That's a nice looking J frame, I have a very similar one, it's not scandium like yours but it's the aluminum Wesson 438 with the humpback. I had a custom XS tritium site attached. My gun weighs 15 oz I think yours weighs 11 or so since aluminum weighs more. But gotta love that dark Matte finish of the 340, 360, 442, and 438.
Yea this one’s 11oz, I had the PD and it was even lighter but it also had issues. I’d rather have the stainless cylinder anyway. I love the 438, have always wanted one and it just never works out.. how did they attach the XS?
My 340 With the .357 125 grain factory load the recoil is fierce. Remington 38 special+p 125 grain sjhp is manageable to me. Mine has crimson trace laser grips which I like cause my eyes aren't what they used to be. 357 reloads can be reloaded to acceptable impact. Love the gun and will continue to shoot to get professional soothing accuracy.
Shooting full house magnum loads from my 340PD feels like catching a 90 MPH fastball barehanded. Five rounds was enough! Also, I noticed you slapped the cylinder into the frame. It’s your gun & you can do whatever you like but you may not realize this could damage it if done repeatedly over time. The best way to close the cylinder is to push on the yoke until the cylinder clicks into place.
Nice review. I have a 360PD and just ordered a 340PD. The higher backstrap on the 340 MP & PD make it more manageable regarding recoil and hand comfort for me. You got a screaming deal for 600, but that was a few years back. No more of that.
GET A GRIP. 340PD is the first time I ever had a gun actually hurt my hand. (Titanium cylinder instead of stainless, saves a couple more ounces) .357 Magnum loads out of an 11-ounce 340PD revolver - I knew it would not be gentle. I decided to try the puny factory grip - with the new Hogue Monogrip standing by for installation. Oh, the factory grip was coming off anyway, and the .38 recoil really wasn't all that bad. But with 125-grain defensive hollowpoint 357s in the 340PD.... First round: DAMN! Second round: Yes, it really does hurt. Third round: Not sure I really want to finish this cylinder out. Fourth round: My hand HURTS. Well, only one more round left. Last round: [PROFANITY] I'm done. I don't think I ever hit my intended target. And I didn't care. The rear of the frame ripped skin from the web of my thumb, and my thumb was numb. In .38, I had a 642 Magnaported to mitigate muzzle flip but the best fix for recoil is a larger grip. My favorite was machined out of beautiful Cocobolo. Fit my big hand perfectly, all three fingers had a secure home on the grip, and control was finally achieved! Pocket carry works far better with wood, as the rubber grip grabs the fabric in your pocket and will not slide out smoothly. The larger Hogue Monogrip (under $30) is a great place to start. Crimson Trace laser grip for this gun works exceptionally well on the 642, but I'm not certain it will solve the recoil problem with .357.
The key to handling recoil is not to brace against it but let the force flow through by not fighting against it. Also, believe it out not, one handed grip makes it easier to handle the 357 MAG. Obviously a Pachmeyer or Hogue mono soft rubber grip makes it tolerable. It is very accurate once you get used to the recoil.
Thank you very much for uploading this informative video. You say that you want to try buffalo bore heavy .357 ammo. I hope that you tell us how it went and whether there were any crimp jumps and what you did about it. By the way, the buffalo bore heavy .357 magnum outdoorsmen and the "BUFFALO BORE HEAVY 357 MAG 180 gr. JHP (1,500fps/M.E. 899 ft. lbs.)" would be highly interesting.
Right on.. I'm on my second 640, they do shoot lose, 180 Buffalo Bore will do that plus handloads... I have VZ grips checked.. Buddy why you using gloves (thin nitrate) so I took them.. He shot a cylinders worth five shots his poor little paper pushing hands got all bloody.😉😁... It's awesome training gun if can make hits with a hammerles jframe everything else is a cakewalk. That is kinda of like what I'm doing with my PSA. 20 inch heavy FN barrel going to be a training gun.. Good video...
Nice. Yea the VZ grips are nice, gotta settle on one for this 340. Really accurate for me when I do my part. Surprised it tore up my hand cuz I definitely don’t push papers haha.
@@devildog_iii3492dude that little gun is beast. I had 629 Lew Horton special, a little snub nose I put some thin cheap plastic grips to make it more concealable. shooting it outside in the cold, grip brakes and cut my hand open. I didn't feel a thing.
You wanna make it last don't slam the cylinder shut, I wish I got the m&p I ended up with a 340 pd the extra 2 oz would help I'm sure, btw check out the gold dot short barrel formula 135 grain 357
Yea I’m trying to stop bogarting, haha I was looking at PD but I can only imagine the recoil on that thing.. Have researched the GD but velocity and ftlbs isn’t as high as I’d like. Prob a soft shooter thou.
Devildog Minuteman about the only way my hand can handle the 357 is with the gold dot short barrel the full House 357 has literally made my hand bleed, and yes it’s not got the numbers regular 357 has it also doesn’t blind you with all the in burnt powder. So I feel it’s a even trade off
Yea this 340 has split the webbing of my hand and bled. But if I need to use it, I’m not worried about it. I’ll try some GD and the new PDX-1 38s and see
So brother would say this is the perfect pocket carry? I had the .38 version airweight which was so light I fell asleep with it in my cargo pocket several times. I was going to buy this one with the crimson trace and load it with g2 R.I.P ammo but I don’t think I’ll ever put 400 rounds through it form the looks of your hand are you keeping it?
Yea I’m keeping it for sure. It’s the perfect “run outta the house for a minute” pocket gun. I have it loaded w 38spl HSTs rt now thou and it stays in the bedside safe so I can give it to my wife if there’s a bump in the night.
She’s just a monster w that light frame. I changed my grip some and it’s a lot better. It carries appendix better than anything I’ve ever had. It’s amazing, wearing it rt now and barely notice it. Doesn’t print at all and stays put.
@@devildog_iii3492 i'd probably run more than is comfortable to function test it and just check its reliability, but after that i'm probably not running full load 357 out of it again unless its saving my life. that was some dedication
Great video! I have one and it’s a kicking mule, great to carry.
Thanks bud. Yea she’s fun haha. Love
Carrying it. The only firearm that I forget is on me sometimes.
That's a nice looking J frame, I have a very similar one, it's not scandium like yours but it's the aluminum Wesson 438 with the humpback. I had a custom XS tritium site attached. My gun weighs 15 oz I think yours weighs 11 or so since aluminum weighs more. But gotta love that dark Matte finish of the 340, 360, 442, and 438.
Yea this one’s 11oz, I had the PD and it was even lighter but it also had issues. I’d rather have the stainless cylinder anyway. I love the 438, have always wanted one and it just never works out.. how did they attach the XS?
My 340 With the .357 125 grain factory load the recoil is fierce. Remington 38 special+p 125 grain sjhp is manageable to me. Mine has crimson trace laser grips which I like cause my eyes aren't what they used to be. 357 reloads can be reloaded to acceptable impact. Love the gun and will continue to shoot to get professional soothing accuracy.
Ha yea I love watching people shoot mine
Definitely an awesome carry piece for 38 + p if I'm going 357 Magnum my 640 Pro Series is coming out. Good luck with the nerve damage
640 is a sweet revolver, and nice to have the extra 10oz w the 357 haha.
Shooting full house magnum loads from my 340PD feels like catching a 90 MPH fastball barehanded. Five rounds was enough! Also, I noticed you slapped the cylinder into the frame. It’s your gun & you can do whatever you like but you may not realize this could damage it if done repeatedly over time. The best way to close the cylinder is to push on the yoke until the cylinder clicks into place.
Yup haha
You got that right ,it makes a great carry piece though love the j frames for all day carry.
@@sean0181 Me too, been carrying one over 50 years!
Nice review. I have a 360PD and just ordered a 340PD. The higher backstrap on the 340 MP & PD make it more manageable regarding recoil and hand comfort for me. You got a screaming deal for 600, but that was a few years back. No more of that.
Thanks man. I want the 360, maybe next. Yea I got 2 @ 600ea. real lucky haha
This is a gun you can absolutely rely on.
Yup! It’s always close.
Put some CT grips on it they have a cushion backstrap. I HAVE THE 340 ct IT HELPS WITH MAGS
Nice, I’ll check those out. Was gonna but G10s on
GET A GRIP.
340PD is the first time I ever had a gun actually hurt my hand.
(Titanium cylinder instead of stainless, saves a couple more ounces)
.357 Magnum loads out of an 11-ounce 340PD revolver - I knew it would not be gentle. I decided to try the puny factory grip - with the new Hogue Monogrip standing by for installation. Oh, the factory grip was coming off anyway, and the .38 recoil really wasn't all that bad.
But with 125-grain defensive hollowpoint 357s in the 340PD....
First round: DAMN!
Second round: Yes, it really does hurt.
Third round: Not sure I really want to finish this cylinder out.
Fourth round: My hand HURTS. Well, only one more round left.
Last round: [PROFANITY] I'm done.
I don't think I ever hit my intended target. And I didn't care.
The rear of the frame ripped skin from the web of my thumb, and my thumb was numb.
In .38, I had a 642 Magnaported to mitigate muzzle flip but the best fix for recoil is a larger grip. My favorite was machined out of beautiful Cocobolo. Fit my big hand perfectly, all three fingers had a secure home on the grip, and control was finally achieved! Pocket carry works far better with wood, as the rubber grip grabs the fabric in your pocket and will not slide out smoothly.
The larger Hogue Monogrip (under $30) is a great place to start. Crimson Trace laser grip for this gun works exceptionally well on the 642, but I'm not certain it will solve the recoil problem with .357.
You're a brave man.
She’s fun for sure!
The key to handling recoil is not to brace against it but let the force flow through by not fighting against it. Also, believe it out not, one handed grip makes it easier to handle the 357 MAG. Obviously a Pachmeyer or Hogue mono soft rubber grip makes it tolerable. It is very accurate once you get used to the recoil.
Has the hogue now and shoots well w it
Thank you very much for uploading this informative video.
You say that you want to try buffalo bore heavy .357 ammo.
I hope that you tell us how it went and whether there were any crimp jumps and what you did about it.
By the way, the buffalo bore heavy .357 magnum outdoorsmen and the "BUFFALO BORE HEAVY 357 MAG 180 gr. JHP (1,500fps/M.E. 899 ft. lbs.)" would be highly interesting.
Yea I’ve been wanting to order some but BB is really backed up lately. If I get I’ll do a vid
@@devildog_iii3492 ,
Thank you very much for your reply!
I am looking forward to your video!
Nice gun
Thanks, she’s always close
Hahahaaa I was just saying to myself that kicks like a mule .Guess your hand found that out .Badass pistol man
+Ted _ Cori haha yep! She fills a carry role for sure
Ted _ Cori definitely kicks bro had one for a while
Yea mine is going to a new home today
Haha have to say they better practice
Cristian Sanchez yea I’ve been shooting J frames for a long time so it was pretty easy to stage, but practice is necessary!
Right on.. I'm on my second 640, they do shoot lose, 180 Buffalo Bore will do that plus handloads... I have VZ grips checked.. Buddy why you using gloves (thin nitrate) so I took them.. He shot a cylinders worth five shots his poor little paper pushing hands got all bloody.😉😁...
It's awesome training gun if can make hits with a hammerles jframe everything else is a cakewalk. That is kinda of like what I'm doing with my PSA. 20 inch heavy FN barrel going to be a training gun.. Good video...
Nice. Yea the VZ grips are nice, gotta settle on one for this 340. Really accurate for me when I do my part. Surprised it tore up my hand cuz I definitely don’t push papers haha.
@@devildog_iii3492dude that little gun is beast. I had 629 Lew Horton special, a little snub nose I put some thin cheap plastic grips to make it more concealable. shooting it outside in the cold, grip brakes and cut my hand open. I didn't feel a thing.
Damn that must of been fun later thou..
@@devildog_iii3492 live and learn 😁... Now I have a strange desire to pick up a 329... God help me
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You wanna make it last don't slam the cylinder shut, I wish I got the m&p I ended up with a 340 pd the extra 2 oz would help I'm sure, btw check out the gold dot short barrel formula 135 grain 357
Yea I’m trying to stop bogarting, haha I was looking at PD but I can only imagine the recoil on that thing.. Have researched the GD but velocity and ftlbs isn’t as high as I’d like. Prob a soft shooter thou.
Devildog Minuteman about the only way my hand can handle the 357 is with the gold dot short barrel the full House 357 has literally made my hand bleed, and yes it’s not got the numbers regular 357 has it also doesn’t blind you with all the in burnt powder. So I feel it’s a even trade off
Yea this 340 has split the webbing of my hand and bled. But if I need to use it, I’m not worried about it. I’ll try some GD and the new PDX-1 38s and see
So brother would say this is the perfect pocket carry? I had the .38 version airweight which was so light I fell asleep with it in my cargo pocket several times. I was going to buy this one with the crimson trace and load it with g2 R.I.P ammo but I don’t think I’ll ever put 400 rounds through it form the looks of your hand are you keeping it?
Yea I’m keeping it for sure. It’s the perfect “run outta the house for a minute” pocket gun. I have it loaded w 38spl HSTs rt now thou and it stays in the bedside safe so I can give it to my wife if there’s a bump in the night.
Damn. Why so hard on your hand? Looks like you must have cracked a callous or something. Does this carry appendix ok?
She’s just a monster w that light frame. I changed my grip some and it’s a lot better. It carries appendix better than anything I’ve ever had. It’s amazing, wearing it rt now and barely notice it. Doesn’t print at all and stays put.
Awesome. Thanks for the reply. Buddy of mine is selling his. I'm seriously interested.
U won’t regret it
Yea i love my 340
Its really light sometimes you will forget its there.
11.3 ounces unloaded with the Titanium cylinder . 340 PD
I’ve had them. The cylinders get damaged
Here I thought I was a masochist after 50 rounds, your hand looked like ground meat!
Haha; I do enjoy pain I guess
Damn Marine-400 rds?
+The DFC gotta make the range trips worth it when I can sneak outta the house!
Change the grips, might mitigate the recoil a bit
Yea I put the hogues on it. Much better
that is way too many rounds of full load 357 in that small of a gun lol. run 38 special at the range and carry the full load as your duty ammo.
Yes she’s a beast. I just like to be comfy w my carry
@@devildog_iii3492 i'd probably run more than is comfortable to function test it and just check its reliability, but after that i'm probably not running full load 357 out of it again unless its saving my life. that was some dedication
I run 38s once in a while w it, the mags are fun thou haha
His hands look like he works on cars or is in construction. Chemicals and grease cracked and stained his fingers
So! Maybe I DO work on cars...
Did you just cowboy that gun. Smh
Yea. I did. Is it ur gun? Do u plan on buying it when I never sell it? No? So fuck off
One bogart won’t hurt a scandium frame, settle
Mp340 are $900 now
Yea I should of bought more..
hilary hole 😳🤣✌️🍺🇺🇸
The worst hole ever..
This is not a 25 yard target pistol. This is an up close and dirty Get the F off of me tool
Very true. But it’s nice to know u can hit out to 25 if the situation is needed
BS, you can absolutely get a good groups at 25 yards with this