Which one would you keep?

[pssman308]

The smith on the left is 38 special.  The Taurus is 357 magnum.  They aren’t carry guns, just house guns for the wife and daughter.

[DaveTN]

Both... at the front/back of the house. But if that’s not an option; the S&W.

EDIT: I take that back, the S&W is Hammerless; so I’d let it go.

Edited November 27, 2020 by DaveTN

[pssman308]

6 minutes ago, DaveTN said:

Both... at the front/back of the house. But if that’s not an option; the S&W.

EDIT: I take that back, the S&W is Hammerless; so I’d let it go.

I’ve owned the smith 3 times lol.  Had no intention to buy it back.  Then he priced it

[DaveTN]

9 minutes ago, pssman308 said:

I’ve owned the smith 3 times lol.  Had no intention to buy it back.  Then he priced it

Those guys that want to carry a gun in their pants pockets like those hammerless models. Maybe you could trade it for a good one. 

A K or L frame would make a much better home defense gun. Plus the felt recoil and accuracy would be much better for the ladies.  

Don’t get me wrong, I love my J-frames. But not for home defense; unless that’s all you have.

Remember....this thread was a "what would you do?" type. 

[chances R]

I'm not normally a Taurus fan, but given the choice, I'd take it.  .38 option, SA/DA, little bigger stock to grip.

[pssman308]

Thanks guys.  Decision made.  642 is going to live with my brother in law.

[TNman207]

The S&W. A snub nose 357 would be more than I could shoot accurately. 

[gregintenn]

I'd trade em both for a no lock Smith 638.

[Alleycat72]

Nether. House gun should be a rifle or shotgun. LOL. I have a suppressed 300 blackout sbr and 7 mags loaded next to my bed. 

[Erich]

If have said which ever they shoot better. 

Good for your ladies being willing to take care of business 

[pssman308]

1 hour ago, Erich said:

If have said which ever they shoot better. 

Good for your ladies being willing to take care of business 

I’m not always home.  I keep a fn509 and 3 mags out.  Revolvers are foolproof though.

[Danger Rane]

I’d sell them both and get them a Glock 43x . If the option is only between those two I’d keep the Taurus since it’s the right color, and you can shoot multiple calibers, and it has a usable hammer.

[Grayfox54]

I'd keep the Taurus. I refuse to own any S&W with the lock. But that's just me. 

Actually, if its for your wife, I'd sell both and find her something she really likes. A good K-frame revolver is a much better shooter and darn near fool proof if she likes it. 

[ACfixer]

Just not a Taurus fan, I'd personally move them both for something more pleasant to shoot.

[Moped]

Keep the one that shoots the best!

[pop pop]

My sweetie has a MDL 65 Lady-Smith 38/Spl357Mag in 3" for her house gun. She loves the gun. Shoots it well and she has it loaded with Cor Bon DPX 38Spl. 

I would keep the Smith. Got one just like it that rides my safe, but my pocket.  

[Grayfox54]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS RIGHT HERE!!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The perfect house gun for anybody and a perfect carry gun as well! 

[Moped]

I actually carry a S&W 442 part of the time. I do love mine! But I would still keep the one that shoots the best!