makarov1989
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- Oct 5, 2003
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I went to the gunshow on SAT and picked up a new S&W 642. It was only $369, which I think is a decent price and I needed a small, light carry gun.
I really wanted the super light Titanium version (342?) but at $600, I think not! Anyway, I have had many small pistols since owning a Charter Arms Off Duty .38spl and I found myself comparing all guns to that light weight snubbie. I think I have finally come to the conclusion that there really isn't anything better than a light weight snubbie for a really small CCW.
I have had several revolvers but this is my first hammerless and I was wondering what people thought of the 642? I could have chosen the 637 or the 642 for the same price but I remember the only thing I didn't like about my Charter was the hammer would snag on my pocket lining of my jacket when carried there. I thought the Bodygaurd or the 642 would slove this.
I don't have a holster yet and would like some advice. What works for you? I plan on carrying it in my jacket pocket without a holster in the winter but need a holster for summer. I had a Fobus for my Charter that I didn't like because it was uncomfortable and stuck out too far from my hip. I think a leather IWB or SOB might be what I am looking for but I am open to new ideas also.
How much ammo can I put through it without adverse effects? It is the new 642-2 that says +P on the bbl and I will mostly shoot standard power .38 loads, not +Ps. I was told my Charter wouldn't stand up to much shooting but I got it used and put 2000 rounds through it and it is still working fine for my friend that owns it now. As a matter of fact, he still lets me shoot it when we go shooting together and I can still roll cans with it and it is decently tight. Has anyone worn out their Airweight S&W?
I really wanted the super light Titanium version (342?) but at $600, I think not! Anyway, I have had many small pistols since owning a Charter Arms Off Duty .38spl and I found myself comparing all guns to that light weight snubbie. I think I have finally come to the conclusion that there really isn't anything better than a light weight snubbie for a really small CCW.
I have had several revolvers but this is my first hammerless and I was wondering what people thought of the 642? I could have chosen the 637 or the 642 for the same price but I remember the only thing I didn't like about my Charter was the hammer would snag on my pocket lining of my jacket when carried there. I thought the Bodygaurd or the 642 would slove this.
I don't have a holster yet and would like some advice. What works for you? I plan on carrying it in my jacket pocket without a holster in the winter but need a holster for summer. I had a Fobus for my Charter that I didn't like because it was uncomfortable and stuck out too far from my hip. I think a leather IWB or SOB might be what I am looking for but I am open to new ideas also.
How much ammo can I put through it without adverse effects? It is the new 642-2 that says +P on the bbl and I will mostly shoot standard power .38 loads, not +Ps. I was told my Charter wouldn't stand up to much shooting but I got it used and put 2000 rounds through it and it is still working fine for my friend that owns it now. As a matter of fact, he still lets me shoot it when we go shooting together and I can still roll cans with it and it is decently tight. Has anyone worn out their Airweight S&W?
