Your Favorite Small Frame Revolver

[Mr.357Sig]

Since the recent Ruger GP-100 buy, a lot of you guys seem to have a renewed interest in revolvers.

What is your favorite small frame revolver?

I don't have any wheel guns yet, but I'm thinking about purchasing an LCR in the near future.

Thoughts? Opinions?

 

[cjjtulsa]

I kind of like my SP101 in .357 mag. Small and reliable, but a tad on the heavy side. If I was going to use one for CCW, I'd look to some of the lighter offerings, probably from S&W.

For the record, I've always been a revolver kind of guy; don't know why, but I've always seemed to be a more accurate shooter with a revolver than semi-auto. But I do have a hankerin' for a nice .45 acp......

 

[338Shooter]

You do realize there is a handgun discussion section right?

 

[okkaps]

S&W Model 642 is my favorite (right now). Might pick up a Ruger LCR though...my curiousity is killing me!

 

[saddlebum]

638 s&w

 

[GUN DOG]

J & K frames only have a 442 & mod 15

 

[gerhard1]

Even though it is no longer manufactured, my favorite small-frame revolver is the old Colt Police Positive Special. It is the same frame as the Detective Special.
The late Chic Gaylord was fond of it as well, calling it the 'most practical personal defense weapon for all-around use'.

Here is a link with a picture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Colt_Police_Postive_Special.jpg

Just a guess but from the sharp corners of the grip frame, I'd say that this particular gun dates from the mid-1950's. My PPS from the Royal Hong Kong Police is dated 1955 and its' grip has the sharp corners as well. I also have one in 32 S&W Long dated from 1958 that has the rounded grip frame.

 

[realamane]

have to agree with the colt

 

[ldp4570]

SW 640ND or my 60-4 3" J-frames.

 

[Old Fart]

I'm still partial to the J frame smiths.

They just have a nice feel to them in my hands.