5,6 or 7 shot handgun

[d2wing]

Speed six for me. But the shield has a lot of merit too. .357 is more useful and reliable to me. Need good grips though. If size is an issue then the shield.

 

[wagonburner]

Speed 6

 

[mavracer]

1. The extra shot, between 6 and 7, isn't as big a factor as the difference between 5 and 6.

Quite the prognosticator, so the 6th shot is the really important one.
Dang imma gonna start saving every 6th round out of a box of ammo and only load those in my CCW.

 

[bearman49709]

If your Ruger was a Security six I would pick it, since its not I pick the Shied.

 

[PapaG]

Micro Kimber, 6 +1, 442, 5, Security Six, 2 3/4". 9, 38, 357 respectively.

 

[Armored farmer]

All three of those revolvers are big.
I'm not a fan of 7-shooters at all.
I would pick the ruger, without a doubt.

 

[bassjam]

Theoretically I'd go with the Speed Six. I actually tried to trade someone last week for one, I intended it to replace my Kahr MK9 for appendix carry. In practice, I'm not really sure how I'd like a larger framed revolver with a slightly longer barrel than my little j-frame. If the Speed didn't work out, I'd go with the Shield.

I don't know much about the Rossi, but .44 special ammo isn't cheap and I'm not sure I'd want to get into reloading it. I assume it's got the largest frame too.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

#3. Ruger® Speed Six™ 357 Magnum (2¾" Barrel) 6 Shot

Of the options? This ^^

I am not all that impressed with the Shield, but it would be my second pick.

 

[Paco42]

Unlike the Corpral, ;-) I’ve enjoyed shooting the Shield—indeed, I was surprised by how much I liked it. That said, I was raised by a Ruger wheel gun fan, and so #3 is attractive. But...it’s a concealed carry choice, not a beauty pageant. And given the likelihoods, probabilities, possibilities and chances that go along with the use of a CCW firearm, for me it’s the Shield every time. It’s more similar to what I now carry, I’ve got some positive experience with it, I can reload it much faster than the others, it’s easier to carry concealed.... A side note: .44 Spl Rossi? If I were open-carrying, and wanted something to prompt interesting conversations,...maybe. But CC? Lemme think a moment. No.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Unlike the Corpral, ;-) I’ve enjoyed shooting the Shield—indeed, I was surprised by how much I liked it. That said, I was raised by a Ruger wheel gun fan, and so #3 is attractive. But...it’s a concealed carry choice, not a beauty pageant. And given the likelihoods, probabilities, possibilities and chances that go along with the use of a CCW firearm, for me it’s the Shield every time. It’s more similar to what I now carry, I’ve got some positive experience with it, I can reload it much faster than the others, it’s easier to carry concealed.... A side note: .44 Spl Rossi? If I were open-carrying, and wanted something to prompt interesting conversations,...maybe. But CC? Lemme think a moment. No.

Shield is a solid choice. Nothing wrong with it.

 

[Tallball]

"I don't know much about the Rossi, but .44 special ammo isn't cheap and I'm not sure I'd want to get into reloading it. I assume it's got the largest frame too."

It's smaller than a K frame, but not as small as a J. This is my hammerless version. All of them are stainless with a 3" barrel.

Rossi720 44 Spcl

• Tallball
• Dec 27, 2016

 

[Zaydok Allen]

As someone who used to carry an SP101 in 357 (5 Shots), and later an XDs-45 (6 Shots), and now carries a P938 (8 Shots), from your list I would hands down carry the Shield.

It's flatter to carry, quicker to reload, and with the right ammo, you still get respectable enough velocities even from a short barrel that a good HP bullet should expand.

 

[ontarget]

I kinda like the sound of 5 very large holes on target. My vote goes to the 720. I'm a revolver guy so my opinion may be a bit skewed. My ccw has been a Taurus 85UL for a very long time.

 

[tactikel]

My EDC Shield sports an 8 round magazine, one in the pipe, with a spare mag I have 17 rounds of JHP. No contest, Shield all the way.
Other choices are moot.

 

[WisBorn]

I love revolvers, but had a shield and it's a great little pistol. I would go with the shield it's small enough to pocket carry and light enough as well. I loved the shield that is why I gave it to someone that I care about!

 

[TTv2]

Shield. The revolvers are too big.

 

[rust collector]

My choice has been the Shield. Weight, form factor and function are just what work best for me. Not a priceless heirloom, but a reliable tool.

 

[kozak6]

In order of preference, Shield, Ruger... and in a long, late, why is it here baffling third, Rossi.

The Shield is widely regarded as an outstanding carry pistol if you're into the single stack side of things. It's lightweight, thin, reliable, and reasonably accurate with a reasonable trigger. Plus, I'm a semiauto kind of guy.

The Ruger is a chonky boi in the best possible way. Is it for sale?

The Rossi brings all of an expensive caliber, the chonk, and dubious quality. I can deal with either of the first two, but certainly not all three at the same time.

 

[URIT]

I would opt for the Shield but feel uncomfortable leaving my Walther PPS40 in the gun safe.

 

[Zendude]

Speed six. I like even numbers.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Of those I would choose the Shield solely because of less weight.

The extra round is a nice bonus but not the reason I would choose it over the others.

If a lightweight revolver was among the choices then I would choose that one. My current EDC is a Smith Model 38.

 

[Armored farmer]

All three of those revolvers are big.
I'm not a fan of 7-shooters at all.
I would pick the ruger, without a doubt.

I misread the 3 guns in question from the OP.
I would choose the shield.
The ease of carry, capacity, and ease of reloading is undeniable imho.

 

[Kleanbore]

The shield is lightest, thinest, has the highest capacity, and for most people, can be fired most rapidly with combat accuracy.

 

[ugaarguy]

The Shield, all the way. Thinner, lighter, faster to reload. Why not your SD9VE? It's about that same size as your GP100. I'd put that SD9 in a good holster, and go about my business. You'd have 2 to 3 times the capacity of your other choices just with the 16 round mag in the SD9.

 

[daniel craig]

My opinion? Perhaps it's **** but.... I'm a firm believer that if you can't do it in 5 you probably couldn't get it done in 7, but maybe you could in 10.