dj53
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I am very happy carrying my .45ACP Glock 30. It conceals well and I have 10+1 of +p EFMJ. When weight is an issue, I have a 9mm G26 with +p EFMJ.
However, there are times when I need to just drop something in my pocket and go.......so, I need something small and light, so my pocket doesn't sag. My G26 weighs 26 oz loaded and my G30 34 oz. I considered going with a Keltec in .380auto, but even on the KTOG users groups discussion boards there is a tremendous amount of discussion of how the Keltecs need a lot of "fluff and buff" to be reliable. I can't see using a pistol with a weak cartridge that might not be there when I need it.
So.......enter the snubbies. I am looking at the .38special+p, since the .357's get too heavy. From a weight point of view, the titanium ultralight models from S&W and Taurus seem to fill the bill, ranging from 10oz to 13oz.
So my question is, since the MSRP on a S&W Model 342PD is $758 (Ouch!), and the Taurus Model 85CHULT is a more moderate $531, does anyone have any opinions about the relative quality of Taurus vs S&W revolvers?
I understand that these ultralight titanium models don't stand up to 1000's of rounds (carry a lot, shoot little), but I would still like to have the most reliable revolver for the least money.
Any thoughts?
However, there are times when I need to just drop something in my pocket and go.......so, I need something small and light, so my pocket doesn't sag. My G26 weighs 26 oz loaded and my G30 34 oz. I considered going with a Keltec in .380auto, but even on the KTOG users groups discussion boards there is a tremendous amount of discussion of how the Keltecs need a lot of "fluff and buff" to be reliable. I can't see using a pistol with a weak cartridge that might not be there when I need it.
So.......enter the snubbies. I am looking at the .38special+p, since the .357's get too heavy. From a weight point of view, the titanium ultralight models from S&W and Taurus seem to fill the bill, ranging from 10oz to 13oz.
So my question is, since the MSRP on a S&W Model 342PD is $758 (Ouch!), and the Taurus Model 85CHULT is a more moderate $531, does anyone have any opinions about the relative quality of Taurus vs S&W revolvers?
I understand that these ultralight titanium models don't stand up to 1000's of rounds (carry a lot, shoot little), but I would still like to have the most reliable revolver for the least money.
Any thoughts?