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KMAX · September 7, 2013, 10:40 AM

I see the S&W 642 has been recommended. I carried one for a few months. I traded it off because I couldn't live with the finish falling off. It looked horrible. I realize it wasn't one of S&Ws $700-800 guns, only $400, but it was still disappointing. Also and more importantly, the Airweights have a fair amount of recoil due to the light weight. This might discourage much needed practice shooting to develop or maintain the skill required to shoot a snub nose adequately. A little more weight might be beneficial in taming some recoil. If she is carrying the gun in he purse the extra weight might not even be noticeable. Just a couple of things to consider.

September 7, 2013, 10:40 AM	#21
KMAX Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,185	I see the S&W 642 has been recommended. I carried one for a few months. I traded it off because I couldn't live with the finish falling off. It looked horrible. I realize it wasn't one of S&Ws $700-800 guns, only $400, but it was still disappointing. Also and more importantly, the Airweights have a fair amount of recoil due to the light weight. This might discourage much needed practice shooting to develop or maintain the skill required to shoot a snub nose adequately. A little more weight might be beneficial in taming some recoil. If she is carrying the gun in he purse the extra weight might not even be noticeable. Just a couple of things to consider. __________________ This is my gun. There are many like her, but this one is mine. I'm not old. I'm CLASSIC!