Post by: jdb on November 27, 2016, 04:07:26 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on November 27, 2016, 04:11:16 PM
Post by: fish vacuum on November 27, 2016, 04:21:28 PM
The charter arms bulldog has always seemed interesting to me but reviews aren't the greatest.
Post by: Lefthook on November 27, 2016, 04:34:02 PM
I occasionally carry a S&W .38.
The charter arms bulldog has always seemed interesting to me but reviews aren't the greatest.
The Charter Arms and Taurus revolvers are known to have an issue with the ratchet gear wearing down but not out. I would be a little wary of them for a carry weapon.
Post by: PolarBear on November 27, 2016, 04:34:26 PM
Post by: JasonG on November 27, 2016, 04:58:00 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on November 27, 2016, 05:03:45 PM
2-1/8" barrel
Easy to conceal
Post by: JJB11B on November 27, 2016, 05:20:31 PM
Post by: thinkingman on November 28, 2016, 07:48:16 AM
Would definitely buy a 3" J-frame.
3" is where a .357 mag starts to really mean something over a 38 spl.
Mod 360 with 158gr full house loads is the most violent handgun I've ever fired.
Post by: Mongo Hunter on November 28, 2016, 08:11:31 AM
IMO .357 in a snub nose is too much for my taste. I'm not recoil sensitive by any means but a .357 in a revolver designed for carry (5 shot J frame variety) I did not like shooting at all. I couldn't easily and accurately get off follow-up shots with the .357. Even a heavy .38 load will surprise you. Personally when I did carry one I stuck with .38spl Corbon DPX 110gr +P in a S&W 637. The gun was easy to carry and it gave plenty of punch without so much recoil I couldn't get a second shot off quickly.
just my 2 cents.
Post by: jrebel on November 28, 2016, 08:27:44 AM
Post by: netcoyote on November 28, 2016, 08:47:00 AM
Post by: 724wd on November 28, 2016, 01:10:15 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on November 28, 2016, 01:19:40 PM
Swap out the 12lb main spring for a 8 or 9lb spring by Wolff, polish the edges of the hammer strut, heat treat some militec 1, and after a few hundred dry fires on snap caps you'll love it better than any factory smith for $100-200 less! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Stein on November 28, 2016, 01:21:32 PM
The ruger lcr's are pretty amazing little guns. I have a .22 mag and 357 and they both are great shooters.
:yeah:
I carry the 357 on a very regular basis.
Post by: Bean Counter on November 28, 2016, 01:22:17 PM
I occasionally carry a S&W .38.
The charter arms bulldog has always seemed interesting to me but reviews aren't the greatest.
The Charter Arms and Taurus revolvers are known to have an issue with the ratchet gear wearing down but not out. I would be a little wary of them for a carry weapon.
I've experienced a few issues with friends' Taurus guns. I wouldn't CCW one if it was free AND they paid me :twocents:
Post by: Buzz2401 on November 28, 2016, 01:25:26 PM
Post by: JJB11B on November 28, 2016, 03:57:31 PM
I have had 2 Taurus trackers that have done that and my Dad had one too, they're garbage and I wouldn't keep one if it was gifted to me.I occasionally carry a S&W .38.
The charter arms bulldog has always seemed interesting to me but reviews aren't the greatest.
The Charter Arms and Taurus revolvers are known to have an issue with the ratchet gear wearing down but not out. I would be a little wary of them for a carry weapon.
I've experienced a few issues with friends' Taurus guns. I wouldn't CCW one if it was free AND they paid me :twocents:
Post by: Bean Counter on November 28, 2016, 04:30:49 PM
Post by: Igor on November 28, 2016, 04:49:36 PM
Post by: Badhabit on November 28, 2016, 05:08:33 PM
Post by: b23 on November 28, 2016, 05:08:48 PM
Personally, for their intended purpose, I don't think you could go wrong with either one.
Post by: jdb on November 28, 2016, 05:53:40 PM
Post by: theleo on November 28, 2016, 06:24:42 PM
Post by: b23 on November 28, 2016, 06:31:23 PM
I look at a 442 today. Very light. Very comfortable in the hand. Not sure about the dao? I'm thinking maybe a 438. Shrouded hammer so good for pocket carry but still single action capable
That's understandable but for the intended purpose of these types of guns being CCW, not target shooting, the DAO part just doesn't matter and when that moment happens that you need to use it to protect yourself or others, I think it's doubtful you are going to bother with cocking the hammer and shooting it single action.
Post by: Idahokid on November 28, 2016, 07:57:05 PM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on December 01, 2016, 06:51:26 AM
Post by: jdb on December 01, 2016, 07:53:06 AM