Both my snub's are .38. A 2" SP101 and a 2" Model 15. Running .38 +P 125gr Nyclads in them.
Both my snub's are .38. A 2" SP101 and a 2" Model 15. Running .38 +P 125gr Nyclads in them.
- Jeff
“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right.” ― George Orwell, 1984
- Jeff
“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right.” ― George Orwell, 1984
Cost the Smith 38 airweights are a lot cheaper than the scandium 357s
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I have both but I typically carry a regular old hammerless airweight just because it is so convenient vs my 640 Pro that will accept .357. The .357 is a difficult round out of a small handgun, and is definitely a flinch inducer. Whether that would be an issue in a real emergency I don't know.
Let those who are fond of blaming and finding fault, while they sit safely at home, ask, ‘Why did you not do thus and so?’I wish they were on this voyage; I well believe that another voyage of a different kind awaits them.”
Christopher Columbus
A .357 gives you options that a plain .38spl does not. Sometimes .38spl is cheaper but if you can afford it get the .357, IMO...
I would agree with that. A .357 in and of itself makes no sense in a short barrel revolver. You get a huge flame, which may impress the perp, but it wastes the powder, and yes, you'll flinch. But, I would still recommend a .357 if you have a larger .357 or intend to get one. You never can tell when you'll need a backup, say, if the larger one fails. You can't put .357 into a .38. I'd also suggest you put .38 (either special or +p, whatever it is rated for) in the small one, and then rely on the extra .357 if you need it. No fumbling with "Which ammo can I put in it?.
A revolver fail, you may ask with incredulity. The only firearm I've ever had jam was a Smith 19. It was the hand. I sent it to Smith and they fixed it free, but I never trusted it again.
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.357 all day every day IF it’s a 340PD... BUT that being said, I own two .38s: a 442 and a 642. Because two is one....
And even if I had the .357, I’d still roll .38! Why? Because I can hit w/ it fine at 15 and okay at 25. Shot placement above all else.
For the record: it’s my work BUG and a around my rural town primary. Otherwise it’s a P320 9 at work and in the big city.
Pistols get you into trouble. Revolvers get you out!
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