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Posted: 5/8/2021 4:57:18 PM EDT
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S&W Model 640 Centennial.357
I carried it off & on for years when I was concerned my 1911 might “print”. Now with open carry & constitutional carry, I do t care if I print or not, but still carry concealed, 1911, all the time. Now my wife carries the 640 all the time. |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 5:32:27 PM EDT
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Smith 640
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Posted: 5/8/2021 6:05:16 PM EDT
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I assume you are talking about a revolver that is spur-less or internal compared to revolvers that have an external spurred hammer. Ruger makes a good revolver as does S&W. The 640/642 are great guns and the LCR is a neat change with it's different grip options. I don't know if you want a .357 revolver for the sake of being able to shoot both .357/.38 ammo but a snub nose 357 revolver can pack quite a wallop. The SP101 has an external hammer but not a spur. Prices are insane on these guns now for whatever reason, as many others.
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Posted: 5/8/2021 6:23:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I assume you are talking about a revolver that is spur-less or internal compared to revolvers that have an external spurred hammer. Ruger makes a good revolver as does S&W. The 640/642 are great guns and the LCR is a neat change with it's different grip options. I don't know if you want a .357 revolver for the sake of being able to shoot both .357/.38 ammo but a snub nose 357 revolver can pack quite a wallop. The SP101 has an external hammer but not a spur. Prices are insane on these guns now for whatever reason, as many others. I think I'll keep my eye out for an LCR. |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 8:50:45 PM EDT
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I enjoy my Ruger SP101s and my J-frame 638 airweight, but you might do well to take a look at a Kimber K6S:
 The 3" is the lightest production 6-shot .357 Magnum for their barrel length, if memory serves. Mine weighs the same as a 5-shot 3" SP101, but I have another round on tap, along with better sights (I was easily able to swap to 3-dot night sight front and rear due to dovetailed sights), better DAO trigger, and the dehorned shape at the rear means it doesn't poke me as bad IWB. You definitely know you're touching off .357s with it, but this 3" with some three finger Hogues or the Comfort Core grip that wraps around the backstrap really help; far more comfortable than a 2" S&W 640 with .357. I wouldn't want to fire a .357 LCR or S&W scandium J frame; they might be lighter, but I want to practice with it. |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 9:04:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I enjoy my Ruger SP101s and my J-frame 638 airweight, but you might do well to take a look at a Kimber K6S: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/5ABA24AC-B7A3-4453-B867-05F093D27930-1523551.jpg The 3" is the lightest production 6-shot .357 Magnum for their barrel length, if memory serves. Mine weighs the same as a 5-shot 3" SP101, but I have another round on tap, along with better sights (I was easily able to swap to 3-dot night sight front and rear due to dovetailed sights), better DAO trigger, and the dehorned shape at the rear means it doesn't poke me as bad IWB. You definitely know you're touching off .357s with it, but this 3" with some three finger Hogues or the Comfort Core grip that wraps around the backstrap really help; far more comfortable than a 2" S&W 640 with .357. I wouldn't want to fire a .357 LCR or S&W scandium J frame; they might be lighter, but I want to practice with it. +1 one on the Kimber K6s. While they may stretch your budget, IMO they are worth it. My wife, daughter and daughter-in-law all have their K6S Stainless 2" barrel with a laser on it https://www.kimberamerica.com/k6s |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 11:15:14 PM EDT
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Another vote for the S&W 640. With grips you can get your whole hand on the recoil is stout but quite manageable.
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Posted: 5/9/2021 8:12:48 AM EDT
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I think the kimbers the best option for a hammerless gun.
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Posted: 5/9/2021 8:25:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think the kimbers the best option for a hammerless gun. Have they fixed the firing pin issue with dry-firing resulting in broken pins yet? I keep looking at the 3” DAO version, but that has given me a touch of pause. I suppose I could just invest in good snap caps.  Edit to add: my 640-1 has been rock solid for years. Makes 357 loads tolerable vs the 340, it’s been a constant companion. I load the ‘Skeeter’ load 38s for carry, heavy enough to punch but short enough cases for easy extraction. |
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Posted: 5/9/2021 11:19:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have they fixed the firing pin issue with dry-firing resulting in broken pins yet? I keep looking at the 3” DAO version, but that has given me a touch of pause. I suppose I could just invest in good snap caps. Edit to add: my 640-1 has been rock solid for years. Makes 357 loads tolerable vs the 340, it’s been a constant companion. I load the ‘Skeeter’ load 38s for carry, heavy enough to punch but short enough cases for easy extraction. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I think the kimbers the best option for a hammerless gun. Have they fixed the firing pin issue with dry-firing resulting in broken pins yet? I keep looking at the 3” DAO version, but that has given me a touch of pause. I suppose I could just invest in good snap caps. Edit to add: my 640-1 has been rock solid for years. Makes 357 loads tolerable vs the 340, it’s been a constant companion. I load the ‘Skeeter’ load 38s for carry, heavy enough to punch but short enough cases for easy extraction. https://revolverguy.com/k6s-firing-pin-update/ |
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Posted: 5/10/2021 7:38:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have they fixed the firing pin issue with dry-firing resulting in broken pins yet? I keep looking at the 3" DAO version, but that has given me a touch of pause. I suppose I could just invest in good snap caps. They tend to live in my Schofield when I'm not shooting it, but use them in my Kimber when I need some dry fire or reloading practice. |
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Posted: 5/10/2021 7:57:40 AM EDT
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I’ve always preferred Smith and Wesson revolvers to all others but the Gemini Custom Ruger SP101 was always on my want list.
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Posted: 5/10/2021 6:22:03 PM EDT
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I love my 640-1.
XS Regular size dot front site. CT padded laser grips. This and a 10/22  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 3:27:06 PM EDT
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Which CT grips are those? the 405? How are they with recoil? I have the hard plastic ones on the 642 and they are worse than the factory boot grips
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Posted: 5/11/2021 10:00:25 PM EDT
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https://grabagun.com/ruger-sp101-357mag-2-1-4-fs-ss-dao.html
In stock from a good online source, price is a function of the current market |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 11:11:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat’s good to read… it certainly puts a 3” K6 into consideration for me. |
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Posted: 5/12/2021 12:17:13 AM EDT
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Shooting my 2" lcr with full house 357 loads is no fun at all. Kinda like smacking the palm of your hand with a bat real hard. This is with the smallest factory rubber grips. Bigger rubber grips help a lot, but you lose conceal ability. I had a 640 when they 1st came out in 357, great gun, but I didn't like the weight for front pocket carry. It would want to rotate upside down on me. So for me those are/ were some real world trade offs.
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Posted: 5/12/2021 12:49:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Shooting my 2" lcr with full house 357 loads is no fun at all. Kinda like smacking the palm of your hand with a bat real hard. This is with the smallest factory rubber grips. Bigger rubber grips help a lot, but you lose conceal ability. I had a 640 when they 1st came out in 357, great gun, but I didn't like the weight for front pocket carry. It would want to rotate upside down on me. So for me those are/ were some real world trade offs. I find my LCR to be not that bad shooting .357, certainly no worse than shooting +P out my Shield. The trigger has got to be the best DAO out there. It's not a handsome gun, but hides very nicely. I tried a J frame but I didn't like the grip and the way my knuckle would hit the trigger guard. So I really like my LCR and find myself carrying it often. |
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Posted: 5/12/2021 4:16:54 AM EDT
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Quoted: Which CT grips are those? the 405? How are they with recoil? I have the hard plastic ones on the 642 and they are worse than the factory boot grips thanks If the 405 are the padded ones. Then yes i can't remember. I like em alot better than the hard plastic. I had the hard plastic ones awhile back and wrapping the grip with a bunch of rubber bands helped me with recoil control. |
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Posted: 5/12/2021 3:38:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If the 405 are the padded ones. Then yes i can't remember. I like em alot better than the hard plastic. I had the hard plastic ones awhile back and wrapping the grip with a bunch of rubber bands helped me with recoil control. The LG-405 is padded model, which (coincidentally) appears to be the grips pictured.  |
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