LASD backup weapon?

[snovvman]

Pro Force in Brea has good prices for the j-frames. However, botach sells a special edition 342PD with fiber optic front sight for $550 and they offer no term 3 month financing.

"Guns! More guns! I need more guns!" LOL - I agree

Thanks for the tips. I actually found this:

http://www.jetguns.com/m642-special-stainless-p-489.html

No surcharge, free shipping.

I'm actually looking for an M&P 9MM compact (night sight, no mag disconnect, 12rds) for concealed carry, but neither ProForce, Botach, or Bud's have one in stock. I have been waiting for one for some time...

[LEJ]

I have a great Mod 60 (stainless steel 2" 38 sp.) for sale here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=458159

I carried it as a back up when I worked LASD.

[Notorious]

I have a great Mod 60 (stainless steel 2" 38 sp.) for sale here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=458159

I carried it as a back up when I worked LASD.

Both sold.

[ojisan]

The scandium J frame Smiths are limited to 125g or less bullet weight ammo because of bullet-pulling with the heavier bullets.
This can limit your ammo selection and maybe even ammo availability.
There is no restriction on bullet weight for the aluminum frame 442 / 642 / 638 and steel frame 36 / 60s etc.
Lower cost + any ammo + only 2 ounces or less heavier than scandium = 442 / 642 win.

Then again, for private carry, .357 mag loads are an advantage of the scandium frames; but for on-duty, likely you would have to use use Department issued or approved .38 Special ammo anyway.

[Notorious]

My department allows full power magnum loads but I wouldn't shoot them out of my 640 much less the scandiums.

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

Not LASD, but I agree with the others that the S&W 642 is a great back up gun. I carry mine in a DeSantis Pocket Nemesis with Speer Gold Dot 135gr +p JHP and a Bianchi speed strip with an extra 6 rounds.