My wife is interested in getting a CCW permit, and wants to get a .38 Special. I plan to get her one, and get a clip attached to the gun so that she can carry it in her waistband at the small of her back, without a holster.
With a S&W Model 36, the advantages are:
1) The smallest, lightest, and most concealable "J-frame" steel gun.
2) Blueing enhances concealability.
3) Combat wood grip with finger grooves is included in the price.
The disadvantages are:
1) Higher risk of rust due to blueing.
2) Greater recoil due to light weight.
3) Gunsmithing required to bob hammer spur in order to avoid snagging.
With the S&W Model 640 ("Centennial"), the advantages are:
1) No gunsmithing on hammer spur required.
2) Marginally better recoil control due to larger size and weight.
3) DA only so choice is simple.
The disadvantages are:
1) Less concealable due to shiny surface.
2) Somewhat larger size than Model 36 for purposes of concealability.
3) Combat wood grip with finger grooves must be purchased separately.
What are your thoughts?
With a S&W Model 36, the advantages are:
1) The smallest, lightest, and most concealable "J-frame" steel gun.
2) Blueing enhances concealability.
3) Combat wood grip with finger grooves is included in the price.
The disadvantages are:
1) Higher risk of rust due to blueing.
2) Greater recoil due to light weight.
3) Gunsmithing required to bob hammer spur in order to avoid snagging.
With the S&W Model 640 ("Centennial"), the advantages are:
1) No gunsmithing on hammer spur required.
2) Marginally better recoil control due to larger size and weight.
3) DA only so choice is simple.
The disadvantages are:
1) Less concealable due to shiny surface.
2) Somewhat larger size than Model 36 for purposes of concealability.
3) Combat wood grip with finger grooves must be purchased separately.
What are your thoughts?