J-frame snubbie in a 9mm

[CageFighter 236]

Any thoughts on a 9mm revolver over a .38+p/.357?

I am seriously considering a S&W 640, but i found one in 9mm instead.

 

please post some comments b4 I lighten my wallet= pros/cons, etc.

 

Thanx much!

[tommy3rd 132]

cheaper ammo. The S&W 940 uses moon clips.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

One downside to the 940 is cheap brass cases may stick in the cylinder (consensus seems to be that nickle/chrome cases are less likely to stick):

 

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225200

 

Also, you'll likely want to keep a good supply of moon clips on hand if you get it. Even a slight bend in the moon clip can end up making the cylinder drag:

 

...Carrying a loaded full moon clip in your pocket can bend it; I found that placing a loaded clip inside a plastic 35mm film container provides protection for pocket carry. After shooting, it takes a practiced hand to remove spent cases from a full moon clip without it bending. As a personal rule, I will reuse an unbent clip for practice rounds only; I trust only new clips for defense use. After many failed attempts at straightening bent clips, I no longer try. Now if a clip bends I summarily toss it into the recycle bin. Why do some people bother trying to straighten a bent clip? Many consider the Smith & Wesson 640 moon clips somewhat expensive. I found that even a moderately bent clip binds the cylinder, making it hard to close and reopen, and makes trigger pull unusually heavy. ...

[CageFighter 236]

looks like Id rather stick with the 640 instead.

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

looks like Id rather stick with the 640 instead.

 

 

940's are high demand pieces and usually command premium dollars. If you found one at a price comparable to a 640 you should grab it (or tell me where it is). Moon clips are tougher than the posts above make out. They are spring steel and don't bend easily. I have three moon clip guns and I love them. You may want to consider a cheap de-mooning tool (look on ebay), or go whole-hog and get a combo tool to load and unload moon clips ($60 - $90). I've shot a 940, and although it had a heavy trigger, it broke so clean that I was shooting 2" groups @ 7 yds with the, admittedly, rudimentry J-frame fixed sights.

 

Buy it!

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob