Well after a calculus test this afternoon I rushed home like a little kid excited to watch his favorite after school cartoon. Except I was rushing home to check the mailbox. With a shimmering glow as I opened the box, I saw what was the most beautiful thing in the world, an envelope from the sheriff's office. I thought, "oh what could it be golly gee willikers?" And I was quick to tear open the little white paper and find a big joy that awaited my signature. I quickly signed the permit and got back in my sleigh, then headed to Scheels to where my debit card would...er um take a kick in the nuts
... I peered in the cabinet at the little .38's, and before my eyes there was a smith 642. After some paperwork and a long drive to the north, I arrived at Thunder Alley where my gun was brought forth. I shot and I shot to my hearts content, but unfortunately now my thumb hurteth.
I'm feeling pretty good with this little guy/gal (reminds me I need to name it). Except I am looking for some pointers on how to hold it to avoid the thumb bite seen here. Was able to have some pretty decent groups shooting 158gr SWC with 3.1 and 3.4gr of bullseye. The point of impact was about 3-4 inches high at around 5-7 yards, so that will take some getting used to. I was surprised at how this little thing kicked. I saved $30 buy getting one with a little wooden croc grip instead of a rubber one because I figured I could buy another grip for less than that if I wanted to upgrade. I think I will keep that little wood grip on it since this is meant to be a pocket carry gun and will have less resistance on the draw. Now I'm excited to start cleaning this beauty of a 642 and think of a name. After a few hundred more rounds I will probably sign up for a ccw class! I could probably pass it now but I would rather be more comfortable with the gun for everybody else's safety.
