I took a class recently where the instructor said he never practices with his 642 because it was his main carry gun and he didn't want to "wear it out." Instead, he rents a similar snub to practice with.
Is this being a little too cautious? I own a 642 and I have probably around 600 rounds through it. I know a gun is a mechanical device, and all mechanical devices wear out eventually. I usually practice with Amerc .38 ammo which is really anemic. I carry Buffalo Bore +P LSWCHP and practice with them occasionally. Is this a mistake? Maybe I shouldn't use too much +P ammo to practice with?
Hmmmm....any opinions?
Is this being a little too cautious? I own a 642 and I have probably around 600 rounds through it. I know a gun is a mechanical device, and all mechanical devices wear out eventually. I usually practice with Amerc .38 ammo which is really anemic. I carry Buffalo Bore +P LSWCHP and practice with them occasionally. Is this a mistake? Maybe I shouldn't use too much +P ammo to practice with?
Hmmmm....any opinions?