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Jeff '79
03-03-2012, 5:36pm
It wasn't this color grip when she first saw, and tried it, but after looking online, she likes this color.
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/jeff79/2-SW150468FC.jpg
2-SW150468FC - S&W Model 638 Bodyguard Airweight Revolver .38 Special +P J-Frame Stainless Steel Pink Grips (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2SW150468FC-1.html)

What does +P mean ?
Any comments on her choice of pistol ?. She's 5'4", 115 lbs, and petite. She can handle a Super Red Hawk, no problem.
VITE1
03-03-2012, 5:37pm
+P mean you can use a hotter ( faster) load. Many Self Defense rounds are sold that way.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.38_Special
Donkeytron
03-03-2012, 5:41pm
:iagree: Yeah, what he said...

+P means +Pressure. It will handle .38 Special +P ammunition (ammo loaded to a higher pressure than standard .38's). These will still be less powerful than .357 Magnum. I would shoot standard .38's. More recoil is no fun in the lightweight revolvers.
86RAG
03-03-2012, 5:43pm
Sharp looking little gun, bet it conceals well! :seasix:
CertInsaneC5
03-03-2012, 5:43pm
+P is gewd.

Post up pics of the little lady trying it out. :seasix::cert:
Rapid Roger
03-03-2012, 5:45pm
I have fired that gun with the hottest +P load available.The recoil is substantial and even with standard .38s it's a handful.....I would not recommend that weapon for a woman......:)
73sbVert
03-03-2012, 5:48pm
I have fired that gun with the hottest +P load available.The recoil is substantial and even with standard .38s it's a handful.....I would not recommend that weapon for a woman......:)

+1 There's no weight in the frame to control some of the recoil, so it's all going to go into her hand and wrist.

Better option (IMO), same calibers, similar size, but a little heavier to control recoil is the Ruger SP101

http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/images/5737.jpg


You can always get a replacement 'cute' pink handle for it! :lol:
Jeff '79
03-03-2012, 5:49pm
+P is gewd.

Post up pics of the little lady trying it out. :seasix::cert:

I will, but hat won't be for a while....She won't have her NYS CCW for another 8-12 months. My aunt has the same pistol with the black grip that she can shoot anytime she wants, though. I have two 9mm's for now, so she'll have to just wait...
Jeff '79
03-03-2012, 5:53pm
I have fired that gun with the hottest +P load available.The recoil is substantial and even with standard .38s it's a handful.....I would not recommend that weapon for a woman......:)

+1 There's no weight in the frame to control some of the recoil, so it's all going to go into her hand and wrist.

Better option (IMO), same calibers, similar size, but a little heavier to control recoil is the Ruger SP101

http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/images/5737.jpg


You can always get a replacement 'cute' pink handle for it! :lol:

Thanks for that advice.:cert:.... I really have to get her to my aunt's place to try that out, before she actually buys it.....I do like the beefier Ruger too, but the S&W name is legendary, and everyone must have a S & W .38...
We'll see how she really likes it after 50 or so rounds, and go from there.:yesnod:
LisaJohn
03-03-2012, 5:55pm
It takes 8-12 months to get a permit to carry?
Jeff '79
03-03-2012, 5:56pm
It takes 8-12 months to get a permit to carry?

Ya, it's inane here in Erie county.
VITE1
03-03-2012, 6:00pm
Ya, it's inane here in Erie county.

And the rest of NY.
Jeff '79
03-03-2012, 6:02pm
And the rest of NY.

Two counties down it's 6 weeks....It's so arbitrary in NYS, it's ridiculous...
Issues
03-03-2012, 6:07pm
Shweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :seasix:
Rapid Roger
03-03-2012, 6:15pm
+1 There's no weight in the frame to control some of the recoil, so it's all going to go into her hand and wrist.

Better option (IMO), same calibers, similar size, but a little heavier to control recoil is the Ruger SP101

http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/images/5737.jpg


You can always get a replacement 'cute' pink handle for it! :lol:

I have carried this for about ten years.Last year I had the opportunity to shoot the SW Airweight .357......The recoil pretty much takes away the chance for a second shot.I'll stick with my SP-101..........:)
http://i49.tinypic.com/nlsuah.jpg
kingpin
03-03-2012, 6:18pm
Small little gun Jeff, bet it conceals well! :seasix:

That's what she said!

:hide:
Jeff '79
03-03-2012, 6:22pm
That's what she said!

:hide:

At least I didn't get the obligatory : And you know that, how ?.....:dance:
kingpin
03-03-2012, 6:24pm
At least I didn't get the obligatory : And you know that, how ?.....:dance:

The only words I never want to hear.
"Deeper...Deeper"
:D
Jeff '79
03-03-2012, 8:28pm
Has anyone shot the S&W 642 with this grip ? Maybe the recoil would be better absorbed by my wife with this pistol, as opposed to the 638 Airweight. ?
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/jeff79/SW64238.jpg

Smith & Wesson 642 .38 Spl+P with Laser Grips $535.00 SHIPS FREE (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_39_72/products_id/26376/Smith+%26+Wesson+642+.38+Spl%2BP+with+Laser+Grips)