Looking to add either .45 or .357 - would like a revolver

[BrianV]

My current inventory is a Glock 19 and Sig P938 for 9mm. I then have a Dan Wesson Guardian in 38Super (definitely my favorite). I like working towards proficiency on the striker-fired and 1911 platforms...and that includes being comfortable breaking them down for cleaning. I carry the G19 in OWB, 38Super in IWB, and P938 in an ankle holster.

I was thinking of adding a .45 caliber, and I really like the Dan Wesson CCO. However, I'm thinking of adding a revolver to the mix, so I can better understand the mechanics of that platform. I also want the .45 for possible conceal, but more for stopping power when hiking Colorado trails. There seems to be very few .45 revolvers...but plenty of well-loved .357. Looking at the ballistics, there is a lot to like about the .357, and people especially vote for them for possible encounters with larger wildlife. My issue with the .357 is that a lot of people also seem to train with it using .38Special ammo. That is getting close to the .38Super ballistic range with the +P loads...and I wanted something in a different ballistic range.

So I am in a quandary...I want a common yet heftier ammo (even though I intend to reload like I do for 9mm and 38Super), I want to be comfortable shooting the larger caliber, I'd like a revolver (to better understand the platform not for ease-of-use/number of rounds/etc), and those appear to be limited in .45.

Thoughts? Besides caliber and model, what holster are you using for carry? Do I forego the conceal, since I already have the P938 and Guardian for conceal, to get a gun more suited for Colorado trails? I'm just uncomfortable walking a public trail with an open-carry gun.

FYI, I've bookmarked the following so far:

- Dan Wesson 715 (.357)
- Smith & Wesson 640 (.357)
- Smith & Wesson 649 (.357)
- Smith & Wesson 340 (.357)
- Charter Arms Pitbull (.45)

Thanks for the help,

Brian

[Great-Kazoo]

Hpw long a barrel you want to limit it to ? I'm a smith fan but.......................had a chance to handle one of those kimber revolvers the other day

[feal]

the chiappa rhino is interesting as well - feels a lot different shooting then a regualr revolver

[kidicarus13]

the chiappa rhino is interesting as well - feels a lot different shooting then a regualr revolver

I am nterested in those as well but I hear the trigger is not the best due to the pistol's unique design.

[BrianV]

I did see both the Kimber and the Chiappa in my reading of different reviews today. Don't people have a love/hate relationship with the Kimbers in general? Anybody try that .45 Pitbull?


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[BrianV]

Hpw long a barrel you want to limit it to ? I'm a smith fan but.......................had a chance to handle one of those kimber revolvers the other day

Not sure on barrel length - that 715 has a 6", but I was originally thinking of an overall length less than 8". And perhaps lighter than my Guardian - which is about 28 oz. I've seen a couple of these guys get up over 40 oz.


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[BrianV]

Looks like the Rhino is primarily .357, 9mm, and .40...no .45.


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[Marine24]

In 45 ACP, look at the Ruger Redhawk. Also shoots 45 Colt.


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[earplug]

Research the actual ported barrel velocity of a 125 grain .357 from a four inch revo compared to a five inch 124 grain 9MM 1911. With the right reloading components your 38 Super can beat that. 9mm +P is really close to a short barrel .357.
I own several 45 ACP revolvers. They are big heavy six shot N frames. If your going to carry that weight get a 44 Remington Magnum and reload for it. Everyone I have talked to with a alloy 45 ACP or 44 N frame has regretted the choice. To big and recoil is nasty.
Pocket carry a five shot revo if you want to mess with that platform. My everyday carry is a alloy J frame.

[Hoser]

Take a look at the Smith 627 snubbie.