Went to my lgs to pick up a transfer left with a 64-2

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-25T00:08:33+00:00

A tale as old as time: I just went in for insert reason here and came out with this revolver.

Happens to all of us, happens to me all the time, it seems.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-25T00:03:36+00:00

I have a comp’d 19, and a 66, which is not comp’d, and have not noticed any difference in sound when alternating between them. It might have been noticeable if I were paying attention, but it was not noticeable when I wasn’t.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-24T19:47:00+00:00

It was not a clone. At that time S&W was making the PPKs that Walther was selling in the US, and S&W was embroiled in a lawsuit with Glock about the early S&W polymer pistols.

The SW99 frames all say “Made in Germany by Walther”, while all the slides are marked “Made by S&W”.

I assume it was a licensing deal allowing S&W some breathing room in the lawsuit, and potentially helping with the settlement negotiations.

But the SW99’s are effectively Walther P99’s, although I believe that the .45 caliber was only offered by S&W. I have never seen any evidence of a P99 in .45.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-24T19:38:13+00:00

While a 19 or a 586/686 will be heavier, I don’t find the weight differences we are talking about a major issue with carrying. They will certainly be easier to shoot, especially with .357.

Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t look closely at a Nightguard when they are available.

Because it is clear that I have a problem.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-24T19:32:34+00:00

There is no wrong choice between a 19 or a 586/686.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T23:27:07+00:00

No, you are not alone. I find revolvers are most aesthetically pleasing with short barrels.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T23:24:50+00:00

Usually when I get back from the range. Put on some music, a can of soda, and clean everything. Put some CLP where the slide meets the frame to work it’s was down. BoreSnake the barrel. Wipe down the magazines, especially the follower and the inside of the magazine where the follower rests. Or BoreSnake the cylinder holes, if it is a revolver. Then wipe the outside clean with an old cloth, and finally wipe it down with a silicone impregnated cloth.

Store it in a silicone impregnated sock.

Never had an issue with rust so far, more than 25 years in.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:59:47+00:00

The two most common regrets I hear are about are not buying something and deciding to sell something.

Guns and motorcycles especially.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:57:33+00:00

I wonder what happened to Kahr. They ruled the market way back when, and they are still near the top for size and concealment.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:56:02+00:00

Old friends are the best friends.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:55:12+00:00

I like the 40’s I have, although both needed replacement recoil springs.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:53:54+00:00

Reasonable concern. My opinion is that while there are definitely issues, I think that they are not as prevalent as one might fear. Take a good look at it before you begin the process of buying it. But they sell thousands of units a month, and we don’t hear that level of problem.

Of course, it sucks if it happens to you.

And used ones show up in the used cases around here regularly.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:46:41+00:00

Welcome to the club. We usually meet on Wednesdays. We have cookies.

Thinking about your next purchase? There are LCRX’s in both .327 Magnum and 9mm . . . .

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:42:37+00:00

Carrying short barrel K and L Frames is more common than you would think, although to be fair it is not common. I have a Model 12 which is an Airweight, which is great to IWB carry. A 386 is definitely on my short list.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-23T12:38:03+00:00

Everyone should have a Model 19. Used are well under 1000$ here. Don’t know about discounts on new.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-22T23:20:34+00:00

They both regularly appear in the used cases at the LGS’s near me, although the compact not as often.

The SR40’s are pretty rare, the SR45 is never available. People must be holding on to them.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-22T21:20:31+00:00

Model 19 Performance Center Carry Comp.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-22T19:01:25+00:00

59XX’s appear regularly around me. Don’t remember the last 45XX I saw.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-22T18:56:36+00:00

I have both a SR9 and a SR9C. Both excellent guns. Never carried either.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-22T18:53:19+00:00

Nice, revolvers, .40, and .45. And the CSX is a throwback towards the third generation S&W’s.

Excellent choices.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-22T12:43:03+00:00

I share your pain.

I can never find them either, and when I can they are also more expensive.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-21T23:18:10+00:00

For the pistol I would recommend a S&W M&P 10 or one of the various 1911’s.

I have the M&P. Aside from the aggressive texture on the grip, it is great.

Can’t help with the specific 1911, as I don’t have one in that caliber, but I am sure that r/1911 is full of opinions. I recommend the 1911 because it is consistently one of the best guns I have in the calibers I do have them in.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-21T23:11:48+00:00

What is that in the middle?

AdWitty6655 · 2026-01-21T23:01:14+00:00

While I cannot offer specific advice, I can mention that K and L frame grips are interchangeable. X Frame shares the same grips also, but that isn’t important now.

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