chaim
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I'm on my way to buy a new 2.75" S&W 66 Combat Master.
I'm sure my overthinking and several threads have annoyed some, and yet, this isn't what I last said I was going to buy.
I decided against the Taurus 66 or 65 due to size. I want something I can sometimes carry. I already wanted a .357 that could handle full power .357mag rounds (or more accurately, where I can handle quick follow up shots with most .357mag rounds) but that I could add to my carry rotation when in the mood to carry a revolver. The Taurus medium frame revolvers measure in at longer than a 4" S&W N-frame (though width, weight and height are closer to S&W L-frames).
I might pick up a new 4" S&W 19 if the store that shows a 2.75" 66 online doesn't actually have it in stock (they have a section for firearms in stock and another for those you can order). If neither are in stock, I'm ordering the 66.
That means I still want a 4" .38spl or .357mag soon, but I want to go more concealable this time...
For the first time in my memory, there have been multiple bear sightings within 2-2 1/2 miles from my house. It isn't uncommon within about 30min from here, but never within 5min from here. This time of year, young males are kicked out of the den by their mothers and are looking for territory and mates. Young male black bears aren't particularly large (about the size of an adult man), and they'll likely run at first sight, sniff or sound of me. However, it isn't likely I'll need a gun against a human attacker and I carry just in case. By the same token, I want something a bit more powerful than my 9mm P365 (though 9mm will likely be fine against a 150-250LB bear) or my .38s I usually carry. So, while this gun was on my list for after a less carryable 4", the order has reversed.
I'll likely carry it with good old fashioned 125gr or 158gr SJHP.
I'm sure my overthinking and several threads have annoyed some, and yet, this isn't what I last said I was going to buy.
I decided against the Taurus 66 or 65 due to size. I want something I can sometimes carry. I already wanted a .357 that could handle full power .357mag rounds (or more accurately, where I can handle quick follow up shots with most .357mag rounds) but that I could add to my carry rotation when in the mood to carry a revolver. The Taurus medium frame revolvers measure in at longer than a 4" S&W N-frame (though width, weight and height are closer to S&W L-frames).
I might pick up a new 4" S&W 19 if the store that shows a 2.75" 66 online doesn't actually have it in stock (they have a section for firearms in stock and another for those you can order). If neither are in stock, I'm ordering the 66.
That means I still want a 4" .38spl or .357mag soon, but I want to go more concealable this time...
For the first time in my memory, there have been multiple bear sightings within 2-2 1/2 miles from my house. It isn't uncommon within about 30min from here, but never within 5min from here. This time of year, young males are kicked out of the den by their mothers and are looking for territory and mates. Young male black bears aren't particularly large (about the size of an adult man), and they'll likely run at first sight, sniff or sound of me. However, it isn't likely I'll need a gun against a human attacker and I carry just in case. By the same token, I want something a bit more powerful than my 9mm P365 (though 9mm will likely be fine against a 150-250LB bear) or my .38s I usually carry. So, while this gun was on my list for after a less carryable 4", the order has reversed.
I'll likely carry it with good old fashioned 125gr or 158gr SJHP.