jpo183
Ultimate Member
why are the model 340pd and 340 so much more expensive? Is it just because of how light they are? My pf9 is about an ounce heavier
I really urge you to scout around for a "classic" Smith & Wesson "pre-lock" snubbie in .357--like a Model 66 in "K frame" or a 586 or 686 in the slightly heavier "L" frame.
In 2002 S&W cow-towed to the Clinton White House and put internal locks on their revolvers. They are easy to recognize because they have a little "keyhole" (commonly known as the Hillary Hole) just above the cylinder release. Try to find an earlier "pre-lock"--it will be more valuable to own and to pass on in your family.
These older S&W's show up in local gun stores regularly and can be a good bargain compared to buying new. PM me and I can tell you about a couple gun stores that had some of these nice S&W revolvers this past week.
why are the model 340pd and 340 so much more expensive? Is it just because of how light they are? My pf9 is about an ounce heavier
I read that and thought maybe a colt or something. But again I really ewant 357/38
The SP101 is sturdy enough that my wife shot full power 158 grain loads out of it the first time she ever shot a revolver. She didn't complain or cry. There was some recoil of course but she managed it just fine. The S&W snubs will be serious bruisers if you try that. Nothing is built stronger/sturdier than a Ruger revolver.
Oh yeah and no internal lock issue to worry about.
If you actually plan to shoot it, you won't want to buy a lightweight .357. Why buy a .357 if you can only deal with shooting it with .38's? I shot your KelTec, that is a bruiser but not near what one of those lightweight S&W's would be in .357.
I really urge you to scout around for a "classic" Smith & Wesson "pre-lock" snubbie in .357--like a Model 66 in "K frame" or a 586 or 686 in the slightly heavier "L" frame.
In 2002 S&W cow-towed to the Clinton White House and put internal locks on their revolvers. They are easy to recognize because they have a little "keyhole" (commonly known as the Hillary Hole) just above the cylinder release. Try to find an earlier "pre-lock"--it will be more valuable to own and to pass on in your family.
These older S&W's show up in local gun stores regularly and can be a good bargain compared to buying new. PM me and I can tell you about a couple gun stores that had some of these nice older S&W revolvers this past week.
Every so often a nice revolver shows up in the classifieds here. This is a nice .38 special model 38 aluminum frame that I bought on the classifieds just last week.
perrtttty gun.....too bad its not in 357 as well....I dunno is requesting it in 357/38 a major thing? Ill shoot 38 out of it, I just wanted the option
perrtttty gun.....too bad its not in 357 as well....I dunno is requesting it in 357/38 a major thing? Ill shoot 38 out of it, I just wanted the option
That depends on how large or small of a carry gun you want. The SP101 isn't a bad choice. I'm a bit partial to the S&W 586+ L-Comp
SP101 3" small enough to carry but very solid even with 357 mag.
Both of my SP101's are .357, that will give you the flexibility of 2 additional calibers (.357/.38) to add to your existing 9 mm option. The invite stands you can shoot them both at the Dottrio Event on 4/26.
I missed the word 'carry' in your OP.
Since you have all those other 9mm's, I'd stick with a 9mm revolver; there are a few nice ones out there - but a 38/357 will serve you well, just more expensive.