I have decided to have three carry guns: the first is my 4" Ruger GP 100 (in springbreak shoulder holster); the second is a 2.25" Ruger SP 101 (in belt/hip holster or heavy-duty vest pocket); the third is an S&W J-frame (in right front pants pocket or ankle holster). My question is, Which S&W J-frame?
Two preliminary considerations, please: (1) I have thoroughly pondered the Taurus 85 models, and I have read the many happy Taurus testimonials on TFL; but after having briefly owned a new Taurus, and after seeing and handling the Taurus 85 models in the local gun shop, I do not like or want a Taurus; (2) I have thought through (after reading reams of rants on TFL and other web sites) the debate re S&W's political and business fiascos and betrayals. I intend to buy a new S&W J-frame. Blessings on all Taurus lovers and S&W haters .
Here is the choice I have to make, and about which I solicit advice: (1) order a customized 15 oz. 442 from Jack Weigand (he offers a package deal providing a factory fresh 442); or purchase from a dealer a 10.8 oz. 342PD and ship it to Wiegand Combat Handguns for a combat trigger job and barrel porting. Do any of you have opinions or see reasons to favor either model over the other model?
Two preliminary considerations, please: (1) I have thoroughly pondered the Taurus 85 models, and I have read the many happy Taurus testimonials on TFL; but after having briefly owned a new Taurus, and after seeing and handling the Taurus 85 models in the local gun shop, I do not like or want a Taurus; (2) I have thought through (after reading reams of rants on TFL and other web sites) the debate re S&W's political and business fiascos and betrayals. I intend to buy a new S&W J-frame. Blessings on all Taurus lovers and S&W haters .
Here is the choice I have to make, and about which I solicit advice: (1) order a customized 15 oz. 442 from Jack Weigand (he offers a package deal providing a factory fresh 442); or purchase from a dealer a 10.8 oz. 342PD and ship it to Wiegand Combat Handguns for a combat trigger job and barrel porting. Do any of you have opinions or see reasons to favor either model over the other model?