DAdams
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Welcome FLGator, PMs sent.
FLG, welcome to THR.... joined specifically to learn more on "the 642 part one/duex" thread...then I discover the M&P 340 thread!
Great to be here and have A LOT to learn and significant decisions to make.
IMO, it all boils down to one question : how much do you want to shoot .357 mag out of an airweight revolver?
If your answer is at least "sometimes", then your choice should be M&P340.
If your answer is "I don't need that", then ... well, you can figure that part out.
Ah. I actually have a handfull of the Federal Nyclads."Did I miss anything?"
Yes. Some Rem 38S12s--the "FBI load." You might also find the Federals, but the Remington seems to generally be more available.
Jim H.
Good points.In my mind that ranks down the list to number 3 of why I have a 340.
1) Weight 2.5 ounces less than the X42 which in pocket carry is a big deal to me, but that's just me.
2) XS standard dot and night sights is IMO the best sighting system on a snub. Better than a blade, better than a light pipe.
3) .357 capable. (or if you will 100% of the genre, .38 spl, plus P and .357). Not 1/3 not 2/3 but 3/3.
That's alot of versatility.
4) Finish.
However, the Hornady Critical Defense stuff will be chrono'd, probably one of the first go-rounds.
Anything in the rumor mill about this model being produced without the internal lock?
I ordered it through the LEO/military pricing program, so it pays to wait rather than buy the civvie one they have on hand.
Based on shelf stock I found in ten minutes...it is the discount program that is keeping you waiting.Is the wait really necessary, or is the factory trying to keep the dogs salivating?