Help a Brother Out
New addition
Well, since I can’t see to pass up a good deal, I came into possession of this little Taurus 617 7 shot .357 revolver. I was holding out for a S&W, but the price was right on this little guy. I normally carry a Glock 23 when I conceal carry, but I figure this may be a good side-kick when wandering around the undisclosed location downstate in case I run into some nuisances. I have never carried a wheel gun before and wonder if anyone has any experience buying a holster for one of these. It is a seven shot, so much what I see may not work because of the difference in cylinders. I am looking for a leather, OWB, but would settle for kydex. Any advice would be really helpful. I hope to have a range report when the crowds die down.
I carry my .38 S&W in a galco ankle glove. You didn’t say where you were thinking of carrying it.
I was looking at an Outside the Waist Band (OWB) carry, but an ankle holster might be a good alternative to carry this and my Glock
Thx.
I have the titanium version, ported barrel and “ribber” grips. I have not found a good leather holster yet, so it rides in a cheap nylon belt slide with retention strap. Accurate, light, and 7 rounds of. 357mag makes for a good carry gun. Recoil is less than expected, so I use it to teach newbies as well.
I may have to go that route too. Thanks for your reply.
I carry my .357 LCR in a DeSantis pocket holster, but it is only a 5 shot and weighs just 17 ounces empty.
I was looking at one of those. How is the recoil?
It’s manageable, the only thing that is really noticeable is the fact that it stings your hand, not that this makes a hill of beans. I also use max commercial loads. I had the .38 before the .357 came out. I bought a lot of different holsters trying to find a way that I would carry 100% of the time with either my Glock 21 or 30, but found that this is the best I will CCW all the time.
I will stick to the Glock 23 while I can. If ammo becomes scarce and I have to start carrying reloads it’s time to switch to the wheel gun. I was able to take the Taurus into the woods and shoot at some cans. It is heavy enough the recoil is definitely not too bad even with Hornaday 140 gr.
I use Speer Gold Dot 158 grain.