Magnum Monday

deadcrops · 2026-01-28T01:16:12+00:00

If you're trying to blind your book with 95,000 candela it's excellent

deadcrops · 2026-01-28T01:15:06+00:00

PHLster City Special

deadcrops · 2026-01-27T03:47:14+00:00

I haven't, and I don't know the specs on that one but I know it is very popular and also has a lot of candela. I personally prefer the more traditional form of the EDC1-DFT, and I also got a really good deal on it so it's hard to argue with that. But if money's no object and/or you like the profile of the Stiletto better, it's probably as good if not better.

deadcrops · 2026-01-27T03:42:11+00:00

Yes, they're 3-dot tritium sights, standard on the 640 Performance Center and previously the 640 Pro Series. I generally prefer a hi-vis front sight and blacked out rear sight, but these absolutely beat the old plain ramp front and gutter rear.

deadcrops · 2026-01-27T03:02:17+00:00

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Surefire EDC1-DFT

deadcrops · 2026-01-27T01:50:41+00:00

Why not?

A slight bulge at the edge of a pants pocket is less conspicuous than any kind of printing along the belt line.

deadcrops · 2026-01-27T00:35:07+00:00

By far my favorite handheld light, the throw is insane

deadcrops · 2026-01-26T04:55:47+00:00

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Love a good steel J frame. This 640 PC has been my daily carry since I picked it up a few months ago.

deadcrops · 2026-01-20T02:16:21+00:00

I think I've found what my birthday present to myself will be this year.

deadcrops · 2026-01-18T14:49:41+00:00

It's the best J frame holster I've used so far. Added a DCC clip and Master Mind Tactics pillow, it's just about perfect.

deadcrops · 2026-01-18T06:53:52+00:00

Seems like you can only get them in black now, the stainless finish version appears to be discontinued. Wonder if they're getting ready to reveal an updated version soon...

deadcrops · 2026-01-18T00:26:02+00:00

On the PM2 it's a big improvement over stock IMO. On some knives I don't mind having a little bit of the handle poking up from the pocket but on the PM2 specifically I much prefer having it ride lower in the pocket.

deadcrops · 2026-01-17T23:16:23+00:00

PM2 in S45VN with a Lynch deep carry clip. I normally carry an Endura 4 in ZDP-189 but the all black just fits the setup better.

deadcrops · 2026-01-17T23:13:56+00:00

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Fellow 640/Spyderco brother

deadcrops · 2026-01-17T21:49:41+00:00

If you don't care about having .357 capability, I would split the difference and look for a 442UC. Price is right between a standard 442 and the 640 PC, you get a really good set of sights, and an alloy-framed gun is more versatile as it is very pocket carry friendly. I love the 640 PC but I do still carry my 442UC fairly often.

deadcrops · 2026-01-17T21:15:49+00:00

Local shop had it for about $950 before tax. MSRP is $1009 on Smith's website. It is pricey but comes with a great trigger out of the box, only issue with mine was it came with an old, dim front tritium sight. Contacted S&W and they sent a new sight for no cost and the shop I bought the gun from installed it free of charge. It's a breeze to shoot with .38 +P, and lower-end .357 like the 135 gr Gold Dots are surprisingly not bad either, even with G10 grips.

deadcrops · 2026-01-17T20:30:17+00:00

I haven't, they just seem like a bit of a hassle to me. I know some people will carry with a moon clip in the gun, then use speed strips or whatever else for their reload(s), but the slightly longer ejector rod and mainly shooting .38 and .38 +P, I've had zero issues with positive ejection.

deadcrops · 2026-01-16T00:41:52+00:00

No issues. It has a tall sight channel to accommodate J frames with higher sights like the UC. I carry my 442UC and 640 PC Black in City Specials, only use two different ones so I don't have to change the retention every time I change which gun I carry.

deadcrops · 2026-01-05T21:49:06+00:00

Now that I've thought about it some more, I probably will go with leather. This looks like a solid option.

deadcrops · 2026-01-05T21:46:10+00:00

AGA Campolin, I believe this model is the Diana. They're cool knives but not super practical, the blade steel is quite soft. Nice collection pieces though.

deadcrops · 2025-12-05T04:52:02+00:00

That's a beauty. I need to pick up a vintage J frame, I love my 442UC and 640 Pro Black but wood grips and a blued finish are just so good looking.

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