I want to mention a couple carry guns which don't cost a lot but are decent quality. The one at right is a newer Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 special. This is one I like to carry some, the 44 special is a little costly to shoot a bunch but I reload for it which makes it as cheap as anything else and even if you buy the ammo you can buy reloads more reasonable than new factory loads. Recoil is a little harsh but not too bad, still a blast to shoot.
Bottom line is you don't have to spend big bucks to have a decent CC weapon in fact the little Charter Arms 38's can be found for under $250 if you keep your eyes open and in the last week I saw a used 44 Bulldog for $299 so they are out there.
Part one here
We have one of the aluminum framed 38 Charters, it's the only revolver double action that my wife is able to use consistently.
ReplyDeleteThough at 12 onces it is a lovely little thing to carry, but a literal pain to shoot.
Odysseus, You might want to try some after market padded grips which seem to help with sharp recoil.
DeleteDon't forget to bring my new rifle by the shop when you get home....
ReplyDeleteGood article, Bubba.
Stephen, Yea right, don't hold your breath.
DeleteGood deal, we have several Gen 1 Charter Arms revolvers. The .44 Bulldog is very lightweight and makes for a great ranch gun, the 1st load CCI snakeshot.
ReplyDeleteAnon, I agree. I would never turn away a good deal on one.
DeleteI carry an old Colt Agent in .38 as a pocket gun, dead nuts reliable and it always goes bang! :-)
ReplyDeleteOld NFO, Old Colts are nice guns. I seem to like the older iron.
DeleteWell, the oldest one I have is an 1878, but it doesn't 'quite' fit in the pocket... :-)
DeleteEveryday carry gun is Ruger SP 101, stainless, .357 mag.
ReplyDeleteEveryone forgets the old wheel gun. They think they need all the modern, highcap, semi-autos in order to be safe. More revolvers for us!
Devildog
Anon, my thoughts exactly my friend, thanks.
DeleteI loved my .357 Colt revolver, but it got heavier to carry as I got older. When I went shopping for an automatic, I tried all of them until I found one I could rack. The P238 was easily racked for me, so I had to get it. The only gun to carry is one you can use, and I definitely prefer a revolver.
ReplyDeleteLJ, I do tend to prefer them myself, thanks.
DeleteRight now it's summer so I am carrying a Walther PPK in a pig skin inside the belt holster.
ReplyDeleteWhen I can start wearing a vest again without roasting I will go back to the Browning HP.
Harry, I like the Hi-Power as well, good solid gun.
ReplyDeleteMy Bulldog is 30 years old, has close to a 1,000 rounds fired, and has never failed. A friend is a reloader that I have worked out a deal with so ammo isn't quite the "ouch". Pachmeyer grips tame some of the recoil, but 50 rounds at a session is about my limit.
ReplyDeleteWSF, Taken care of they do last, thanks.
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