I am down to 3 S/W revolvers

Guns&Dobes · 11-23-2007, 08:36 PM

I am looking at three different S/W revolvers , .38 caliber and am hoping to make my selection from the three.

I am looking at Model 640 which is my first choice at the moment.

Also Model 60 and Model 442.

Any opinions?

TheCaretakers · 11-23-2007, 08:45 PM

I love the engraved model 60, but don't know what you are buying it for or how much coin you want to drop on it.

Guns&Dobes · 11-23-2007, 08:48 PM

It will be my first handgun and it will be a carry gun.

TheCaretakers · 11-23-2007, 09:01 PM

In that case, I would say any of the three would be a good choice. Pick which ever one YOU like.

Considering you plan to carry, I would recommend you add a CTC LG-105 (Hard Polymer) Lasergrip if you are going to be hard on it, or a CTC LG-405 (Rubber Overmold) if you can be nice on it. The overmold costs a little more, but is much more comfortable to fire. However, if you are planning to carry every day, the hard polymer holds up to the abuse.

Eric

TexasT · 11-24-2007, 12:01 AM

Be sure to check the website for any deals they have going. I know there's a deal on semi-auto Sigmas.

Guns&Dobes · 11-24-2007, 06:20 PM

Well I made my purchase today! I got the S/W 640, it's a .357Magnum/.38 special+P. I put a box and a half of 50 count ammo through it today and I love it. I think we are going to be great friends LOL.

TheCaretakers · 11-24-2007, 06:31 PM

Congrats on your new family member!

Enjoy, and be safe!

redhed · 11-25-2007, 10:06 AM

I wanted to add my congrats on the new "baby" in your family. I don't think you will be disappointed in your choice. I've shot both a S&W .38 +P snubby and a Ruger Blackhawk in a .38/357 convertible and really like them both. I think you will find that the .357 will have more punch to it and better stopping power than the .38.

Plus there is just something satisfying in the kick of a .357 when it goes off.

Guns&Dobes · 11-25-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by redhed

Plus there is just something satisfying in the kick of a .357 when it goes off.

So far I have only shot the gun with .38 specials LOL, but once I am more comfortable and knowledgeable with the gun I will try the .357's. I am curious about the difference in the kick between the two. Right now I am trying to get the feel with the sites when target shooting. I am thinking this is going to turn into an expensive hobby since I am the type of person that wants to be the best that I can be at what I do and that means practise practise practise.

Thanks Eric and redhed.

redhed · 11-25-2007, 03:00 PM

I liken the kick of a .357 to that of a 45 on steroids. It's not unpleasant, just more to it.

We did paper penetration tests with my snubby and I was surprised that it only went into the stack about 4-5 inches before stopping. We've yet to test out a .357 but I'd bet real money that it would do better than 4-5 inches.

The thing is, I can shoot a .38 until I run out of bullets, but after 2-3 rounds of .357, I've had enough and so has my wrists.

You'll do fine. Remember that when it comes to shooting, practice does make perfect.

11-23-2007, 08:36 PM	#1
Guns&Dobes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 104	I am down to 3 S/W revolvers I am looking at three different S/W revolvers , .38 caliber and am hoping to make my selection from the three. I am looking at Model 640 which is my first choice at the moment. Also Model 60 and Model 442. Any opinions?

11-24-2007, 12:01 AM	#5
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 4,946 Blog Entries: 17	Be sure to check the website for any deals they have going. I know there's a deal on semi-auto Sigmas. __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

11-24-2007, 06:20 PM	#6
Guns&Dobes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 104	Well I made my purchase today! I got the S/W 640, it's a .357Magnum/.38 special+P. I put a box and a half of 50 count ammo through it today and I love it. I think we are going to be great friends LOL. Last edited by Guns&Dobes; 11-24-2007 at 06:22 PM.

11-23-2007, 08:45 PM	#2
TheCaretakers Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 92	I love the engraved model 60, but don't know what you are buying it for or how much coin you want to drop on it.

11-23-2007, 08:48 PM	#3
Guns&Dobes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 104	It will be my first handgun and it will be a carry gun.

11-23-2007, 09:01 PM	#4
TheCaretakers Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 92	In that case, I would say any of the three would be a good choice. Pick which ever one YOU like. Considering you plan to carry, I would recommend you add a CTC LG-105 (Hard Polymer) Lasergrip if you are going to be hard on it, or a CTC LG-405 (Rubber Overmold) if you can be nice on it. The overmold costs a little more, but is much more comfortable to fire. However, if you are planning to carry every day, the hard polymer holds up to the abuse. Eric

11-24-2007, 06:31 PM	#7
TheCaretakers Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 92	Congrats on your new family member! Enjoy, and be safe!

11-25-2007, 10:06 AM	#8
redhed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Armpit, Illinois/NEMO,MO, USA Posts: 339	I wanted to add my congrats on the new "baby" in your family. I don't think you will be disappointed in your choice. I've shot both a S&W .38 +P snubby and a Ruger Blackhawk in a .38/357 convertible and really like them both. I think you will find that the .357 will have more punch to it and better stopping power than the .38. Plus there is just something satisfying in the kick of a .357 when it goes off.

11-25-2007, 03:00 PM	#10
redhed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Armpit, Illinois/NEMO,MO, USA Posts: 339	I liken the kick of a .357 to that of a 45 on steroids. It's not unpleasant, just more to it. We did paper penetration tests with my snubby and I was surprised that it only went into the stack about 4-5 inches before stopping. We've yet to test out a .357 but I'd bet real money that it would do better than 4-5 inches. The thing is, I can shoot a .38 until I run out of bullets, but after 2-3 rounds of .357, I've had enough and so has my wrists. You'll do fine. Remember that when it comes to shooting, practice does make perfect.