Originally Posted by mg357

I have some questions about S&W J-frame revolvers
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Can S&W J-frame revolvers be shot for pleasure?

Yes. It's subjective and dependent upon how you define pleasure. I think it's fun to shoot my 640 and 442 while others might merely tolerate it as a necessary evil.
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Or is their only purpose self defense and concealed carry?

No. You can shoot them for fun as well. Many people collect them and some collectors might have some in their collections they rarely or never shoot at all.