Choices, choices. I'll be pursuing concealed carry within three weeks. I just picked up a S&W M640 .357 w/tritium night sights. I've fired five or six .357 Magnum rounds out of it.
OUCH.
There's blood on the gun from the skin it tore off the web of my hand. I've also got soreness and swelling there. I'm sure it didn't help that I was using Corbon 125 grain. I think I'll practice with standard pressure .38's.
Anyway, I am deciding on which gun to carry on a regular basis. I have Makarovs in 9x18 and .380ACP; the guns are the same size. They are too big for most pockets, and don't draw easily from any. A holster will be necessary. I've read that holsters made for the Walther PPK's will usually fit the Makarov. Suggestions are welcome.
Even though the M640 isn't that much smaller, it pockets and draws more easily. There is some printing, but with a pocket holster, I think that can be avoided. With most of my pants, an ankle holster would be concealed fairly well. It's as heavy or more so than the Makarov, but still a light gun. The M640 isn't quite as concealable as the M642 is, but I couldn't get into the Airweight. I respect the opinions of the M642 users, but I couldn't find one to try out for myself. Plus, the M640 was a priced very nice, $450 for the revolver, original & night sights, S&W box, one speedloader, 25 rounds of .38 Spec +P, plus the opportunity to try it out before I bought it (FTF).
Given the choice between the two, which one would you carry more often? I'm thinking revolver, if for no other reason than it's easier to conceal. TIA, jmm
Links to pictures.
Both guns side by side
Size comparison
Night sights
OUCH.
There's blood on the gun from the skin it tore off the web of my hand. I've also got soreness and swelling there. I'm sure it didn't help that I was using Corbon 125 grain. I think I'll practice with standard pressure .38's.
Anyway, I am deciding on which gun to carry on a regular basis. I have Makarovs in 9x18 and .380ACP; the guns are the same size. They are too big for most pockets, and don't draw easily from any. A holster will be necessary. I've read that holsters made for the Walther PPK's will usually fit the Makarov. Suggestions are welcome.
Even though the M640 isn't that much smaller, it pockets and draws more easily. There is some printing, but with a pocket holster, I think that can be avoided. With most of my pants, an ankle holster would be concealed fairly well. It's as heavy or more so than the Makarov, but still a light gun. The M640 isn't quite as concealable as the M642 is, but I couldn't get into the Airweight. I respect the opinions of the M642 users, but I couldn't find one to try out for myself. Plus, the M640 was a priced very nice, $450 for the revolver, original & night sights, S&W box, one speedloader, 25 rounds of .38 Spec +P, plus the opportunity to try it out before I bought it (FTF).
Given the choice between the two, which one would you carry more often? I'm thinking revolver, if for no other reason than it's easier to conceal. TIA, jmm
Links to pictures.
Both guns side by side
Size comparison
Night sights