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The post is a little old, but anyway. I have had similiar thoughts & here's what I did. I got a S&W 340PD J-framed 12oz Scandium 357 mag. This is a double-action only model without even a shrouded hammer. First off it is a little much with any full power 357 loads. I recently shot some 38 target loads & then tried my working loads which are 38 +p 125 grn HP's. The HP's are tolerable with bare hands when trying out a few. I was up North & out in the bush a short time ago & carried it some. If I was on a remote AK river it may not be my 1st choice but for the lower 48 it is better than nothing & helps with the overall mindset. I have a 'belly wrap' type holster that you can wear over or under your clothes. Since WI is dragging it's feet on CCW it is most likely over the clothes for me. That's where this gun really shines, especially for the 'low probability' user.
If I was to shop again I think I would save a little $ and get a slightly heavier J-frame with a shrouded hammer to allow single action use. There is the bodyguard model in 38 that is still only 15oz's or slightly more. These small lightweight guns are not for blasting off 50 full power rounds at the range. I have other heavier guns for that.
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09-14-2005, 04:52 AM
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