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<blockquote data-quote="NikatKimber" data-source="post: 2408190" data-attributes="member: 423"><p><strong>Carry</strong></p><p>For carry, unless you are talking heavy coat / jacket over it; anything larger than K-frames or *-Six series are going to be tough to conceal.</p><p>I can carry my 4" N-frame under a sport coat, but concealing under a t-shirt isn't going to happen. I *can* carry my Speed-Six or Service-Six IWB under a t-shirt if I want. For carry I would recommend no longer than a 4" barrel. I would also recommend a 4" barrel. The two *-Six series guns I have are 2-3/4" and 4" respectively. I have found the 4" barrel carries easier due to the shape of an IWB revolver holster. The 2-3/4" holster is shaped like a wedge, and always feels like my pants are trying to spit it out. Also, the weight of the grip above the belt is equal or greater than the weight of the barrel, and close in length, so the butt end levering out makes muzzle dig into my side. The 4" feels more stable (and doesn't have the feeling of trying to escape from my pants) IWB, and is more comfortable over a long day carrying. OWB, the first part is moot, but the levering is still a factor. The only time I would recommend a shorter barrel for regular carry would be trying to conceal OWB, as the longer barrel would be more likely to peek out from under a cover garment.</p><p></p><p><strong>Home Defense</strong></p><p>Something accurate and not too bulky. More rounds = better, but I'd rather have something with 6 and good speed loaders than an oddball cylinder that I have to single load after the first cylinder. Other than that, I wouldn't want a .22 (or any rimfire), and probably not a .44 Mag. Being inside and in the dark most likely, I'd avoid porting; and pay attention to the amount of muzzle flash. Hot .357 out of a 2" barrel gives a HUGE muzzle flash. You might as well have a single shot, because you ain't seein' nuthin after shooting that in the dark if your eyes are already adjusted.</p><p></p><p><strong>Fun Gun</strong></p><p>Not small or lightweight. Either .357 or .44 Mag, as you can shoot anything from light "mouse-fart" loads to full house wrist breakers.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'd recommend the bigger brother to your Speed-Six, the Security-Six, since you're already familiar with that gun. They can be tuned pretty nicely (not like a smith, but good), and they are *RUGGED*. They are also lighter than the GP100, and use common K-frame holsters. The Security Six gets you adjustable sights, which is nice on the range.</p><p></p><p>However, my top recommendation would be a 4" GP100. The grip design makes range time a breeze. The factory rubber grip (or the Hogue) wraps all the way around the gun, so there is no metal to hand contact. I have had 2-GPs, and a 2-1/4" SP. Any could be used with hot .357s for as long as your wallet could handle it. The one on my short list is the new Match Champion GP that Ruger just released.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NikatKimber, post: 2408190, member: 423"] [B]Carry[/B] For carry, unless you are talking heavy coat / jacket over it; anything larger than K-frames or *-Six series are going to be tough to conceal. I can carry my 4" N-frame under a sport coat, but concealing under a t-shirt isn't going to happen. I *can* carry my Speed-Six or Service-Six IWB under a t-shirt if I want. For carry I would recommend no longer than a 4" barrel. I would also recommend a 4" barrel. The two *-Six series guns I have are 2-3/4" and 4" respectively. I have found the 4" barrel carries easier due to the shape of an IWB revolver holster. The 2-3/4" holster is shaped like a wedge, and always feels like my pants are trying to spit it out. Also, the weight of the grip above the belt is equal or greater than the weight of the barrel, and close in length, so the butt end levering out makes muzzle dig into my side. The 4" feels more stable (and doesn't have the feeling of trying to escape from my pants) IWB, and is more comfortable over a long day carrying. OWB, the first part is moot, but the levering is still a factor. The only time I would recommend a shorter barrel for regular carry would be trying to conceal OWB, as the longer barrel would be more likely to peek out from under a cover garment. [B]Home Defense[/B] Something accurate and not too bulky. More rounds = better, but I'd rather have something with 6 and good speed loaders than an oddball cylinder that I have to single load after the first cylinder. Other than that, I wouldn't want a .22 (or any rimfire), and probably not a .44 Mag. Being inside and in the dark most likely, I'd avoid porting; and pay attention to the amount of muzzle flash. Hot .357 out of a 2" barrel gives a HUGE muzzle flash. You might as well have a single shot, because you ain't seein' nuthin after shooting that in the dark if your eyes are already adjusted. [B]Fun Gun[/B] Not small or lightweight. Either .357 or .44 Mag, as you can shoot anything from light "mouse-fart" loads to full house wrist breakers. I'd recommend the bigger brother to your Speed-Six, the Security-Six, since you're already familiar with that gun. They can be tuned pretty nicely (not like a smith, but good), and they are *RUGGED*. They are also lighter than the GP100, and use common K-frame holsters. The Security Six gets you adjustable sights, which is nice on the range. However, my top recommendation would be a 4" GP100. The grip design makes range time a breeze. The factory rubber grip (or the Hogue) wraps all the way around the gun, so there is no metal to hand contact. I have had 2-GPs, and a 2-1/4" SP. Any could be used with hot .357s for as long as your wallet could handle it. The one on my short list is the new Match Champion GP that Ruger just released. [/QUOTE]
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