Does anyone carry wheelguns as primary anymore? - Page 10

MidnightRambler · April 17th, 2006, 02:31 AM

The only problem around here with a Thunder Ranch is 44 special is almost non-existent in these parts. And so far, I do love the 3" 66.

DDGator · April 17th, 2006, 02:54 PM

The Thunder Ranch .44 is getting harder to find although a dealer in my area still has one... I just got the "new and improved" Thunder Ranch Model 22 in .45 ACP.

This gun is even nicer -- a true square butt N-frame fixed sight carbon steel fighting gun, all for around $600 or so.

I guess the answer to the question posed in this thread is a resounding "Yes!"

Ridge Runner · June 15th, 2006, 11:22 PM

Well, the title asks it all -

I am 6'4" and have large hands. Which of the two would make the better smokewagon to carry?

P95Carry · June 15th, 2006, 11:36 PM

Ridge - I would choose the 686 myself. Better carry barrel length too.

DDGator · June 16th, 2006, 10:07 AM

Ridge,

You can adjust either the K-frame 66 or the L-frame 686 to a proper grip size... so that is not a problem.

Largely it depends on how you want to carry it. The shorter barrel is better for an OWB holster for sure -- less to cover. The longer barrel may be OK in an IWB rig if its comfortable for you.

For me, the edge woud definitely go to the 686 if it was a 686+ (with 7 rounds on tap).

wheelgunner88 · June 16th, 2006, 10:25 AM

Sorry, This post was to Euclidian.
Why are you uncomfortable with the moon clips? I shoot a 610 and a 625 in competition, and have found with quality moon clips(Herthco) reloads average around 1 second or more faster than my GP-100 reloads with comp-3 speedloaders. It's also easier for me to fumble my reloads with speedloaders than moon clips. In a carry scenario, moon clips are easier to conceal, and have no moving parts.

PAPACHUCK · June 16th, 2006, 10:27 AM

I carry a Kel Tec P11 most of the time, but I occasionally strap on a Rossi M68 3" .38Spl. just because. I like the Rossi, I trust it, I can shoot well with it, but the KT holds twice the rounds and I can hit COM within defensive useage distances.

I've always wanted a Ruger SP101, I love the look of it. For CCW I thinking of getting it in .32H&R, giving me 6 shots instead of 5. I know some of you may not think the .32H&R is adequate for self defense, but it is equal or superior to the .380ACP and a lot of poeple carry that.

There are many fine revolvers available today. They are offered in sizes/calibers to fit any occasion or job at hand, and are generally very dependable.

I think wheelguns are nostalgic, handsome firearms. We all should have a good selection on hand. That will keep the gun makers very busy and the more we buy, the cheaper they'll get for all of us.

So, get to your favorite dealer, pick out your next one, and pack it on occasion. You'll feel all better about life.

MattLarson · June 16th, 2006, 10:58 AM

Do they even still make wheelguns anymore?

DDGator · June 16th, 2006, 11:03 AM

Actually, S&W still sells a huge volume of j-frames.

I would bet that in the civilian concealed carry world, that J-frames outnumber autoloaders 2 to 1 -- maybe higher. I have no basis in reported facts for that opinion, just an educated guess.

(This board, by the way, is NOT representative of the civilian concealed carry world, IMHO. I wish it was -- but its not.) ;)

April 17th, 2006, 02:54 PM	#92
DDGator Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida Posts: 144	The Thunder Ranch .44 is getting harder to find although a dealer in my area still has one... I just got the "new and improved" Thunder Ranch Model 22 in .45 ACP. This gun is even nicer -- a true square butt N-frame fixed sight carbon steel fighting gun, all for around $600 or so. I guess the answer to the question posed in this thread is a resounding "Yes!" __________________ DDGator (Duane) www.RealWorldCarryGear.com

June 15th, 2006, 11:22 PM	#93
Ridge Runner Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 84	S&W 66 4" or a S&W 686 2.5"? Well, the title asks it all - I am 6'4" and have large hands. Which of the two would make the better smokewagon to carry?

June 15th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#94
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Ridge - I would choose the 686 myself. Better carry barrel length too. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

June 16th, 2006, 10:07 AM	#95
DDGator Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida Posts: 144	Ridge, You can adjust either the K-frame 66 or the L-frame 686 to a proper grip size... so that is not a problem. Largely it depends on how you want to carry it. The shorter barrel is better for an OWB holster for sure -- less to cover. The longer barrel may be OK in an IWB rig if its comfortable for you. For me, the edge woud definitely go to the 686 if it was a 686+ (with 7 rounds on tap). __________________ DDGator (Duane) www.RealWorldCarryGear.com

June 16th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#96
wheelgunner88 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 103	Sorry, This post was to Euclidian. Why are you uncomfortable with the moon clips? I shoot a 610 and a 625 in competition, and have found with quality moon clips(Herthco) reloads average around 1 second or more faster than my GP-100 reloads with comp-3 speedloaders. It's also easier for me to fumble my reloads with speedloaders than moon clips. In a carry scenario, moon clips are easier to conceal, and have no moving parts. __________________ "An armed man is a citizen, an unarmed man is a subject." Sights? What are those?

April 17th, 2006, 02:31 AM	#91
MidnightRambler Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 53	The only problem around here with a Thunder Ranch is 44 special is almost non-existent in these parts. And so far, I do love the 3" 66.

June 16th, 2006, 10:27 AM	#97
PAPACHUCK Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sportsmans Paradise Posts: 282	I carry a Kel Tec P11 most of the time, but I occasionally strap on a Rossi M68 3" .38Spl. just because. I like the Rossi, I trust it, I can shoot well with it, but the KT holds twice the rounds and I can hit COM within defensive useage distances. I've always wanted a Ruger SP101, I love the look of it. For CCW I thinking of getting it in .32H&R, giving me 6 shots instead of 5. I know some of you may not think the .32H&R is adequate for self defense, but it is equal or superior to the .380ACP and a lot of poeple carry that. There are many fine revolvers available today. They are offered in sizes/calibers to fit any occasion or job at hand, and are generally very dependable. I think wheelguns are nostalgic, handsome firearms. We all should have a good selection on hand. That will keep the gun makers very busy and the more we buy, the cheaper they'll get for all of us. So, get to your favorite dealer, pick out your next one, and pack it on occasion. You'll feel all better about life.

June 16th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#98
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,454	Do they even still make wheelguns anymore?

June 16th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#99
DDGator Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida Posts: 144	Actually, S&W still sells a huge volume of j-frames. I would bet that in the civilian concealed carry world, that J-frames outnumber autoloaders 2 to 1 -- maybe higher. I have no basis in reported facts for that opinion, just an educated guess. (This board, by the way, is NOT representative of the civilian concealed carry world, IMHO. I wish it was -- but its not.) ;) __________________ DDGator (Duane) www.RealWorldCarryGear.com

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