Non-Standard or Custom J-Frames and Other Snubs...Anyone??

Nalapombu · Jan 19, 2020

Hey all.

I’ve been talking myself into a J frame for a while now. I seem to be particularly fond of the “humpback” snubbies such as the 649 in .357 and 638.

I really like seeing those snubbies and J-frames that aren’t “standard” items or those that have had custom work done to them. My favorites are the ones that have longer than “normal” barrels.

I’d like to ask you all if you too enjoy seeing these revolvers? Do you have a favorite that you own, once owned or saw at some point and it stuck with you making you want one like it? Of course if you have pics of examples of what I’m talking about....even better. Please post them along with a story of it. A story is always better with a pic.

Thank you all for your time. Have a good Sunday.

Larry

Green Frog · Jan 19, 2020

My ONLY J-frame currently is dead stock except for a set of custom combat grips... but it’s a sort of non-standard factory offering from back in its day. I’m referring to a Model 60-4 which is a 3” barrel with full lug and adjustable sights from the factory while retaining its 38 Spl chambering. I added ebony smooth combats with finger groove that have much better (for me) shape, both aesthetically and ergonomically than the originals. I’ll try to post a picture later.

Froggie

PS Here is my 60-4 at home with its speed loaders and a S&W marked knife.

ContinentalOp · Jan 19, 2020

I like seeing custom J-frames, or just custom guns in general, but I currently don't have any custom Js. The only things I've done to mine are painting the sights and changing the grips.

tlawler · Jan 19, 2020

My only fancy schmancy J-frame

Here’s mine...a scratched up pre-Chief’s that I rescued from an LGS.

NevadaBob · Jan 19, 2020

Not sure if you're just wanting to see SW J's but here's my 1960 Miroku 2" snubby that was used by Japan's police forces:

80sgyrene · Jan 19, 2020

My only j is a 3” model 60 Ladysmith.
Not really common, but not exactly rare either.

JH1951 · Jan 19, 2020

Here is my 'stock' Mod. 49..... no mods, and very little use.

Then there is the 649 that took it out of cc rotation and sent it into retirement....

And a favorite K-frame 10-5....

mikerjf · Jan 19, 2020

I love modified guns too, and on J’s I never see anything but bobbed hammers and different grips. Maybe rarely a front sight change.

H Richard · Jan 19, 2020

I have a few J's that are a little out of the norm.
36-6 the ideal trail gun

31-1 3"

36-1 Target

431PD & 432PD in 32 H&R Mag

Mod 40, Mod 640, and 940

Pre 30 in 32 S&W Long (Actually a Improved I Frame)

Mod 34-1 and 63-1 .22RF

gnystrom · Jan 19, 2020

tlawler said:
Here’s mine...a scratched up pre-Chief’s that I rescued from an LGS.

Nothing a little sanding and polishing couldn't remove. Got a Dremel?

REP · Jan 19, 2020

Model 10-5, 1 5/8” barrel, bobbed hammer, great action all I need now is a set of secret service grips

http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=429969&stc=1&d=1579461398

Green Frog · Jan 19, 2020

...and a street carry Model 10-5 I put together for my dad (like he would have ever carried it!

). When my brother inherited it he had me return the standard hammer so he could shoot it single action.

Froggie

Major911 · Jan 19, 2020

My 640 is a favorite in my EDC rotation

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SquarePizza · Jan 20, 2020

My edc 649, it rides with me every at night work. While not custom, there have been a number of "upgrades" applied to it in order to meet my needs.

1- Hard chromed internals for corrosion resistance. It can get a little steamy in my pocket during the summer.

2- Wilson carry spring kit. A decent pull while still 100% reliable.

3- Hogue grip with talon grip tape over back strap. Helps the grip blend in with my pocket.

4- Dawson FO front sight. Given that I work nights, it should have been a dawson tritium front sight, but I really really like this FO sight. It fits perfectly in the rear grove.

If I could find someone that would refinish this gun black for a reasonable cost I would jump on it. Otherwise it shoots great, checks all of my required boxes, and rides comfortably in my pocket all night.

Pictured here with 130gr HST reloads loaded to a light 357mag.

Guevera · Jan 20, 2020

Not strictly what the OP wanted, but as close as I can get: 3" Colt Detective Special.

ContinentalOp · Jan 20, 2020

SquarePizza said:
talon grip tape over back strap. Helps the grip blend in with my pocket.

I did the same on my 642-1.

MetalMan · Jan 20, 2020

My only “modified” J-frame is this Model 60 acquired from ex-Cincinnati PD LEO and armorer.....

Great carry gun!

joespapa · Jan 20, 2020

Abandoned my J frame air weights for this original air weight model 12

reccpd101 · Jan 20, 2020

Custom J frames

In the late 1990s, the NC Police Chiefs Association presented me with a custom 642 done by Jack Weigand for serving as their President after a number of years as a Director. Jack no longer does custom guns but makes and sells his parts to other gunsmiths. My 642 has a custom barrel that is about 2.5 inches and ejection rod by Jack. The barrel is ported and has a replaceable front sight. It is engraved from the Chief's Assoc. and shown in my avatar here. I carry it often and it is by far the best shooting J frame I have ever owned. I do own other Smith, Ruger, Colt, and Taurus small frames. Some are 357, 327, or 32. Some are custom, two by Magnaport. I have seen some nice looking work by others but Weigand and Magnaport are the only ones I have shot enough to be confident in. Magnaport has also done custom L, N frames, and autos for me. Good custom work is worth every nickel you spend and makes a lot of difference if you find yourself there when the fecal matter hits the metal osculating device.

armorer951 · Jan 20, 2020

Kind of an afterthought here......my non standard "shoots around corners" model 442-1 "Pro Series" (a misnomer) is fit with a titanium cylinder. My apologies, but I needed a project. On this diet of titanium, overall weight was reduced about 2 ounces.

Remember though, the "non-standard" part of this canted barrel gun is my label. S&W still thinks it's ok. It's been back twice, and been pronounced as "meets out standard".

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