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This is by far one of the lightest high powered hand guns to carry. If you decided to carry in your pocket or on the ankle you will barely be affected by the weight addition. You have the option to use either .357Mag or .38+P's. The nice part about a small revolver is you don't have to worry about a misfire like you do with a semi-automatic, pull the trigger if there is a misfire just pull again. Something to think about if you are not well adapted to a semi-automatic.
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Model: 340PD
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1 7/8"
Front Sight: Red Ramp Front
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Rubber Grips
Frame: Small - Centennial Style
Finish: Blue / Black
Overall Length: 6 3/8"
Material: Scandium Alloy/Titanium/Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 12 oz.
I carry a very similar model...360PD...only difference with mine is the hammer and the high vis front sight. Loaded with five rounds of 357, with the holster, it's only about 15 oz. I usually carry it in a pocket holster. I love this gun!
Yes as we noticed the difference this past weekend. The one's at Guntech have the high vis front sight also. Thats just the pic I got from the Smith site.
Satan_3pc
09-25-2008, 01:26 PM
Sounds like the kind of gun I need to get my gf.
Most women won't want to shoot that gun.
Try shooting one with 357 before you make your decision. :D
chrismia
09-25-2008, 01:55 PM
there is a huge difference in weight. when i picked up my revolver, i was looking at one of these.
firing .357 round must be a lot of fun on the wrist!
Slowbra01
09-25-2008, 02:01 PM
Sounds like the kind of gun I need to get my gf.
blow up dolls dont have fingers to pull triggers :rolleyes:
Satan_3pc
09-25-2008, 02:03 PM
lol screw you, I have me a cute little girl from india. I don't want her getting raped by rednecks.
there is a huge difference in weight. when i picked up my revolver, i was looking at one of these.
firing .357 round must be a lot of fun on the wrist!
Caught my thumb nail on the revolver the first time...split my nail open. Chris told me it would make me bleed. :D
lol screw you, I have me a cute little girl from india. I don't want her getting raped by rednecks.
So what's your excuse?
I shot one round out of those things and that was enough for me. Definitely not a gun you want to tinker with. I wouldn't have a problem shooting that thing in a time of need but just to play with, no thanks.
I shot one round out of those things and that was enough for me. Definitely not a gun you want to tinker with. I wouldn't have a problem shooting that thing in a time of need but just to play with, no thanks.
Yeah...it's really not fun. I put a box of 38 through it every now and then just to keep my skills up with it, but it's not a gun for target practice.
Go test fire it when you get it and then you are good to go in my book with that one.
Go test fire it when you get it and then you are good to go in my book with that one.
Nah...I want to be proficient with any gun I'm carrying.
That gun was not designed for long range shooting. If you can't hit someone with 10-15ft with that, pack it in and shoot yourself.
Yeah...obviously. I've been working with it at 25ft+.
Satan_3pc
09-25-2008, 09:07 PM
So what's your excuse?My excuse? For what, wanting a hand gun? I just want to carry in hopes of someone trying to mug me. I can assure you it will be the last time they mug someone. :)
Satan_3pc
09-25-2008, 09:14 PM
Oh, yeah I guess I can bit at sometimes. Not entirely.
Just pickin on ya Matt. You're girl will deserve a high five if she fires that and keeps it.
Bicho
09-26-2008, 07:43 AM
to light for me & .357 rounds are fun on the wrist w/ my Taurus 650
Looks to be about the same concept with that Taurus. Any .357 round in a short barrel like that is not meant to be fun.
chrismia
09-26-2008, 08:33 AM
i am yet to try a .357 round through my 617. i plan on it with my next visit to the range. i'm not expecting a big difference, only because the gun is pretty heavy all by itself.
we will see soon enough...
Let us know how that works out for ya.
chrismia
09-26-2008, 08:37 AM
i can tell you that the .38 round and even the +P round is very manageable. i've been more than happy with the performance of my little snubbie.
Chris
09-27-2008, 09:15 AM
there is going to be a huge difference in recoil from a 38 +p and a 357. Not to say 357 isnt manageble, it is, but comparing it to a 38 is apples to oranges
I'd guess from the super small grip, that you can't be a wuss and fire that gun more than a couple rounds at a time.. with my meat hooks, I don't think I'd be able to get more than 3 fingers on it.. and holy cow.. a 357 round would probably make you re-think shooting a 2nd time :D :D :D
either way.. with a round fo 38's in there, I'd carry it anyday!!
Doesn't even fit two fingers. The only thing that stops it from coming out of your hand when shooting 357 is your finger inside the trigger guard. :D
ProfessorStoneFace
09-28-2008, 11:20 PM
you can get that with the crimson trace from S&W out of the box. saves you about $100 if you buy it brand new with it vs getting the crimson trace later on. of course it makes an expsensive gun more expensive :D
Yeah, but if you are going to do it anyway, it pays to get in advance.
ProfessorStoneFace
09-29-2008, 03:15 PM
with that gun at that point just spend the extra $100 :)
buzzcutt2
09-29-2008, 05:07 PM
I have the 340PD...very happy with it. As stated - very light, very nice to carry. I have only taken it to the range once...fired 5 357 rounds through it. Definitely don't want to fire more than 5 at a time. The 38 round is very manageable. I carry it with 357 - if I need to use it...I'll be able to hit the target.
I have the 340PD...very happy with it. As stated - very light, very nice to carry. I have only taken it to the range once...fired 5 357 rounds through it. Definitely don't want to fire more than 5 at a time. The 38 round is very manageable. I carry it with 357 - if I need to use it...I'll be able to hit the target.
Same here.:cool:
Frontline
10-01-2008, 09:51 AM
I love mine, when my wife isnt carrying it, its my backup. CTC laser grips round it out well.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/weaponspc/Reference/selling086.jpg?t=1222872480
-Scott
chrismia
10-01-2008, 11:51 AM
what are you loading that with?
Frontline
10-01-2008, 03:14 PM
Thats some nasty penetrator stuff a buddy of mine makes for wheel guns. Mainly .38/.357/.44
Its a Tin lead alloy, a bit harder than lead, and will put a hole in yer average body armor, through and through on both doors of a 1973 monte carlo too.
Its .38 +p loads.
-Scott
chrismia
10-01-2008, 03:17 PM
Thats some nasty penetrator stuff a buddy of mine makes for wheel guns. Mainly .38/.357/.44
Its a Tin lead alloy, a bit harder than lead, and will put a hole in yer average body armor, through and through on both doors of a 1973 monte carlo too.
Its .38 +p loads.
-Scott
i thought those were illegal?
Chris
10-01-2008, 03:32 PM
negative ghostrider
Frontline
10-01-2008, 04:24 PM
i thought those were illegal?
Well, even if they were, my wife would take her chances in court after a self defense situation. She likes living too much.
You are thinking of Rifle Claiber AP in a pistol version of a rifle.
Like an AK pistol with AP 7.62x39
chrismia
10-01-2008, 04:57 PM
i think i watch too much CSI NY...lol
Mine is loaded with Black Talon 357...also assumed to be "illegal"
Frontline
10-01-2008, 07:50 PM
Thats tasty stuff there!!!!
Black talons are no longer made though, correct? Now there is a replacement for these.
Black talons are no longer made though, correct? Now there is a replacement for these.
Correct. I think SXT is the replacement. I believe they don't have the teflon coating though. Not positive about that though.
Frontline
10-01-2008, 11:36 PM
Yes, there is no longer the Magic Vest/Armored car penetrating Teflon (Thats a Copyrighted Dupont trademark, since I dont know how to use the symbol, Ive stated it.)
That's the one Dave....SXT (same exact thing, is what its supposed to stand for)