Hey everyone, looking for input on a new backup gun.
After never wanting a revolver, I listened to the j-frame modcast, and now I’m itching for a snubbie. I currently carry a Glock 34 on duty, with a Glock 26 in my pocket as a backup, but the reality is that it’s heavy, bulky, and the speed of draw is abysmal. I’d really like to switch to a snubbie for my on-duty backup, and sometimes to supplement my off duty Glock 19 or 48 I typically carry.
So here’s the conundrum I’m having:
- I like the LCR, but the lack of crimson trace for the boot grips or VZ grips, and the slightly larger size make me think it’s a no-go.
- I prefer the black finish of the 442 over the 642, but sweat out acid and live in the desert, so the carbon cylinder makes me nervous.
- Per policy, as long as the dept armorers do the work, I can have the ILS removed, and the Wilson/Apex spring kit installed.
So here’s the questions:
- Are my concerns for rusting the carbon steel cylinder of the 442 crazy?
- Just get a 442/642 and have my department do the work to delete the lock/swap out springs?
- Get the 442 Performance Center gun that CDNN is selling with the PC trigger job, no lock, and a stainless cylinder? (I’d trash the grips for a real set)
Thanks a ton for any help!
- Mack
ETA: Apparently the 442 PC I’m referring to is the Chattanooga exclusive model, but CDNN has it currently for 399. I dig the contrasting cylinder, but that could just be the millennial talking.