Quote from: Blazor on May 02, 2026, 10:32:08 AMThat does look nice! I use to think about the S&W .38 special ultra light, still do lol, but the one you mentioned fires .357, which is the my favorite round in a pistol lol.

Surprisingly, full power 357's arent too bad out of it. I keep 38 home defense rounds in it mostly. The best thing about it is its beefy so 38sp is manageable for women, not that my wife would actually pull the trigger.

Also, and maybe just as important to me, the PRO version of the 640 does NOT have the "Hillary hole", the common name for the trigger lock S&W added to all their revolvers back in the 90's.

You can still buy this version today!

Quote from: formosan on May 02, 2026, 11:46:41 AMI'm so excited Blazor.

I bet!!!!

Quote from: formosan on May 02, 2026, 11:47:46 AMThey are illegal to own or to have on you or in your vehicle?

A long time ago, they made it illegal to carry, or have in your vehicle..... unless you were going to a tournament or to karate practice. I can own them though, I have about 4-5 pairs lol.

Quote from: Herman on May 02, 2026, 01:14:51 PMCarry them anyway.

My karate membership card got me out of a fine once lol.

I got one pair, that is collapsible. Breaks down into 3 sections per chuck. Easy to carry on the belt, and break out when needed. Our rights to bear arms shall not be infringed.

Quote from: Lokmar on May 02, 2026, 02:59:48 PMSurprisingly, full power 357's arent too bad out of it. I keep 38 home defense rounds in it mostly. The best thing about it is its beefy so 38sp is manageable for women, not that my wife would actually pull the trigger.

Also, and maybe just as important to me, the PRO version of the 640 does NOT have the "Hillary hole", the common name for the trigger lock S&W added to all their revolvers back in the 90's.

You can still buy this version today!

A trigger lock? Hillary hole?

Quote from: Blazor on May 03, 2026, 03:01:09 AMMy karate membership card got me out of a fine once lol.

I got one pair, that is collapsible. Breaks down into 3 sections per chuck. Easy to carry on the belt, and break out when needed. Our rights to bear arms shall not be infringed.

Damn straight.

Quote from: Blazor on May 03, 2026, 02:59:17 AMA long time ago, they made it illegal to carry, or have in your vehicle..... unless you were going to a tournament or to karate practice. I can own them though, I have about 4-5 pairs lol.

Ah, I see....I don't know if they are legal to carry in Canada.

 

Quote from: Blazor on May 03, 2026, 03:03:41 AMA trigger lock? Hillary hole?

From A.I.:
The "Hillary Hole" is a disparaging nickname for the internal key-lock safety mechanism found on many post-2000 Smith & Wesson revolvers, designed to lock the action. Introduced under political pressure during the Clinton administration, it is criticized for ruining aesthetics, symbolizing a surrender to gun control, and potential, though rare, malfunction during recoil.Key details about the "Hillary Hole":Origin: The lock was implemented following a 2000 agreement between Smith & Wesson and federal/state governments to prevent lawsuits, often attributed to political influence from the Clinton era.Function: It is a small hole located on the frame, above the cylinder release, that requires a specific key to lock the hammer and render the gun inoperable.Criticisms:Aesthetics: Collectors and shooters widely dislike the look, calling it a blemish.Reliability: Concerns exist that high recoil can cause the lock to engage involuntarily, disabling the firearm.Symbolism: It is widely considered a symbol of capitulation to government pressure.Industry Response: The feature led to a massive boycott of Smith & Wesson products at the time.Aftermarket Solutions: Kits are available from companies like Original Precision to remove the mechanism, sometimes called "lock delete" kits.Current Status: As of 2025, Smith & Wesson has begun phasing out this, with some classic, high-end, or specific models now appearing without the lock.

Quote from: Lokmar on May 02, 2026, 12:37:41 AMFukin china aint canada either. Those chank cunts butchered 100 million of their own people through starvation and executions. That fukin place isnt any better than iran.

Point being, EVERYONE needs to be able to defend themselves against government.

I know all about Mao the murderer. My paternal grandparents were killed by him and the Gang of 4.

Quote from: Shen Li on May 03, 2026, 09:08:47 PMI know all about Mao the murderer. My paternal grandparents were killed by him and the Gang of 4.

Its the same shitty chank gubmints today. Well, maybe Dizneefied with Winnie The Xi tho.

Quote from: Lokmar on May 03, 2026, 11:16:26 PMIts the same shitty chank gubmints today. Well, maybe Dizneefied with Winnie The Xi tho.

Not even frickin close. The iron rice bowl is gone. Chinese have choices todat about what they do, what food they can eat, what they can study, they travel abroad, they are consumers, they can own property, and on and on.

Mom was 15 when Mao died. She told me she thought God had died because she was forced to worship him. Just 10 years later she couldn't remember anything good about him.

Former Chairman Jiang Zemin died last year. Most Chinese barely noticed. And it will be that way when Chairman Xi croaks too.