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Old December 5, 2018, 08:29 AM   #26
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Never thought to look at Yootoob for a video on my 410.

That guy really needs to up his presentation skills...
That's the earliest sootch video I've seen. Note the 2010 post date! Here is a recent video from him reviewing a Smith and Wesson product. I think he upped his skills a little...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_9NLpaqts

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But you would consider a Sonic Screwdriver wouldn't you?
He said "revolver geeks", not British science fiction geeks.
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Old December 5, 2018, 01:59 PM   #27
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"But you would consider a Sonic Screwdriver wouldn't you?"

Only if it were chambered in .38 Special
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Old December 5, 2018, 02:16 PM   #28
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Huh. Never thought to look at Yootoob for a video on my 410.

That guy really needs to up his presentation skills.
That's 90% of YouToob gun videos. 90+%.

"Wut up youtubers."
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Old December 5, 2018, 02:58 PM   #29
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"But you would consider a Sonic Screwdriver wouldn't you?"

Only if it were chambered in .38 Special
I think that would be a Sub-Sonic Screwdriver.....

Two snub revolvers ain't a bad idea. It certainly worked for a lot of NYPD officers and TV private eyes.....

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Old December 6, 2018, 08:53 AM   #30
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"It certainly worked for a lot of NYPD officers and TV private eyes....."

I'm neither.

Their needs and requirements are significantly different than mine, so I'm not going to use them as my baseline.
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Old December 7, 2018, 08:25 PM   #31
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... However, that left me with some internal conflict because I view .38 special in a snub with the same "marginal" lens as .380 and five shots isn't a lot. Getting into .327 Federal a couple years ago really saved this carry choice for me.
My latest choice too (an LCR) for most of my concealed carry duties (in the past, I was carrying either an original Colt Cobra or a Smith & Wesson Model 12). However, I still tote my long-time duty pistol, a Smith Model 6906, from time to time, depending on where I plan to be and when and why. And, if I have to be in a really bad part of town, a SIG Model 227 goes along with me. There are times and places when and where power and capacity have potentially life-saving, self-defense roles to play.
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Old December 7, 2018, 08:37 PM   #32
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The 410 is a nice gun.

I won't bother you with what I think you should carry (I mean, what do I know about your situation, anyway), but I would consider carrying it with the decocker OFF.

I mean, it's a DA/SA, right? And you're a DA revolver guy, so carrying a gun that's only safety is a long, heavy trigger pull should be instinctual at this point. No need to practice flipping that decocker off during the draw, just leave it in the fire position.

Just a thought.
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Old December 8, 2018, 05:36 AM   #33
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Wow Mike, moving away from revolvers for CCW?!?! What is happening to this world?

Seriously, why not? It is a personal choice and if you are confident in your auto and are in seedier parts of the area so you feel more comfortable with a larger caliber (but still easily carriable gun unlike a larger caliber revolver) or more capacity, or both, why not?

That said, all metal 3rd gen S&W now, like someone else said, could be said that you are still on the same track. It is still a pretty traditional gun. From revolvers only to now revolvers and traditional metal framed autos. Of course, it is a slippery slope. I started with revolvers only for HD and theoretical future CCW. Then I got into a few autos and decided that I was just that, a revolver and traditional metal framed auto guy. Now, while I do own several, and some of my carry guns are metal framed guns (I have a CZ P01 that I might eventually use for its intended purpose at purchase, I just got a CZ 75B Compact, and I have a couple 1911 style guns in different sizes), I have a .45ACP SIG P250 in my nightstand gun safe for primary HD use, a SIG P290RS for occasional pocket duty, and a S&W M&P 40c for CCW when I'm in a carry state but don't choose to carry the Officers or Commander size 1911. About 90% of my carry is one of those autos (almost 50/50 between the 1911s and the M&P) and bit less than 10% is revolver these days. So, maybe in a year or two you'll be reporting carrying your 1st Glock or S&W M&P?

As for the weight loss, congrats. I've been following it on Facebook and you've been an inspiration (though I haven't successfully followed suit yet).
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Old December 8, 2018, 08:40 AM   #34
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I have tried MANY different EDC's over the years. I always end up going back to my Smith 3913 or 6906.
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Old December 9, 2018, 08:43 AM   #35
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"I mean, it's a DA/SA, right? And you're a DA revolver guy, so carrying a gun that's only safety is a long, heavy trigger pull should be instinctual at this point. No need to practice flipping that decocker off during the draw, just leave it in the fire position."

Yes, it's DA/SA. I'd actually be a LOT happier with it were it full time DAO.

And I have no intention of carrying it with the safety on.
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"I think that would be a Sub-Sonic Screwdriver....."

Nope.

SNUB sonic screwdriver.
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Old December 11, 2018, 07:29 PM   #37
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Whatever happened to all those 3rd gen Smith's? I was "lucky" enough to pick up a .45 Model 457 over the weekend for $420. Have a 669 and a 6906. Lost my best one, a 3913, in a "domestic" dispute some years back. Have bunches of firearms but the, now old, Smith's are tip top.

Smith & Wesson, in their ever infinite wisdom, decided to stop manufacturing them, selling them, and supporting them all while bragging about their lifetime warranty on their guns.
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Old December 12, 2018, 08:26 AM   #38
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I only really ever liked two S&W semi-autos -- the 3913 and 645/4506. For whatever reason those two fit my hands particularly well.

I never gave much time to the other Smith semis over the years. Shot a bunch of them, but they just didn't impress me.

I have to say that I'm quite favorably inclined toward this 410. It really fits my hand nicely.

The only issue I have with it is minor -- the trigger, when in double action first shot, pinches my finger against the top of the trigger guard.

That's not a problem after the first shot, and it's really not even a problem, just a bit annoying.

Other than that, the more I shoot the 410, the more I like it.

I need to get it to the range to run it through its paces with the Winchester ammo I've picked for carry use.
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Old December 16, 2018, 02:11 PM   #39
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Welcome to the last century.

(Sez the guy who carries a 1911.)
I do the same man. There ain't nuthin' wrong with it either, no matter what the tactical fanboys say.

I alternate between that and my cartridge-converted 1858 Rem for when I am feeling really nostalgic. I ain't Wild Bill Hickok but I can draw and fire either weapon with deadly effect if I ever have to.

For a semiauto handgun I would recommend the Kahr/Auto-Ordnance 1911-PKZ to anyone who is looking for a powerful and rugged handgun but retains all of the tradition that comes with a noble and classic weapon. The parkerized finish on mine gives it a battle-hardened look. I load it with Critical Duty when I am carrying it.
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Old December 17, 2018, 11:49 AM   #40
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I first shot a 2nd Gen SW 9mm way back when. I loved the 3rd Gen. I still regret passing on a 3913 LS that was on sale. But my kids' tuition came first.

It's a good gun, Mike!

There are the 3953s for DAO, if you can find one. I heard SW won't service this line of semis anymore.

I'd be fine carrying one and an extra mag.
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Old December 17, 2018, 12:52 PM   #41
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I'm proud of you for doing this. I would consider a 9mm though, to be honest.

My pops carries a Smith and Wesson 639 and loves it to this day.

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Consider the options of having pistol on belt and revolver in pocket, especially if carried in weak hand pocket.
I did this for a while. I used to carry a Smith and Wesson 360PD or Model 60 no dash appendix and a semi-auto on my primary hand.

I also agree. There is no "weak side"

Good stuff, Mike!
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