srv656s
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So how heavy is too heavy for a pocket revolver?
I've narrowed down the field of guns to get to two different ones possibly.
Most probably the S&W 640 (23 ounces):
Or the S&W 642 (15 ounces):
I had a thread a while ago about pocket revolvers, and the hammerless little guys seemed to be the best option for what I was wanting. What I'm not sure of though is how well I could shoot a .357 magnum out of a little teeny gun. I'm a bit worried that the recoil and stuff in such a teeny little package would be so unmanageable that I'd not be able to shoot the gun well enough to save my life if I needed to. I like the 640 because it can shoot the .357 magnum if need be, as well as the .38 special. The 642 is only .38 special and can shoot +P.
Anyways, I'm wondering what the maximum weight of a pocket gun should be? I am a bit worried that if I stuff a heavy revolver in my pants pocket, it'll be so heavy that it'll weigh down my pants and print, or will be uncomfortable to the point I won't want to wear it. My 1911 in my holster is a bit heavy, and the 640 is only a few ounces lighter than it is. I'm leaning towards the 642, and even though it's only a .38 special, I'm thinking it's a decent compromise of weight and power.
Let me know whatcha think...
Shawn
I've narrowed down the field of guns to get to two different ones possibly.
Most probably the S&W 640 (23 ounces):
Or the S&W 642 (15 ounces):
I had a thread a while ago about pocket revolvers, and the hammerless little guys seemed to be the best option for what I was wanting. What I'm not sure of though is how well I could shoot a .357 magnum out of a little teeny gun. I'm a bit worried that the recoil and stuff in such a teeny little package would be so unmanageable that I'd not be able to shoot the gun well enough to save my life if I needed to. I like the 640 because it can shoot the .357 magnum if need be, as well as the .38 special. The 642 is only .38 special and can shoot +P.
Anyways, I'm wondering what the maximum weight of a pocket gun should be? I am a bit worried that if I stuff a heavy revolver in my pants pocket, it'll be so heavy that it'll weigh down my pants and print, or will be uncomfortable to the point I won't want to wear it. My 1911 in my holster is a bit heavy, and the 640 is only a few ounces lighter than it is. I'm leaning towards the 642, and even though it's only a .38 special, I'm thinking it's a decent compromise of weight and power.
Let me know whatcha think...
Shawn