Ditto. Got mine on 2003. It wears a Crimson Trace now. Five shots with +P was enough. Best carry gunI too carry a 342 in an ankle holster or pocket holster, I have no interest in a 340 with magnums after shooting one, once, for about three rounds. Luckily it was a range rental and then I bought a 342. Good 38's will do just fine and the weight is great. BTW I purchased mine in 2004 and it is one of the Smiths I will never sell.