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I used to go through belts like water until I got an indestructible belt from Bullhide Belts. Have been using the same Hercules belt for the last 5 years and it looks like a brand new leather belt. Highly recommend it. Hercules Belt - Virtually Indestructible Non Leather Belt - USA Made –...

I shot a 686 4” over the weekend with magnums and the recoil was very manageable, reminded me of a full size 1911. .38s with it felt like .22s. I could’ve shot .357 all day long. Does anyone own all the barrell lengths and provide a recoil comparison with 357s between the smaller lengths vs...

The 638 is the aluminum frame bodyguard that is rated for 38 +p. It has a flatter finish vs the 649 which is the heavier Stainless Steel frame bodyguard that can fire 357. As you said, both the 638 & 649 look identical, but no matter as you prefer the 637. Enjoy your new revolver, glad all of...

As u said, you saw the 649 (SS 357 bodyguard), but you prefer the Airweight 637. All that matters is you are happy with what u get. The 637 is a fine revolver. You can dry fire revolvers with snap caps. I think the new models with transfer bars are ok to dry fire without snap caps, but I’m...

I’m pretty sure a majority who posted own semis and revolvers. I have a SA XDs 45, but prefer carrying my 442. It’s just lighter and more confortable. Be careful of those Airlites (340pd). You completely forget you are carrying, but the recoil, even with 38s is not pleasant. Hence why I...

Firing .357 in a snubby is challenging. The lighter the alloy, the more recoil you get. IMHO, 357 is ideal in stainless steel frame with barrels of 4” + (gp100, 686) A .38 is an excellent defense round in a snubby. Manageable with aluminum frames. I think u need to define what is more...

+1. OP, 649 has everything you are looking for. - 357 - all stainless steel. It’s heavier than air weights, so it will absorb the recoil, but it’s ideal for IWB vs pocket carry. - SA and DA, as u preferred. Plus it’s a bodyguard design so the hammer won’t snag when u draw. It’s basically a...

With Shot Show around the corner, it would be great if S&W updates the 642 and 442 with a 6 shot and removable front sight. Hey one can dream.

A PC 586 L-comp

Got this no lock 442 last year...love it. Just installed these beautiful Altamont grips. I’m now thinking of selling my 45 XDs and getting a another j.