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Section 8: Handguns Subject: S&W 940 Returns Msg# 1231587
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I shot the early 940, and I owned a Ruger SP101 in 9mm. I liked the concept but they weren't ideal--and your comments on these vs the smallest 9mm pistols are well-taken. But when Taurus took their ultra-short frame .22 revolver and chambered it for 9mm as the Model 905, however, I finally found the ultimate pocket gun for me. Shorter, lighter and better than the other small-frame 9mm revolvers, and no pistol style worries of keeping the action cocked for action, as of course the revolver action is always at rest. For me it's the perfect back-up carry, quick-errand carry, etc. It's a shame that Taurus discontinued this 905 and went back to the larger M85-size frame model. I assume the discontinued the .22 caliber versions as well and decided not to build that frame size at all anymore.
It still makes me wonder why these big manufacturers think offering a 9mm revolver in a frame made for .38/.357 size cartridges is a good idea. It's akin to offering a semi-auto in 9mm in a grip frame made for the .45ACP. Makes no sense. I guess supply & demand, and maybe the pencil pushers in accounting departments keep the better guns off the market.... Image below from Mark Freburg - Image Title: Tiny Taurus  |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I like it. Also no Internal Lock. However, my previous experience with owning one of these was less than stellar. Constant stuck cases, flimsy moon clips, Smith never seemed to solve those issues. The best 9MM Revolver I have owned thus far has been the Ruger LCR. Least amount of stuck cases and sturdy moonclips. I've always liked the idea of the 9MM revolver, but it's more or less negated in entirety by compact 9MM guns like the SIG P365 and the Springfield Hellcat. These guns offer twice the capacity even in neutered 10 round mag forms and are usually a bit lighter, easier to shoot and faster to reload. So.... why do I want one of these new ones then> |
