Dual Revolvers - some opinions sought

Seburiel · Post by **Seburiel** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:48 pm

I must admit, I have always admired revolvers over semi's, and I am wondering a few things that I would like opinions on:
1) manufacturer and model
2) caliber
3) the maker of a good double shoulder holster, preferrably leather

Makes me sound like some sort of 'cowboy' doesn't it?

Thane · Post by **Thane** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:24 am

The Smith & Wesson J-frame is pretty much the epitome of "concealable revolver." As for model, well... they come in darn near any configuration you want, so long as it's "small." There are hammerless versions, shrouded hammers, exposed hammers; steel frames, titanium frames, ultra-light scandium frames; and they're commonly made in .38/357, but other calibers have also been produced (.32 S&W, .22, 9mm, etc). My personal choice for twin "constant carry" J-frames would be two model 60s (.357, stainless steel frame/cylinder).
If you'd be willing to add a little weight to help dampen recoil, Ruger's excellent SP-101 series of revolvers would be ideal. They come with both bobbed and full hammers, a couple different barrel lengths, and are mainly .38/357. They -are- a tad heavier than your average S&W J-frame, but they're sturdier and handle recoil better. I've not done a proper comparison side-by-side of the SP-101 next to a Model 60, but I imagine they'd come out pretty close in my book.

For gunleather, let me recommend El Paso Saddlery. I've not tried their shoulder rigs, but everything I've used of theirs is top-notch. I've looked more than once at getting one of their #200 shoulder rigs. While it normally comes with one holster and two ammo/mag pouches, you -can- substitute a second holster.

flintknapper · Post by **flintknapper** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:08 am

Andrews Custom Leather could make a double rig for a revolver.

Here is an example of one for a semi-auto:

http://www.andrewsleather.com/usr.htm

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:02 am

Agree 100% w/ Flint. He beat me up this morning. That would be the maker I would recomend also.

BTW Flint is the one who taught me to shoulder carry.
Thanks friend.

JLaw · Post by **JLaw** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:27 am

Seburiel,

There's some good snubby reading in the link below, may not have the exact information you're looking for but since your questions of gun make and caliber are general it would be a good read...

http://www.snubnose.info/

JLaw

Seburiel · Post by **Seburiel** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 9:27 am

thanks, guys :)

DSARGE · Post by **DSARGE** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:17 pm

I've got a Taurus .357 snubbie I love. Kicks like a mule but great to carry. Dependable and not too expensive either.
As far as carrying dual revolvers, you gotta get something chrome with pearl handles. Or maybe a couple of Navy cap and balls carried in a crossdraw with spare cylinders in your belt like Pale Rider. I think the law requires you to have a Stetson while carrying, also. Good luck!

Seburiel · Post by **Seburiel** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:35 pm

While I can get behind the pearl handles, I am not so sanguine about the cap'n'ball - a little difficult to reload

speaking of pearl handles - are there any modern double-action revolvers, of reasonable size for concealment, that DON'T have the 'ergonomic' grips? Wood, maybe? or some that I could swap out?
those tapered soft rubber grips don't sit as well in my hand as plow-handles do.

Post by **carlson1** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 9:49 pm

I have been carrying two revolvers. Always the 340PD and a model 60 on my belt. I have a 327, but I am not comfortable with yet. I have a model 66 coming back from Gemini Customs and will most likely carry it on my belt. I did learn this week that I am not very good with the revolver. There is a big difference in the revolver shooting and the 1911 shooting. I need a lot more practice