Researching small open-carry revolver for daily retail store use

[PriseDeFer]

Got 29 people making plans for him when..."he wants to get a small "cell phone sized" revolver. He plans to shoot it to familiarize himself, but then admittedly does not plan to practice much at all, and no formal training." Seems like he's got it all mapped out except for the make/model of a cell phone sized pistola. Enough bait cut?

[Mr. Greene]

my parents are both in thier 70's and carry Ruger SP101's or S&W J frames in stainless. they like the weight of the airwieghts but can shoot the all steel models better. especially my mother a SP101 with .38's is ideal for her

[titsonritz]

S&W 640

[markyboy57]

This 637 is a dream to shoot with the houge grip.

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Or a 642 if you want hammerless.

I would conceal. No reason tipping off someone who may do you harm that you are armed.

[veeklog]

My dad has a S&W 5903, but he likes my S&W Model 60 better because he can carry easier in his advanced age. I let him have the gun and the 5903 went into the safe at home. I loaded the Model 60 with Federal .38 Hydra-Shok ( along with a speed strip and speed loader) and left the 110 grain .357 JHP in a separate speedloader next to his bed.