SW 340 PD review

[sloporsche]

Bought a lil snubski 357 /5 shot for summer time CC shorts and t shirt because my 2.5 python is a tad too big n heavy . The gun out of the box should have been cleaner and better oiled and the front sight pin driven flush but no big deal . This blaster weights 12 fookin oz empty ,i put 20 38 sp and 20 hornady 125 gr magnums through it and put all rounds into center mass at 10 feet . This thing is NO plinker with magnums ,its a use the front red sight like a red dot ,put it on the chest of the target at bad breath / get off me range and set it off . It hides quite well in my pocket driving and out and about in public ,i have a garrett iwb holster coming . One could calm /tame it using 38 sp ammo and larger grips but to me thats down grading its purpose . Recoil is pretty stout ....well REALLY STOUT but [pun] i can live with that .1250.00 at my lgs. You can see in the pictures the 340 next to a 2.5 python .......it makes the snake gun look like a monster

 

[RVGuru]

And that DAO trigger pull is no joke. But it’s a great little piece and will do exactly what it is designed to do. It’s been my go to for years.

 

[ccc]

Prefer this one

 

[sloporsche]

And that DAO trigger pull is no joke. But it’s a great little piece and will do exactly what it is designed to do. It’s been my go to for years.

I read the DA was bad and i expected it to be heavy but that is not the case imho

 

[sloporsche]

Prefer this one

I thought about other makes but decided on the brand name /weight/hammerless and 357 power

 

[ccc]

Supposedly the Kimber is the smallest 6 shot .357 there is

 

[sloporsche]

Prefer this one

what is the empty weight ?

 

[Bodhi]

Told you recoil is not for the faint of heart….. I leave mine in the safe and tote my Colt Agent instead….with +P 38s and 20% greater capacity.

 

[BluesBrother]

I believe the Kimber comes in hammerless as well. The K 6 is 100% stainless steel. So Kimber is heavier than the S&W 340 PD which is an Airweight. The trigger on the 340 PD can be lightened with Apex springs if you like. So can the Kimber. They are both top of the line weapons. New for Kimber is a 6 shot 38 Spl. + P in airweight. Finding one is the challenge.

 

[sloporsche]

Told you recoil is not for the faint of heart….. I leave mine in the safe and tote my Colt Agent instead….with +P 38s and 20% greater capacity.

i can handle it

 

[sloporsche]

I believe the Kimber comes in hammerless as well. The K 6 is 100% stainless steel. So Kimber is heavier than the S&W 340 PD which is an Airweight. The trigger on the 340 PD can be lightened with Apex springs if you like. So can the Kimber. They are both top of the line weapons. New for Kimber is a 6 shot 38 Spl. + P in airweight. Finding one is the challenge.

trigger is fine for me

 

[fl57caveman]

need pics..

 

[sloporsche]

need pics..

wife said ok she will handle that putor stuff ....coming up soon i guess

 

[sloporsche]

need pics..

they are at my first post

 

[G-rat]

had one, to much for me. my 442 with .38 +P from underwood is my summer go to. speed loader in front pocket and a speed strip in a Galco 2+2+2 pouch on my belt...

38 Special +P 158gr. Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point Gas Check Black Cherry Coated Soft Cast Hunting & Self Defense Ammo

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[sloporsche]

had one, to much for me. my 442 with .38 +P from underwood is my summer go to. speed loader in front pocket and a speed strip in a Galco 2+2+2 pouch on my belt...

38 Special +P 158gr. Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point Gas Check Black Cherry Coated Soft Cast Hunting & Self Defense Ammo

Underwood Ammo offers the most comprehensive and innovative Underwood Ammo™ Supersonic Handgun Ammo for personal defense & hunting. Shop now .38 Special +P Lead ammo with Hi-Tek Coated Soft Cast.

underwoodammo.com

2 speed loaders for me too and 20 rounds in the ready rack of the car which i guess i share now since the wife likes my python . The 340 is for self defense and nothing else , i know i can shoot well with it and probably if it gets fired again it is hopefully going to save my life .....i feel confident that i will put the first 2 shots on target and they will be full 357 magnum loads ...i will do my part and the ammo will do its part as intended .

 

[stage20]

38 and 357 LCR was hard to hang onto compared to a 642. I've always wanted one of the older blued PD with wood grips. I now have a LCR in 9mm but yet to shoot it.

 

[G-rat]

38 and 357 LCR was hard to hang onto compared to a 642. I've always wanted one of the older blued PD with wood grips. I now have a LCR in 9mm but yet to shoot it.

some hot 147gr +P 9mm in moon clips?! heck yeah brother! I always wanted a S&W 940 for that very load... some day, some day...

 

[ABlaster]

Nice review!