S&W 340pd w/ .357 magnum

[JDxdm04 1]

So JWglock23 and I went to RTSP tonight to test out his new 340pd. While I'm sure most of you know, this is an ultralight (about 11oz I believe) 5-shot revolver made of scandium alloy with a titanium cylinder.

 

In general, I am relatively new to firearms. I have shot several pistols, but have never fired a handgun that shoots a .357 magnum round. Having said that - WOW! I could not believe how jarred I was by the kick. After 15-20 rounds, I had to switch back to .38 special to give my hands and forearms a break.

 

My b*tching aside, that is a damn fine wheel gun and I loved shooting it. IMHO, it'd be a great deep concealed primary or solid backup (for those of you fortunate enough to be allowed to carry in this state). Once Bedminster PD processes my FID (71 days and counting), this may be one of my first purchases.

[lunker 274]

357 mag in a scandium gun. I don't think I would ever consider one. You better hit what you're aiming at because the followup shots are practically non existent unless you were using two hands and a death grip. I would rather deal with the extra weight of a gun that I could control better. With a good holster, I don't think you'd notice a few ounces of difference that much.

[JDxdm04 1]

357 mag in a scandium gun. I don't think I would ever consider one. You better hit what you're aiming at because the followup shots are practically non existent unless you were using two hands and a death grip. I would rather deal with the extra weight of a gun that I could control better. With a good holster, I don't think you'd notice a few ounces of difference that much.

 

agreed. It was a great gun that is great to shoot .38 special, but the .357 was not enjoyable. The muscle between my thumb & index finger is still sore.