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I now find myself close to buying a Smith 642 Airweight in 38 Special after handling a few at a recent gun show. The light 15oz weight and compact size would make for a great carry gun and is also +P rated. Although I have never fired anything this light before!
Having owned a Smith Model 66 and 686 both with the 2 1/2" barrel I never found the recoil with Magnum ammo to be too harsh with Hogue rubber grips.
Curious as to how the little 15oz J-Frame compares when firing 38 +P. Anyone that owns or have fired both Magnum snubs and Airweights care to eloborate? If I decide on the 642 it will be here in the next week.
Having owned a Smith Model 66 and 686 both with the 2 1/2" barrel I never found the recoil with Magnum ammo to be too harsh with Hogue rubber grips.
Curious as to how the little 15oz J-Frame compares when firing 38 +P. Anyone that owns or have fired both Magnum snubs and Airweights care to eloborate? If I decide on the 642 it will be here in the next week.