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Posted: 9/7/2020 5:54:48 PM EDT
My tried and true S&W Model 342Ti in .38 Special carried in my ancient Desantis three slot with a even more ancient Mixson Leathercraft six shot dump pouch that holds a loaded five speed strip perfectly.
 This gun has been all over the US with me. It has been my constant companion and served as my primary off duty and BUG for work.  The finish is scratched and worn, the fromt face of the cylinder has black rings premantely burnt in from shooting, and the gun won't win any beauty contests. But it sure is mechanically reliable and goes bang when needed it has served me well over a decade and while I have prettier guns. My 342Ti is my favorite. Post yours. It could be a S&W J-Frame, a Taurus clone, a Ruger LCR or SP101, or a Colt D-Frame. But if you got one that is used and abused but works when needed. This is the place to talk about it. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 5:59:09 PM EDT
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 ETA: 
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:00:54 PM EDT
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outstanding!!! I love snub noses... I should carry mine more often...
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:02:40 PM EDT
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Snubnose revolvers are of couse banned over here.
Fears that licenced sports shooters would carry them  |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:03:06 PM EDT
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442 in ankle holster for 10+ years in uniform. PPK before that.
Sorry, no pics. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:03:09 PM EDT
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Muh 642
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:03:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:05:57 PM EDT
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I also have a 342Ti but it’s never been shot and remains in the padded case and factory packaging. I purchased it back around 1999 because I thought it was cool. I have a number of other small J frames including a 442 (which is not that much heavier) if I feel like shooting or carrying a .38 Special.
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:06:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:08:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:13:27 PM EDT
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Nice
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:15:40 PM EDT
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What are you going to do if Al Qaeda attacks and there are 5 terries? If you had an auto they would be obligated to wait in line while you had a gunfight with each one of them consecutively. But not if you have a revolver, obviously.
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:18:10 PM EDT
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Miami_JBT: I have a S&W 342PD that I bought at B&B, N. Hollywood CA(yeah "just a hop, skip, & a jump" where 2 gunman had a shoot-out with LAPD years ago) just for laughs & giggles, one of the more expensive S&W guns in my collection.
Great shooting gun with my standard velocity wad cutters that I load. As you may know already, the little people can't do CCW in Los Angeles County. Later, I found that the 342 line is rather sought-after by LE throughout the US becaus many agencies are not too keen with S&W 340s and the word "357 mag" stamped on the frame. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:20:13 PM EDT
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 My only snubbies. The 642 is around a year old and l bought the 60-7 the year before. They do get carried but they are not my primary carry pieces. . That duty falls on my Sig C3, Colt Combat Elite and gen 2 Glock 19, in that order. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:25:01 PM EDT
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 Attached File Attached File1956 colt cobra 38special Usually my goto carry ... Currently looking at speed loader options |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:25:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:27:00 PM EDT
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 no pic, so I'll just rip off Bob's, but in the 442 version.  Attached FileI have an ankle holster but I feel like I'm shufflin' like Frankenstein so I slip it in my rear pocket with an untucked shirt. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:28:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:32:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At least clean the pocket lint off it man. A well worn gun still needs to be cleaned. Don't want a bird nest in your cylinder. I figured ot would aid in a sort of shorgun effect.... I had this for only a month or so before I sacrificed the extra round for the weight. Still like the Colt though.  
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:34:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:35:32 PM EDT
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It's also worth noting Homer Simpson's snub is named Mr Blasty
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:36:06 PM EDT
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Well mine still looks new, no rust in the last 10 years. I have kept it well maintained, pocket carry all summer.
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:43:33 PM EDT
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 Attached FileSlightly less snubby 637. Must have put a couple thousand wadcutters through it in the first few years I had it. Factory rubber grips started falling apart so I installed the Hogue one-piece, which is plenty comfortable, but a little snug on the Safariland speed loaders I like. Still gets carried occasionally, but not shot near as much as it should be. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:43:49 PM EDT
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S&W 637-2
 S&W 640-1  S&W Model 66-2 Snubnose  |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:44:34 PM EDT
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Just found a box of 50 Nyclad 38 special hiding in a drawer.
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:47:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:47:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: no pic, so I'll just rip off Bob's, but in the 442 version. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/60489/20200828_015241-1566384_jpg-1581802.JPG I have an ankle holster but I feel like I'm shufflin' like Frankenstein so I slip it in my rear pocket with an untucked shirt.   
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:48:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:53:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:55:20 PM EDT
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642-1 in Alessi pocket holster. Found the receipt, bought in 2000
 
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:56:06 PM EDT
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Quoted: My tried and true S&W Model 342Ti in .38 Special carried in my ancient Desantis three slot with a even more ancient Mixson Leathercraft six shot dump pouch that holds a loaded five speed strip perfectly. 342ti was the shortest owned gun I've ever had. Bought it in the morning, shot it, said "fuck all that", and sold it that afternoon. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:57:22 PM EDT
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My old 638 has been carried a lot. Its semi retired now.
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Posted: 9/7/2020 6:58:14 PM EDT
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I love me a good snubnose.
Sadly my Glock 26 has once again taken over EDC roles. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:01:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:02:41 PM EDT
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lotta J-frames... such a jewel
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:03:28 PM EDT
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Pawn shop score,actually carried by a detective for many years. Now it's my wife's purse gun.
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:07:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:10:31 PM EDT
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My 342Ti is probably the most carried for me. Though it does a good job of hiding wear.
 Attached File Attached File Attached FileM&P340  Attached FileRuger LCR 9mm and Spicy  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:12:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My old 638 has been carried a lot. Its semi retired now. I carried a 638 for about 25 years. One day while cleaning it I found the frame had cracked under the barrel. Sent it back to S&W for replacement. Just not the same. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:19:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThere is some real beauty to that one! Salty looking like it has been around.. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:21:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/648/20200828_015241-1566384.jpg My only snubbies. The 642 is around a year old and l bought the 60-7 the year before. They do get carried but they are not my primary carry pieces. . That duty falls on my Sig C3, Colt Combat Elite and gen 2 Glock 19, in that order. Nice.....60-7. That is the one to get. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:27:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:31:59 PM EDT
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WW2 S&W Victory i
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:38:55 PM EDT
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Let me introduce you to my little friend.
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:47:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:48:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice! I have a very similar Model 69, and the same Thailand grips. |
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:51:07 PM EDT
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Excuse my ignorance but what is that orange speed loader called ?
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:51:25 PM EDT
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3 in S&W model 36
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:56:19 PM EDT
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Being an old revolver guy, I've carried quite a few over the years.
.357Here's a sampling of my big bore revolvers, .357, .44 Magnum and .45 ACP. Models 627, 629's, 325 and a 25 "Jovino." 
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:59:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2020 7:59:42 PM EDT
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Smith 438 with desantis clip grip goes everywhere with me.
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