Hi folks

It seems to me that many of us are interested in a lightweight 9mm J-Frame of one sort or another. In the hope that some S&W-staff may visit this forum, let's make a poll on that.

Question:
What if S&W decides to build a lightweight J-Frame in 9mm?

Choices:
Yes, I'd buy that J-Frame, regardless the used alloy (SC/TI/Aluminium)
I'd buy that J-Frame only, if my preferred alloys are used
I've no use of 9mm, I'd stick with my tried-and-true .38/.357 J-Frame

 

One Model 942 was made from a 642-1 frame by the PC in 1999. I'd buy one.

Add me to the "yes I'd buy one" list.

MOONDAWG

I would buy a couple if made with an aluminum frame.

I would buy two. Currently have two 642-2; I like them except for the caliber. Had a 940; loved the caliber, the speed and ease of reloading the gun with moon clips, the low cost training ammo, the commonality of ammo with my full size autos, etc. For me it just was too heavy (at 23 ozs unloaded) for pants/shorts pocket carry, even with a pocket holster. A lighter weight version would be the perfect always carry gun for me. I think a scandium frame might be preferable to aluminum because of possibly superior long-term durability.

Would love to have such a gun. If S&W does it, shorten the cylinder as on the newer 625s. Reduce the free bore which will also allow a little more barrel length.

If people feel that a 40 S&W has some snappy recoil, wait till you try to shoot 9mm in a <16oz handgun.
I have a 642 with a 940 cylinder installed and it is a handful.

I would have one at the same price point as the 642 and like variants. Wouldn't shell out the money for a CS model...so aluminum for me. Would make ammo buying that much easier as it would match my primary carry.

Mark of Pinnacle did the fitting of my 940 cylinder that I got from S&W to my 642.

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If people feel that a 40 S&W has some snappy recoil, wait till you try to shoot 9mm in a <16oz handgun.
I have a 642 with a 940 cylinder installed and it is a handful.

Perfesser's right. I carry a Taurus 905. It's a moonclipped j style stainless snubnose in 9mm and it's a bit of a handful. I imagine a lightweight would pack a wallop.

That's a great page - you know a SS gun like a Model 60 converted to 9mm would be a blast. I take it that it has to be a 38/357, not an older 38SPL only?

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Originally posted by Glenn E. Meyer:
That's a great page - you know a SS gun like a Model 60 converted to 9mm would be a blast. I take it that it has to be a 38/357, not an older 38SPL only?

Not sure if it has anything to do with Old or New frames but my 940 has a much heavier barrel than does my newly made airweight 638. Comparing the two it looks like a snubby bull barrel, definately COOL! Chamber pressure is pretty high on the 9mm. Scandium or Titanium may be necessary for strength. My 940 has a grip with a place for the little finger (Uncle Mikes) and is very controllable and fun to shoot. Recoil is not bad in my IMO.

I would buy one!
G

I would buy one.
However, the SC/TI frame would make it too expensive for me.