wesnellans
Expert
I've always wondered about this. I'm a bit old-school in some things, and the metallurgy of a revolver seems to be one of them. I fondly remember the model 60 3 inch I had back in the early 90's - back when the 60 was a 38, not a 357. I loved that little gun but of course was young and stupid and traded it for something I can't even remember now.
My getting back into guns and shooting has been very enjoyable over the last few years. But I just can't get that "feeling" for any autoloader that I have for wheelguns. I cut my teeth on them back then, and I've just decided that, for me, what I shoot and carry is the old tried-and-true wheelgun. I've strayed for the last time (I keep telling myself!). Give me a J frame!
SO. Money IS an object, in this case. I've been offered an absolutely SMOKIN' deal on a new 640 Pro, but it's still going to fetch a bit over $300 more from my wallet than an Airweight. In my mind, the 640 is a great idea for me. All steel for durability, recoil control, etc. BUT. $3xx more.
So, I shoot what I carry. I don't have "range" guns. I don't have safe queens. I shoot what I carry, and I carry what I shoot.
What's the life expectancy of an Airweight? Am I just too concerned about the "long haul" with an aluminum frame? I don't shoot the boomers I used to. Plus P 38 is the biggest boom I feel I need, and that's only in moderation with carry ammo from time to time. How long can I expect an Airweight to last without getting into timing problems, tolerances opening up, etc, shooting (mainly) standard pressure loads with some +P now and again?
Any long-time Airweight owners/shooters that can weigh in? Thanks!
My getting back into guns and shooting has been very enjoyable over the last few years. But I just can't get that "feeling" for any autoloader that I have for wheelguns. I cut my teeth on them back then, and I've just decided that, for me, what I shoot and carry is the old tried-and-true wheelgun. I've strayed for the last time (I keep telling myself!). Give me a J frame!
SO. Money IS an object, in this case. I've been offered an absolutely SMOKIN' deal on a new 640 Pro, but it's still going to fetch a bit over $300 more from my wallet than an Airweight. In my mind, the 640 is a great idea for me. All steel for durability, recoil control, etc. BUT. $3xx more.
So, I shoot what I carry. I don't have "range" guns. I don't have safe queens. I shoot what I carry, and I carry what I shoot.
What's the life expectancy of an Airweight? Am I just too concerned about the "long haul" with an aluminum frame? I don't shoot the boomers I used to. Plus P 38 is the biggest boom I feel I need, and that's only in moderation with carry ammo from time to time. How long can I expect an Airweight to last without getting into timing problems, tolerances opening up, etc, shooting (mainly) standard pressure loads with some +P now and again?
Any long-time Airweight owners/shooters that can weigh in? Thanks!