Hey, I'm about to reward myself with a purchase that is long over due, a .38 snub. So far I've narrowed it down to either a S&W 642 or a Colt Detective special.
Here's the deal, I'm not buying this as a range gun, rather, a "clip on the belt and carry anywhere" gun. I was pretty set on the 642. Other than it's price, the size and weight seems perfect. Then I saw this....
She's beautiful isn't she ?
Down sides: An extra six ounces, spurred hammer, less wear resistant finish.
Plus's: Beautiful, 6 shots as opposed to 5, better trigger (supposedly), better accuracy (supposedly). Did I say beautiful ?
I'm also really digging the fact that this particular Colt is made the year of my birth (1978). Kind of a one time only deal.
So, are the trade offs worth it ? I don't make the kind of money where I could afford both. Nor do I plan on having a safe full of snubbies. Should I go with my emotion and bid on the Colt or be more practical and shop for a Smith' ? Both are in the same price range so this is not a factor.
Here's the deal, I'm not buying this as a range gun, rather, a "clip on the belt and carry anywhere" gun. I was pretty set on the 642. Other than it's price, the size and weight seems perfect. Then I saw this....
She's beautiful isn't she ?
Down sides: An extra six ounces, spurred hammer, less wear resistant finish.
Plus's: Beautiful, 6 shots as opposed to 5, better trigger (supposedly), better accuracy (supposedly). Did I say beautiful ?
I'm also really digging the fact that this particular Colt is made the year of my birth (1978). Kind of a one time only deal.
So, are the trade offs worth it ? I don't make the kind of money where I could afford both. Nor do I plan on having a safe full of snubbies. Should I go with my emotion and bid on the Colt or be more practical and shop for a Smith' ? Both are in the same price range so this is not a factor.