Newbie Wannabie!!!!!!!!!642 owner

[familyman2]

Well, it is wonderful to see such a love for the S&W 642. I stumbled upon this forum just about a week ago. I am actually a newbie wannabie. I'm still waiting for my permit.

Here's my quick story.
I live in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (no jokes please I live here and I know all it's problems and soon demise of this strange land). I finally got my head screwed on right and applied for my License to Carry, Class A permit. I have been doing much research on guns while I wait and wait and wait for the regulatory paperwork to finally slow down that they'll acutally send me my permit. I have settled on purchasing the 642 with Crimson Trace Laser Grips the LG-405 model (shorter grip). I plan to carry daily. I'd like to gather as much data as I can to be best informed when I finally get to hold my first gun.

Here are my FIRST Questions.
1.) What is the best ammo for practice rounds?
2.) What is the best ammo for carry?
3.) Can someone please explain what is involved in cleaning and maintaining a 642? How often? etc.
4.) Best Carry method. I have a slim build, 147 lb.s 5' 8". What do you all think of Smart Carry?

O.k. .....that's enought for now. I look forward to hearing from everyone. Waiting is hard enough! I applied June 6th.

Thanks,
familyman

 

[mavracer]

go to the 642 club (when you have an extra hour or so) and read all your questions will be answered there

 

[glockman19]

familyman2,

Welcome to THR. The 642 is a great carry gun with plenty of power. The best place for info on the 642 is the 642 Club thread:
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=138658&highlight=642+club

Pull up a chair and fill up the coffee pot it's now 157 pages with over 3,900 posts.

Here are my FIRST Questions.
1.) What is the best ammo for practice rounds?
I practice with CCI Blazer Brass 115 & 124 grain
2.) What is the best ammo for carry?
Speer Gold Dot GDHP 135gr +P, Federal Hydrashok 124 grain
3.) Can someone please explain what is involved in cleaning and maintaining a 642? How often? etc.
I clean after every range session. Bore snake, Bore & chamber brush with Hopps #9, Patches & a light coating of oil in the barel. tougher spots might require a nylon or metal brush4.) Best Carry method. I have a slim build, 147 lb.s 5' 8". What do you all think of Smart Carry?
Many pocket carry, Mika or Desaints nemisis