A good buddy offered to trade me his 642 for my 340PD. I stoke the 340PD with Winchester 158 grain +P's not .357 mags rounds. Both guns are in mint condition and although I paid a couple hundo's more for the 340PD I'm considering the trade for a few of reasons:
The S&W 642.....
1. Has no ILS.
2. Is stainless for lower maintenance against moisture, perspiration.
3. A couple ounces heavier to soften recoil but still light enough for carry comfort (ankle and pocket).
4. loads what I'm carrying - 38 +p's. I've run about 40 rounds of .357 through the 340PD but I found it cheaper to just whack the web area of my hand with a brass mallet.
The 340PD is a pleasure to carry, especially with the CT LG-405 grips (bought separately) and the HiViz sights are great during the day but that 642 is calling my name. Oh, my buddy's gonna throw in a few bucks too (?). What do you all think?
The S&W 642.....
1. Has no ILS.
2. Is stainless for lower maintenance against moisture, perspiration.
3. A couple ounces heavier to soften recoil but still light enough for carry comfort (ankle and pocket).
4. loads what I'm carrying - 38 +p's. I've run about 40 rounds of .357 through the 340PD but I found it cheaper to just whack the web area of my hand with a brass mallet.
The 340PD is a pleasure to carry, especially with the CT LG-405 grips (bought separately) and the HiViz sights are great during the day but that 642 is calling my name. Oh, my buddy's gonna throw in a few bucks too (?). What do you all think?