JamesD
US Veteran
Greetings to All,
Background: My yin and yang are out of balance. Or maybe it’s my feng and my shui.
I am well armed (courtesy of the SIG Sauer semi-automatic pistol), but incomplete.
A man needs some wheelguns.
It’s in our DNA I think.
I have some wheelguns that were my Daddy’s (some of which I’ve posted about here).
But I sort of want to leave them retired.
And get me my own to train with, drag around, etc.
If I’m looking for something to carry...
And to supplement my SIGs...
My natural entry point, I’ve decided, is the j-frame.
(...in particular, in the .32 H&R Magnum caliber, which is a whole ‘nother story [and thread] )
Here is my QUESTION:
What are the pros and cons, the ins and outs of the Chief’s Special “style” vs. the Centennial “style.”
Here’s the areas it breaks down into for ME:
1- Aesthetics
They certainly look "different” but beyond that, it’s simply not worth talking about.
To each his own. De gustibus non est disputandum.
2- Use
a) the Chief’s can be fired DA or SA, whereas the shrouded Centennial is DAO
b) the Chief’s hammer could conceivably snag on the draw, whereas the Centennial has no hammer to snag.
Do you wise old heads go with Chief’s or Centennial because you like one “trigger” over the other?
Do you avoid the Chief for carry because of the hammer?
Or is your manual-of-arms just to put your thumb on the hammer on the draw, and... carry on?
3- Maintenance
My SIGs I can field strip in 15 seconds and get to everything I need to to clean and/or oil.
I have NO IDEA about the care and feeding of the j-frame revolver.
But I’m thinking...cylinder face, chambers, barrel the same on both the Chief’s and the Centennial.
But what about the Centennial hammer and other sundry parts UNDER THAT SHROUD?
Does daily shooting and proper cleaning need make the Centennial style more of an “issue” than the Chief’s style, with its direct access to the hammer, etc.
Or is everything copacetic to be just left alone under that shroud?
Or you need to be taking the side plate off regularly to clean under there?
4- Any other issues/differences I’ve overlooked between the Chief’s and the Centennial?
All comments, information and opinions much appreciated by this enthusiastic student !
James
Background: My yin and yang are out of balance. Or maybe it’s my feng and my shui.
I am well armed (courtesy of the SIG Sauer semi-automatic pistol), but incomplete.
A man needs some wheelguns.
It’s in our DNA I think.
I have some wheelguns that were my Daddy’s (some of which I’ve posted about here).
But I sort of want to leave them retired.
And get me my own to train with, drag around, etc.
If I’m looking for something to carry...
And to supplement my SIGs...
My natural entry point, I’ve decided, is the j-frame.
(...in particular, in the .32 H&R Magnum caliber, which is a whole ‘nother story [and thread] )
Here is my QUESTION:
What are the pros and cons, the ins and outs of the Chief’s Special “style” vs. the Centennial “style.”
Here’s the areas it breaks down into for ME:
1- Aesthetics
They certainly look "different” but beyond that, it’s simply not worth talking about.
To each his own. De gustibus non est disputandum.
2- Use
a) the Chief’s can be fired DA or SA, whereas the shrouded Centennial is DAO
b) the Chief’s hammer could conceivably snag on the draw, whereas the Centennial has no hammer to snag.
Do you wise old heads go with Chief’s or Centennial because you like one “trigger” over the other?
Do you avoid the Chief for carry because of the hammer?
Or is your manual-of-arms just to put your thumb on the hammer on the draw, and... carry on?
3- Maintenance
My SIGs I can field strip in 15 seconds and get to everything I need to to clean and/or oil.
I have NO IDEA about the care and feeding of the j-frame revolver.
But I’m thinking...cylinder face, chambers, barrel the same on both the Chief’s and the Centennial.
But what about the Centennial hammer and other sundry parts UNDER THAT SHROUD?
Does daily shooting and proper cleaning need make the Centennial style more of an “issue” than the Chief’s style, with its direct access to the hammer, etc.
Or is everything copacetic to be just left alone under that shroud?
Or you need to be taking the side plate off regularly to clean under there?
4- Any other issues/differences I’ve overlooked between the Chief’s and the Centennial?
All comments, information and opinions much appreciated by this enthusiastic student !
James