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.
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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.
i scrapped the 340 and bought a classic - model 60 wearing some nice wood stocks. pairs nicely with the G19.
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.
Bought a new Model 642-2.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...3810_large.jpg
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.
Congratulations on a nice looking S&W........
...and can I shoot it [buck]
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.
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
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Originally Posted by AR Will
You can shoot mine, I still have plenty of magnums laying around for some odd reason. :twisted: :P Karl.
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by michael_aos