After looking, buying, selling, renting and shooting 9 mms at the range, for something in a small pocket CC, a little larger than my Mustang 380, I decided to go a different direction and get a S/W 642 J frame, small, Airweight: on sale for $299 at Cabela.
I might keep 1 of my 9 mms, my Ruger LC9, just for fun, but I might sell it as well if I buy yet another revolver.
Even though I have the 642 S/W 38 for CC, I thought I might get a bigger gun for home protection, meaning a 3-4 inch barrel (or longer) and perhaps a 357, since I could put 38 shells in it if I wanted that option of going either way.
I also would have the option of a larger gun for CC if I "mature" into that in the future.
Buying a semi-auto that I trust to never fail, would mean putting more $$ into it than I need to, since I prefer wheel guns anyway.
I ran across these 2 on Armslist:
1. SMITH & WESSON - 38 S&W SPECIAL - MODEL 64-5 - 6 SHOT STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVER - 4 inch barrel - FIXED SIGHTS - RUBBER GRIPS - $400
I thought this seemed like a decent buy.
I could get a Rossi, Charter Arms or a Taurus for less, but getting a S/W for $400 when they are $572 new at Hoosier Armory (my benchmark for new prices) seemed great.
Another choice:
2. Taurus Model 65 SS 4" .357/.38 $415
A choice of .38 Special regular or +P or .357 Magnum, this medium frame, 6-shot revolver features comfortable rubber grips and a deep, lustrous matte stainless steel finish. With fixed sights and a custom Single Action/Double Action trigger for improved accuracy and speed.
Comes with a 100% leather Bulldog OWB Holster with thumb break, HKS Speed loader, two TSS security keys, the felt bag it came in, the box with paperwork, 40 .357 Magnum JHP, and 25 .357 Magnum JFN.
Any feedback?
I could just wait for a less expensive ($250 - $300) 38 4 inch barrel gun come along, but the S/W did get my attention.
It won't be shot much.
I might keep 1 of my 9 mms, my Ruger LC9, just for fun, but I might sell it as well if I buy yet another revolver.
Even though I have the 642 S/W 38 for CC, I thought I might get a bigger gun for home protection, meaning a 3-4 inch barrel (or longer) and perhaps a 357, since I could put 38 shells in it if I wanted that option of going either way.
I also would have the option of a larger gun for CC if I "mature" into that in the future.
Buying a semi-auto that I trust to never fail, would mean putting more $$ into it than I need to, since I prefer wheel guns anyway.
I ran across these 2 on Armslist:
1. SMITH & WESSON - 38 S&W SPECIAL - MODEL 64-5 - 6 SHOT STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVER - 4 inch barrel - FIXED SIGHTS - RUBBER GRIPS - $400
I thought this seemed like a decent buy.
I could get a Rossi, Charter Arms or a Taurus for less, but getting a S/W for $400 when they are $572 new at Hoosier Armory (my benchmark for new prices) seemed great.
Another choice:
2. Taurus Model 65 SS 4" .357/.38 $415
A choice of .38 Special regular or +P or .357 Magnum, this medium frame, 6-shot revolver features comfortable rubber grips and a deep, lustrous matte stainless steel finish. With fixed sights and a custom Single Action/Double Action trigger for improved accuracy and speed.
Comes with a 100% leather Bulldog OWB Holster with thumb break, HKS Speed loader, two TSS security keys, the felt bag it came in, the box with paperwork, 40 .357 Magnum JHP, and 25 .357 Magnum JFN.
Any feedback?
I could just wait for a less expensive ($250 - $300) 38 4 inch barrel gun come along, but the S/W did get my attention.
It won't be shot much.