[cicero's_son]

I realize it's not an automatic, but I just checked out the Smith&Wesson 642 revolver today. I was pretty impressed.

It seemed like an ideal conceal carry weapon--lightweight and compact, very reliable, easy to use.

What do you guys think of it?

[Echo Talon]

I don't know... Do you have small hands or something? Are you a woman? 642's are called the "Lady Smith". Again lok at Sig or HK :D

[Lady Jag]

You came awfully close the the gun I want. The 642 weighs about 15 ounces and is an excellent gun. I want the 60 which is a .357 magnum that'll take .38 ammo, too.

Two things about a wheel gun. One, they're less fussy than semi-autos. You could toss it under your bed and pull it out years later and it'll still work . . . that's not likely to happen with a semi-auto.

Two, is they aren't slab guns, so finding a comfortable way to carry is a little tougher.

A new 642 is about $500 and a 60 is about $600, a full $100 more, plus the 60 is a lot heavier. It's a smart first gun, either the 642 or 60. The .38 special round is great for self defense.