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I’d like the S&W 19 carry comp more if the comp lopped off and it was made in stainless steel.
Have you tried it, and if so, when and how many shots total?
I have shot extended range sessions, mainly to test when and if fowling affects function. No problems or discomfort, for me.
I selected the S&W Carry Comp. I have nothing against any of the 3. I am sure any of them would give great service, but I am more familiar with S&Ws and I have to admit the Carry Comp just looks cool as hell… this is purely an aesthetic observation.
Now, I carry OWB. If I decided to carry IWB or if humidity and dampness was an issue I might go with one of the others.
I’d like the S&W 19 carry comp more if the comp lopped off and it was made in stainless steel.
I’d like the S&W 19 carry comp more if the comp lopped off and it was made in stainless steel.
…. there is a un needed hole in your Gun.The 686 3" is a good choice...!!!!
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None...of the OP's offerings...with size "L" hands, I find the Smith J-frame Model 60, .357, with full underlug bbl. and a set of Hogue Monogrips ideal. The 3" bbl. offers good inter-sight distance for precision when needed and the Hogues allow control with sensible loads (read +P .38 Special Golden Sabres = good penetration, light enuf recoil to allow fast, accurate 2nd shots, and outstanding expansion when driven at 900 fps). While I've shot my example up to 1150 fps with 160 gr LSWC's...padnuh, it's not fun! While the K-frame 2-1/2" bbls are a bit more controllable, the light, but not too light SS Model 60 is easy on the belt and feels great in the hand.
The OP's choices are fine, I suppose, but there's not a lot of street cred to them as yet. YMMv Rod Here's my rig, OWB, with the Hogues and its understudy, a M63 .22 LR. Those Hogues beat the retro S&W combat finger grooves all day long...notice how the Hogues protect the 2nd finger from the trigger guard rap!
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S&W makes a 2.75" M66-8 -- I really like mine.
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Left to right - M360, M60, M66-8
Balistics from 66-8
Labradar Muzzle Velocity (familiarization run)
60 Deg F
S&W M66-8 2.75" .357 Mag
130gr Fed Hydra-Shok JHP "Personal Defense" PD357HS2 H …….. 1,416 fps avg (84 fps ES) -- two rounds
140gr Underwood Xtreme Penetrator (Philips head mono metal).. 1,422 fps avg ( 5 fps ES) -- two rounds
158gr Horn Xtp - 15.0gr A2400 Std small pistol, new Starline...… 1,316 fps avg (49 fps ES) -- six rounds
165gr CSWCGC (358156) - 13.0gr A2400 New Starline ...… 1,070 fps avg (49 fps ES) -- six rounds
180gr Buff Bore …………………………………………………………………………….. 1,312 fps avg ( 6 fps ES) -- two rounds
185gr LFNGC (Beartooth), 15.0gr Lil'Gun, CCI 400 New Starline.. 1,228 fps avg (14 fps ES) – two rounds
200gr WLNGC (leadheads), 13.4gr H110, Fed 205, New Starline.. 1,102 fps avg ( 4 fps ES) – two rounds
200gr WLNGC (leadheads), 14.4gr H110, Fed 205, New Starline.. 1,155 fps avg ( 2 fps ES) – two rounds
(purported to be the “Doubletap” load info)
200gr WLNGC (leadheads) handload with Lil Gun ………………………. 1,266 fps avg ( 2 fps ES) -- two rounds
Load data not given -- maybe too much of a good thing. Spent cases fell from chambers, and no obvious signs of over pressure. Recoil was heavy. Don't even know if this stabilizes.
Interesting to see that these 3 choices are running neck to neck!
Not making it any easier for me!
For a range gun, a longer barrel is a better option than the 3" carry gun discussed here. I agree that a heavier gun is better for the shooter, if shooting a number of rounds at the range. The reality with many smaller guns is that they are actually being used with 38 Special ammo.For conceal carry I'd opt for the Kimber, which is basically what I carry except I wanted a DAO.
For a range gun the S&W is a better option, and a 686 or GP100 is an even better option.