1. I had been researching small lightweight J frames for CC instead of buying more 9 mms.
2. My LC9 Ruger will do fine for a 9 mm flavor and I will sell the Sig 290RS whenever I get around to it, and my Taurus 709 Slim. Since I bought the 642 I'll sell my Charter Arms .38, also.
3. The S/W J frames kept coming up in my research, and I wanted a hammerless airweight over the Ruger, Taurus and the Charter Arms (only 12 oz).
4. There were about 5 on Armslist I was trying to pursue, but they were asking about as much as new, and would not put down the model number.
5. I contacted 3 with questions but never received any answers, and then a member here said Cabela had a sale on the 642 for $299!!!
6. New price was $387 at Hoosier Armory (my benchmark for new pricing), $410 at Marksman Shooting, and $450 at Tim's Shooting.
7. Armslist price for S/W that were Airweights (not sure of model #s) were: $350, $400 and $500.
8. So, when I made up my mind I was going to get a S/W and not another model, and a member here gave me the tip about the $299 at Cabela: I bought.
9. No shipping, no transfer fee (go to Cabela in Noblesville to pick it up): $321 out-the-door.
10. I called the Noblesville store to make sure of no hidden fees, b/c I could buy local from an individual and save the tax and any shipping or any transfer fee.
11. I was at Tim's Shooting this pm and I could tell the difference between 1 oz in my hand between my Charter Arms .38 (16 oz) which is not an airweight (theirs is 12 oz) and the S/W 637 (15 oz). I was surprised that I could tell a 1 oz difference in the feel.
12. If I find another I like better (was looking for a 638 b/c of a more rounded hammer area), I can always sell the 642 since I bought it for a "used" price. At least it fit into my wanting to pay less than $300 for a gun (or almost ). Much easier to sell a gun in the $200 something.
13. I am having so much fun! I love the hunt!
2. My LC9 Ruger will do fine for a 9 mm flavor and I will sell the Sig 290RS whenever I get around to it, and my Taurus 709 Slim. Since I bought the 642 I'll sell my Charter Arms .38, also.
3. The S/W J frames kept coming up in my research, and I wanted a hammerless airweight over the Ruger, Taurus and the Charter Arms (only 12 oz).
4. There were about 5 on Armslist I was trying to pursue, but they were asking about as much as new, and would not put down the model number.
5. I contacted 3 with questions but never received any answers, and then a member here said Cabela had a sale on the 642 for $299!!!
6. New price was $387 at Hoosier Armory (my benchmark for new pricing), $410 at Marksman Shooting, and $450 at Tim's Shooting.
7. Armslist price for S/W that were Airweights (not sure of model #s) were: $350, $400 and $500.
8. So, when I made up my mind I was going to get a S/W and not another model, and a member here gave me the tip about the $299 at Cabela: I bought.
9. No shipping, no transfer fee (go to Cabela in Noblesville to pick it up): $321 out-the-door.
10. I called the Noblesville store to make sure of no hidden fees, b/c I could buy local from an individual and save the tax and any shipping or any transfer fee.
11. I was at Tim's Shooting this pm and I could tell the difference between 1 oz in my hand between my Charter Arms .38 (16 oz) which is not an airweight (theirs is 12 oz) and the S/W 637 (15 oz). I was surprised that I could tell a 1 oz difference in the feel.
12. If I find another I like better (was looking for a 638 b/c of a more rounded hammer area), I can always sell the 642 since I bought it for a "used" price. At least it fit into my wanting to pay less than $300 for a gun (or almost ). Much easier to sell a gun in the $200 something.
13. I am having so much fun! I love the hunt!
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