S&W 317 2" Does anyone use them for carry?

zappadragon · Oct 21, 2009

So I have a S&W 317 2" and love it. Now I am wanting to upgrade and get a 342PD, 442, or 642. I have been looking for good deals on one and the other day I got out the 317 and was thinking how great this little gun was. So we all know the 342,442,and 642s are great guns for CCW but does anyone use the 317 for CCW?

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BUFF · Oct 22, 2009

While CCW/self defense was the intended market for the 2" M-317, and it IS better than a bar of soap in a tube sock, I can't think I would be well-served depending on a .22 fired from a 2" barrel to stop the action if needed.

For very little extra weight, one of the lightweight J frame .38's is a far better choice.

With ammunition prices what they are now, that same M-317 would be a great practice gun to back up something like a M-642 though.

HoosierMike · Oct 22, 2009

Depends on the environment. Yes I do carry my 317 but it is usually when I go hiking in the river bottoms. First 2 are birdshot, the balance are CCI mini mags. It fits nicely in a back jean pocket and the shotshells will neatly end the existance of any Copperhead within about 15ft. The only other potential threats are packs of wild dogs and Methheads. The Minimags are quite effective on K9s. And the Meth cookers are not the brightest bunch. They tend to be noisy and not really aware of their surroundings so it is pretty easy to slip away and report them to LE . In other settings, I carry a Airweight Bodyguard in 38 spl or a KelTech P32 depending on dress.

zappadragon · Oct 22, 2009

Trust me as soon as I find a good price on a 342PD, 442, or 642 I will. I was just thinking that some of you guys might.

josephthreedogs · Oct 22, 2009

I carry a model 34-1 daily and feel I am well protected with it. I can hit an empty 12G shell at 15 yards 99% of the time.

Arizona Slim · Oct 25, 2009

I've carried mine daily for about five years, particularly when walking the dogs. The clear finish is starting to wear. It's my favorite handgun... 'though I am considering a 351PD next!

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