which S&W to buy?

[Shadowrider]

GTG and Buzzdraw already stated what I think.

I'll just add that I have a 442 and it's not really a fun gun to shoot. I also don't shoot any puny loads in it for practice. All stout type loads because that's what I bought it for. My practice load is a 158 grain Berrys RN in front of 4.7 grains of N320. It approximates the recoil of the +P 135 Gold Dot SB load that I carry and hits about the same POI.

About 100 rounds is all I care to shoot at a time. Just an FYI...

 

[TonyT]

The stainless Model 60 gets a bit heavy for pocket carry. Iprefer the hammerless 642 in a pocket holster. I am not concerned with scratches etc. All I want is functionality - five shots without failure. A cheap lifetime investment for ca $500.

 

[farmer17]

Google for Larrys Pistol and Pawn in Huntsville, Alabama. They have several J-frames and Bodyguards on a December special for $299 after rebate, and for that price I would rather have a 442.

 

[Clampett]

My only experience with S&W has been with a Walther PPK/S made by S&W. And it is a PIECE OF ****......

 

[gearys 5600]

My only experience with S&W has been with a Walther PPK/S made by S&W. And it is a PIECE OF ****......

Two completely different animals.

 

[mr ed]

sorry the model 60 is a no-dash 38 special. I didn't know they made one in 357 til yesterday.

 

[Clampett]

Two completely different animals.

How do you figure? S&W has it's name all over it, and it is a piece of ****...I read that I need to send it in and S&W will replace the sub-standard parts they put in it...with what? Not so substandard parts?

 

[gearys 5600]

How do you figure? S&W has it's name all over it, and it is a piece of ****...I read that I need to send it in and S&W will replace the sub-standard parts they put in it...with what? Not so substandard parts?

I believe 99% of the people in this thread are speaking of s&w revolvers. You are speaking of a semi-auto. Two different animals.

 

[goodoleboy]

442, i never fire a revolver on single action mode..I think with a short barrel I would probably never either. Being short barrel its not what i would take plinking. Just practice for defense use.

Thern again a small revolver with Sa capabilty would be cool too.

 

[Clampett]

I believe 99% of the people in this thread are speaking of s&w revolvers. You are speaking of a semi-auto. Two different animals.

Good luck with substandard parts in your S&W revolvers.......