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Well, it's 1.9oz heavier, so if you carried it every day for 5 years, that's an extra 216.719lbs you're toting around, or more accurately, it's 216.719 lbs I'm not toting aroundThe Annoyed Man wrote:My M&P340 weighs a VAST 13.3 oz due to it's stainless cylinder.
And it doesn't drag my pants down either. I paid $789 for mine. Yes, that is more than $440-$500, but I also think that, for the most part, you get what you paid for.
Gad zukes and little fishes! I never thought of it that way before. This gun is going to cripple me!7075-T7 wrote:Well, it's 1.9oz heavier, so if you carried it every day for 5 years, that's an extra 216.719lbs you're toting around, or more accurately, it's 216.719 lbs I'm not toting aroundThe Annoyed Man wrote:My M&P340 weighs a VAST 13.3 oz due to it's stainless cylinder.
And it doesn't drag my pants down either. I paid $789 for mine. Yes, that is more than $440-$500, but I also think that, for the most part, you get what you paid for.
I actually like the ambidextrous cylinder release, for me it's very easy to use, maybe it's because I'm not in the habit of handling a traditional revolver frequently. Also, on the laser, a quick tap with my thumb on the button and the laser is on, quick and easy for me.couzin wrote:I looked at the S&W Bodyguard. The cylinder release I could get used to I guess since it sorta falls where the trigger once was. I did not like the laser on/off/pulse button location on top of the gun - you have to think about where it is and turn it on, then select the mode.
I was at Bass Pro this evening, trying to build some skill with my new LCP. After only about 30 rounds (it was at the end of a longer shooting session with other guns), I can see that it isn't going to be my favorite but I actually was more accurate with it than I expected, even when I increased the distance. My concern wasn't adding more weight but being afraid that the recoil of a .357 in the smaller gun would be so painful that I won't shoot it as much as I need to. At the end of the day, I think shot placement is at the top of the list and I know that I cannot do that without practice - lots of practice.Droshi wrote: I'd be likely to get a small .380, but I can see how people wouldn't mind adding a bit more weight (and thickness only at the cylinder) to carry .357 mag or larger.
With that being said, it's time for me to hit the range again....here's a thought - how about a "TX CHL Snubby Range Day" in the not too distant future? It would definitely be an enlightening experience and great for folks to test out the different options.AndyC wrote:I don't mean to preach, but I sure hope you guys are putting in the hours at the range with those snubbies. Just like folks relying on the smaller caliber weapons, you'd do well to be more than just sort-kinda proficient in its use if it's carried as your primary.
If my LCP counts as a snubby, I'm in.PUCKER wrote:With that being said, it's time for me to hit the range again....here's a thought - how about a "TX CHL Snubby Range Day" in the not too distant future? It would definitely be an enlightening experience and great for folks to test out the different options.AndyC wrote:I don't mean to preach, but I sure hope you guys are putting in the hours at the range with those snubbies. Just like folks relying on the smaller caliber weapons, you'd do well to be more than just sort-kinda proficient in its use if it's carried as your primary.
