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Thread: Smith Wesson 340 PD 38 SPCL Variant?

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    Smith Wesson 340 PD 38 SPCL Variant?

    Did Smith & Wesson make a 340 PD variant chambered for 38 Special?

    https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-340-pd

    I understand that you can shoot 38's in the 340 PD, but looking for a model that only fires 38's.

    Thank you!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay585 View Post
    Did Smith & Wesson make a 340 PD variant chambered for 38 Special?

    https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-340-pd

    I understand that you can shoot 38's in the 340 PD, but looking for a model that only fires 38's.

    Thank you!
    337PD

    https://www.gunbroker.com/item/876406940

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    S&W 342PD was 38 Special.

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    Not a Centennial model, but the 360J model is .38 only. 360Js were cheap a couple of years ago; I got one for around $350 then and put $63 Ti cylinder from Numrich on it. I realize that's more of a brag than helpful advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveB View Post
    No lock? External hammer?

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    I read years ago that S&W made a limited run of 342 M&Ps for LAPD. No proof though except the memory reading that somewhere and wishing I could get one myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cathellsk View Post
    I read years ago that S&W made a limited run of 342 M&Ps for LAPD. No proof though except the memory reading that somewhere and wishing I could get one myself.
    Yes, they pop up on Gunbroker from time to time.

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    342PD?

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    Due to '80s and '90s gun writers and there ability to get paid for spreading false information.....everybody thinks they need the great one-stop stopper 357 mag.

    The manufacturers simply make what people want.

    A 38 special j frame could be made smaller and lighter.

    I have an original 342 and it is lighter than my 340.

    I use J frames primarily for pocket carry and would love to see the 342 still available. I shoot the one I have very little as it's the best j frame Smith & Wesson ever made.

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