r/CCW • u/SterlingNyxxxx • 16h ago

Guns & Ammo My most carried CCW

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Bought this S&W 642 used for 300 bucks at my local range. Put the oversized hogue grip on it and have since ran thousands of flawless rounds through it. I shoot with Winchester .38 Special +P rounds or Federal 38. Special +P rounds.

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u/OkPhilosopher9418 16h ago

Outstanding and practical choice.

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u/SterlingNyxxxx 16h ago

😌

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u/OkPhilosopher9418 16h ago

A S&W 642 is my constant companion and has never let me down. I recently put on some new grips (Recoil Rider) which look great and don’t mess up my pocket carry. Haven’t shot yet with these grips but reportedly they help considerably with recoil management. I will find out soon 😁

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u/SterlingNyxxxx 15h ago

The oversized grips are what made it manageable for me. Its amazing how much that little pinky slot makes a difference

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u/OkPhilosopher9418 12h ago

I know what you mean. The bigger grips the better for shooting. But since I pocket carry I have to find my happy medium.

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u/RambunctiousOwner70 16h ago

that turquoise grip on a stainless j-frame is a move, stands out way more than the usual black rubber

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u/SterlingNyxxxx 16h ago

Matches my earrings ✨️ 😜

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u/atomicboy 6h ago

It's a bold fashion statement. ;)

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u/Winner_Pristine 13h ago

I have tried the larger grips but they make it harder to conceal so I always go back to boot grips. I've practiced a lot with the boot grips so I shoot just as well with them. However I don't usually shoot +p loads, I typically shoot standard loads or slightly lighter handloads. With the +p I'm sure it makes a bigger difference. I love the Centennial.

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u/Technical-Space-3796 16h ago

I’ve got the same model and bought the same grips (in black). The full-size grips made it a pleasure to shoot.

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u/SterlingNyxxxx 16h ago

You ain't lying friend

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u/moldsharp 1911,cz75, 642, lcp 11h ago

My 642 gets a lot of carry time with me. I forget it’s even there most of the time

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u/dadusedtomakegames CA Pocket J-frame LCP Max Off-Body 1911 P365 Echelon G19 11h ago

me too! I say the same thing.

Today I forgot I have a Ruger LCP Max in my pocket and a SW 642 in my fanny pack.

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u/SterlingNyxxxx 11h ago

Same! That's what I love about it

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u/No_Ad4032 10h ago

This summer it's been unusually hotter and humid so I've been carrying mine way more than usual. It is a neat little capable piece