Your pick for Service Revolver

[DonGlock26]

Let's say you get a retirement job as a security officer at a hospital or other institution that allowed revolvers only. What would be your choice? I've always liked the S&W686 with a 649 bobyguard for back-up.

 

[AngryBassets]

Sounds good to me (686).

Only I'd have a airlite (337,342,360,340, etc) as a BUG.

At times, I regret starting out in LE after most of the revolvers had gone....away.

 

[Mike Irwin]

S&W Model 19. Hands down.

 

[LWCmdr45]

A .45ACP M625 with lots of moon clips on the belt and a .357 M640 as back-up.

Steve

 

[Marko Kloos]

Plainclothes? Model 13 or 65, 3".

Uniform/open carry? Model 686, 4".

In both cases, a Model 642 for backup.

 

[Shane]

I think my choice would be a .357 magnum Redhawk. I know they are not common, but I'd make every effort to find a "like NIB" one.

 

[Gabby Hayes]

I'd be standing in line for one of those new X-frame .50 S&W Magnums. Wouldn't need no backup!

 

[Albert Shear]

Gotta go with Steve on this one. Up until a year ago I would have said my 686+. Now that I have two 625s(3" & 4") I use both for carry. With full moon clips & carriers they are the easiest to speed reload. With my usual carry ammunition recoil/muzzle flip is negligable.
ps-a 642 is in the front pocket.
Al

 

[Hkmp5sd]

6" Stainless Ruger GP-100

 

[Dr.Rob]

SW Model 65 .357

4" Ruger GP 100

I like the heavy contour barrels on these models, plus it might help if you ever had to club somebody with your empty gun.



Seriously, I like the old Colt New Service for sheer "yikes" factor, and it doesn't kick at all shooting big .45acp loads, but I doubt any Security Service would let me carry a revolver made in 1917, though it has the tightest lock-up of any revolver I've ever handled.

 

[Poohgyrr]

My choice??

First, a 4" K frame and a Magnum Carry; second, a 4" 8 shot N frame and 640/Magnum Carry.

Third, if they are afraid of .357's, then a 4"N frame in .45/.44 Spec and 640 or DS.

 

[Old Fuff]

Don't think you fellows know much about the security business. Given the realities you'd be lucky if they allowed any cartridge other then .38 Special. So if they're was any choice (usually there isn't) I'd go for a good, used older Smith & Wesson model 10 - hopefully with a 4" heavy barrel and a worn but very smooth action. As for power, I'd depend on marksmanship to make up the difference. Backup? I don't think they'd allow it but if they did I'd want a Colt Detective Special - six shot, smooth action, and wide visable sights.

Next time you see a real security guard take a good look at what he/she has - if they're armed at all and you'll see what I mean.

 

[Mark IV Series 80]

I'd want the S&W M66, Combat Magnum with the M638, Bodyguard Airwieght for back-up.

 

[Kahr carrier]

I like Donglock 26 Combo.

 

[bpisler]

Any good quality 3 or 4" 38spl,357mag 44spl,45acp or 45 colt would work for me but if i have to pick 2 it would be my 625-6 45 colt mountain gun backed up with a 2",RB 12-2.

 

[MR.G]

My choice also. Mine is the 686+, and the 638.

 

[Tom B]

In my new retirement job in an armored truck I chose the S&W M66 even though we could carry semis except Glocks.

 

[10-Ring]

1st choice, 4" mod 19. Of the choices, you've given, I'd go w/ the 686.

 

[Litlman]

Colt King Cobra 4 in. 357 or S&W m. 19 6 in. S&W 442 for the bug.

 

[M58]

M66 and M638.

 

[Brian Williams]

Mod 13 3" or
Mod 586 4"

with a mod 60 backup

 

[DeltaElite]

Smith 58

 

[Gordon]

Model 66 4" for carry and a scandium J frame BUG. I think the BUG would be real important to an 'armed guard'. Stainless is more carefree and the 4" is about as long as you can sit down with. Why carry any more weight than you have to in a gun seldom if ever pulled?

 

[M1911]

625 in 45 ACP. It's much quicker and less fumble-prone to reload with full moon clips. Just as powerful as 357, but with less muzzle blast.

 

[sixgun_symphony]

Colt Official Police and a Detective Special for backup. Load both with standard .38 SWC loads.

I would carry a nightstick if allowed.