Reply #19: Should be a great defensive weapon...

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I carry a S&W model 642 http://www.policelink.com/products/products/283-sw-642-2-centennial-series in my pants pocket frequently as my concealed carry piece. (Yes, I have a license...no, I never have had to use it...no, I don;t have Walter Mitty fantasies...no, I don't ever go looking for trouble because I believe that if you do it will find you.) It's my insurance policy if the shit hits the fan.

The S&W is a great carry gun, but the recoil with .38 +P rounds is impressive. I hope S&W chambers an airweight revolver for the new .327 Federal Magnum. A considerable increase in stopping power without more kick...sounds good to me. The Ruger SP101 is not as good a pocket gun as the S&W model 642. If I decided to carry a gun in a holster on my belt, I go with my 3" model 60 .357 mag. http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/Model_60-15.htm