Ok guys, school me on steel S&W snubnose revolvers

[skyugo]

I'm gonna have to check one of those 640's out.....

[jhs1969]

Another option in the 940, a 9mm S&W snub, although they are pricey.

[brushy bill]

I'm really liking my new 640 "Pro Series".
No lock, Trijicon night sights, cut for moon-clips.
I added a Apex trigger kit and some Crimson Trace 405 laser grips and it's about as perfect of a steel J-frame as can be found IMO.

Would you mind posting a left side photo?

[DWood]

So ugly it is beautiful, the Model 49 Bodyguard, just like this one with a Tyler T-Grip. The shrouded hammer, although "humpbacked ugly", is sweeeeeet, and practical. They are steel, old, bomb proof, and can be had at a good price. also available as an airweight, although the model number eludes me at the moment, even though I own both models.

http://www.americanrifleman.org/Gall...id=133&id=1158

[skyugo]

anybody pocket carrying a 640 pro?

[SpankMonkey]

I pocket carry a no dash 640 with no issues. Best snub nosed you can get.

[David Thomas]

I love the model 36. My favorite j frame is a 37 with a bobbed hammer.
A 36 can be had for around $200. I bought mine for $250 from a member here.

The old humpback bodyguard is a great option also that can be obtained for very little money relatively speaking.

[skyugo]

how much less likely do you guys suppose the 640 is to an internal failure (hammer pin) like i experienced? Honestly i dry fired the crap out of this gun in attempt to gain proficiency (which worked)..

I'm thinking i should probably just pick up a second identical 642 and fire it 200 times and just carry it.

the 600+ bucks i'd spend on a 640 doesn't seem like it would net me too much benefit over a second 642...

[David Thomas]

how much less likely do you guys suppose the 640 is to an internal failure (hammer pin) like i experienced? Honestly i dry fired the crap out of this gun in attempt to gain proficiency (which worked)..

I'm thinking i should probably just pick up a second identical 642 and fire it 200 times and just carry it.

the 600+ bucks i'd spend on a 640 doesn't seem like it would net me too much benefit over a second 642...

I am not sure anyone could answer your question, I know I can't.

Taking economy and value into account it is hard to argue against the 442 for around $350-$375 unless you go the used route for a 36 or 39.

[skyugo]

I am not sure anyone could answer your question, I know I can't.

Taking economy and value into account it is hard to argue against the 442 for around $350-$375 unless you go the used route for a 36 or 39.

yeah i think that's the way I'm going to go... though the 640 pro sure is sexy.....