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Pumpkin · February 10, 2025, 09:01 AM

The 38spl like the 9mm has a well deserved reputation and following.

Is ONE more round in a small revolver worth it, that’s up to the individual owner.

For myself the ability to shoot target wadcutters on up to +P defense loads to effective shot shells for snakes and Chupacabras

make it to too versatile for me to change.

Also, I’m a fan of the S&W Airweight revolvers and I could be wrong but I seem to remember the choice of opting for some kind of 32 raises the co$t significantly because of the model availability.

The 30SC faces similar obstacles when compared to the 9mm, even more so.

Ammo and weapon affordability are very important to most potential buyers.
If I could get a nice S&W Airweight in a 32mag, I would be tempted, especially if someone brought out some shot loads in 32.

Edit: A little off topic, If Smith would offer a 9mm Airweight without the need for moon clips, for a reasonable up charge

, I WOULD be very interested.

February 10, 2025, 09:01 AM	#5
Pumpkin Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2020 Location: Seguin Texas Posts: 985	The 38spl like the 9mm has a well deserved reputation and following. Is ONE more round in a small revolver worth it, that’s up to the individual owner. For myself the ability to shoot target wadcutters on up to +P defense loads to effective shot shells for snakes and Chupacabras make it to too versatile for me to change. Also, I’m a fan of the S&W Airweight revolvers and I could be wrong but I seem to remember the choice of opting for some kind of 32 raises the co$t significantly because of the model availability. The 30SC faces similar obstacles when compared to the 9mm, even more so. Ammo and weapon affordability are very important to most potential buyers. If I could get a nice S&W Airweight in a 32mag, I would be tempted, especially if someone brought out some shot loads in 32. Edit: A little off topic, If Smith would offer a 9mm Airweight without the need for moon clips, for a reasonable up charge , I WOULD be very interested. Last edited by Pumpkin; February 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM.