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Originally Posted by Rock185
SATX, I have little doubt that the vast majority of people interested in a small revolver for SD would be more comfortable with one chambered in .38 Spcl. or .357. They are traditional, they are simple, there are no complications with moon clips, possible bullet pull issues, etc.
That being said, I do like the 9MM revolvers, and have a S&W 940 and Ruger SP-101 chambered in 9mm. The moon clips required are not an issue for me. Ballistics of the 9MM cartridge in these little 2" and 3" revolvers fall between 38 Spcl. +P and .357 Magnum. Over all good, bad? Each will decide, but most will choose a traditional revolver cartridge....
BTW, trigger pull with any manufacturer's production guns will vary. I have more than one S&W. No two with same trigger pull. My Ruger trigger is heavier, but just as smooth as the S&Ws. But someone else might have the exact same models, with better or worse triggers.
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People make too big of a deal out of moon clips (EDIT: "big deal" as in making them out to be a negative thing). My 627 uses them and I simply load them up before I go to the range, no big deal. I bought a nice loader/unloading tool and it's easy as pie.
The Pitbull has a nifty little detent that holds the casing in place until you eject it, loading initially takes a few times before you get the knack of it, but it's not problematic. My only complaint about Charter's system (and it's a minor one) is how the brass falls when you eject it. You have to turn the firearm upright and give a good amount of pressure to eject the brass, the detents seem to work like some sort of ejector so instead of the brass falling straight down like other revolvers, it all shoots out in 5 different directions. Because of this I'll eject into a small cardboard box vs my brass bag like I do with my other revolvers.
Small thing, really, but worth noting.