The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - I bought a S&W 642 Airweight 5-shot revolver, but have questions

p99guy · February 25, 2009, 03:11 PM

You made a great choice of an everyday carry revolver...they are classics for a many reasons and attributes. Grip choices make a big difference in your successful interface with a J-frame.

I chose its brother, the 638 Airweight with factory crimson trace laser grip, for my every day revolver as I wanted snagfree DA/SA. The Crimson Trace grips have a cushioned backstrap and room for the pinky...and are comfortable with the hottest loads you would use in a J frame. They also provide a good second sighting option under conditions that iron sights are no good. Congrats on your revolver, and practice, practice, practice!
(I also use the Gold Dot 135gr +P Short Barrel load developed for NYPD J frames)

And with the Galco Horsehide pocket holster it normally rides in

February 25, 2009, 03:11 PM	#18
p99guy Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2004 Location: Haslet,Texas(DFW area) Posts: 1,506	You made a great choice of an everyday carry revolver...they are classics for a many reasons and attributes. Grip choices make a big difference in your successful interface with a J-frame. I chose its brother, the 638 Airweight with factory crimson trace laser grip, for my every day revolver as I wanted snagfree DA/SA. The Crimson Trace grips have a cushioned backstrap and room for the pinky...and are comfortable with the hottest loads you would use in a J frame. They also provide a good second sighting option under conditions that iron sights are no good. Congrats on your revolver, and practice, practice, practice! (I also use the Gold Dot 135gr +P Short Barrel load developed for NYPD J frames) And with the Galco Horsehide pocket holster it normally rides in __________________ Lighten up Francis!.....;Actor Warren Oats, in the movie "Stripes"