Snubby Lifestyle....done right

[Dagga Boy]

It doesn't get much better than this. If you are going to live the Snubby lifestyle......may as well do it with class;).

Smith & Wesson no lock M&P 340.....check
Apex kit......check
Craig Spegel custom boot grips.....check
Matt DelFatti PH3 in Ebony Cape Buffalo......check

[SeriousStudent]

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[SeriousStudent]

I have got to get a set of those grips.

I'm only a mortal, I'll never get a holster like that. But I can still covet. :)

[JR1572]

That's beautiful Dagga Boy.

JR1572

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I really wish it was in 38 special and not 357. I would like to have my grip extend past the frame so I would take all the overall length reduction of the revolver I could get.

[Bigghoss]

I really wish it was in 38 special and not 357. I would like to have my grip extend past the frame so I would take all the overall length reduction of the revolver I could get.

I think they used to make one, 342 I think. I'm no J-frame guru though.

[TC215]

I really wish it was in 38 special and not 357. I would like to have my grip extend past the frame so I would take all the overall length reduction of the revolver I could get.

They made a run of M&P 342's in .38 for LAPD. They pop up on Gunbroker once in a while.

https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/1608/971821848/wm_3215721.jpg

DB- Very nice.

[GJM]

Snubby lifestyle, as it is actually done. Wake up at 7:45. Call Wayne to see what is up. Check PF in case there is a new revolver thead. Throw on shorts, a t shirt and plop one of your 150 small revolvers in your pocket, in a bespoke leather pocket holster. Use remote start to fire up the Raptor. Drive the Raptor to Starbucks, using the drive by window. Return to gated community. Pet growing guard dog. Go fishing as the afternoon activity. Reflect on how great the snubby lifestyle is.



http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg251/GJMandes/IMG_1496_zpsycot3b5r.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/GJMandes/media/IMG_1496_zpsycot3b5r.jpg.html)

[Dagga Boy]

Snubby lifestyle, as it is actually done. Wake up at 7:45. Call Wayne to see what is up. Check PF in case there is a new revolver thead. Throw on shorts, a t shirt and plop one of your 150 small revolvers in your pocket, in a bespoke leather pocket holster. Use remote start to fire up the Raptor. Drive the Raptor to Starbucks, using the drive by window. Return to gated community. Pet growing guard dog. Go fishing as the afternoon activity. Reflect on how great the snubby lifestyle is.



http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg251/GJMandes/IMG_1496_zpsycot3b5r.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/GJMandes/media/IMG_1496_zpsycot3b5r.jpg.html)

Remember......that is fishing at the country club golf course. Don't want to interact with the regular folk. Otherwise....about right.:cool:

As a note.....VP9 in the fanny pack in the picture......I am still a bit paranoid.

[JR1572]

They made a run of M&P 342's in .38 for LAPD. They pop up on Gunbroker once in a while.

https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/1608/971821848/wm_3215721.jpg

DB- Very nice.

Do want.

JR1572

[Dagga Boy]

Do want.

JR1572i am now on a quest as well

[11B10]

It doesn't get much better than this. If you are going to live the Snubby lifestyle......may as well do it with class;).

Smith & Wesson no lock M&P 340.....check
Apex kit......check
Craig Spegel custom boot grips.....check
Matt DelFatti PH3 in Ebony Cape Buffalo......check



DB, some time back, you told me THE BEST snub was the 340. I know you're right, but this? This ^^^^ is just NOT playing fair Sir, not AT ALL!

[11B10]

Remember......that is fishing at the country club golf course. Don't want to interact with the regular folk. Otherwise....about right.:cool:

As a note.....VP9 in the fanny pack in the picture......I am still a bit paranoid.



We all know that jealousy is a horrible sin. Guilty as charged, Lord.

[Salamander]

Partway there...

Smith & Wesson no lock M&P 340, yes.
Apex kit, yes.

Not sure who made the grip, I got it from a revolver enthusiast in Petaluma CA. Doesn't go quite as high as I'd like.
And it currently lives in a very basic and un-fancy Uncle Mike's pocket holster.

Also with five rounds of Black Hills 148 gr HBWC and a speed strip with Gold Dots.

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This is a great setup for office days, meetings, etc.

[Poconnor]

You only live once; might as well live it with style.

[Jeep]

Might as well live it fishing.

[camsdaddy]

The key to the snubby lifestyle is at the end to sleep and repeat

[JR1572]

i am now on a quest as well

Does it have a lock or not?

JR1572

[Willard]

Does it have a lock or not?

JR1572

Can't realistically qualify as a quest if a lock is involved.

[TC215]

Does it have a lock or not?

JR1572

All the M&P 342's have the lock. They were made in .38 because LAPD doesn't allow guns chambered in .357.

[paul105]

To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee, that's not a snubby, this is a snubby!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/Paul105_photo/Hobby/P8270003_zpse32f0371.jpg

LOL!

Paul

[Dagga Boy]

All the M&P 342's have the lock. They were made in .38 because LAPD doesn't allow guns chambered in .357.

Never mind.....:cool:. I have another M&P 340 with a custom fitted Ti .38 cylinder. At 11 ounces I have shot it exactly once, and that is likely the last. It is my around the house gun. Rides in a DSG holster usually clipped to basketball or sweat shorts.

I will likely get one more M&P 340. The one in the picture usually has Uncle Mike's boot grips and rides in a Mika pocket holster. It was nice to dress it up. I figure one for day to day and training and one to keep nice in the country club rig. I ll take a picture in the sunlight tomorrow with the rest of its accessories.

[TC215]

I bought my M&P 340 in 2008 when I graduated the police academy. I think that is the same year they were introduced. It's been my BUG on duty ever since. I hate that it has the lock, but they didn't introduce the no-lock version until a few years later.

I've thought about buying another without the lock, but I always end up spending my money on another 1911 that I don't need.

[Kram]

A no lock 340 is one of the few guns that are on the buy list in 2017.

[Bigghoss]

but I always end up spending my money on another 1911 that I don't need.

Quoted for truth.

[Bigghoss]

A no lock 340 is one of the few guns that are on the buy list in 2017.

Same. But my 2017 list is pretty dang long.

[Dagga Boy]

Sophisticate snub carry.....

[SeriousStudent]

XM-18?

[Dagga Boy]

XM-18?

Yep. I also have a Fatty XM -18 with a copper scale that I did a forced patina on that I love.

[LtDave]

How about a 342Ti? Sparks pocket holster.
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[Dagga Boy]

This is why I like Lt.Dave......he gets it. Nice set up. I have the exact holster that has served a lot when carrying a snub support side. I also have a rare left hand Axiom for a snub to carry support side as a back up behind mag pouches. Great set up Dave.

[SeriousStudent]

Yep. I also have a Fatty XM -18 with a copper scale that I did a forced patina on that I love.

Schweet. I have been eyeballing a Half Track. Rick makes very nice stuff.

[Shootingrn]

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I've really been working hard on becoming proficient with my 340MP. No Apex kit but it was worked over by Denny at Sand Burr. I come from an "Austrian" perspective when it comes to handguns so it's been a good challenge to work through.

Just did a 1900 mile 1week road trip with it to work out the holster and load out. DSG holster is great riding AIWB but I need to work on the wedge I added a bit more. Using it mainly for NPE situations. The mindset concepts discussed in the lifestyle post really resonated with me.

I've got a little to go to enjoy the lifestyle benefits you guys are realizing right now but I'm digging the vibe and if I may, I'll just live vicariously through you guys if you don't mind!

[camsdaddy]

I'm beginning to question if the lifestyle is an option without a snub which model # starts with a 3?
I'm over hear slumming with a 60-14.

[Dagga Boy]

Yesterday, during a training session Wayne and I agreed to work all day with our actual daily concealed guns and carry systems. Shot a P2000SK all day from a deep concealed holster under winter clothing and the M&P340 out of a Mika pocket holster. The M&P 340 is not a shoot all day gun. It is not comfortable to shoot a lot....but is to carry a lot. I shot 25 rounds through it and was good for the day. I can shoot the stainless heavier guns much more with little discomfort.

Ted Yost is building me a S&W640 right now as more of a training and shoot a lot snub.

[11B10]

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I've really been working hard on becoming proficient with my 340MP. No Apex kit but it was worked over by Denny at Sand Burr. I come from an "Austrian" perspective when it comes to handguns so it's been a good challenge to work through.

Just did a 1900 mile 1week road trip with it to work out the holster and load out. DSG holster is great riding AIWB but I need to work on the wedge I added a bit more. Using it mainly for NPE situations. The mindset concepts discussed in the lifestyle post really resonated with me.

I've got a little to go to enjoy the lifestyle benefits you guys are realizing right now but I'm digging the vibe and if I may, I'll just live vicariously through you guys if you don't mind!



There's a lot of us "living vicariously" around here, my friend. That's one of the best things about pf, it's permitted here.

[alohadoug]

There's a lot of us "living vicariously" around here, my friend. That's one of the best things about pf, it's permitted here.
A lot of us....

[Sherman A. House DDS]

Yesterday, during a training session Wayne and I agreed to work all day with our actual daily concealed guns and carry systems. Shot a P2000SK all day from a deep concealed holster under winter clothing and the M&P340 out of a Mika pocket holster. The M&P 340 is not a shoot all day gun. It is not comfortable to shoot a lot....but is to carry a lot. I shot 25 rounds through it and was good for the day. I can shoot the stainless heavier guns much more with little discomfort.

Ted Yost is building me a S&W640 right now as more of a training and shoot a lot snub.

When I shoot Airweights or Airlites extensively, (>100 in a sitting) I tape the ends of my fingers with duct tape, and I put a few pieces across my palms. I also pre-Med with Ibuprofen...


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[rainman]

Ted Yost is building me a S&W640 right now as more of a training and shoot a lot snub.

Very much looking forward to seeing that one.


-Rainman

[11B10]

Very much looking forward to seeing that one.


-Rainman



As am I. Rainman, you do realize we're masochists, right? It's a term I'm comfortable with - you? Just in case you have doubts, Exhibit A: We click "LIKE," we tell them we love their guns and the pictures of those guns. They produce more and the circle is complete.

[Shootingrn]

There's a lot of us "living vicariously" around here, my friend. That's one of the best things about pf, it's permitted here.
Nice! I have really enjoyed getting into my revolvers, and looking through the threads here have been a great source of info.

I never really gave much thought to wheelguns until I inherited my Dad's Model 12-2. I took it in to Denny to get it worked up not really knowing what it was and when I went to pick it up I told him I was there to pick up a J-frame because that's what I thought you called small revolvers....I got schooled pretty quickly to say the least...lol!

[Bigghoss]

LGS had a 340 PD but it had the lock. Just as well because the price they were asking seemed high to me but I haven't priced them used. That sucker is light though, I need one.

[LSP972]

Yesterday, during a training session Wayne and I agreed to work all day with our actual daily concealed guns and carry systems. Shot a P2000SK all day from a deep concealed holster under winter clothing and the M&P340 out of a Mika pocket holster. The M&P 340 is not a shoot all day gun. It is not comfortable to shoot a lot....but is to carry a lot. I shot 25 rounds through it and was good for the day. I can shoot the stainless heavier guns much more with little discomfort.

Ted Yost is building me a S&W640 right now as more of a training and shoot a lot snub.

Things gauge as you age and slow down. My intinial staging to stay strong has now finally started weaving back; been using a G43 and two IWB 8 round-Taranis?-mag-pouches for a few months now. Brain is back at the combat job; heading to Housten Methodist today, having another major brain job Wednesday.

Post here being, not annoying the medical folks yet staying with SOMETHING means my good old 10.5 ounce/five cylinder rounds, with by faithful bride carrying her HK and ready immediately to take the M-342 clear when time. The issue is that, if everything goes okay (but leaves me even more "messy" after the surgery and makes me drop even more carry weight), I might have it light as possible for all day long. Not good... but you gotta what you gotta do.

In other words, when I (hopefully) get a bit better in a couple of weeks, it's time to REALLY re-advise my EDC situation. I'm not a fisher man, but the photo expresses enough to know our thoughts.

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[WobblyPossum]

Things gauge as you age and slow down. My intinial staging to stay strong has now finally started weaving back; been using a G43 and two IWB 8 round-Taranis?-mag-pouches for a few months now. Brain is back at the combat job; heading to Housten Methodist today, having another major brain job Wednesday.

Post here being, not annoying the medical folks yet staying with SOMETHING means my good old 10.5 ounce/five cylinder rounds, with by faithful bride carrying her HK and ready immediately to take the M-342 clear when time. The issue is that, if everything goes okay (but leaves me even more "messy" after the surgery and makes me drop even more carry weight), I might have it light as possible for all day long. Not good... but you gotta what you gotta do.

In other words, when I (hopefully) get a bit better in a couple of weeks, it's time to REALLY re-advise my EDC situation. I'm not a fisher man, but the photo expresses enough to know our thoughts.

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Good luck LSP972!


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[jslaughter]

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This is my new 442, I'm doing several You Tube videos with this gun for a project with my son. My goal is to discuss the snubby lifestyle and training it takes to be confident and proficient with these guns.
Our videos are nothing special and I'm not an expert, just a guy wanting to get better with my J-frames.
Picture above is from a 50 round drill I got off of revolver science the high shot were from the 15 with a stock trigger. The next day I installed an APEX. I struggle with J-frames in the stock configuration for several reasons, it's kinda like smith gave no thought to them at all.

[jslaughter]

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The stock grips are comfortable in the hand, but that is it. You can not use speed loaders with them and they prevent all of the brass from extraction. It got Crimson trace laser grips the next day.

[jslaughter]

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after APEX trigger kit.

[jslaughter]

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Before APEX

[jslaughter]

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After APEX kit.

[Malamute]

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The stock grips are comfortable in the hand, but that is it. You can not use speed loaders with them and they prevent all of the brass from extraction. It got Crimson trace laser grips the next day.

Dremel. Ive butchered many Smith grips over the years, with no hesitation. Actually, I used a file and sandpaper for the most part, but anything that hampered loading or unloading wasn't acceptable.

If youre interested in letting the factory grips go, let me know.

[SeriousStudent]

Things gauge as you age and slow down. My intinial staging to stay strong has now finally started weaving back; been using a G43 and two IWB 8 round-Taranis?-mag-pouches for a few months now. Brain is back at the combat job; heading to Housten Methodist today, having another major brain job Wednesday.

Post here being, not annoying the medical folks yet staying with SOMETHING means my good old 10.5 ounce/five cylinder rounds, with by faithful bride carrying her HK and ready immediately to take the M-342 clear when time. The issue is that, if everything goes okay (but leaves me even more "messy" after the surgery and makes me drop even more carry weight), I might have it light as possible for all day long. Not good... but you gotta what you gotta do.

In other words, when I (hopefully) get a bit better in a couple of weeks, it's time to REALLY re-advise my EDC situation. I'm not a fisher man, but the photo expresses enough to know our thoughts.

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I'm very glad to see your post here today, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers.

[camsdaddy]

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This is my new 442, I'm doing several You Tube videos with this gun for a project with my son. My goal is to discuss the snubby lifestyle and training it takes to be confident and proficient with these guns.
Our videos are nothing special and I'm not an expert, just a guy wanting to get better with my J-frames.
Picture above is from a 50 round drill I got off of revolver science the high shot were from the 15 with a stock trigger. The next day I installed an APEX. I struggle with J-frames in the stock configuration for several reasons, it's kinda like smith gave no thought to them at all.
When should we expect the videos?
Will there be a link?

[jslaughter]

Dremel. Ive butchered many Smith grips over the years, with no hesitation. Actually, I used a file and sandpaper for the most part, but anything that hampered loading or unloading wasn't acceptable.

If youre interested in letting the factory grips go, let me know.

Yeah I've done that too. I put mine in the freezer 1st, it made Dremel work easy.

[jslaughter]

When should we expect the videos?
Will there be a link?
Maybe today on the 1st one.
Yes I'll link it.

[jslaughter]

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This was interesting, only 300 rounds through the gun...:mad:

See the pin backed out, I tapped in back in.

[jslaughter]

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5 rounds 5 seconds 7 yards, my trigger control at speed sucks. I averaged 4.65 seconds from the low ready.
do this both with and without the laser.
I had some with one round outside the black, usually from shooting it too fast, under 4 seconds.

[jslaughter]

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Dot Torture with Laser 49/50 pushed one high on Dot 8...

[LSP972]

What's going to be interesting is getting back into me some extensive 25 yards+ works out. I used to fire a genuine qual at least every year at 25 yards and closer that was policy; keeping J's in a four to five inches, from 25 yards under time; none of that since almost ten years now.

Carrying/depending on a SINGLE J frame, with two SafariLand Speed Strips, certainly changes your attitude. It's necessary here, in the hospital, because having to get the body cleared with nothing to mess with the machines has to be removed from my body often times daily while they are getting me set up. And once I get back home, I am concerned that, as I get somewhat weaker for daily carry, I'll end up with still a single, super-light J and a few spare rounds. Sigh.

And then... I remember just how long I actually DID that as a young man when off duty, actually had to use one twice, and did just fine with it.

The only problem with all of this is that cleaning of revolvers, particulary lead bullet cartridges, is a quite file MAJOR pain in the ass after each training op. Rats... ��

[LSP972]

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This was interesting, only 300 rounds through the gun...:mad:

See the pin backed out, I tapped in back in.


I'm assuming that the photo just LOOKS bent; all you had to do was re-secure the forward pin? If so, that WILL happen again... And will need being replaced most likely.

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[jslaughter]

I'm assuming that the photo just LOOKS bent; all you had to do was re-secure the forward pin? If so, that WILL happen again... And will need being replaced most likely.

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Not bent, just tapped it back it. The build quality on this particular gun is crappy. The cylinder release keeps coming lose too. I do need to get it out past 15 yrds. I sure wish this was a 638 I shoot it a lot better for some reason. It might be the 2,500 rnds I've put through it. This gun is at 400 rounds as of today.

[Malamute]

I think he meant the barrel looked bent, at least it does to me. May be camera angle.

The pin. If it came out easily by itself, removing it, laying it on a flat hard surface, and giving it a tap or two with a cold chisel will burr it a little and help keep it from coming out again. Burring it in a spot where its in the barrel instead of where it holds the cylinder lock may be best.

[jslaughter]

If it happens again it will go back to Smith and Wesson.

[LtDave]

Lock tite would probably suffice. I'd try that before pounding on the pin.

[Willard]

No sarcasm intended, but I would definitely send it back. As LSP 972 & Malamute indicated, barrel looks canted (maybe photo). Also, the gap between cylinder and crane looks like a reasonably svelte weasel could slide in there. You might get a new gun with better fitting. Add in the cylinder release issue, and I would call for an RMA.

[LSP972]

Sadly, you simply cannot depend on an properly assembled gun these days. Looks like that is what you have, and it certainly does need to go back to the factory. Sorry.

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[jslaughter]

Waiting on the shipping label...

[Salamander]

I found a better background to photograph my M&P340 on...

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It was an oh-by-the-way at the end of a photo shoot last weekend, when I found out that the model likes guns. Unfortunately, I probably can't show you the uncropped ones on this site.

[SD]

YES YOU MAY.PLEASEEEEE:o
I found a better background to photograph my M&P340 on...

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It was an oh-by-the-way at the end of a photo shoot last weekend, when I found out that the model likes guns. Unfortunately, I probably can't show you the uncropped ones on this site.

[Chup]

Here are my carry Snubs.