dingo5
Member
Now that the Minnesota legislature passed a "shall issue" law for the second time in three years (the courts killed the first one on a technicality) I'm looking for a good everyday CCW. The law in Minnesota does not actually require concealment, but I dont want to draw attention to myself. So I want something small, light and reliable but not a mouse gun. Right now I'm considering either the S&W 342 or S&W 296. They are both discontinued and can be found used for $400 or less. I guess my real question is whether it is worth stepping up to the 296. I like the idea of having a big bore .44 special, but dont know what to expect in terms of recoil. Has anyone fired a 296 or use it as a CCW?