What is your favorite J-Frame?

[brock samson]

I'm looking at purchasing my first CC revolver soon.

I'm considering a Ruger LCR, but am also looking at S&Ws. The problem is, there are so many S&Ws to choose from, how do I narrow it down?

What J-Frame do you guys/gals prefer?

[Glockster20]

I'm looking at purchasing my first CC revolver soon.

I'm considering a Ruger LCR, but am also looking at S&Ws. The problem is, there are so many S&Ws to choose from, how do I narrow it down?

What J-Frame do you guys/gals prefer?

For CC, I prefer this model;

Product: Model 638 Revolver

Small and light weight. Bobbed hammer so it won't snag on clothing and you can fire from inside a coat pocket if you had to!!

[willyd]

Me, I have a S&W 642 with Crimson Trace for my carry gun. Works great

[HK4U]

I too like the S&W.

[wjh2657]

For looks: the original Model 60 is still the most elegant.

For carry: 642, it is the gun I have in my pocket 90% of the time.

[dendrokeeper]

I carry a 642 whenever I carry a revolver. It is a great little gun.

[Boomboy007]

I love my S&W M&P 340CT revolver. It is small, light, and dependable. I am able to pocket carry it very easily, but it still feels just fine in a holster. I practice with mostly lower recoil .38's. In the summer, when clothing is lighter, I carry personal defense .38's, and in the winter I carry .357 mags. While it is true that it is only a 5 shot piece, most self defense shootings involve three shots or less. I have faith that superior training, consistent practice, and disciplined fire will win out over the typical BG hi-cap spray and pray. I also carry a couple of speed loaders, just in case. Reload speed is down to just a hair over 2 seconds, and that is while moving.

The Crimson Trace laser sight is nice, as is the front Tritium sight. I also like the fact that, should I need to do so, I can fire through my clothing without removing my firearm. The scandium frame and titanium cylinder make for a very light carry piece. Unfortunately, that same lack of weight can be a bit more punishing on the range, especially with the .357's. That said, in a self defense situation, I do not think that it would be an issue, at least not until later....

Mine looks like this:

[brock samson]

Why does the S&W M&P 340CT cost TWICE what a 638 or 642 does? Because of the materials and .357 mag?

And speaking of the 638 and 642, what is the difference in those two arms? Does one just shoot +P ammo?

[Invisible_Dave]

642 is .38 special +p rated. I have the 442 which is the same only blued. I like the gun a lot, just don't plan on shooting it a lot. I'm not very recoil sensitive and still 30-50 rounds is all my hands can handle. Even with just .38 target loads its a pretty good thud.

[dendrokeeper]

the 642 has an enclosed hammer and shoots +P
the 638 has a shrouded hammer and also shoots +P