After a long hiatus from revolvers I want to pick up a snubby 38 special for CCW.
I used to own a S&W M640, and loved it to death, but at 23 ounces empty it is too heavy for jacket pocket carry in my opinion.
I used to own a S&W M442 airweight, but the internal lock-work froze up on me with +p ammo... I lost all confidence in the S&W airweight.
Won't buy a new S&W given their sellout.
That said, what do you recommend that is
(1) 100% reliable with a 158grain +p load or Federal 125gr +p nyclad
(2) weight fully loaded is less than 20 ounces
(3) reasonably fun to shoot (e.g. none of the lighter than air titanium snubbies)
Have I put myself out of the market??
I used to own a S&W M640, and loved it to death, but at 23 ounces empty it is too heavy for jacket pocket carry in my opinion.
I used to own a S&W M442 airweight, but the internal lock-work froze up on me with +p ammo... I lost all confidence in the S&W airweight.
Won't buy a new S&W given their sellout.
That said, what do you recommend that is
(1) 100% reliable with a 158grain +p load or Federal 125gr +p nyclad
(2) weight fully loaded is less than 20 ounces
(3) reasonably fun to shoot (e.g. none of the lighter than air titanium snubbies)
Have I put myself out of the market??