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omegapd · January 30, 2006, 07:08 AM

I've got an older one with fixed sights, 3 inch barrel and no porting. Other than the grips (which I hate and can't find after market ones for this model) it's been a fine shooter.

One word of caution, though...after a heavy range session with lead ammo the cylinder starts to drag on the forcing cone. This usually happens around 150 rounds on my gun and I've heard of other owners saying the same thing. Bring a towel or boresnake and wipe down the forcing cone occasionally.

Just for reference, I paid 270 bucks for mine used. It was going to be the perfect CCW but it's just too heavy for me. I now use it as a nightstand gun.

January 30, 2006, 07:08 AM	#7
omegapd Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Location: GA Posts: 670	I've got an older one with fixed sights, 3 inch barrel and no porting. Other than the grips (which I hate and can't find after market ones for this model) it's been a fine shooter. One word of caution, though...after a heavy range session with lead ammo the cylinder starts to drag on the forcing cone. This usually happens around 150 rounds on my gun and I've heard of other owners saying the same thing. Bring a towel or boresnake and wipe down the forcing cone occasionally. Just for reference, I paid 270 bucks for mine used. It was going to be the perfect CCW but it's just too heavy for me. I now use it as a nightstand gun. __________________ John 15:12-13 This is my command: love another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.