This isn't really a "help me decide" thread, just sharing about my trip to LGS today.
It's a good thing I don't have my CC yet, or I probably would have come home with a used 3" SP101 for $419. Man, that just feels *good* in the hand. I rented a 2" my last range visit and I think I would like the 3" even better.
I was able to cross some S&Ws off my list:
-Model 60 2" - meh - I liked the feel of the 3" SP101 better.
-638 - I like the shrouded hammer but it's too light. I also rented an LCR my last trip to the range and absolutely hated it. I can't imagine the airweights being any better.
-640 - I liked the feel of the steel 640 much better than the 638 and I think it would pocket carry well despite the extra weight.
My next revolver might be the one they didn't have - the 649. It's steel and shrouded so combines the best features of 638 and 640 in my view.
That 3" SP101 is very tempting, but I probably shouldn't get it, as it would be too big to pocket carry, and if I do IWB, it'll probably be with my G19 to start.
I know what you lot are going to say - "GET BOTH!" Don't even start.
It's a good thing I don't have my CC yet, or I probably would have come home with a used 3" SP101 for $419. Man, that just feels *good* in the hand. I rented a 2" my last range visit and I think I would like the 3" even better.
I was able to cross some S&Ws off my list:
-Model 60 2" - meh - I liked the feel of the 3" SP101 better.
-638 - I like the shrouded hammer but it's too light. I also rented an LCR my last trip to the range and absolutely hated it. I can't imagine the airweights being any better.
-640 - I liked the feel of the steel 640 much better than the 638 and I think it would pocket carry well despite the extra weight.
My next revolver might be the one they didn't have - the 649. It's steel and shrouded so combines the best features of 638 and 640 in my view.
That 3" SP101 is very tempting, but I probably shouldn't get it, as it would be too big to pocket carry, and if I do IWB, it'll probably be with my G19 to start.
I know what you lot are going to say - "GET BOTH!" Don't even start.