{"id":16809,"date":"2025-10-20T07:18:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/20\/the-advantages-of-a-concealed-carry-revolver\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T07:18:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:18:44","slug":"the-advantages-of-a-concealed-carry-revolver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/20\/the-advantages-of-a-concealed-carry-revolver\/","title":{"rendered":"The Advantages of A Concealed Carry Revolver"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Like many people my age, I grew up with semi-autos. Revolvers were neat, but why carry a five- to six-shot revolver when I can toss a single-stack 9mm or SIG P365 style auto on my hip? I had always liked revolvers, but I had never seriously considered one. That is, until I did, and began carrying the S&W 432 UC. After carrying one and training with one, I realized the revolver had stuck around for a reason and that the concealed carry revolver had some serious advantages.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Today, we are going to dissect the advantages of a concealed carry revolver and why you shouldn\u2019t immediately disregard the idea. We can admit the revolver has downsides. Of course, we have limited capacity and slow reloads. Concealed carry revolvers have heavy double-action triggers and often have rudimentary sights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Advantages Of The Concealed Carry Revolver\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Concealed carry revolvers tend to be more difficult to shoot and require more training to be proficient with. If you are willing to train with your revolver, you will get the most out of its advantages. There are lots and lots of revolvers out there, but we are focusing on the typical concealed-carry revolver.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is typically a snub nose design with a barrel that\u2019s 1.87 to 2 inches long. There are also guns with 3-inch barrels that are compact and easily concealable. These guns have compact frames and typically carry between five to six rounds. Sometimes, one of these guns can hold up to eight rounds of rimfire ammo. These all tend to be double-action revolvers, and most will have a concealed hammer, but not all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s dig into the concealed carry revolver advantages.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Perfect for Pocket Carry<\/h2>\n

Revolvers are larger than most pocket-sized automatics, yet they tend to be outstanding pocket guns. The widest point of a revolver is the cylinder. In a pocket carry holster, the revolver\u2019s cylinder tends to press the revolver away from the body and orient the grip in an easy-to-reach location. It doesn\u2019t stick to the side of your leg, so grabbing the gun and getting into action can be done very quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Safariland Model 25 and the 432 UC were solid pocket carry partners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A revolver can also be carried in a jacket pocket and fired from inside the pocket. This method allows you to engage a threat without exposing your weapon. Why worry about a fast draw time when you don\u2019t have to draw? Admittedly, this only works for close-range work, but it does work. Sadly, you\u2019ll put holes in your jacket, but I guess those hotels are better than the holes the bad guy will put into you and your jacket.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Easier to Conceal\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Since we\u2019ve already discussed pocket carry, let\u2019s talk about how easy small revolvers are to conceal. In a pocket carry scenario, the revolver\u2019s rounded and less angular shape is easier to conceal. It\u2019s easy to conceal a concealed carry revolver in jeans or even a khaki pocket without anyone knowing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The round design of a revolver gives clothing less to cling to and enhances concealment. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Outside of the pocket, the revolver\u2019s round shape makes it much easier to conceal. The less angular design of the revolvers gives fewer surfaces for the gun to cling to. They tend to print less when compared to guns of a similar size. This makes them really easy to carry outside the waistband and extremely easy to carry a gun on in an inside-the-waistband or appendix holster.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These guns can disappear with ease and are very easy for even smaller people to carry concealed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ammo Versatility and Reliability\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Revolvers often allow you to pick and choose the best ammo type for your needs. Revolvers come in all shapes and sizes, so different loads and projectile types are designed for different barrel lengths. Revolver shooters can find adequate loads for any barrel length, whether it\u2019s a traditional JHP or a flat-faced wadcutter for a short-barreled revolver. There won\u2019t be any problems with feed ramps and projectile types.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The .32 H&R Magnum round provides a soft-shooting, accurate, and potent revolver caliber.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Additionally, the operation of a revolver isn\u2019t dependent on the cartridge. This allows revolver shooters to use reduced-recoil ammo without worrying about affecting their firearm\u2019s reliability. Simply saying revolvers are more reliable just doesn\u2019t capture the truth about the situation. Revolvers can fail, and when they fail, they fail big. However, they won\u2019t fail or jam due to your ammo type unless something is seriously wrong with the ammo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You can pick from 9mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special and many more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Additionally, a concealed carry revolver can be pocket-sized but can pack powerful calibers like .357 Magnum and even .44 Special. These are indeed handfuls in small revolvers, but it\u2019s an option. On the opposite spectrum, you have rimfire capability. Rimfire ignition isn\u2019t as reliable as centerfire ammo. However, when a rimfire round fails to ignite with a revolver, all you need to do is pull the trigger again.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Good In A Clinch<\/h2>\n

The barrel and slide must be in battery to fire with a semi-auto pistol. In a close-range fight, the pistol slide can be knocked out of battery if pressed against an opponent. This can prevent the weapon from firing and put it in a state where you have to apply remedial action to get the gun back into the fight. This requires two hands, and good luck using two hands if you\u2019re in a hand-to-hand fight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You can shove the gun against a threat, and it will still operate. You can\u2019t do that with an automatic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A revolver doesn\u2019t have that problem. You can shove it against a target and pull the trigger until the cows come home. It\u2019s going to fire. If you find yourself in a clinch and a fight, a revolver can be an awesome weapon to end the fight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Perfect For Reduced Hand Strength<\/h2>\n

For shooters with reduced hand strength, the concealed carry revolvers make a whole lot of sense. You can find a concealed carry revolver in calibers like .22LR, .22 Magnum, and .32 H&R magnum, and they have a low recoil and easy-to-shoot option. As mentioned, when it comes to rimfire rounds, you don\u2019t need to tap, rack, bang if the rimfire primer fails to ignite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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If the gun goes click, then just pull the trigger until it goes bang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Revolvers also lack slides, and the user doesn\u2019t have to manipulate a slide to ready the handgun for fire. As mentioned already, your remedial action is nothing more than a trigger pull. Those with weaker hands should try out a few revolvers to make sure the double-action trigger isn\u2019t absurdly heavy. I suggest the Ruger LCR<\/a>, the S&W UC series, and the Taurus Executive grade guns.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Just Simple\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Revolvers are just simple. All you have to do is look at it to see if it\u2019s loaded. Unloading is super easy as well. Open the cylinder and dump out the rounds. That\u2019s it. A concealed carry revolver is a very simple but effective tool. You don\u2019t have to stress about recoil springs or what ammo will work in your gun. Simple is as simple does.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Everything about a revolver is simple. From loading to shooting, and that\u2019s an advantage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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The Concealed Carry Revolver\u00a0<\/h2>\n

The concealed carry revolver might seem outdated, but when we examine the typical concealed carry engagement, we can see that the weapon still has potency and a place in the concealed carry conversation. The wheel gun provides several advantages that the automatic still hasn\u2019t replicated. While the revolver isn\u2019t for everyone, it\u2019s worth examining to see if its advantages are beneficial for you and your concealed carry scenario.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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What say you? Are you a wheel gun fan? Let us know below why you like the concealed carry revolver and what advantages you have found with the platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Travis Pike is a dedicated firearms writer, a Second Amendment Advocate, and a subject matter enthusiast for all things firearms. He is an amateur competitor with dreams of one day not coming in 4th place at a local defensive match. If he\u2019s not putting text to word processor, he\u2019s likely spending time with family, enjoying Florida\u2019s Nature Coast, or drinking hipster beer. As the resident Florida man he has a preference for obscure guns and calibers.<\/p>\n

Experience\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Hunter \u2013 Long time deer and hog hunter in the swamps of Florida<\/li>\n
  • Instructor \u2013 Volunteers to teach basic firearm safety classes to kids, adults, and cats<\/li>\n
  • Wannabe Competitor \u2013 Has recently dipped his toes into competitive shooting and has happily discovered an expensive hobby.<\/li>\n
  • Marine \u2013 Served five years with the infantry before transferring to the First Civ Div.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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