Which do you own M&P 340 or 340PD?

[shooter1911]

I have carried the 340PD with the lock removed for 15 years. The reason I chose the 340PD was they didn't make the M&P when I bought my PD. I don't think there is a better weight to power ratio than the 340PD on the market. With that said, I really like what S&W has done with the M&P, and I would consider one it I had the option. I also carry Speer 135gr +P, and have shot the 357 version, but like many have said they cut your shooting speed a little. After all these years I just installed the Wolff Reduced Trigger pull spring kit. If I don't get light strikes, the trigger feels great. I'll keep checking. So far, so good.

 

[629shooter]

I have both. I like the M&P340 more. In my opinion, the wider u-notch in the rear, and the XS standard dot in the front, cannot be beat. At least as far as a +/- 2" J-frame.

I carry Remington Golden Saber 125 gr. 357 Magnum in the M&P340; and Speer Gold Dot 135 gr. Short Barrel 357 Magnums in the 340PD.

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[old pipefitter]

I own the 340 M&P. That's what my LGS had at the time. I never cared for the rubber grips and replaced them with a pair of Speigel Coco Bolo grips. I usually shoot .38+P ammo but carry with .357 135 Speer SB.

 

[S-W4EVER]

I bought a M-340PD before I retired as a backup to my M-442 (that I still carry everyday). I only load up with .38 Specials though.

The 340PD has a better trigger pull than the 442. No experience with the M&P.

 

[M29since14]

Between the two there really is little to choose, but the small differences may make one or the other more practical for individual uses. The PD probably makes a better pocket gun, but its construction makes it more touchy to clean. The sights on the M&P model are nice for quick use, and the weight difference might not matter if the gun is carried on the belt. Bottom line for me is I am in the same boat with you. I have a PD (and like it) but sometimes have thought about buying an M&P.

I use .357s. As Houston Rick says, they're no fun to shoot, but I can stand to shoot it if the need should arise. Mine is loaded with Silvertips, but if my supply runs out and I can't resupply, I will probably change to some type of 125.

I've always believed the 340PD is a great little revolver, but what S&W SHOULD have made is a 940PD. I'd buy one of those in a minute if they ever make one, but I'm not holding my breath waiting.

 

[studenygreg]

I have a 340pd. I got it because I needed something I could carry in athletic shorts, scrubs,and just hanging around the house. I shoot both .357mag and 38 specials. I'm weird in that I kind of enjoy the pain and challenge of shooting 357 out of it. It pairs well with my 327pc. I carry .357mag in both.

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[Gearhead Jim]

I bought a 340PD with the Bantam grips when they first came out. Later got a 340SS (same gun but stainless cylinder, so same weight as a 340 M&), to see how much the extra weight helped reduce recoil. I couldn't tell the difference either in recoil or in my pocket, so I sold the 340SS.

After 30 years of shooting hot loads in Airweight/Airlite J-frames with small grips (for pocket carry), the base of my thumb got tenderized to the point that I wasn't practicing as much as I wanted and not enjoying it at all. When the Glock 42 (.380) became reliable, I bought one and it became my EDC pocket gun. Better in some ways, worse in others; for me it's a step forward.
Even with rubber on the backstrap, DA revolvers hurt my hand after a few shots. But I can fire full house .40 S&W loads in a Glock all day.
Everyone is different.

 

[luangtom]

I have both. I have two M&P340s, one with lock and one w/o. The 340PD has the lock. I carry one of the M&P340s more often. I shoot the 340PD as little as I can due to not liking to clean the cylinder. I do not like having to be so careful with it versus the cylinders on the two M&P340s. That is just me.

 

[cometpx4]

342

342 airlite Ti. Love it

 

[IntegraRC]

I bought the M&P 340 because I didn't want to worry about bullet grains or special cleaning. After a few years, I saw the titanium cylinder on sale, so I swapped it out thinking that I could always reinstall the steel cylinder if I have erosion issues. It made it essentially a PD, but with M&P 340 sights.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I carry the 340 PD regularly with Hornady Critical Defense 125 Grain XTP. No worries . . .

 

[studenygreg]

I bought the M&P 340 because I didn't want to worry about bullet grains or special cleaning. After a few years, I saw the titanium cylinder on sale, so I swapped it out thinking that I could always reinstall the steel cylinder if I have erosion issues. It made it essentially a PD, but with M&P 340 sights.

What grips are those

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[Muss Muggins]

Crimson Trace Laser Grips. I've got the same on mine but the grip surface is different. Mine are older . . .

What grips are those

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[GTBL]

I carry a 340PD everyday, occasionally a 640 Pro. If I come across the M&P one day, I will buy it as well. J-Frames just work for me. I will always have them.