I've pretty much narrowed my choice of gun for pocket carry down to a snub-nosed revolver of some kind. The question for me now is what kind. Ideally, I would like to get a Model 60 in .357 Magnum, since this will provide a lot of flexibility when it comes to power. However, I worry that 22.5 oz. of steel will be unusable for pocket carry. I like the weight for its effect on the gun's handling characteristics; .38 Special out of a Model 60 is entirely pleasant even with bantam grips, and .357 Magnum isn't too bad. The way lighter snubbies handle and transmit recoil is unpleasant to me; after hearing all the rave reviews on the 642, I tried one out at the range but couldn't bring myself to like it.
So my question for those who read this thread is this: Do you, or have you ever carried a "heavy" snubby like the Model 60 or 36 in the pocket? If so, how was the weight? What kind of pocket holster or other concealment techniques did you use? Would you recommend carrying this heavy a revolver in the pocket?
So my question for those who read this thread is this: Do you, or have you ever carried a "heavy" snubby like the Model 60 or 36 in the pocket? If so, how was the weight? What kind of pocket holster or other concealment techniques did you use? Would you recommend carrying this heavy a revolver in the pocket?