s&w j-frame. best EDC?

[@almightychoppa]

I've carried a 442-2 for the past 5 years and haven't turned back. I carry with ammo inc. Hollow points standard pressure.

[@Brett235]

You have a nice collection. I have recently started carrying a j frame model 437 and I really like it. I want 642 but they're hard to come by around my area. Thanks for sharing.

[@Defender78]

nice review. I have an S&W Airweight aluminum 438, so it looks like yours (but its' not the scandium material). It had a black ramp front sight, but I had an XS Big Dot installed over the front sight, and it glows in the dark!

[@DV77737]

Love the j frame S&W! Carried one for many years on my ankle. Amazing backup weapon for me. Great review sir

[@madddriver9715]

I have a DeSantis ankle rig myself. Best way to carry a jframe

[@BADD1ONE]

The bug bite is one hell of an ankle rig

[@kylewood8327]

I prefer the option of da/sa revolver. Mine is the 36 no-dash, great gun too!

[@Fudmottin]

I'm a fan of the J-Frames. There are so many to choose from! Keep that 342PD no matter what! You won't be able to easily replace it. Just have it for the collector's sake of it, even if you aren't a collector. If you did get rid of the 340M&P, that's kinda sad but you can replace it with a current production NO LOCK version. That's what I have, although my aim has yet to be mastered with it. The magnum loads I've tried so far are a bit stout for me. However, 38Spl+P is no slouch either. For me, a nice J-Frame is the perfect pocket gun. Obviously it can be carried just about any way you like. I think your original 442 has some style with that shredded finish. Pickled J-Frame. LOL. Seriously, I like it.

[@JayP7676]

I feel you Man, I too want to move out from my state (California) and back to a FREE STATE.

[@JohnLloydScharf]

The more use it gets, the more parts mate and smooth each other in the triggering mechanism.

[@madddriver9715]

I agree but the trigger always felt better and I actually have under 100rnds thru this

[@glenmo1]

I was so fortunate to find a 342 air light TI..38+p used in excellent condition at my local gun shop for 500 bucks..11 oz 👍 but instead of the bantam grips.. I install full size rubber hogue monogrips.. covers the back strap and cushions my hand from recoil.. gets all my fingers on the grip for maximum control.. yeah I can still easily carry it in my right front jeans pocket in a DeSantis Superfly pocket holster.. for self-defense I carry Federal HST + p38 130 grain.. Federal achieves plus p velocity and pressure by seating the huge hollow point deep in the case flush with the case mouth like a wad cutter.. the result is penetration 13 in denim covered ballistic gel full expansion and The recoil is like a light 22 magnum recoil in my 11 oz 342.. these are some of the lightest recoiling 38 I've ever fired

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Nice vid. 638 with laser grips here. Also 351pd. 7 rounds of 22mag. Very very light and no recoil. Hard to find now. Good luck getting out of Illinois.

[@shadowwolf2524]

I have several carry guns. But my 642 Ladysmith is my "always" gun.

[@MidwayShooter]

Great video. I have 442 & the 642, love them. Are you still making videos ?

[@lylesmith5079]

S@w just frames are my choice for carry. They fit my hand perfectly. Carry two for a back up. Never had a bad Smith and Wesson in 50 years

[@victorl6224]

Good honest video. I hope you managed to get out of that war zone.

[@ColonelSandersFinger]

Used to have a 637 over 10 years ago and stupidly sold it. Recently picked up a new 638 with the shrouded hammer and aside for a from the lawyer lock it’s a beautiful gun. No canted barrel or anything. Just curious why you think the quality has taken a dive. Good luck on your exodus from Chicago, BTW. Ohio would be glad to take you in. Similar weather, lax gun laws and three nice major metro areas. Cost of living is very low.

[@sean0181]

Same issue in philly pos da,mayor ,bodies pile up everyday,I have a 360 and the barrel is canted slightly i also have a 6 yo 642 that is perfect i put wilson combat spring kits in both,I have been shooting revolvers for 25 years they are very accurate and quick to get in action if needed,a jframe and a speedloader is my daily all day rig occasionally a g26 and a spare mag.

[@georgiahomeboyy9855]

bodies are piling up here too. crime is way outta control.

[@aal2onlu]

Picked up a j frame 642 performance center, and put some altmamont rosewood grips on there. Looks nice, but I think I'm gonna give it to my mom. I have my eye on the 640...prefer the steel frame instead of the alloy, and also the 357 instead of the plus p.

[@madddriver9715]

I like the the Hornady critical duty 135 for 357 snub. its a bid range load. don't go full load in a snub.

[@patrickmulligan3101]

Daily J frame carrier here.

[@weirdshibainu]

So five rounds is ok? Asking as I'm looking at one

[@patrickmulligan3101]

@@weirdshibainu ok based on what? Depends what your goal is. Most gun fights are over in 3.5 shots per the FBI. If you have to discharge your weapon 16 times, you’re more likely to get shot by a cop. I’m no hero. I carry to protect myself and my loved ones my goal by carrying is to get away from the situation. Get back to the car. More shots under pressure more chances to miss and hit a bystander and fuel the anti gun community more ammo.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@patrickmulligan3101 Yeah. Just got a snubby today. I do feel the same as your comment. I certainly dont want to get involved in a shooting. Mine is a six shot and hopefully that gets me out of anything I'd find myself in.

[@patrickmulligan3101]

@@weirdshibainu there’s just some nostalgia around the revolver

[@weirdshibainu]

@@patrickmulligan3101 I bet. I have a GP100 ( 6 inch) and feel the same about it. Thanks for the feedback. Be safe.

[@benjaminarmstrong7047]

Yes! Where are the 327 Federal Magnum J Frames? Come on S&W, get a move on.

[@J_IanCastle]

Exactly!

[@williehenton8154]

Amen

[@oldcop18]

I’ve carried a no-lock 340PD for years but keep it loaded w/+P. Shooting magnum loads through it feels like catching a 95 MPH fastball w/o a glove, and making fast & accurate follow up shots is very difficult.

[@madddriver9715]

They make some low power loads u should consider. The Golden Sabres are real mild and the critical duty are good also not critical defense thats full power.

[@oldcop18]

@@madddriver9715 Thanks, I’ll try them.

[@alrbredwall]

Friend, did you ever make it out of chicago?

[@theedgar1959]

I have the 642 in stainless steel with wood grips from the Performance Center. Love it. Also Im in Cook County myself.

[@madddriver9715]

Great gun. What load u use?

[@theedgar1959]

@@madddriver9715 .. I use Hornady low recoil h.p.s 90 grain ammo.

[@madddriver9715]

@@theedgar1959 this cook county or even Illinois bs has got me on my last nerve. hate this place. getting ready to join the 800kplus that just moved out, u?

[@nickmurray9620]

I just got a 642 a couple days ago. I haven’t gotten a chance to shoot it yet

[@theedgar1959]

@@madddriver9715 i like tennessee

[@jasonashley4579]

Grew up in the River Quay, that place would've brought the taxi driver outta ya for sure back then, learned to shoot on a snubnose thar my papa would make wax bullets for so us boys could target practice in the alley behind his house, carry one to this day, 442 stoked with FBI load and a crimson trace laser grip, works everytime.

[@frankpuccio3174]

Love the grips on the 340pd, what are they? Thanks

[@madddriver9715]

vz grips

[@mrbee145]

Vinegar is a common blue taker offer

[@BADD1ONE]

Once i discovered 327, 38 is a no go. The ballistics on 327 are damn near 357

[@georgiahomeboyy9855]

Yup. I wish sw made a .327 in 340pd config!

[@buddy9577]

Love mine

[@norby0418]

I have been carrying J frames daily as backup and off duty weapon for over 40 years (retired for 15 years). So “old school “ to me means a M60 or M36. The original 442 is not really old school.

[@1Floridaman]

My EDC is either a 442 or my SP 101

[@madddriver9715]

JUST BOUGHT ANOTHER MINT ORIGINAL 442. best edc ever

[@alexmcgregor2854]

Best pistols ever, carry a brace of air weights.

[@mrbee145]

Get the old one blued or just cold blue it. Easy. Takes 15 minutes with 5 applications

[@saturnsl21999]

Great place to be a criminal but when it comes to a honest citizen defending his life he becomes the one in jail

[@madddriver9715]

unfortunately your right. I say the same thing all the time. this beautiful city has turned into the biggest shithole.

[@kellyfinney7381]

Did you ever escape from Illinois?

[@madddriver9715]

Almost babe. Sold my place. On my way out

[@jar6588]

darkfoot needs to resign😳🤣✌🇺🇸🇨🇱

[@norby0418]

Move to Arizona. Great gun laws, great knife laws and taxes aren’t to bad.

[@madddriver9715]

red states for me only. these vaccine mandates are ridiculous.

[@norby0418]

AZ will be a red state again after 2022. Republicans still control the state legislature and Gov. ofc so no laws have changed.

[@jimmeli5200]

Why don't you at least cold blue that "pickle gun" easy to do and will help conserve it.

[@madddriver9715]

nah. its got history. patina...gives it character

[@carolschmidt5634]

Why is he whispering?

[@MrLeo7627]

Because were living in '1984' & the thought police are all around.

[@georgeveneziano2754]

Why do you care

[@elin4650]

Pickle brine?? Good to know to stay away from it.

[@garyblevins3890]

If your 2 or 3 ft away from your target..you might hit it...past that. Forget it.... Not accurate at all

[@madddriver9715]

no way sir. much more accurate than that

[@ggreloaded5269]

You need to practice some more buddy. Learn to stage that trigger. I can ring steal at 25yards all day with my 442.

[@garyblevins3890]

@@ggreloaded5269 hay buddy....442 is garbage

[@ggreloaded5269]

@@garyblevins3890 you’re garbage. Its an excellent gun.

[@Sam1628]

@@garyblevins3890 found the guy who can’t shoot