CT Swap Out 405s for 305s
I have wanted to get my hands on a set of CT 305s (the larger ones) for a number of years. I ran into a good deal on the internet where Optics Planet was selling demo, refurbished CTs at a good price so I made the buy and did the swap on my 642-2. Installation tood minutes and the fit was flawless. Couldn't tell these from new. This is my Wife's bedside snub so I think a larger grip is appropriate for IWB, OWB or night stand.
Although it doesn't look like much of a difference, it does provide a full grip as opposed to pinky under and just a little more bulk. Very comfortable. I tried it in my Mika roundcut and a pair of blue jeans. At least in this pair, the full grip was almost exposed so that 3/8s difference is considerable in marginal pants.
I tried it IWB in an Uncle Mikes number 36 and it was really nice. Much faster to deploy and I it wouldn't matter IWB or OWB concealed properly.
If I were only going to own one or the other and particularly if I were only going to pocket carry, the smaller 405s are a better fit and work well IWB and acceptably OWB.
For deep pockets, OWB only I would default to the larger 305s. IWB it's probably a tossup unless the longer butt might cut into dunlop-over syndrome.
Here are some photos:
Before with CT 405s
Here is a bit of overlay between the two sizes.
Two J Frame Comparison, 642 and 340.
340 with 405 in a Mika Roundcut and 642-2 with 305s in a Blackhawk 00 Speed Classic
I need to take it to the range for a test drive and check the calibration soon.
Now I need a 22LR 43C J Frame snub for the extra set of grips.