I have only actually carried semi-autos, Colt 1911's, Glock 21, and a Springfield Armory Service Model .45ACPs for social occasions loaded with 230grain Hydra-Shok HPs but in grizzly country I have carried a Ruger RedHawk 6" .44 Mag. and a Ruger Super RedHawk 7.5" .44Mag.  loaded with 330gr. Hammerheads.

On 12/13/2014 at 6:59 AM, Sam said:

Seriously thinking of getting a Ruger revolver to carry.

 

A friend has been carrying one for over 30 years and he says they are easier to carry than a 9MM.

 

The drawback he says is that you have only six shots vs. a magazine.

 

My wife wants me to get one with a laser.  We tried out various 9MM's at a guy carry seminar at our American Legion Post and it was interesting the see that red dot jump all around the wall.

 

What is even more interesting is that my friend who has been carrying for over 30 years told me that he had to use the gun only one time when he was being approached by three thugs on the street. He said all he did was pull his coat back so they could see the weapon and they smiled, waved and crossed the street.

 

So what do you guys think about a light weight, 2 or 3-inch barrel pistol?

I carry an LCR 9MM with speed clips.  Very easy to conceal, reliable, and does not weigh a ton.