I got my first S&W revolver (642-1).

[CarnageRush]

It's going to be my new warm weather carry gun.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

What happened to the hammer??

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

Congrats. Haven't purchased a revolver, yet. I have always liked them, though. Just a matter of time.

 

[bstewrat3]

Great revolvers. Check out the Barami Hip Grip.

 

[Leadeye]

Congrats, good choice.

 

[miguel]

What happened to the hammer??

He was in a car wreck.

 

[mom45]

I recently bought a 638-3. I love it! Shoots great and love the shrouded hammer and that it is SA/DA. Perfect for my BUG!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Yeah, I prefer the 638. Always hate to roll check on the trigger. That's just me.

 

[Cowboy1629]

Good choice. 642 is usually my BUG.

 

[Fordtough25]

Congrats OP, dandy little 5 shot!!

 

[indybrownsfan]

He was in a car wreck.

That is funny...lol

 

[Expat]

Congrats and enjoy
i carry the 442 on Sundays.

 

[mammynun]

Yeah, I prefer the 638. Always hate to roll check on the trigger. That's just me.

OK. I'm a self identified revolver neophyte, so I'll bite.

After seeing you say this for a number of years and Googling it several times, I still have no idea what "roll checking" is and why I should do it.

I will assume it's safe to perform a "roll check."

 

[BehindBlueI's]

OK. I'm a self identified revolver neophyte, so I'll bite.

After seeing you say this for a number of years and Googling it several times, I still have no idea what "roll checking" is and why I should do it.

I will assume it's safe to perform a "roll check."

I figure he's talking about verifying cylinder rotation. There are some things that will tie a revolver up, such as a high primer or tweaked moon clip (for those so equipped, of course). Cock the hammer, gently lower the hammer, cock the hammer, gently lower the hammer, until you've gone over each chambered cartridge. This ensures the cyinder is rotating freely with the ammunition in place. If one is harder to cock the hammer on or it ties the gun up, you know and can remedy the situation know instead of when you actually need the gun.

 

[throttletony]

He was in a car wreck.

I almost woke my wife up when I lol'ed just now.
You win the internets for the day!

 

[indiucky]

After seeing you say this for a number of years and Googling it several times, I still have no idea what "roll checking" is and why I should do it.

At a certain age you begin developing a little extra padding around your midsection....It's then that you begin to think that maybe IWB is not the way to go..In order to ascertain whether one can still carry a revolver IWB you pinch the roll of fat around your belly...If you can pinch more than the width of the cylinder (less on a J frame with 5 shots than a Colt with 6 shots) you should consider going with an OWB holster...

Sometimes known as a "roll check" or in extreme cases "jelly roll check"......

You are standing right in front of me as I type this...Does this help or do you think I am just being a smart a$$???

 

[mammynun]

Got it. I shall "press check" my wife's flash bang tonight.

 

[miguel]

I want a 649, but I have to keep spending money on the Miguelettes and Migueleros...

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

I want a 649, but I have to keep spending money on the Miguelettes and Migueleros...

I hear that. Between hoosiermommy and hoosierkiddos 1-5, the fun funds are pretty much nonexistent.

 

[CarnageRush]

Congrats. Haven't purchased a revolver, yet. I have always liked them, though. Just a matter of time.

Thanks! This makes my fourth revolver, also have a Ruger GP100, a Colt Cobra and an 1895 Nagant.

Great revolvers. Check out the Barami Hip Grip.

Those look nice, thanks for the tip!