Smith & Wesson 608S
Not long ago I asked you folks whether I should get my wife a new Walther PPK/S to replace the one I had to sell (no, she couldn't work the slide). Almost all of you suggested a 9mm instead and I agree. Since then I have found I can purchase a brand new Smith 908S (9mm, stainless, 3.5" barrel) for the same price as the Smith made Walther. So I am thinking about going with it. In addition, if she doesn't like it, I will and so I can keep it. We finally got license to carry here in Jackson County, Missouri. Gun Test Magazine really liked this little Smith. Any comments?
Is this a good pistol for concealed carry?
Is this a good pistol for concealed carry?
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That is a sweet pistol. I have short fingers, wide hands. The gun with the pinkie rest works really well for me.
The gun is slim, perfect small-of-back for me (doubt is the wife will carry it this way.
It is in S&W's admittedly economy line, but one sales clerk told me, and he was in advanced years, that he carried one for several years. Never a provlem, and covered by a good warranty.
I found the slide to be a bit "rattle-ly (sp?)", like the tolarances were not tight enough.
Never bought it. But I bet if I shot it, that rattle would not bother me after a few dozen magazines.
The 908S was recently for sale on GB for $375, and the guy had a crate of them. The PPK/S is over $450 (I did not check). I'd definitely value the PPK/S over the Smith, by about $115.
Some Florida guys are selling Kahr polymer PM9s pretty cheaply. Seems it did not take off in that part of the world. DAO, 8~9# trigger.
If I had to choose, I'd spend a few more dollars on a MK9 over the 908S.
Next time a gun does not work out, maybe I'll get you quick cash for it.
Always looking for a deal.
Ever consider an airweight 5-shot .38 special?0
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