5 Best Concealed Carry Revolvers for 2023
Carrying a revolver concealed, gets you a lot of advantages. They are reliable, super easy to use, practically just point and pull the trigger, and they are proven time and time again. There are disadvantages as well. The most important one is that they come with limited capacity.
In the end, it is your call if you want more rounds or want to be sure that the rounds you have can get fired when push comes to shove. If you decide for the latter, we have here some of the best concealed carry revolvers to choose from.
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I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
So long as we use self contained metallic cartridges the revolver in all its iterations will never truly be obsolete. It'll always be useful.
Since retirement after thirty plus years of law enforcement I carry a Smith & Wesson, Model 36. Great weapon, easily concealed and very lightweight. I carry mine on my waist in an old clamp type leather holster under a vest to hide it. Should trouble occur my plan is to use guile by concealing it. In short. Don't let people know I have a concealed firearm unless it's needed. Then "SURPRISE!" I have a gun.
Just say 6 rounds is ONE more than 5 rounds… lol not 20% more. 😂
What time is it? 20 percent past 3.
Maybe I missed it being mentioned already, but the Taurus 85 is no longer offered as a new gun by Taurus. It's since been replaced by the model 856, a 6-round version of the older 5-shot 85. Otherwise, the video is a good representation as to what is out there for CC revolvers, although I probably would rate the 642 and LCR as #1 & #2 if the video was meant to place the revolvers in an order by choice. There are also several other S&W brand revolvers besides the 642 and the "Bodyguard". I've usually read bad reviews on the Bodyguard but admittedly, I've never even handled one.
I have the 642 and love that thing. Great pocket gun
I bought a 642 as soon as I came out with it, including the laser grip. I’ve carried it so much the finish is almost completely gone off of it. I added lighter springs which is the 9 1/2 pound trigger pool significantly. I can highly recommend it.
I did this also. 642 for life
The 642 air weight w/ CT grips is perfect in so many ways. I've had one for years, amd I'll never sell it. It one of the few GOOD gym shorts guns.
Colt king Cobra 357 mag is great, 6rnds & very shootable especially in the 3” model
Taurus 856, 6 round. 38 +P....gon a put laser grips on it.
Taurus 856, six shoots 38+p
The issue I had with my ROA M206 was the grips. The wood grips do not cover the rear of the frame at the point where my thumb and forefinger hold the gun and beat that part of my hand to hell. And I could not get the polymer grips to fit. I didn't enjoy shooting and didn't keep this revolver very long. Since I already have a nice Speed Beez loader, I am looking for another 6-shot .38 and have my eye on the new Kimber K6XS.
For many years for me was the 357 magnum Ruger SP101 but NOW I have changed my EDC to the SS Kimber K6s snub in 357 magnum, hammerless beauty with night sights and “hands down” best looking most reliable snub and a 6 shot revolver!#Kimber#K6s#6shot#Revolver#Envy/Lust#madein🇺🇸
How is the Ruger SP101 not on this list? 😲
Got mine in my pocket right now and wondering the same thing.
I owned the sp101 longer barrel with hammer, purchased back in 2008 for $500 brand new, but I sold it like an idiot. It was my glovebox gun. I think they sell for $600 or $700 now. 😢
I carry a smith 638. It has a shrouded hammer. It’s light weight and easy to conceal.
A revolver is a good choice for people with arthritis who have trouble operating a semi-auto.
Nice selection!
I like having 6 rounds so my S&W M 10 and Colt Detective Special is what I carry.
Good video am from Pakistan
I like the Rock Island M206. What a beauty.
I have a Taurus 605 TORO 3" and love it , small concealable 357 mag
Colt Detective Special with custom rose wood grips and the hammer has been bobbed and rounded. 6 rounds of +P
You won’t go wrong with a Smith&Wesson revolver.
I own the 360pd , great carry gun.
I think you said that the model 642 with an internal hammer still allows you to cock the Ihammer for single action I don’t know how that would work does it have some sort of extra knob on it or something?
I heard that also. I want to see this KZhead star reviewer cock that hammer for single action on the 642 he is showing.....still waiting.
I carry a s&w 360pd. 🌟 Very lightweight , 🌟 compact size (5 shot) 6 shots if you throw it. 🌟 reliable 🌟 stopping power ........ But ...... ❌️ high price ❌️ very snappy in 357 But But........ Other guns I own that have experienced a malfunction or two are.. Glock43, Glock19, Sig p938, Sig p938-sas, Ruger lcp2. My 360pd keeps working like a good Swiss watch.
Taurus 605 everyday carry during summer and fall, S&W 686 plus during winter and spring
Any of these revolvers would make a good CC gun. The Taurus 85 isn't new but can be found used IF the owner was silly enough to part with it. A S&W clone, I went with the Taurus 856 stainless. About the size of the Detective Special it's 6 shots and I've had 0 issues carrying it daily the last 2 years.
The best.. as a french Guy is the mr73 in 2,5 inch 😎
I love the concealed hammer, on the Ruger LCR. And the single tactical grip, is nice! The Smith and Wesson J frame, is nice. With a 4", you get better distance.
Colt night cobra 38+p great summer gun 6 rounds shaved hammer S&W and colt should 1&2 on this list
Hai sir.. how to order that guns
Smaller grips is also shootability not just concealability
I have a Smith 342 titanium cylinder 11 oz 38 special.. centennial.. I carry it in my right front pocket in a DeSantis Superfly pocket holster.. load is federal HST 138 gr +p hollow point..
Over all these shown I would choose the M&P Bodyguard w/laser.
Yeah... Don't do that that gun is a POS... Feels like a toy... I bought one and the cylinder stopped rotating first trip to the range... It's such an overpriced POS... I wouldn't buy another for 50 bucks...
Same
Couple (new) LCRs I handled at store had loose janky cylinder, guys at store selling said thats why they don't like them, it felt like a toy gun, never considered buying one since, but they are on most of these videos? No laser on my SPBG, it's been a great gun, bought the .380 BG as well, both excellent.
Surprised they used the Taurus 85 5 shot. The 856 6 shot has been out for quite a while.
About to get the rock island next month
For summertime when only wearing jeans and t-shirt, I either carry a Detective Special or S&W model 38. Both are extremely easy to conceal. Sometimes I carry both.
I have carried a S&W 638 for several years. Even my local gun dealer was unfamiliar with the gun when he first saw it. Great gun!
I was carrying a detective special around for awhile too… until I realized that if I actually had to shoot someone in self defense I would most likely never be getting it back, even if I’m cleared. I’ve since switched to a gun that’s replaceable.
@ :20 seconds. What revolver is that?
Solid selinder shot guns, I love very much
The bell chimes when he flags himself. 😆
the 327 is there too
I have carried the same 642 for 20 years. I like to say I live in …….. not Chechnya. I will however carry my g19 if I’m working or traveling thru a black are.
You left out some nice 357’s from Rossi.
i like lcr 357.
Love the guy pointing it at himself😂
Charter Arms makes several revolvers some prefer to those in the video.
Yes over the rock island , and the LCR and honestly about even with the taurus 605. I had an old charter bulldog 44spl one time and I loved it
LCR .327FM for the win
Smith and Wesson 327PC- 8 rounds 357 snub nose and fits in CCW jeans that are out there now pocket carry. Otherwise get a 22lr 8 shot or 22mag 7 shot snubby super lightweight.
THIS. I have this gun in the 627PC version. I keep it in my truck. Plus, moon clips are just awesome, having a revolver with 8 sure fire rounds followed by another 16 rounds in the pocket and ready to go or more if you wish) is a dandy thing
I have a Rock Island 206 nice gun💥🔫
J frame with a crimson trace grip all day.
I love my M&P bodyguard 38special
So... just how do you single action fire a S&W 642 hammerless revolver?
S&W 642 SA? How?
I like my ria m206. Feels like I could Henry Hill someone if need be. 😂
Smith Airweight and Bodtguard have been around a long time and is a positive and negative For me concealment has never been a factor I like mass and thunder from my handgund
Interesting😈
5:28 "revolverover"?
No one has brought up the point that revolvers are the way to go for the more powerful calibers. .357 mag and .44 mag can't be beat if you want to move up from .45acp semi auto. Yes, there are in between calibers, but my bet is always on the more popular calibers. They're popular for a reason.
I think your pricing might be off lol, but then again I am commenting 10 months later--not sure if they would change that drastically in that time.
Best revolver for cc is a glock
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Is the gun shown in the thumbnail even in this video? The photo is for a 357 8x.
The one in the thumbnail looks like a S&W Model 627 to me.
Sumun excel12
"Hammerless"
According to Massad Ayoob of Wilson Combat, revolvers are of very little use because of capacity. Is he expecting a regiment of Gurkhas to come over the horizon or has he forgotten that a well placed round is going to ball up the opponent. Perhaps M60's and belts of ammo over the shoulders are required. How about stopping the wrong sort of people from having guns in the first place? If you really want to walk around like Audey Murphy, live in Syria.
I just saw a video of Massad talking up revolvers. But yeah, chances are you aren’t going to be in a gunfight. If you aren’t LEO or facing down a NVA battalion you should be good with 6.
@@randydiabolo for dealing with one attacker yes but if there are multiple attackers as much as I like and own a snubby it's not enough. Wolves hunt in packs.
Which revolver out there is closest to the size of a cap gun revolver? The ones from the dollar store with the round snaps. Its size is so natural. Goofy question 😂 I know
One huge issue with these revolvers and that Is accuracy ! I use a 4 inch barrel . Don't believe me go to the range and see how inaccurate a 2 inch barrel can be then add on adrenaline to your self defense problem and miss miss miss . 4 inch Is a huge difference in accuracy and still conceals well as long as it isn't some 50 cal or 44 cal moose gun
S&W P351 PD should be on the list
Agreed also the 351c I mean the 22 magnum is a very underrated round
I'm sure that .38 special has put a lot of good guys in the ground too.
I had a Taurus. The cylinder wouldn’t latch right. Never even entertained the thought of buying another one.
>concealed carry revolvers Okay, Yankee Marshal. 😂
I like the Ruger, but I think it's a bit overpriced.
We need a 5.7mm revolver.
6.5 inches isnt small.. 😭
38. ?
5:29, a what, a roverlorer ?😂😂😂
@4:47; "...the MESS that soaks up recoil.'? How about "MASS"! And @5:31; "...this ROVER"? REVOLVER? Proof-read and editing!!!
I’m thinking a revolver as a carry gun till I make it back to my truck or house for a bigger and better tool
I hate revolvers that don’t have exposed hammers. Gotta have that single action option for long range accuracy. Just get the super shrouded hammer setup like the Taurus m605 Polymer that is my edc
Hammerless is great for pocket carry though
I agree they just look ugly. I get the point about snagging the hammer, but damn they ugly.
The old bait and switch junk.What happened to the cover gun,slim shady?
I assumed it wouldn't be in the video, but I can assure you it's a fine revolver.
Even Glock fanboys love my S&W 66 .357 Often they can shoot it better than their own 17/19s or whatever. Making revolver fans one shooter at a time....lol
The bigger grips for the Rock Island revolver doesn't fit! It took a vise and help to get them on they still didn't fit correctly, it still had gaps!
That is because it is a $200 piece of shit.
Why are you showing a M&P340 when you are talking about a 642?
These videos are produced by non gun people just so they could make a buck. Take everything I say with a grain of salt
Bad b roll
No kimber 6 shot and no colt 6 shot? Useless
To be honest, the milled flats on the barrels of Smiths ruins the aesthetics. Makes them look flimsy and weak.
Never carry one of these by themselves as your only means for self defense. Although they are good they should be carried as a backup to a higher capacity firearm. I love my Taurus M85, I’ve had it for over 15 years, it’s in my pocket everyday, but as a back up to one of several full size higher capacity pistols.
Subjective opinion.
Ok. It may be a subjective opinion, but you wont see me going to some shit hole liberal ran city with inly a 5 shot .38.
Nice cheeee
Great looking revolver but no .357 mag is worth $3500,00 .Korth is also a very expensive revolver that just does not do well here. When you have so many fine .357 mags available here these high end revolvers collect a lot of dust. You have to try and figure out why paying an extra $2500,00 is a smart move. Does the revolver give you $2500.00 worth more accuracy? Can you justify carrying a revolver that is $2500,00 more aro than bd with you all the time? This revolver is just more about status. And like almost all things that are status driven most are not intelligent purchases. I will most certainly pass. More for you all who have money burning holes in your pocket. For $3500.00 I can purchase a decent .357 mag revolver. Plus a .44 mag revolver and 2 semi automatic sidearms.
Yeah… The korth is a fine gun, and I would love to have one, but like you said it’s not worth 3 guns.
You don't look like someone familiar with that stuff. There's so many other things around you should try. I bet the piano or the violin would be much better option for you.
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HM
Why would one care about recoil for a self-defense weapon? The title suggests SELF DEFENSE. Give me the lightest weight and conceal as possible. In true self-defense situation, recoil is NOT a concern.
I love revolvers I think they're cool. But please just carry a repeater. Faster reloads, amd more ammo in the weapon. I'm sick of hearing this thing about reliability, it's not 1930 anymore repeaters are reliable
2:15 WTF?
Hey Click Bait, what about the 627 in thumbnail?
A Brazilian revolver for sub $300. ?…Now, I’ll HAVE to try one out; to this point I’ve heard a lot of related “horror” stories…
Usually by peaple never fired one love my taurus
Nice clickbait with the smith 8 shot revolver for the thumbnail . And no a 642 air weight will not let you cock the hammer for a more accurate shot . The only model that prevents snagging and allows for a single action shot is the smith and Wesson model 38 which has a rounded humpback with a shrouded sliding hammer plate - it can be easy to let go of when trying to cock and then lower the hammer . The LCR and Rock island are trash I know from experience- if you are going budget the 605 is a far better choice and if you want light find an old Taurus titanium model 85 / 605
You are the first one I’ve seen, maybe ever, saying the Rock Island is trash. Usually people love Rock Islands. I’m glad to hear a dissenting voice on the matter. I almost bought a RIA 1911 but then last minute decided to pony up the extra $300 and bought a Springfield.
Hammerless& 5 rounds, give me a brake
The narrator says the 642 is hammerless so how exactly do you cock the hammer to make it single action as he says?
The 642? What a POS especially with the laser! The Lovely Bride wanted one as soon as she saw one in the display case of our favorite local gun store...She quickly came to hate it for its counterintuitive cylinder release and pointless laser. I came to hate it for the same reasons in short order. It never leaves the house and has resided in its original box since shortly after its purchase in 2019 and will probably remain there until The Lovely Bride decides which Taurus, or Charter Arms, revolver she likes best.
The 642 was introduced in 1993. So, you're complaining about a gun that's 30 years old? I'm surprised you're not looking at the Kimber K6S DCR.
I'm a Colt's, Ruger, Taurus, and Charter Arms kind of guy myself especially since S&W pretty much hit the skids back in the 1970s. I own one Slick Willy era S&W pistol in .40S&W which is my preferred CCW. nine months out of the year with a 9 Minimal Taurus G2C filling the late Spring and Summer months when folks tend to wear fewer clothes. I'm currently shopping for an even better CCW pistol which would come in the form of a strictly G.I. 1911A1 in .45ACP but not one with Kimber engraved on the slide. As I type The Lovely Bride is eyeing my trusty old .40S&W and a Taurus .357 for her CCW...In the meantime, I'm looking at buying a Charter Arms "Classic" .44 Special Bulldog just because I subscribe, thanks to practical experience, to the "Big, Relatively Slow, Projectiles Make Bigger Holes Down Range....Where It Counts" reality. Especially at anything approaching typical personal defense ranges of "In Your Face" out to fifty yards. Past fifty yards? You should have brought a shotgun stoked with rifled slugs or a hefty load of "0" or "00" buck to the gunfight.
The Ruger SP101 - in any variant (2.25"; 3"; 4") - is better than any J-frame or any of the LCRs, imo... I prefer the 3".
@@carlosmorris4510 I agree 100%! The Lovely Bride and I looked at one just yesterday and the S&W is on the chopping block as trading material as a direct result of our examination. If all goes well the deal will be made today and a new 3" SP101 will find a home with us and The Lovely Bride will feel far more comfortable with it as her daily CCW.
@@furmanmackey5479 Excellent!... I have a 3" with a Hogue grip installed, and it feels light in my IWB holster - sandwiched up tight against my body. And with it's solid weight and 3" barrel, it handles .357 Magnum very well and gets increased velocity and inherent accuracy over the 2.25", without being too long for concealed carry... One of the best CCW revolvers, imo. You won't be disappointed! 👍