Took a small family trip this past weekend and while the kids slept in the car the wife and I took turns running into a couple stores near the hotel. On wifes turn no luck, on my turn walked out with a 340PD.
Actually had the regular 340 and the 340PD M&P for about $300 less. Wasn't real sure of the difference (though now see the 340 is 1 1/2ozs lighter and has a 120g minimum .357 limit) other then I really liked the front sight on the PD version so grabbed it.
Was not prepared for how much lighter it is then my regular 60. Have already had to make sure I hadn't lost it out of my ankle rig or forgot to drop it in my pockets as I couldnt notice it was there. So not sure for me the extra $300, extra care for the cylinder and 120g limit is worth saving the 1 1/2 oz (though I wasn't able to feel that difference in the store) and loosing that big ole dot on the front.
Anticipate keeping the 686 still with full Rem 125g SJHP for the house and the 60 w/ Rem GS .357 and 340 w/ Rem GS .38 as my carry rig. Nice to have the same speedloaders for the 60/340 and not have to carry only .38s in those as I wouldve if I opted for the 642.
Hoping to get to the range in a couple days and get a feel for it.
take care