Recent content by leukoplast

Well, I put in a order for my 642 today, I will go back in a day or so when it arrives to start the dreaded 10-day waiting period process. Although I was ripped off, I can't wait to get it.

Taken from the North American Arms site.

I'm assuming this internal lock stuff is a by-product of the strict California laws for handguns. When I got my Firestorm, I was reading up on the restrictions and boy, there is a lot! The gun having a internal lock was one of the requirements. Right now the only S&W 642 I can get is the...

I have a question about these mini-revolvers. How are they shot? I'm guessing that it is SA only. In which for it to be shot, it must first be cocked. Interesting little weapons though, what is their primary use? Last resort self-defense, or what? I guess one of these little pop guns would...

Thanks Jim for the link to where to get the Remington ammo. And thanks rdrancher for the pics and reference links. Appreciated much!

Hey, can anybody tell me what kind of gun this is? I've seen a few of these 'mini' revolvers chamberd with 22lr, and I am curious since they are so small! Here is the original post http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=5035091&postcount=758 And the picture

Oh, I misunderstood you. I thought you meant that ordering a 642 would take 8 weeks before I could get it. But I will check out the holsters now. So a search for Mika's holsters should be sufficient to find the site? EDIT: Also, I have yet to see a 642 in person, and while I keep hearing...

@Inspector - 8 weeks...are you serious? Dang! I was hoping to be able to get this before Mr.Anti-Gun took over.

Well, it seems I am choosing the right snubbie for my next gun purchase. Very popular it is! I don't think I have enough time, ever, to read both of the huge club threads. Anyway, hopefully I won't get ripped off too badly by my local gun shop, as his prices are pretty steep. But I have...

Well, usually when a bullet penetrates the brain, the person dies instantaneously. Or in the heart = death instantly. I really don't see the problem here. Its not like I am going to pop the guy in the thigh or foot once and expect him to go down. I would shoot for areas that = severe pain...

I see where your coming from and I am not disagreeing that a higher caliber would be more effective. But I am thinking from a perspective of that I have never had a gun to protect myself with. So once I move on up to a .22 the difference in protection increases at least a 200 fold. I also...

Yes, I do realize those things are loud, which is why I protect my hearing in those given situations. I can't imagine somebody going to a concert and not wearing hearing protection, that is outright stupid. And I never turn up my volume for music/movie too loud where I am uncomfortable with it...

@ kokapelli - Bersa...Firestorm, they are essentially the same exact thing. :) @ Disaster - I'm sure there is also stories of higher caliber bullets bouncing or not penetrating people as well. There is always going to be things like that happening. Doesn't mean that caliber is all of a sudden...

Do you know if the Firestorm has any neat attachments? Like a scope or something to that effect?

If I wanted a larger caliber for extra self defense, I would simply get the Firestorm .380 as it looks exactly the same as the Firestorm .22 and is even the same size exactly. Either way, I have decided on the Firestorm. I will more than likely get the Ruger later for a good plinking/range...