Recent content by JackGordon

Thank you very much for the reply (I'm new to the forum and still a little confused about finding posts that reply to my questions, so I'm late with my thanks here.) I defer to your (clearly) superior knowledge of S&W guns and will continue to carry my 642 with the confidence that it is an...

I read recently (I think here at the forum) that the 442 and 642, since they have shrouded hammers, forego the hammer block. The thinking seems to be that, since nothing can touch the hammer, there's no need to block it from the firing pin. I have seen on several sales sites, though, that the...

Well, I went to the range today with my first revolver, a S&W 643 (snub). I have a SIG P-250, just as you do. With the SIG, I can put round after round on a target with little effort. With the S&W, though.... not so good. I think I'll have to practice A LOT with the Smith to get used to it. I...

Thanks I knew someone with experience would know about this. So the 642's trigger not only cocks the hammer but at the same time lowers a physical barrier between the hammer & firing pin? That sounds pretty safe to me. I knew a gun that's been around this long had to be bug free. Thanks again.

I've shot semi-autos my whole life, but never revolvers. I wanted something accessible when I'm out walking & dressed like an Eskimo here in the north, something I can CC in a coat pocket holster; I don't like really small pistols like the LCP for pocket carry, a matter of personal preference...

P-64 good news and bad The P-64 is a quality firearm, but one that is definitely NOT for novices. It is accurate, small, relatively light, and has holster choices (I carry it in one made for the Walther PPK and the fit is perfect). Those are the good points. On the negative side, it's DA...