I just started dropping in to this forum
about a week ago--finally decided it was time to get squared away for a CCW again. For a number of reasons, I decided to go with a revolver this time. It seems that the older and wiser I get, I'm more inclined to just want a point and shoot for personal defense. I have numerous SAs, and I know the drills well, but I want less thinking time now.
So, after reading all I could from you active revolver geeks, I went out and picked up two J-frames: A 340 M&P 'Centennial' just like DAdams picture above, but without the CT, and a SS 640 with the longer grip. They'll go well with the Model 27 .357 that will become the bedside gun.
Courtesy of DAdams's comment in the 640 thread, I also got tipped off to the free range bags as well.
My rationale is that I want to practice with .357s in the 640, and carry .38+P in the 340. Or practice with both in both guns, or whatever--I know the Highway Patrolman well already.
FWIW, I will probably load up all three guns with two loads of .38 Magsafe for shots one and two, since I have nearby neighbors, then slide into .38+P Hydra Shoks, and finally .357 Hydrashoks, if the POA doesn't change much.
I bought the two at my 'old' gunstore--and at another one, I got to check out a 340 with the CT sight, as well as a Taurus or two. So, the other accessories--CT grip for the 340, Mika holsters, speed strips, loaders, are on their way--and I'm about to build up some dummy ammo for speedloader practice.
Thanks a lot, guys, for the good info I've found here.
Sigdude: Why don't you look for a S&W 640, used?--I think you'll end up with the best of both worlds (price and quality) if you shop carefully. Used 640s are around, and should be no worse than new Tauriis.
Jim H.