Paddle Holster for SW342PD w/ Thumb-Break

cuerno de chivo · August 22, 2001, 05:11 PM

Is there such an animal?

TIA

Covert Mission · August 28, 2001, 07:39 PM

Don't know, but I would love to read your report from shooting the gun. Is it the Ti/Scandium frame model, with Ti cylinder, weighing in at around 12oz? How is it shooting .38+P? Is the recoil severe? I am considering an Airweight 640 to go with my steel 640, but at 16oz, the Airweight is enough heavier than the Ti models to have lots less recoil. The recoil of the 11-12oz guns deters me... Thanks

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cuerno de chivo · August 28, 2001, 11:18 PM

"Is it the Ti/Scandium frame model, with Ti cylinder, weighing in at around 12oz?"

10.8 ounces empty is the reported weight. Wearing a Barami Hip-Grip and loaded, my SW342PD weighs ~ 14 ounces.

"How is it shooting .38+P?"

I haven't used any. It is recommended not to shoot LEAD bullets loaded to +p as bullet jump might occur due recoil. +p jacketed bullets are supposed to be fine. From experience, I can tell you that this will happen with CCI shotshells which TMK are not crimped at all.

"Is the recoil severe?"

Practice sessions of 250rds cause sore hands for a few days. 50rd sessions don't have any after effects. Recoil is definitely sharper than its aluminium cousin, the 642. But the light weight makes it more "carryable" than a 642 to me (my previous carry gun was a 642 Lady Smith).

don't shoot it's me · August 29, 2001, 02:33 PM

Just curious, why would you want a paddle holster for such a small, light gun....the holster would almost weigh more than the gun....but I'm sure they make them....check out price western leather...

cuerno de chivo · August 29, 2001, 03:49 PM

For situations where open carry would be the only legal option available to me. I'm thinking of going the Fobus route now though.

August 22, 2001, 05:11 PM	#1
cuerno de chivo Junior member Join Date: July 6, 2000 Posts: 919	Paddle Holster for SW342PD w/ Thumb-Break Is there such an animal? TIA

August 28, 2001, 07:39 PM	#2
Covert Mission Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 1999 Location: West of the Pecos Posts: 671	Don't know, but I would love to read your report from shooting the gun. Is it the Ti/Scandium frame model, with Ti cylinder, weighing in at around 12oz? How is it shooting .38+P? Is the recoil severe? I am considering an Airweight 640 to go with my steel 640, but at 16oz, the Airweight is enough heavier than the Ti models to have lots less recoil. The recoil of the 11-12oz guns deters me... Thanks [email protected]

August 28, 2001, 11:18 PM	#3
cuerno de chivo Junior member Join Date: July 6, 2000 Posts: 919	"Is it the Ti/Scandium frame model, with Ti cylinder, weighing in at around 12oz?" 10.8 ounces empty is the reported weight. Wearing a Barami Hip-Grip and loaded, my SW342PD weighs ~ 14 ounces. "How is it shooting .38+P?" I haven't used any. It is recommended not to shoot LEAD bullets loaded to +p as bullet jump might occur due recoil. +p jacketed bullets are supposed to be fine. From experience, I can tell you that this will happen with CCI shotshells which TMK are not crimped at all. "Is the recoil severe?" Practice sessions of 250rds cause sore hands for a few days. 50rd sessions don't have any after effects. Recoil is definitely sharper than its aluminium cousin, the 642. But the light weight makes it more "carryable" than a 642 to me (my previous carry gun was a 642 Lady Smith).

August 29, 2001, 02:33 PM	#4
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	Just curious, why would you want a paddle holster for such a small, light gun....the holster would almost weigh more than the gun....but I'm sure they make them....check out price western leather...

August 29, 2001, 03:49 PM	#5
cuerno de chivo Junior member Join Date: July 6, 2000 Posts: 919	For situations where open carry would be the only legal option available to me. I'm thinking of going the Fobus route now though.