This assumes that the lady can manage the trigger. About 40% of the ladies I have taught had difficulty with triggers above 9 lb.Originally Posted by Trstn
In my wife’s case, when she needs something tiny, it is my Kel-Tec P-32. Mine is 100% reliable and hits harder than any .22. I installed Wolf 11 lb. recoil springs and had some custom work done to improve its accuracy.
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What’s involved in converting to 9mm? I have a 442…Best of both worlds…
I converted my 642-1 to 9mm. Also had it redone in NP3+. Still my off duty everything gun. Actually had it in my cargo pocket today, as I cut the grass.
J-frames take dedication. I’ve said it elsewhere, but unless you are willing to put in the time to practice, just go with a pocket 9mm. Easier to shoot.
When I converted mine, I was at the range practicing from not shooting it for three months (work being done). Had a RSO come by and tell me he will show me how to shoot. I had plenty of trigger time on the revolver prior to converting it, so I let him talk. He shot a group at 15 yards that three shots hit the paper… making like a 7” group. I put all 5 in a little over 2” group. Maybe had 25 rounds thru it after getting it back.
Ken
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Who did the conversion? Also, didn't S&W make a J-frame 9mm? I can't find it in current production anywhere.Best of both worlds…
I converted my 642-1 to 9mm. Also had it redone in NP3+. Still my off duty everything gun. Actually had it in my cargo pocket today, as I cut the grass.
J-frames take dedication. I’ve said it elsewhere, but unless you are willing to put in the time to practice, just go with a pocket 9mm. Easier to shoot.
When I converted mine, I was at the range practicing from not shooting it for three months (work being done). Had a RSO come by and tell me he will show me how to shoot. I had plenty of trigger time on the revolver prior to converting it, so I let him talk. He shot a group at 15 yards that three shots hit the paper… making like a 7” group. I put all 5 in a little over 2” group. Maybe had 25 rounds thru it after getting it back.
ETA: I'm also looking at the 640 all-steel J frame in .357. I would have no intention of shooting .357 out of it, but I figure it would be more pleasant to shoot/practice with than the Airweight. The 642 is 14.4 oz while the 640 is 22.1 oz. I don't have anything to compare it too, so I'm not sure if that'd drag my shorts down or not.
Not a bad plan with the 36 but S&W does make runs of no-lock 442/642's on occasion. I have a 642-1 that doesn't have the lock. Other that that it's nothing special. I know some years back they made some 442s without it too, so they are out there.
ETA: I just saw Screwball's converted 642. It's like that but no moons.
Remove cylinder… send to either Pinnacle High Performance or TK Custom. I am partial to Pinnacle.
And then need moonclips, since there isn’t a headspace with the conversion.
940 was the stainless 9mm they made. There were a lot of issues with them and sticking chambers.
There was one 942 made… info below.
From The Standard Catalog of S&W by Supica and Nahas.
What sights?I took my P32 to the range and realized something on it besides a grove at the top of the slide has to be an improvement. I'm thinking a fiber optic rod glued to the top, or this laser. I saw this P-sight and the price is right but they don't work on second generation P-32's.
It's a back-up to a back-up and I realize I will have to be close to get any hits on a target.
I've wondered about using the Mod 3 DCC clip and a cord to help carry the weight of a pocket holster(say a G26), but worry the cord could compromise the draw.
--Jason--
I actually want the little bit of heaviness that the all steel 36 has. An old Bodyguard or other all steel K would also be very welcome.
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An Airweight J in 9mm with 547 style headspace and ejection… I’ll be in my bunk.
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”
@Screwball
I know it won’t extract and that you may have to poke the cartridges out, but can you shoot your converted 642 without moon clips?
I had a 940 and it wasn’t much fun to shoot. I can’t imagine that an airweight 9mm would be pleasant.
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