M&P Revolver

[Reptile]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...angId=-1&parent_category_rn=15704&isFirearm=Y


I like this gun. I also like the Ruger SP101, but it is very heavy. I think the Smith would be better to CCW because it is lighter.

I know the air weights are not fun to shoot, but I really only need it for self defense. I will practice often to keep proficient though.

I plan on the Crimson Trace laser also.

Dose anyone have an opinion on this?

 

[joehaus]

Wow have you seen the price on that? They want 1,153 for it.

 

[Reptile]

Wow have you seen the price on that? They want 1,153 for it.

That is just the suggested retail.

They had it at S&W for about $550 if I recall.

 

[rep308]

I friend of mine has one and it is an nice gun. However I think .357 is overkill for a 2" barrel and I fired 1 round of .357 out of it and will not do so again due to the recoil. I have the 642, it's cheaper and about the same but .38 only

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...d=10001&productId=14793&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y

 

[JimB]

no

i have shot it and was not thrilled with it. louzy grip and too much recoil.

My recommendation is to get the sp101 or a model 60 smith.

i have the model 60, replacing the wooden grips with rubber ones
gives one a great grip.


JimB

 

[RKG]

Ditto.

Remember that small and light are a compromise: yes, they are easier to carry but also yes, they are far more difficult to shoot with any efficiency, and they are way far more difficult to practice with to the extent you should practice with any firearm that will be carried on a regular basis.

I happen to believe that holster selection is the key to carry comfort, more than weapon size or weight. I'm not particularly big (or young) and I've carried a 3" or 4" K-frame S&W for 48 hours straight without issue. Ditto a SIG P239. In both cases, the holsters were Don Hume pancakes.

I'm not saying that that particular holster is the one that will work for you, but rather that somewhere out there is a holster that will work for you. Find it and you'll be able to carry a practically useful pistol or revolver.

 

[drgrant]

I know the air weights are not fun to shoot, but I really only need it for self defense. I will practice often to keep proficient though.

If it hurts like hell, then no, you won't practice enough. Even with reduced loads, that gun is going to be a relatively painful experience.

Then again, some people buy these things and fall in love with them.

Are you going to pocket carry the gun? If the answer to this is "no" then I'd suggest something heavier, like an S+W 640, etc.

-Mike

 

[Executive]

The Scandium J-Frames are a handful to shoot, but great to carry. Try someone else's first before you spend the cash. The SP101 is compact but quite heavy for the size. An Airweight J-Frame in .38 is probably a better compromise and the new ones can fire +P loads, which, though not .357, are a potent defensive round.


Chris

 

[BillO]

Reptile, Where are you located? If you're near Woburn, you can try out my 340PD.

 

[Reptile]

The Scandium J-Frames are a handful to shoot, but great to carry. Try someone else's first before you spend the cash. The SP101 is compact but quite heavy for the size. An Airweight J-Frame in .38 is probably a better compromise and the new ones can fire +P loads, which, though not .357, are a potent defensive round.


Chris

Ok, what if I get the M&P and just carry .38 in it? It can carry .357 and .38 +P.

 

[Executive]

If you have the extra $$$ this is a viable option. You would then, of course, have the option of "upgrading" to full .357 magnum loads if you wanted to and think you can handle them. You can't go wrong with a S&W J-frame.

Chris

 

[Executive]

You can also just buy the M&P and sell it to me if you decide you don't like it...


Chris