Originally Posted by JE3146 (Post 929831)

I won't argue the revolver is the premier choice for this application (which is why I'm hunting for one), but all I was getting at is if weight was a wash between an auto and a revolver, I'll go with where my training lies.



I found on the S&W site, the M&P 360 model revolver.

3" barrel, .357, black and ~15 oz.

Only issue is it has a hammer, which wasn't a deal breaker, but weird that they don't offer a 3" hammerless model in black.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...3077_01_lg.jpg

Originally Posted by floydpink (Post 929839)

My everyday carry is the S&W Airweight 642 revolver with Crimson trace.

It fits perfectly in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster in the cargo shorts I normally wear and you don't even notice it's there.

Sure a Glock carries more rounds but for my skinny frame it's too big to propery conceal and I live by the theory if I need more than 5 shots, I'm probably not making it home for dinner.

Originally Posted by T.G (Post 929843)

It would appear that we are not that far apart in our thinking, abeit a few differences. Now, after looking at the S&W page, it seems my memory of the weights of these weapons is not not accurate. Or I'm thinking of loaded weights, I don't know, but whatever it is, what I had in my head for weights was greater than what they are when unloaded.

Is sending the weapon out to a gunsmith to have the hammer bobbed an option for you?

Originally Posted by JE3146 (Post 929845)

Different application. Backpacking carry gun. .357 minimum.

My carry gun is a G19.

We're talking lightweight because ounces matter on the trail. Chest holster, slightly exposed and revolver because mags weigh a lot.

Originally Posted by JE3146 (Post 929846)

I have a guy local who could do it.

Though if he can't do it, I'm wondering if just buying an aftermarket bobbed hammer would be more ideal ($$$).

Originally Posted by JE3146 (Post 937217)

Are you adopting by chance?

:r

Originally Posted by JE3146 (Post 929846)

I have a guy local who could do it.

Though if he can't do it, I'm wondering if just buying an aftermarket bobbed hammer would be more ideal ($$$).


EDIT:: just found a recommended website.

http://www.pinnacle-guns.com/revolver.asp

anyone heard of em?

Originally Posted by T.G (Post 929862)

To my knowledge, I've never fired a S&W with an aftermarket hammer, so I simply don't know.

Originally Posted by JaKaacH (Post 937308)

I hope this doesn't sound like I'm being a wise azz. But bobbing a revolver hammer is a pretty simple job. A nice file and some emery cloth and the required elbow grease.
One thing you can do is order a spare stock hammer to bob, install and use it. If its not what you want put the original back in.

Originally Posted by Cigarcop (Post 938648)

Now were talking Shawn, love me some Black guns :D

Originally Posted by 0002S (Post 939033)

I got a new Spike lower that I haven't decided what the build is going to be.

Hmmmm......:D

Originally Posted by Cigarcop (Post 939047)

6.5 Grendel ????? smokin round, but components are expensive

Originally Posted by 0002S (Post 939076)

I'd only do this if I reload it. Semi-Auto tear brass up though.