Hello all -
My EDC is a Smith & Wesson 642, which I received as a gift from my father. I practice regularly with it, and am able to hold a group the size of my hand at 50 feet. I haven't had the chance to shoot an all steel J frame, but I find myself wondering if the recoil would feel much different. The 642 weighs 15 ounces, and the Model 36 weighs in at a staggering 19.5 ounces.
How much more comfortable is the recoil of an all steel snub when compared to an Airweight? Noticeable? Negligible? If it's a big difference, it may be worth investing in a Model 36 or a Model 60.
Thoughts?
My EDC is a Smith & Wesson 642, which I received as a gift from my father. I practice regularly with it, and am able to hold a group the size of my hand at 50 feet. I haven't had the chance to shoot an all steel J frame, but I find myself wondering if the recoil would feel much different. The 642 weighs 15 ounces, and the Model 36 weighs in at a staggering 19.5 ounces.
How much more comfortable is the recoil of an all steel snub when compared to an Airweight? Noticeable? Negligible? If it's a big difference, it may be worth investing in a Model 36 or a Model 60.
Thoughts?