ABPOS
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OK, so while my 442 is at the mother ship getting the busted hammer stud sorted out, I'm kind of wanting a j frame while I wait. Then I'll have another one as a BUG.
But the dilemma is if they give me an option to upgrade to a steel j frame I'd rather spend the money there. But then again, it still would be nice to have a 2nd one.
Anyways...
One thing I wanted to point out is every one of the J frames they had there had a way better trigger than my 442. I mean even the 2 new ones had a better trigger than mine is currently and that was after it getting lighter from shooting and dry firing. I can't be blamed for choosing one with such a heavy trigger to begin with because my Step Dad bought that one new. And I am the second owner.
So they had 4 models:
2 637's, 1 new one used. New for $449 and used for $350.
1 642 new $449
1 640 for $475
The 640 looks like it was rode hard and put up wet but had the lightest trigger. No surprise. I really like the idea of a steel gun better than an airweight. But it's obviously the most expensive.
Another thing is each one of the airweights had what looked to me about the same amount of firing pin protruding when pulling the trigger. Which to me looks almost too short. The 640 had a much more pronounced firing pin and domed. The airweights are pointed.
I went right in at the end of the day and didn't take my trade in gun, but when I mentioned what it was of course he was downplaying it's worth. I'm not really sure I want to trade it in for such a low amount. XD 45 tactical.
I also have another LGS that has a 4" tapered 10 or a 15 for 475 and 450 but I don't think I can see myself carrying a full sized gun regularly. I was carrying my HiPower today and it seems huge compared to a J frame. It's doable but not something I'd like to do all the time.
There's not really a question other than add in whatever thoughts you might have. Sometimes it helps to hear other peoples thoughts.
But the dilemma is if they give me an option to upgrade to a steel j frame I'd rather spend the money there. But then again, it still would be nice to have a 2nd one.
Anyways...
One thing I wanted to point out is every one of the J frames they had there had a way better trigger than my 442. I mean even the 2 new ones had a better trigger than mine is currently and that was after it getting lighter from shooting and dry firing. I can't be blamed for choosing one with such a heavy trigger to begin with because my Step Dad bought that one new. And I am the second owner.
So they had 4 models:
2 637's, 1 new one used. New for $449 and used for $350.
1 642 new $449
1 640 for $475
The 640 looks like it was rode hard and put up wet but had the lightest trigger. No surprise. I really like the idea of a steel gun better than an airweight. But it's obviously the most expensive.
Another thing is each one of the airweights had what looked to me about the same amount of firing pin protruding when pulling the trigger. Which to me looks almost too short. The 640 had a much more pronounced firing pin and domed. The airweights are pointed.
I went right in at the end of the day and didn't take my trade in gun, but when I mentioned what it was of course he was downplaying it's worth. I'm not really sure I want to trade it in for such a low amount. XD 45 tactical.
I also have another LGS that has a 4" tapered 10 or a 15 for 475 and 450 but I don't think I can see myself carrying a full sized gun regularly. I was carrying my HiPower today and it seems huge compared to a J frame. It's doable but not something I'd like to do all the time.
There's not really a question other than add in whatever thoughts you might have. Sometimes it helps to hear other peoples thoughts.