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Offline RetiredBadge

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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #90 on: February 05, 2011, 10:52:27 PM »
My 340PD with the Crimson Trace Grips.  The larger grips helps with recoil.  I carry this one often in the pants pockets, especially with my suits.
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #91 on: February 05, 2011, 11:02:18 PM »
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Does any one know about some S&W models that have short firing pins to conform to California drop tests? I understand that these may tend to result in light strikes but longer pins are available to correct the issue.

I have never seen anything about that but it would make sense.
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #92 on: February 06, 2011, 05:14:47 AM »
My R9 has mostly replaced my M&P 340. As others have said, the 340 is lighter, but I think it prints more when carried in a pants pocket. It's still easily concealed though. I think the 340's double action only is very easy to shoot accurately. 5 rounds of .357 in less than a 6" group offhand at 15 yards is pretty repeatable for me if I keep in practice.

Having said that, my R9 is just as accurate and easy to shoot and you get 7 instead of 5, plus a slimmer unit. I like having both and the R9 is now almost always what I carry, but I'll never get rid of my 340 M&P either.
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #93 on: February 06, 2011, 11:50:10 AM »
It really doesn't get any better than these two, whether carried seperately, or to back up each other.

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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #94 on: February 06, 2011, 12:23:11 PM »
Nice!    :)
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #95 on: February 06, 2011, 12:24:01 PM »
KJ

I never had a problem with the hammer snagging on anything with the 360. If I purchase another it would be the 360 not the 340. Hope this helps in your decision.

You may want to see if you dealer has both in stock. I have always found it to be easier to make a decision between two guns if you can hold both.
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #96 on: February 06, 2011, 12:38:03 PM »
wolverine.  Thanks for your input.  I'm still undecided.  I have looked into speed loaders which fits either the 340 or 360.  Good call on handling the two guns.  
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #97 on: February 06, 2011, 02:21:02 PM »
I'm sure if you say you have never had the hammer snag it is true, but from my prospective if the hammer is not there it never will snag. (Murphy's Law)
 There is no time or presence of mind to cock the hammer in an SD situation, so no real need to have a hammer.
   If range shooting there would still be no need for the hammer because it is not a bullseye gun and your practice should be as close to the intended use of the gun and that is draw and fire.
  With a self defense weapon my thought is always keep it as easy as possible and eliminate any possible problem. There is the possibility the hammer could snag and the possibility some small object or pocket lint could get under the hammer and render the gun useless, neither of these can occur with an inclosed hammer model.
  Just my thoughts, but to each his own.

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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #98 on: February 06, 2011, 02:42:00 PM »
This one's a tough call for me.  I probably won't use the one I choose for self defense anyway, and am also looking at the S & W 627 with the 2.625" barrel, is stainless, and holds 8 rds; weighs a lot at 37.6 oz. unloaded.

It's decidedly what the tradeoff is; very light weight and 5 rds or very heavy and 8 rds; can carry concealed or can't carry concealed.  Maybe I've answered my own concern here.    :)  
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #99 on: February 06, 2011, 04:49:26 PM »
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This one's a tough call for me. I probably won't use the one I choose for self defense anyway, and am also looking at the S & W 627 with the 2.625" barrel, is stainless, and holds 8 rds; weighs a lot at 37.6 oz. unloaded.

It's decidedly what the tradeoff is; very light weight and 5 rds or very heavy and 8 rds; can carry concealed or can't carry concealed.  Maybe I've answered my own concern here.    :)  

The 340 and 360 should both drop from your consideration if you don't plan to use your choice for self defense. I can't think of any other reason to have one, unless you just want it to sit around to admire. I picked up my 340PD for one purpose, and that's self defense.
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #100 on: February 06, 2011, 05:16:48 PM »
As I've said before, I've wanted an S & W .357 revolver for quite some time.  I'll still consider the 340 and 360 whether it's carried or not, but most likely will go with the 627.  I'll shoot and admire whichever one I get.    :)
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #101 on: February 06, 2011, 05:30:45 PM »
I just came in from putting about 40 rounds through my 340 and about 150 through my 25 + year old Glock 19, that 30 round mag sure makes you eat up some ammo. ;D ;D
   If your plan is basically not to carry I agree skip the ultra light guns for just shooting.
  I would go with the 627 or the 327 W/ 5 1/2" bbl. or the 327 V-Comp all are 8 shot.

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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #102 on: February 06, 2011, 05:35:27 PM »
Yep.  Been reading where some are having bruised fingers and one even had a cut finger from shooting his 340 PD.  However, each one said they still liked it and glad they had it.
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #103 on: February 06, 2011, 07:29:20 PM »
If you want a J frame snubby to shoot you may want to consider a pre lock 940 also. Being stainless they're quite a bit more comfortable to shoot than the 340. I used to shoot mine a lot to stay comfortable wih my 340.
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Re: what gun did your r9 replace
« Reply #104 on: February 06, 2011, 10:44:12 PM »
ehb86.  Thanks for the suggestion.  After two days of thinking, I think I'm going with the 627 with the 2.625" barrel.  I like the looks and it will fulfill my want for a S & W .357 Magnum.  
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