Carry

[KarlPMann]

Only problems I ever heard of were the stress cracks at the top front of the frame, just above the forcing cone area. They fixed that with a steel insert. If it's a newer 340PD, then go for it. I love mine. Karl.

[quivvy]

i scrapped the 340 and bought a classic - model 60 wearing some nice wood stocks. pairs nicely with the G19.

[Tim K]

4" aluminum frame 1911 with the bobtail treatment when clothing allows. S&W J frame TiScan on my ankle or in a pocket every waking hour.

[michael_aos]

Bought a new Model 642-2.



SKU: item_163810
Model: 642
Caliber: .38
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1 7/8"
Front Sight: Integral Front
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Rubber Grips
Frame: Small - Centennial Style
Finish: Matte
Overall Length: 6 3/8"
Material: Alloy/Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 15 oz.

[AR Will]

Congratulations on a nice looking S&W........





























...and can I shoot it [buck]

[Tim K]

I carry a 340PD myself as a back up, or sometimes as my primary. The shrouded hammer is essential if you plan to just drop it in the pocket of a pair of cargo pants or something.

I mostly carry mine in an ankle holster. It's so light I sometimes have to check to be sure it's still there.

[michael_aos]

I just don't think that 12oz 357 would be much fun to shoot at all.

I ran some "158gr @ 800fps" (spec) SWC 38 Special (+P?) through my 15poz 642 yesterday.

It's just not pleasant.

Also shot some Buffalo Bore 125gr. It was a little hotter, but didn't seem like a LOT hotter.

Or maybe my hand was just numb by then...

Mike

[KarlPMann]

...and can I shoot it [buck]

You can shoot mine, I still have plenty of magnums laying around for some odd reason. :twisted: :P Karl.

[brandyspaw]

I keep trying smaller stuff but keep coming back to my old stand-bys.
I seem to always use either my Smith M642 or my G26. I'd like something
smaller/lighter but nothing I've tried (Kel-Tecs, Kahrs, etc.) seem to be as reliable and/or as easy to shoot. I just can't justify the expense of a Rohrbaugh so I guess either the Glock or the Smith J frame is it.

[shrapmetal]

I just don't think that 12oz 357 would be much fun to shoot at all.

I ran some "158gr @ 800fps" (spec) SWC 38 Special (+P?) through my 15poz 642 yesterday.

It's just not pleasant.

Also shot some Buffalo Bore 125gr. It was a little hotter, but didn't seem like a LOT hotter.

Or maybe my hand was just numb by then...

Mike

it's not fun to shoot, but it is fun to watch someone else shoot it. the best thing about it is that it is great to carry. i had 3 people from Specialty Sports out at the house to shoot a few weeks ago and 3 out of 4 of us were carring the 340PD. you can hardly tell its even there.