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[Dump1567]

If I were to get another J Frame to replace my 638 with, it would be a 340 M&P. I consider the 340 M&P to be an improvement over the 638, mainly because of the sights.

I have a 340 M&P. It's a nice gun if you intend to use .357 mag ( most won't). And the big dot is nice, but it's hard to justify when you can get two 642 no-locks for the same price.

I've often thought of selling mine and just using my 642. But all my J frames just fill a back-up roll to my G23.

 

[bamboo29]

OH NO....here we go again. This thread could be locked if this goes much farther with an IL discussion. My advice would be to go the the main page and read the sticky on the lock and let that be it.

Dave....I use to think the Model 38 was an ugly-duckling too, but I got over it. It's a darn-good little pistol and I truly believe made out of better alloy than the new models.

What's the Link for this?

 

[snubbiefan]

You can go to the section...."1980 to present" and the third sticky down is the one you may be looking for, but IL discussions are all over the forum stuck in many, many thread topics..

 

[willepeterson7]

Very nice revolver for concealed carry. It was my first j-frame and it has been with me many a day. In fact the 638 was my first S&W. I carry mine in a Galco strong side hip leather holster, or a Galco IWB leather holster. It wears like a dream, its easy to forget its there because of its light weight and comfort of carry in a quality holster. Its got my nod for a best buy. I use Speer 135gr short barrel + P Gold Dots. If my wife carrys it she shoots Federal 125gr standard preasure Nyclads..