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I am more of a 1911 for my EDC, however, on occasion I will wear my S & W 69 in an El Paso Leathery holster with 2 speed loaders. It pretty much is an OC rig but I do cover with a shirt. Talk about printing though :mrgreen:
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I shot my instructor qual with a S&W 642, as it is one of the only revolvers I own. I have it for the option of pocket carry (with holster), but don't often do so.
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My new to me and birthday present earlier this month, 3" S&W 686. Ordering a holster for it this weekend and I will carry it occasionally. It's my third revolver but my first "non" snubby. The others being a Taurus Model 85 and a Ruger LCR.

I've shot it a couple of times with some .357 Magnum Defensive Loads (some brand I'm not familiar with as it was the only thing I could find in the caliber). This thing is stout and kicks like a mule. Feels almost as bad as the LCR with Magnum loads. I would have thought that being a bigger frame and barrel would have tamed that some but nope. Hopefully with the weight, it will carry like a steel frame 1911. Looking forward to carrying this occasionally as I walk the dog at the park.

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longtooth wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:49 am Couple A questions. Where did you get those speed loader belt pouches???
Who made the holster????

I like the rig.
Thank you.

TAM put me onto that model; it's a Galco Phoenix 104 (I didn't like the original color so I dyed it darker).

Background - I had been looking for a holster for a while and struggling because my revolver is a Python barrel on a Ruger frame, so I was never convinced that the holsters I was looking at would properly fit. When TAM showed me his, I figured that the open rear of that holster would have the best chance of it fitting, and it did.

The pouches are the Safariland CD-2 Speedloader Holders
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Might be time for a mention on speed-reloading a revolver - here's Ayoob's method which I use:

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longtooth wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:41 am
Boxerrider wrote: Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:08 pm Model 49 in a home-made tuckable.
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That is a really good lookin holster sir. I like the Tyler Ts too.
Thanks! My "business casual" rig.
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AndyC1911 wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:52 am
longtooth wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:49 am Couple A questions. Where did you get those speed loader belt pouches???
Who made the holster????

I like the rig.
Thank you.

TAM put me onto that model; it's a Galco Phoenix 104 (I didn't like the original color so I dyed it darker).

Background - I had been looking for a holster for a while and struggling because my revolver is a Python barrel on a Ruger frame, so I was never convinced that the holsters I was looking at would properly fit. When TAM showed me his, I figured that the open rear of that holster would have the best chance of it fitting, and it did.

The pouches are the Safariland CD-2 Speedloader Holders
I bought that holster to fit a 5” N-Frame S&W. I had purchased a 327 TRR8 from Carlson1 and needed a holster for it. I’ve had good results with Galco in the past, and they made one that would fit that revolver specifically, so I ordered it. As it turns out, it also fits my 5” Model 29.
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AndyC1911 wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:57 am Might be time for a mention on speed-reloading a revolver - here's Ayoob's method which I use:

Thank you for posting. I remember that video from the past and brushed up on my technique. :tiphat:
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Just retired my SW .38 Special Airweight for a Ruger LCR in .327 Federal magnum. Absolutely love it, I get a somewhat more powerful cartridge and an extra round . Finding Ammo is a bit of a chore though.

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I love my plastic semi autos sure. But there is something about a revolver I just love. I recently got a Kimber K6s 3 inch DASA. I love carrying it. It’s one of the nicest revolvers I have ever had.

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maximus2161 wrote: Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:50 am I love my plastic semi autos sure. But there is something about a revolver I just love. I recently got a Kimber K6s 3 inch DASA. I love carrying it. It’s one of the nicest revolvers I have ever had.
I had one briefly, the stage point on the double action pull was a wall. It was sent back to Kimber to be fixed and I was informed that was how it was designed. It was then sent to a real gunsmith to be fixed but I have to many years with the old S&W's so I sold it to my Daughter in law and she loves it.
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I own quite a few but rarely take them out of the safe. That said, I do not feel it puts anyone at a disadvantage anymore than any other gun. I don't want the guy who regularly practices with any gun to shoot at me.

Great to see you, my old friend! :tiphat:
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Weg wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:05 pm Just retired my SW .38 Special Airweight for a Ruger LCR in .327 Federal magnum. Absolutely love it, I get a somewhat more powerful cartridge and an extra round . Finding Ammo is a bit of a chore though.
Sounds like a good excuse to reload :thumbs2:
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jbirds1210 wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:38 pm I own quite a few but rarely take them out of the safe. That said, I do not feel it puts anyone at a disadvantage anymore than any other gun. I don't want the guy who regularly practices with any gun to shoot at me.

Great to see you, my old friend! :tiphat:
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I would love to find a 6,7, or 8 shot S&W or Ruger 3" barrel that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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