Revolver guys: finally got my Andrews Leather "Slim Loader" pouch.

[Bawanna]

Thought about it around 1975. First store bought gun I ever purchased, actually second, it replaced the Agent that got stolen.




Shot it better than some of my longer barreled guns of the time. One of my never part with guns.

[berettabone]

I can see why it's a keeper...........................I'd be carrying it myself.

[berettabone]

No one is missing anything......................most people can't afford or don't want to carry a Colt. Could be worth mucho denaro in the future. Me, I would carry any of the above. No hammer shroud for me. Always prefer a hammer for sure. I've NEVER had an issue with a hammer snagging on anything............ 5 shots of .38 +p will do the trick.

[berettabone]

Regarding that ammo testing, another surprise at the range today was that I FINALLY found a round my M&amp;P 340 can shoot without causing the operator bodily harm. I shot about 20 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense 38 +P 110 grain ammo, and it was tolerable. Follow-up shots were were actually decent, too, which is a first.<br>
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I'm still not thrilled that I'm shooting 5 rounds of 38 out of a .357 revolver, but at least it isn't just a pretty paperweight now.<br>
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p.s. I've got a bead on a couple of .32 mag revolvers tonight, so this may be moot. I would gladly make the change to 6 rounds of .32 mag vs 5 rounds of .38 +P, especially with some of the hotter SD loads now available for the former. In case you can't tell, I REALLY REALLY want to find a revolver that I am comfortable to EDC. <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" border="0" alt="" title="Big Grin" smilieid="3" class="inlineimg">

I have that load in my revolver right now. Very accurate and have been using various Hornady loads for years. Still looking for the Win. Silvertip .38 sp.110 gr. +p. Not easy to find...........................

[I_Like_Turtles]

No one is missing anything......................most people can't afford or don't want to carry a Colt. Could be worth mucho denaro in the future. Me, I would carry any of the above. No hammer shroud for me. Always prefer a hammer for sure. I've NEVER had an issue with a hammer snagging on anything............ 5 shots of .38 +p will do the trick.

I missed it! I'm sure others have too. Given how people will carry a $1,000 dollar 1911 I'm sure somebody will carry a Colt. I might even get one myself.....one that's a bit banged up already. It's just like life: you have your wife that's a little banged up but holds up and your expensive arm candy sugar baby for showing off.

LOL. OK, I wish I had that.....and a wife that didn't mind.

[dao]

You won't have it. And I strongly recommend that you don't describe your wife as a little banged up but holding up well, to her face

[boscobarbell]

So, my quest for the perfect EDC revolver has advanced bit.

I bought a Taurus 856 Ultra Light (all black, shrouded hammer) on Gunbroker. So I've got a .38+P now that carries 6 vs. 5 rounds.

But because I had an itch that I just couldn't scratch, I arranged a trade with Bud's Guns....my J-frame .357 plus a bit of cash for a NIB Kimber K6s. And, as I was waiting for it to arrive, I got lucky and scored a set of night sights for the Kimber (they are almost always sold out).

I took delivery of both today. It was like Christmas in June!

First impressions: the Taurus is very nice in the hand...LOVE the rubber grips. The DAO trigger is a bit heavy, but not awful and certainly manageable (I bought a set of trigger springs that promise to cut that pull weight, but my gunsmith was so backed up with work that I had to take it home before he could install it. Gonna bring it back when I return the Kimber for the night sight install.) No idea how durable the Taurus finish will be, but it sure looks nice out of the box...a bit more matte than the M&P 340 I just traded. And this thing is very light. On paper it is heavier than my 642 or 340, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Mechanically, everything feels tight and precise.

As to the Kimber...I think I'm in love. It's a real work of art, with beautiful lines, impeccable machining, and amazingly melting (seems like there isn't a single sharp edge). Great 3-dot sights...unusual on a little revolver like this. And that trigger! Butter-smooth, no stacking, and it just begs to be staged for precision work. It is noticeably heavier than the Taurus, but I carried it around the house in my J-frame AIWB holster (a bit snug, but pretty close to perfect) and it rides quite well.

The game plan is to get both out for a range session soon. I've got several different brands of both .38 and .357 to try out in them. My goal is to see if shooting .357 out of the Kimber is more feasible than it was for the 340. If so, the Kimber will probably be my EDC choice moving forward. If it still seem overly painful or if followup shots are still unmanageable, then my hope is that the Taurus (not as pretty, but perfectly acceptable and apparently well-made) will fill that role with an acceptable SD load.

Wish me luck.....

[I_Like_Turtles]

Congrats man. Sounds like you have two excellent pieces there for defense.

[King Rat]

So, my quest for the perfect EDC revolver has advanced bit.

I bought a Taurus 856 Ultra Light (all black, shrouded hammer) on Gunbroker. So I've got a .38+P now that carries 6 vs. 5 rounds.

But because I had an itch that I just couldn't scratch, I arranged a trade with Bud's Guns....my J-frame .357 plus a bit of cash for a NIB Kimber K6s. And, as I was waiting for it to arrive, I got lucky and scored a set of night sights for the Kimber (they are almost always sold out).

I took delivery of both today. It was like Christmas in June!

First impressions: the Taurus is very nice in the hand...LOVE the rubber grips. The DAO trigger is a bit heavy, but not awful and certainly manageable (I bought a set of trigger springs that promise to cut that pull weight, but my gunsmith was so backed up with work that I had to take it home before he could install it. Gonna bring it back when I return the Kimber for the night sight install.) No idea how durable the Taurus finish will be, but it sure looks nice out of the box...a bit more matte than the M&P 340 I just traded. And this thing is very light. On paper it is heavier than my 642 or 340, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Mechanically, everything feels tight and precise.

As to the Kimber...I think I'm in love. It's a real work of art, with beautiful lines, impeccable machining, and amazingly melting (seems like there isn't a single sharp edge). Great 3-dot sights...unusual on a little revolver like this. And that trigger! Butter-smooth, no stacking, and it just begs to be staged for precision work. It is noticeably heavier than the Taurus, but I carried it around the house in my J-frame AIWB holster (a bit snug, but pretty close to perfect) and it rides quite well.

The game plan is to get both out for a range session soon. I've got several different brands of both .38 and .357 to try out in them. My goal is to see if shooting .357 out of the Kimber is more feasible than it was for the 340. If so, the Kimber will probably be my EDC choice moving forward. If it still seem overly painful or if followup shots are still unmanageable, then my hope is that the Taurus (not as pretty, but perfectly acceptable and apparently well-made) will fill that role with an acceptable SD load.

Wish me luck.....

Man that is awesome. I would buy one now, but heck, conserving every bit of centerfire ammo I have. I paid $18.39 for 38 ammo last year, and the same box now $30.00, IF you can even find it in stock. Most of my time now is shooting the LCR22.
Congrats on the 856. Seems Taurus is ahead of the game. Maybe others will listen up. Keep posting on results.

[getsome]

Congrats bosco on the new wheel guns, I will admit that I am very jealous about your new Kimber, what a beautiful revolver to have and enjoy....I'm starting to rethink this whole back and forth vs round and round thing and me think simple might be the way to go with a carry pistol and end the worry about a miss feed or failure to eject and go with a bang every time to save my ace......I still love my PM9 but with old age, a bum hand and a general lack of dexterity I'm thinking a wheel gun might be in my near carry future....Good luck with your new revolvers and let us know how they do at the range.....