1st Post-Please Help Me Choose Pocket Revolver!

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Like the 340 PD Because of the removable Front Sight (to big dot XS--or just get with hi-vis) and .357 capability (which I will never shoot, but hoping this means built for .38+ps for a lifetime), and weight.

Like 642, except worried about frequent .38+p practice and longevity, and inability to change front sight as easily. Weight great too.

Like 640 for stainless and pinned front sight, but 23 oz?

This gun will replace my NAA Guardian .380, which was over 18 oz. empty! Also, it will be carried often instead of my G26, which is also over 18 oz. empty.

I figure the 640 would still be lighter loaded than my G26, but have not held one.

Thoughts?

Thanks,
 
We bought my wife a 640 a couple of years ago. She picked it out because she liked the firepower of a 357 and stainless finish without a hammer. She has practiced with my Mod 28 and Python for years so she knew what she wanted.Santa Claus brought Crimson Trace grips and I must admit that overall it works great.It's lightweight, accurate and fits in her purse just fine.I can slip it in my pocket and no problems.
 
Get the 642. I don't think you will wear it out. I own a 640. In my opinion the 640 is too heavy for pocket carry except in jeans. I like carrying the 640 in a SmartCarry holster or an inside the waistband holster.

Bill
 
You seem to have it pretty well figured out: 640 = heavier, but should have the better longevity; 642 = lighter.

If you want the hammerless design, I would go with the 642. Lighter weight = more likely to carry. I have a 640 and like it a lot; it's just a bit heavy for all day wear. I subsequently got a 638 for its lighter weight plus the fact I had never owned one before.

I have also owned a S&W titanium snubbie in hammerless design. Although the weight was great for carry, it wasn't a whole lot of fun to practice with.
Of course, ymmv.
 
Another vote for the 642. I am a bit biased though because I pick mine up this Friday :D . In my search for a pocket revo, I found that the scandium/titanium guns are hot right now, so I was able to find a good deal an aluminium 642. I don't really forsee my wearing mine out, I think you would have to crank some serious rounds through it, and after all it is a pocket gun not necessarily a range gun.

Good luck on your hunt.
Steve
 
S&W model 638 +P rated. With a High Noon Grabber
front pocket holster, you almost forget your packing.

Ed
 
I agree with Dot mdb. I had a 640. (My first carry gun after I got my permit.) Great, great gun. However, just because it FITS in your pocket does not make it a good pocket gun. I originally bought it to carry mainly IWB and occasionally in my pocket. Definitely too heavy for extended pocket carry even with a holster. I sold it because when I carried OWB or IWB it was an auto and when I pocket carried it was a lightweight.

All that said I'll repeat: great, great gun. I wish I never got rid of it.

A lightweight +P snub is also an excellent choice. S+W 37; 637; 638; 642; 442; Taurus M85, etc. I wouldn't worry too much about wearing it out with +P. In today's legal environment they wouldn't approve +P if the gun couldn't take it and you're much more likely to shoot more standard pressure rounds through it and carry +P anyway.

Good Luck.
 
If the cost doesn't bother you, get the 340. The recoil with 38+P's is not much different from that of the 642, and any good shooter can condition himself to it. The gun is a marvel of function and light weight rolled together.

When pocket carry is the method of choice, a 20% weight savings is quite significant. The Taurus "Total Titanium," by the way, is much heavier than the S&W 340, in about the same league as the 642 weight-wise.

Clemson
 
442, Model 60, 640

I recently bought my wife a stainless S&W 640 in .357. She carries it in her fanny pack. She wanted sometning with a little more stopping power than the S&W 442 she used to carry. I occasionally carry a stainless Model 60 Chief's Special in .38 Special. All my S&Ws have Badger grips which makes for good control.
 
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