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Originally Posted by RGVshooter
Well guys/gals. I got the email from S&W. My 642 that I returned is trashed & they're sending my FFL a new replacement. I'm not impressed with aluminum alloy framed handguns therefore as soon as the little guy comes in I'm going to promptly have my FFL sell it and buy a all steel revolver.
I already own and have been carrying my 4" 686. In a sturdy DM Bullard gun belt & Galco combat master OWB holster, it carries nicely and the weight is not entirely an issue. Although it's heavy enough to let you know it's there.
A buddy of mine highly suggested that i consider a model 66 combat magnum as my new EDC. My other choice would be a mod 640. Now I live in texas and if I wanted to open carry I can. But normally what i do is tuck in a Tee shirt and wear a OWB holster over my right side at the 4:30 position and throw a short sleeved unbuttoned shirt over it.
I'm leaning hard towards that mod 66... Idea's?
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DESPITE WHAT YOU MAY READ ABOUT THE MANY M66s OWNED BY FORUM MEMBERS, WHO HAVE SHOT COUNTLESS ROUNDS OF HOT .357 MAG, AND .38SPL+P, WITHOUT DAMAGING THEIR REVOLVERS---THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS THAT MANY FORCING CONES CRACK, WHEN SUBJECTED TO A STEADY DIET LIKE THAT......
TO AVOID THOSE PROBLEMS, S&W INTRODUCED THE M686, WHICH IS VERY ROBUST, AND CAN HANDLE A STEADY DIET OF THE HOTTEST .357 MAGNUM LOADS......
WITH THIS INFO, YOU CAN MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION REGARDING YOUR CHOICE OF REVOLVER.........