I have decided that it's time to replace the venerable 638 that I have edc'ed for a number of years. I tried to replace it with a Glock 43 about two years ago, but it didn't take. The Glock is a great gun and I like it, but I'm finding I'm just too old school. The 638 is a very good front pocket gun and a perfect NY reload when I have another gun on the hip. It is light weight and gives a pretty stout recoil with the +P loads. I have my favorite Pachmyr grips switched over to it's replacement. I just need to go out and shoot it a lot and switch over. It's the 640 pro. I like the full length ejector rod, moon clips for reloads, ( never really liked speed loaders for J frames)and the flexibility of .357 if I'm in the Adirondacks with only the 640 and find a bear that isn't in a good mood. Apparently there are more bear in our neck of the woods lately.
I did plenty of research before and picked the 640 pro. I have a Robert Mika pocket holster in the mail for it. I've been wary of the J frame .357 guns, but this one is all steel, so I'm hoping it will soak up the .357 recoil nicely. I don't intend to make it a regular thing,
but I have to try it! The tritium night sights just finish it perfectly. Can't be happier for a constant companion gun. For those who ask, what if I needed more rounds that the 43 could have given me? I still have the 638 that could come along in the back pocket!
It's one of those carry a lot guns. You almost forget it's there. I swapped the springs and grips, and improved the recoil a bit. 
