Talk me out of buying a S&W Model 438.

[88magnum]

I got it into my head that I want a S&W Model 438 as a primary carry gun as it's smaller, lighter, and easier to conceal than my Taurus PT745.

What are the reasons I shouldn't buy this?

[Draxton Smitz]

It's not a glock or a 1911. Don't buy it!!!

(Just kidding)

[gf45acp]

I have a PT745c and a S&W 442. Both are used for CC, which mostly depends on what I am wearing.
I like both.

[solrac7]

Hi ! I have the 638 airweight - I LOVE IT. For the record, I have 2 Glocks (17 and 26) and a kel-tec P-32. The Kel-Tec gets the most pocket time, the 638 gets a lot of belt time, and the Glocks are for special occasions. The 638 is nice and light and easy enough to shoot well. I would imagine the 438 is similar. Oops... was I supposed to talk you out of it?
Cb

[allglock]

It has the internal lock.... Get a 442 without the lock.

[88magnum]

It has the internal lock.... Get a 442 without the lock.

That's good to know! Thanks!

[cake0110]

5 rounds isn't enough, I don't care how fast you are with a speed loader.

[pennlineman]

I've only ever bought one S&W with the lock. The model 500 was interesting enough that I made an exception. S&W is going to have to come up with something a lot more unique than a five shot J frame before I buy another.

[allglock]

5 rounds isn't enough, I don't care how fast you are with a speed loader.

OK.....................so carry two!

[spblademaker]

I got it into my head that I want a S&W Model 438 as a primary carry gun as it's smaller, lighter, and easier to conceal than my Taurus PT745.

What are the reasons I shouldn't buy this?

Because a 4506 just screams, "macho"!!