best concealed carry revolver

[Natron_1]

I'm looking to get a revolver I can conceal on me. I currently have a .45 Spingfield XDM with a 4.5 inch barrel. It's just a bit too big for my frame. I'm 6 foot 3 and 245 pnds. Anyone have some suggestions?

 

[Rob_F]

Look into the Ruger SP101, although the grips from the factory are crap but can easily be upgraded for about 20 bucks. Multiple barrel length options and shoots 38/357.

 

[Purple]

Check out the S&W442 or 642 in .38spl. The Ruger LCR is another good one and comes in .38 or .357.

 

[SuperDuty]

I love my .38 LCR. The Hogue grips are nice and cushy, but I carry with the Crimson Trace laser.

 

[cmj0968]

Wait, what am I missing here 6'3"/245 and your having trouble covering a med frame? How are you carrying currently?

I'm 6'/200 and carry an XD-45 4" in a Bianchi carrylok at the 4 o'clock and it covers fine.

I'm guessing that your looking for zero printing?

I also carry a S&W .357 air weight revolver in the pocket when necessary... that might be what your looking for.

 

[Finlander]

We're the same dimensions, I carry a S&W M&P 340 back right pocket, holster of course. Speed loads F/right. Have to switch the wallet but I hardly know feel it. Good luck/

 

[snatale42]

J-Frames, all day long!

 

[B2Tall]

My LCR .357 is my perferred carry, mostly in my pocket.

 

[USN2Pulpit]

I have carried a S&W 642 .38+P in an ankle holster. Fits very nicely.

 

[EastOkHotRod]

Don't let concealment reduce the power on your hip. My first choice for concealed carry is a Ruger SuperRedhawk chambered in .480 Ruger with a 3-9X50 scope.

Dress around the gun. Mumus are the ultimate attire.

Stay Ready, My Friends.

 

[davej85]

I'm looking to get a revolver I can conceal on me. I currently have a .45 Spingfield XDM with a 4.5 inch barrel. It's just a bit too big for my frame. I'm 6 foot 3 and 245 pnds. Anyone have some suggestions?

I'm confused why can't you conceal it? I'm only 5'10" and 160ish pounds and I carry a .45 with a 5" barrel and full length grip in a Galco KingTuk IWB holster on my strong side at about the 4o'clock position. Its completly concealed under a tshirt or even a semi loose muscle shirt. At the 4o'clock position it doesn't interfer with driving and it doesn't print while walking. If you get a revolver there's more of a chance you'll have a printing issue due to the cylinder.

 

[Rock]

I've carried a Taurus Model 85 (Stainless Steel) in an Uncle Mike's Inside-the-pocket holster (Size 3) in the front right pocket of my cargo shorts for years. The gun can be had with or without a shrouded hammer for about $300.00 new. I've had several and found them all to be accurate and durable as well as easy to carry.

As a former police officer and soldier, I have to take time to realize I am no longer likely to be running towards trouble and still be right. The gun is to get me and my family home safe, not to be a hero. Five rounds with a couple of speed loaders and a box of fifty rounds in the car should get me through the day.

 

[sig_man]

Go with the S&W 442 or 642 38 spl - very light weight

 

[kudzu]

As with most everything else, there is a compromise to consider. A heavier steel frame revolver is more pleasant and easier to shoot well but a lighter alloy frame revolver is more pleasant to carry. I compromised in favor of easier carry, my wife and daughter both opted for easier to shoot well. Only you can answer that question for yourself.

 

[Lowjiber]

I carried (IWB) this S&W titanium J-Frame .38spl (+P) for twenty years.

 

[Natron_1]

TY for the info guys. I'll take it all into consideration.

 

[zacklmpd]

I like the river LCr or the smith and wesson body guard

 

[Robert Marshall Anderson]

I second the Ruger LCR.

 

[zacklmpd]

I mean ruger lcr not river dang auto correct