dixidawg
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Ruger's new revolver
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I'll buy one.
That looks sweet! There is a model that comes with Crimson Trace grips as well.
Well, the Ruger is a 5-shot, .38 Special, enclosed hammer, polymer/stainless/aluminum revolver.
The S&W 317 is an 8-shot, .22LR, exposed hammer, all aluminum revolver.
To answer your question: They're both revolvers.
I guess I should have been a bit more specific - weight wise, would there be a noticeable difference between the 11.9 ounce S&W and the
13 or 13.5 ounce Ruger?
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stoneypete
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Available March 1.
Birthday March 2.
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Birthday March 2.
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No, you would not notice the difference in weight in your pocket.
Can't change physics. Light gun with a significant cartridge results in significant recoil. Personally, I can't stand shooting my 642. I doubt the Ruger will be much different in that regard. YMMV.
Interesting. Who needs scandium alloy when you've got plastic? If this works out, it's genius, and makes it kind of tough to pay almost twice the price for a S&W airweight. Any bets on how long before the recall? Given the SR-9 and LCP recalls, I will take November, 2009, for the recall announcement date.
[edit: looks like the S&W model at "twice the price" is the 340; more comparable is the 642 at about the same price].
[edit: looks like the S&W model at "twice the price" is the 340; more comparable is the 642 at about the same price].
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My 642 is 16 oz and only .38 Spcl. Near as I can tell, the lighter S&W guns just convert $$$ into recoil. I can't see the point to a stubby lighter than a 642 chambered in .357.
No objective answer here, though even having bought one, I tend to agree. My slight disagreement is related to my paranoia regarding strength of the S&W airweight frame. When I bought the gun I knew I almost certainly wouldn't shoot it with .357mag rounds. But, I liked the idea that the gun was built to withstand this.
Not really, but it's an apples-to-crabapples comparison if you're going to be carrying it for self defense. One is a .22, the other is a .38 Special.
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You're not going to wear out a 642. They are carried often and shot little.
The various titanium, scandium, unobtanium J-frames all cost a several hundred bucks more, and they hurt even more when shot with .38 Spcl. Shooting .357 is even worse.
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You're not going to wear out a 642. They are carried often and shot little.
The various titanium, scandium, unobtanium J-frames all cost a several hundred bucks more, and they hurt even more when shot with .38 Spcl. Shooting .357 is even worse.
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my hand hurts just looking at it.
call me wuss![[laugh]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/012.gif "Laugh [laugh]")
maybe i'll take that snubby defense class....
call me wuss
maybe i'll take that snubby defense class....
Well yea, but only the front sight. The rear consists of a channel in the top strap.
Neat revo though.
ccm75
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So far Ruger website says - no go for MA, as usual.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdSpecsView?model=5402
I really want an LCP and this one too!
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdSpecsView?model=5402
I really want an LCP and this one too!
Wondered when/if Ruger would launch something to compete with the 642. Frankly, it's ugly, but I could care less. I didn't buy my 642CT for looks - I bought it to carry. If the Ruger outperforms my 642CT, then off it goes....
Buck Nekid
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Love the 642
It looks like Ruger may have a winner here but they're up against stiff competition with Airweights like the 642. My buddy and I took an all-day snubby course at the Sig Academy last year. We fired about 400 rds of 38 Sp, frangible ammo in 8 hrs. and my hand felt the same at the end of the day as it did at the start. I used the 642 with a Crimson Trace rubber grip that was very comfortable to shoot. While the CT is expensive, if you are an NRA instructor they offer a SIGNIFICANT discount on their products. Just send them a copy of your cert. and they are happy to give you a very good price. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a Mass compliant Ruger.
It looks like Ruger may have a winner here but they're up against stiff competition with Airweights like the 642. My buddy and I took an all-day snubby course at the Sig Academy last year. We fired about 400 rds of 38 Sp, frangible ammo in 8 hrs. and my hand felt the same at the end of the day as it did at the start. I used the 642 with a Crimson Trace rubber grip that was very comfortable to shoot. While the CT is expensive, if you are an NRA instructor they offer a SIGNIFICANT discount on their products. Just send them a copy of your cert. and they are happy to give you a very good price. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a Mass compliant Ruger.
