Posted on 05/21/2011 3:03:54 PM PDT by Qwackertoo
I have a S&W airweight .38 special. Seems to be very tough and idiot proof. Size is very concealable, but that also means a smaller handle.
I highly recommend that anyone with a .380 or 9mm look at this ammo:
http://store.drtammo.com/handgunammo.aspx
200 rounds is a warm up.
I have the 38 LCR and it’s my main carry. I’m more accurate with my 1911 EMP, but the LCR is so light it’s easy to carry in any coat pocket. The recoil stings, so I’m not even tempted to get a 357 version.
The trigger pull is simply outstanding. The only reason I didn't buy it is because of the cylinder release and the way you have to press it in. Just wasn't natural to me.
The only downside at all is that the Crimson Trace laser grips are hard plastic and not gel, and with +P rounds they have tore up my web space and not something you want to use for target practice.
My issue with the Crimsom Trace is that the web of my hand naturally wants to block the laser's path.
New gun. Then went overseas. Four boxes in four days.
Where have you been? That cartridge designation was obsoleteed prior to WWII. Look at the headstamaps!
In February my wife took her ccw training and bought her first gun, a Ruger LCR. I had suggested an S&W Featherweight but she liked the feel of the LCR. We took it to a live fire class and she did great with it. I liked it so much I had her buy one for me as a birthday gift. Her LCR cost $429; she got mine for $399 as she had a $30 dollar off coupon. Have the LCR as a carry gun and kept my .357 S&W 640 as a nightstand weapon (although I would probably go for the Mossberg first.)
I just got this particular model to replace a Keltec 380. The Ruger LCR is lightweight for concealed carry, and the grip is extremely comfortable. I love it!
*sigh*
The Beretta 3032 Tomcat and Beretta 3032 Tomcat Inox are semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta. They are chambered in .32 ACP and are small pistols, designed for concealed-carry and use as backup weapons.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_3032_Tomcat
http://www.berettahq.com/category/481-Beretta_Pistol_32.aspx
http://www.berettausa.com/products/3032-tomcat-wide-slide/default.aspx
http://www.berettausa.com/products/3032-tomcat-wide-slide/default.aspx
Every box of ammunition manufactured by SAAMI members and other responsible manufactures is marked with some variation of the warning, "Use only in firearms in good condition marked and chambered for use of this cartridge".
If you can find ammunition marked with the same designation as that on your pistol, by all means use it.
Read the headstamp, stupid.
One other thing: what part of NO profanity, NO personal attacks, NO racism or violence in posts, don't you understand?
Above is in stock, and ready to ship, at "ammotogo", for $12.95 per box.
Ammo .32 ACP Remington Express Full Metal Case 71 Grain 50 Round Box
Above available from Cheaper than Dirt, for $31.63 per box.
Winchester USA Centerfire Pistol Ammunition Q4255, 32 ACP, Full Metal Jacket, 71 GR, 905 fps, 50 Rd/bx
Above available from Able ammo, at $27.44 per box.
Looks to me like this cartridge designation is hanging in there pretty nicely! (I'm not an ammunition manufacturer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.)
Good start.
Happy Birthday to me early! I went today and bought the Ruger LCR .357. I just liked the feel of it better than the .38 LCR but will shoot .38’s with it and save my .357 shooting for my Colt King Cobra in SS with the 6” barrel.
Thanks for all the information. I think I’ll try going to this indoor range for shooting, it is already hotter than heck here. While I was the only woman in the store this afternoon, they said a lot of ladies come shoot there.
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