360PD Talk me into it & 11.4oz or 12 oz?

[Robert B]

I'm itching to buy a 360PD. I already have a M&P360, and it's brutal with 357 rounds. I plan on using the Speer 135 gr 38+P rounds it it. Anyone like their 360PD? How much does it actually weigh?

 

[pinkymingeo]

Mine weighs 11.5oz on a postal scale.

 

[sourdough44]

I have a 340PD & don't think I ever shot a 357 in it, 38 +p is enough.

 

[suckersrus]

I got one just before Christmas and so far I love it.

I have owned a 329PD for several years and love it as well.

Neither gun is for plinking and range practice but perfect for "carry lots, shoot little".

10 rounds of 357 mag is about enough for one session and up to a box of 38 SP is OK.

I am thrilled because mine shoots dead on. That was my major concern, with the fixed sights.

I have heard many people say it is unbearable with magnum ammo. Maybe my hands are tougher, or stronger, or I got better Vicodans but I disagree.

Get a grip on it and shoot it.

I say, Buy it.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I bought my 360PD last year "slightly used" for the purpose of being my hiking companion. Came with a box of 49, 357 mag rounds. (No kidding). Mine weighs in at 11.3 oz on my postal scale. It's not bad to shoot with 38's. I'm not going to bother practicing with 357 loads at all (although I do carry it with 357 rounds in black bear country on occasion.)
Nice gun, I like it allot better since I bobbed the hammer.

Since this pic, I've added some CT 405 grips and they do seem to eat a little recoil.

 

[whatter]

I have a 340pd and it kicked really bad with the stock grips. I put on a set of Crimson Trace Laser grips and the extra length around my little finger made all the difference in the world. It is a really nice 38 +p carry gun but still kicks too much with hot 357 loads.

W. Hatter

 

[USMC586]

I love my 340. Not a 360 I know but they are brothers.
Mine is found on me as my carry piece more often then not. It is filled with .357 rounds not .38. I figure if I need it I won't be worried about the recoil!
I only shoot about 20-25 .357 rounds every 6 months or so, just to keep myself in the know. Oh yea, I make sure that when I do it is at the end of my range session. That way I don't waste the rest of my day at the range!

I do shoot .38 rounds once a month or so just to keep the muscle memory fresh.
Get it and don't look back!

 

[TexasSTEP]

I have a 340pd and it kicked really bad with the stock grips. I put on a set of Crimson Trace Laser grips and the extra length around my little finger made all the difference in the world. It is a really nice 38 +p carry gun but still kicks too much with hot 357 loads.

W. Hatter

+1.............. I added the Crimson Trace 305 grip to mine and it made all the difference over the stock grip. I do carry and practice with .357's since adding the CT's. Great little gun that is easy to carry and have with you all the time.

-TS

 

[imashooter2]

I've got one of the older 360s. As expected, brutal with mags. I carry Speer 135 +P SB and practice with +P reloads. Mine is 11.4 ounces.

 

[TexasSTEP]

+1.............. I added the Crimson Trace 305 grip to mine and it made all the difference over the stock grip. I do carry and practice with .357's since adding the CT's. Great little gun that is easy to carry and have with you all the time.

-TS

I found a picture I took shortly after adding the CT305 grips to it. You can see in this angle how much additional rubber covers the backstrap compared to the original stocks. It really helps to absorb the .357's.

-TS

 

[ab4ka]

Well, since you've already got the M&P, it's not like you need it, so use my favorite reasoning...get it because you want it

 

[florida1098]

I had two but recently sold them towards something else. One the barrel was'nt straight and S&W corrected it, and second was wifes, she hated shooting it. I always cut a piece of bicycle tube and put it around grips and that somewhat softened the kick. But, even with 28 years of qualifying with Centennials, and Chiefs, the 340 was an extremely hard gun to aim at anything more than 5 feet. Also on mine, the one shot often, the finish was alot of work to clean properly after shooting and keep looking nice.

 

[P&R Fan]

360 Weight

I can't speak of the 360, but my 340PD weighs 11.8 oz. unloaded, according to scale at a dairy. (Long story). Interestingly, I happened to also be carrying a Glock at the time. A Glock 22 magazine fully loaded with 15 rds. of 155 grain Silvertips weighs 10.8 oz., 1 oz. lighter than the revolver. That's just for those of you who haven't examined one of these flyweight guns yet. Yes, I love it, and yes, with 125grn. .357s it hurts. A lot.

 

[thirdeagle]

+1 for the 340pd. My little scandium also wears CT grips. I carry in a Desantis pocket holster which usually resides in my strong side cargo pocket. I keep the 340pd and a couple Bianchi speed strips loaded with .357 - what ever the flavor of the day is. Recoil is stout but when I am in the woods I always wear a pair of fingerless weight lifting gloves (padded leather) which, along with the CT grips, tames the beast.

...you can never have too many scandiums...I'm looking for a 329pd to add to my meager collection.

 

[DonD]

I think Herb Belin, the S&W revolver manager said that the really light .357s were rougher on the shooter than the .500 Mags. The epitome of the "carry often shoot very little" approach.

They'd certainly be a lot less noticeable than the 24-25oz (unloaded) of my Ruger SP101 for CCW. Don