First Firearm Thread.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by JE3146

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.

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?

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by floydpink

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.

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.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by T.G

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?

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?

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by JE3146

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.

Oh you're talking about backpacking? I'd probably use one of these if I was into backpacking.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by JE3146

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 ($$$).

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

[Cigarcop]

Must not let the Firearm thread die!!

Suppressed 6.5x47L

[JE3146]

Are you adopting by chance?

[Cigarcop]

Originally Posted by JE3146

Are you adopting by chance?

Jordan,
Your always welcome to come over and play, my safes are open to you

[JaKaacH]

Originally Posted by JE3146

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

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

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.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

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.

If it was an AR-15 hammer, I'd do it in a heartbeat, but with complete inexperience in this sort(revolvers) of thing and the necessity for it to work 100% of the time if needed. It's worth the 30$ and change for someone to do it for me.

[0002S]

[Cigarcop]

Now were talking Shawn, love me some Black guns

[Cigarcop]

Ed Brown Cobra Carry

[0002S]

Originally Posted by Cigarcop

Now were talking Shawn, love me some Black guns

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

Hmmmm......

[Cigarcop]

Originally Posted by 0002S

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

Hmmmm......

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

[0002S]

Originally Posted by Cigarcop

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

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

[Cigarcop]

Originally Posted by 0002S

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

Yeah but even reloading it get expensive for this round and Alexander Arms hasn't helped the matter. Lapua Brass is all thats avail although its coming down in price, still near 85-90 bucks per 100. If you want a Competition Die set w/ bushings your also looking above 200 bucks...but the round has its merits.

Can't wait to see what you build brother

My AR, new to me P245 and the target from shooting my P245

-Z

[bonjing]

On the left my fixed 10rd mag LMT 308MWS. I already started parting it out and hope to get a UBR, Troy sights and Smith Vortex put it on it.

On the right is my fixed 10 rd mag 9mm Ar

[Cigarcop]

I knew you were holdin out on us Greg!!! Nice bud