I am looking to get a couple of new guns, one being a 617 the other a 442. My problem is, I spend to much time looking up items before buying. While looking up J frames I came across some posts about cracked frames and they make me nervous about buying one. Is this a frequent issue or is it just a case of a few bad ones that spread over the web?
I have a Ruger SP101, but really want a 442 for pocket carry. I have read post after post of people using J frames for CCW, and can't see them being as popular as they are if they were so prone to cracking.
My plans are to shoot it a little (with +P carry ammo), and carry it alot. I have others for range toys.
What is your personal experience with J Frames Airweights?
I have a Ruger SP101, but really want a 442 for pocket carry. I have read post after post of people using J frames for CCW, and can't see them being as popular as they are if they were so prone to cracking.
My plans are to shoot it a little (with +P carry ammo), and carry it alot. I have others for range toys.
What is your personal experience with J Frames Airweights?