Best .357 S&W for ankle carry?

[Laxguy59]

I’m looking to ankle carry a 357. I know it’s big but is a 686 PC too big for the job? I honestly just like the look compared to the M60’s.

Stainless/nickel and exposed hammer is a must for me.

 

[NWSharpshooter]

686 is too big on your girlie ankles. Even a K frame is pretty big for ankle carry whereas the J frame is perfect.

 

[Laxguy59]

686 is too big on your girlie ankles. Even a K frame is pretty big for ankle carry whereas the J frame is perfect.

You weren’t saying that about my ankles when they were on your shoulders!

 

[Radar363]

You weren’t saying that about my ankles when they were on your shoulders!

Every thread goes sideways...

 

[NWSharpshooter]

You weren’t saying that about my ankles when they were on your shoulders!

How else were we going to win that chicken fight?

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

J frame. Alloy frame. With an exposed hammer.
You'll want to use the holster's retention strap, like a thumb-break.

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

Like this S&W 360 PD.

I'd prefer it had a 2.5" bbl and a full length ejector rod, but that's not what sells.
I also wish it had a real rear sight; a big, wide one.

But...
S&W builds guns for mass consumption. Not for opinionated experts.

 

[Cadcom]

I'm a S&W J frame fan, but these Rugers are worth a look. I was impressed with the trigger on one my buddy has in .38 special. They do have a .357 mag version. Much more affordable, especially if it's going to be roughed up and carried.

https://www.ruger.com/products/lcrx/models.html

 

[NWSharpshooter]

I'm a S&W J frame fan, but these Rugers are worth a look. I was impressed with the trigger on one my buddy has in .38 special. They do have a .357 mag version. Much more affordable, especially if it's going to be roughed up and carried.

https://www.ruger.com/products/lcrx/models.html

You know I hadn't even thought of Ruger. When I think of small wheel gun I think of S&W, but a LCR would be perfect for ankle duty. Of course kinda kills the whole "Stainless or Nickel is a must"thing for him.

 

[Cadcom]

You know I hadn't even thought of Ruger. When I think of small wheel gun I think of S&W, but a LCR would be perfect for ankle duty. Of course kinda kills the whole "Stainless or Nickel is a must"thing for him.

They are easy to overlook. If I had not shot his I wouldn't look twice at one. I was impressed.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...d/719014292/Ruger+357MAG+1.87+HOGUE+5#reviews