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Shadi Khalil · January 16, 2012, 08:20 AM

Scotch,

In my opinion the 637/42 are far more comfortable to shoot than the 342. It's not so much the control ability but rather the comfort factor. The 342 (IMO) has a real violent slap to it. The 642/37 on the other hand, stings a bit but that's mainly due to the exposed back strap. I can shoot my 637 with standard pressure rounds all day with no problems at all.

There was also something bantam grips on the 342 I did not like. They would really tear up my palm, right below my thumb. I prefer the grips on the 637/42 much more than the bantams. You could try a larger set of grips with a covered back strap but then your defeating the purpose of the gun.

January 16, 2012, 08:20 AM	#18
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	Scotch, In my opinion the 637/42 are far more comfortable to shoot than the 342. It's not so much the control ability but rather the comfort factor. The 342 (IMO) has a real violent slap to it. The 642/37 on the other hand, stings a bit but that's mainly due to the exposed back strap. I can shoot my 637 with standard pressure rounds all day with no problems at all. There was also something bantam grips on the 342 I did not like. They would really tear up my palm, right below my thumb. I prefer the grips on the 637/42 much more than the bantams. You could try a larger set of grips with a covered back strap but then your defeating the purpose of the gun.