mod57
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It doesn't bother me at all.
I have other guns that are pretty.
You sure do, Kenny, you sure do. You are also no slouch at photographing them!
Pros and Cons to carrying a 642/442?
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You sure do, Kenny, you sure do. You are also no slouch at photographing them!
Sadly these words are the new rules of engagement for every legally armed, law abiding American in what society/govt has become in the United States of America today.
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here is a link to usa carry
Defensive Ammunition: Legal Considerations - USA Carry
As for the Mrs. and I , the revolvers are all stock-no mods, no trigger jobs and the ammo is all standard.
Still think that Performance Center piece is too expensive???
I got my 642 when they first came out, and I carried it almost every day until earlier this year, and it still looks like new.
smoothshooter
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I don't follow your reasoning.
Pocket carry in a front pocket is the most secure to carry a handgun that there is if you wear pants with deeper pockets and wide enough openings.
And the gun is in a pocket holster.
357 shooter
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The 642 is probably the most challenging defensive handgun for a new shooter to become proficient with. Super heavy trigger pull , minimal sights and recoil can be pretty stiff. But it is one gun that no one would ever have an unintentional discharge with as it hard enough to make go off on purpose.
Still the first time I picked one up I knew I had to have one! It truly lives up to it's name - Airweight. Is easily pocket carried. Shoots pretty well despite the above mentioned drawbacks. Learning the proper grip was something I learned fast after the first few shots!
But I shoot my small semi autos (P365s , LCP Max , G42) better and that is what I use mostly these days. But I still keep the 642 loaded ready to go.
Curious about one design having a -slightly- safer trigger system than the other...
Should ammo sensitivity be included in any discussion of snub v semi ?.
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I have a 642 w/ a crimson trace installed. Never sees the light of day anymore. I have two Kimber Micro 9s one with, one w/o, a light. These are my go to for every season. They pocket carry extremely well and are very accurate.
Can't emphasize enough, these are changing times. The old adage of extremely close encounters only now has to be amended to include active shooter situations. Effective distance has to be considered. Even w/ the crimson trace, the 642 is no where as shooter friendly as most small autos even from a supported position. I can stand at 25 yards off hand with my Micro 9s and have no trouble routinely going upper torso (I.e. cranium). That's not saying the 642 isn't capable of grouping sufficiently enough to be effective at that distance. It's saying that platform is more difficult to do so with from a human factors perspective.
Can't emphasize enough, these are changing times. The old adage of extremely close encounters only now has to be amended to include active shooter situations. Effective distance has to be considered. Even w/ the crimson trace, the 642 is no where as shooter friendly as most small autos even from a supported position. I can stand at 25 yards off hand with my Micro 9s and have no trouble routinely going upper torso (I.e. cranium). That's not saying the 642 isn't capable of grouping sufficiently enough to be effective at that distance. It's saying that platform is more difficult to do so with from a human factors perspective.
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One more pro might be that you can easily replace it with another one just like it.
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I have carried a 342 for over 20 years. It is the same pistol as a 642, but has a changable front sight. It show its age, but I would not take anything for it. I carry OWB, IWB, pants pocket, jacket pocket, ankle holster, shoulder holster, and so on... I own a 642, but it resides on the night stand. In my opinion there is no better carry than a J Frame...
https://i.postimg.cc/sD2j5s3c/S-W-342-2.jpg
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I have the 442-1 Pro, loaded with Liberty Civil Defense. A great combination for pocket holster carry.
Every morning on my 4-mile walk, I drop a 340PD in a Don Hume leather pocket holster into the back pocket of my jeans. The handle sticks up just far enough so I get a full grip on the gun and it is easy to cover if needed.
Thousands of miles with that gun and so far, it has never been noticed or used.
Thousands of miles with that gun and so far, it has never been noticed or used.
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642-1 with the laser using plated low-end factory ammo gives me 8" groups of precision at 25 yds freehand at 5 seconds or more per shot. I still need to adjust laser 4.5" to the right and two inches up, but in the meantime I just shoot to the right a little to hit stuff. It is assembled nicely too.
I had to dry fire couple thousand times to break in my XL hands to the unmatched biomechanics and grip of the pistol, and to learn how to avoid pinching finger tissue inside trigger guard.
This is actually one of my wife's pistols. She had to get used to the safety trigger pull duration and tension which is a lot for the gun's size.
To avoid beating it up I prefer not to make pocket carrying a habit.
Bottom line, 642/442's definitely have a place in carrying, especially with practice
I had to dry fire couple thousand times to break in my XL hands to the unmatched biomechanics and grip of the pistol, and to learn how to avoid pinching finger tissue inside trigger guard.
This is actually one of my wife's pistols. She had to get used to the safety trigger pull duration and tension which is a lot for the gun's size.
To avoid beating it up I prefer not to make pocket carrying a habit.
Bottom line, 642/442's definitely have a place in carrying, especially with practice
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642 pros/cons
Pros: Very light, very small, moderately powerful
Cons: Very light, very small, moderately powerful
That said, I have carried one for about 15 years. Practice with it is not pleasant. If you want to be proficient with the little monster, though, you'd better practice with it.
Pros: Very light, very small, moderately powerful
Cons: Very light, very small, moderately powerful
That said, I have carried one for about 15 years. Practice with it is not pleasant. If you want to be proficient with the little monster, though, you'd better practice with it.
The airweight j-frame simply fits in the pocket well, and can be still be carried many different ways/positions with ease. With practice, one can become quite proficient with it. Great lightweight gun with ability to use multiple variations/types of bullets/loads to fit locations/activities. While it is not high capacity, it does have reloading options from quick/bulky to not as fast/slim. Gives one many options.
I think that is one of the greatest "pros!" Going out? Just grab the 642/442 (laying there in its Mika holster), poke it in the front pocket and head out the door.
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