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[PWC]

A longgunner asks please:
Handguns...what is a good small concealable DA/SA revolver, .38 to .44 cal, 3" +/- bbl with xposed hammer? Don't understand the alphabetical sizing...j k l m

Derringer = belly gun no matter the cal. (nope)

What revolver fits the size of an open hand kinda like the Walther PP series?

Next up pocket or pocket holster? (I know, I know, hammer or nub for S/A)

What are the alphabet sizes, small to large, with the below considerations/reccommdation for each.
Cals?
IWB or OWB comfort?
Concealability?

[Allen]

Lotta real estate here.

I will open with the alphabet you posted. Not into Colts much and new/newer stock has been out of production for some time now.

S&W J frame (small) 22's, 32 Long, 38 special.
S&W K and L frame (medium) 22's, 32's, 38 specials and 357's.
S&W N frame (large) 357's, 41mag, 44 special, 44mag.

Only the J frame with a 2" barrel would probably fit in the palm. An exception would be a S&W 19 or 66 (K frame) with the 2 1/2" barrel. Newer models are out that I no longer keep up with.

I personally like the Rossi model 88's SS with a 2" barrel. They are very similar to the old S&W model 60's (J frame). I have bought a couple of Taurus 85's too (Rossi sold out to Taurus).

All I did here was open a can of worms. Hopefully some of your questions were answered and other folks will comment further.

[PWC]

Allen, thank you for 'splaining the alphabet guns. Didn't think there 'd be such overlap in cals. I only used my palm as a frame of ref.

[lyman]

for pocket carry, get a 'sticky holster' basically a sleeve, or a proper leather (Kramer is good for a J frame)
they are made to be not easy to get out the pocket, as in stick there, helping you pull the handgun, not the holster,

J Frame in 38, is one of my carry choices, (Mod 40 centennial, no exposed hammer)
you can get model 38, in 38 special,, with a hammer shroud,


auto wise I mostly carry a Seecamp LWS 32, with a leather holster in the front pocket,

the K frame snubbs and Colt Detective size (cannot remember the frame letter) are a tad bit bigger,