Hammer Fired Carry Gun Suggestions

[RustedBeef]

If you are comfortable with a revolver then why not go from a S&W 637 to a S&W Model 60 or 640 in .357 magnum? Those keep you in J-Frames.
You could also look for a K-Frame of larger revolver.

Actually I was looking at a Taurus 66 blued 4" that has seven shots yesterday. Almost picked it up but I was gonna trade in the shield and I kinda wanted to have at least one semi auto and Revolver. I reload .38 specials and like the 637 as a pocket gun so decided to wait on another Revolver. Definitely gonna get another wheelie later, but I want to "upgrade" from the shield first. Gotta plan out my collection lol.

I have two jobs so selling this gun has been a *****. Might just end up doing a trade in at the shop instead. First time gunsale nerves I guess.

 

[CHenry]

Just get a 1911 and get it over with.

this^^^

 

[JD8]

There's some irony to be said about talking reliability in a 1911 and almost buying a Taurus.

 

[CHenry]

I would since they're neat, but I've heard nothing good about their reliability as a carry gun. Met a WWII vet at the range once who told me to never trust one even though he had like four different kinds himself.

Thats complete horseshit.

 

[zghorner]

Its mostly glock fanboy Yeager propaganda. Plenty of reliable and safe 1911s...I just prefer double stack in a gun that big.

 

[CHenry]

Plenty of reliable and safe 1911s...I just prefer double stack in a gun that big.

This is what I alternate between, Rugar SR 1911 (never missed a beat on maybe 500-800 rounds, I'll call it reliable lol) and my Browning Highpower before cerekote and after. I actually sold this Ruger and bought a Commander model that is also cerikoted desert tan but I cant find the pic.The ruger is single stack 7+1 and browning is double stack and holds 12+1

Browning before cerekote job

And after done in burnt bronze.

 

[mugsy]

I think 3rd Gen Smith & Wesson semi-autos are better for carry than 1911s.

 

[druryj]

Thats complete horseshit.

Yes it is. It is complete and utter horseshit.

 

[Erick]

My preference is hammered guns. I have been through a quite a few in the last 15 years but what I carry now and for the foreseeable future is HKs. You can find a good HK USPc 9mm for around $500 if you look hard enough. The P30sk (My current EDC) is less that $600 new. My favorite and my cool weather gun is the P30 but they run a quite a bit higher.

I love the 1911 but for the price, better carry options are out there.

 

[Coded-Dude]

1911 is a great gun and i carry one occasionally, but i prefer the hi-power's capacity.