Recent content by Oldog

640-2 I have a couple of 640-2s. The shipping boxes both say NYPD on the label, and -- although chambered for .38Spl the cylinders and barrels are slightly longer than the standard 640's (which I also have). This supports the idea that the "-2" was built on the .357 Mag frame but chambered...

This stuff is currently (a) probably the best .38 snubby defense ammo, (b) very widely used by law enforcement in 38 snubby revolver concealed or backup guns -- which soaks up supplies, and (c) consequently as rare these days as fangs in a chicken. Speer says they're making it as fast as they...

The .38 342PD AirLite is rated for +P -- ".38 S&W SPL +P JACKETED" stamped right on it. Haven't had any trouble with mine. The barrel has a steel insert.

I have the short, boot-type Crimson Trace laser grip on the 342PD, as well as on a standard S&W 640 and a 640-2 (the batch that was made for NYPD Detectives, basically a .38 on a .357 mag 640 j-frame; gun is a tad bigger, barrel a bit longer). Don't have any problem shooting +P out of the steel...

Even law enforcement folks can get in trouble for shooting at a fleeing felon. Never a good idea for a civilian from a legal standpoint, and practically speaking, the shooter is very unlikely do do any damage to the flee-er.

I've had a 342PD .38+P for several years; use Speer 135 gr GDHP +P "snubby" ammo for social purposes. GOOD NEWS: It's so light it feels like a kid's plastic squirt gun. Once you get used to it, it's plenty accurate for defensive shooting -- I can get 18-19 (sometimes all 20) rounds into the...