to carry a J-frame with .38s, I'd recommend getting a 642 or 442. They have an aluminum frame. They weigh a couple ounces more than the scandium framed guns, but cost a heck of a lot less. Shooting .357s out of a 12-14 oz gun is not something I ever want to do. It seems to me that a scandium framed gun simply turns a lot of $$$ into pain.
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I'd go with the 686 SSR pro series it can hold 6 rounds of .357 or 38. I would match it up to just about any other revolver out there except maybe a Colt Python but at more than half the cost.
i found a video on YouTube: Review of Smith and Wesson 686 SSR Pro Series .357 magnum - YouTube
i found a video on YouTube: Review of Smith and Wesson 686 SSR Pro Series .357 magnum - YouTube
Garys
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If the gun manufacturers were smart they'd start building around .32 caliber rounds. With more and more women starting to carry for self defense, it's a good candidate. A lot of women don't seem to like .38 spcl or 9mm. Right now, there real choices are .380 or .22 magnum.
I think a good number of people, not just women, are not going to get into the shooting sports, but ARE going to carry for self defense. They want something they can carry and shoot. They should, but many won't, practice for proficiency. They won't be going to NES car shoots, competing in IDPA matches, or anything else that a lot of NES folks do.
The gun manufacturers should support that market, because they also vote and will vote against candidates that want to ban self defense carry.
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I think a good number of people, not just women, are not going to get into the shooting sports, but ARE going to carry for self defense. They want something they can carry and shoot. They should, but many won't, practice for proficiency. They won't be going to NES car shoots, competing in IDPA matches, or anything else that a lot of NES folks do.
The gun manufacturers should support that market, because they also vote and will vote against candidates that want to ban self defense carry.
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I agree that the 32's, especially the 327 federal mag, are unappreciated, but I'm not sure we can blame the gun makers. I'm sure S&W would love to sell more. Other than ammo availability, I don't think you can make a could case for a 5 shot j frame in 38 special, over a 327 mag pushing a 115 grain bullet at 1300 fps. I'm a bit baffled as to why it's not more popular.
Garys
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I think more selection would help the market. How about a Body Guard revolver in 32? Or Airweight guns with concealed hammers like the 642? Taurus, Charter, and Ruger made guns in that caliber but it looks like they have all been discontinued.
Maybe it's because most gun owners and gun writers are men and they don't think of lighter calibers.
Maybe it's because most gun owners and gun writers are men and they don't think of lighter calibers.
Garys
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Yep, re-engineered to handle 327 Magnum or any of the other 32 caliber rounds.
I guess that not enough people think out of the .38 spcl box. I'm not knocking that round, it's been popular for a long, long, time. I just think for people who are recoil averse, something in 32 would be a good choice.
Dream to Dream
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I should clarify that I was referring specifically to a scandium gun in K-frame or larger. I would not want to spend that kind of money on a gun with combat or concealed-carry centric features ("combat" style sights versus competition, light frame, etc.) if it was limited to .38 Special only; the frame should be large enough to mitigate .357 recoil. For competition purposes or if you are a security guard limited to .38 Special, that would be a different matter.
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Charter has their Undercoverette that weighs 12oz IIRC.
Check the used shelves for snub nosed model 10s or their family (I've got a 4 inch Model 15 that I carry in colder weather).
Check the used shelves for snub nosed model 10s or their family (I've got a 4 inch Model 15 that I carry in colder weather).
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Fund a charter arms - when I handled it didn't give me a,sense of confidence? Are they any good.
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