Confessions of a Cocky Hammer
For two decades I carried a S&W Model 36 2" Chief's Special, .38 Special caliber. Often carried in pocket. Looked down upon revolvers who couldn't cock themselves did I. Unable to draw quickly from a pocket? Argh, must be something wrong with you. Unable to fire single action for that William Tell shot? Argh, not worthy of carry consideration.
Fast foward to this week. Saw an ad for a used 640. Went to S&W website. 640 is a .357/.38. Great! Always wanted a short barrel .357. On the eve of the deal discover that this is an OLD 640, .38 spcl ONLY. BUMMER. To go through with the deal or not?; that was the question. Felt honor-bound to go through with it. Did so. And....
LOVE THIS GUN!!! Yeah, I wish it was also a .357, but then again, .357 versions were built on slightly larger/longer frames, so might not be as pocketable as the 640. Do I still want a .357 pocket gun? You betcha. Would I like the Bodyguard shrouded hammer instead of fully enclosed Centennial. Probably. Would I consider an Alumium or Sc/Ti model. Sure. But still, just love this 640!!! Will never sell or trade it. In fact, I need a firearms therapist for my Model 36, which is off sulking in the safe, and a Bodyguard for my Centennial in case M36 tries anything funny.
My name is Perpster, and I am a J-Frame-aholic. I admit it now, but I see no chance of recovery. Some addictions just aren't so bad for you.