2" J Frame 22LR
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Yes, the .22/.32 Kit Gun was built on the I-frame. The model became the Model 34 when S&W added model numbers to the original names in 1958. It carried that nomenclature through 1961 when S&W switched all the I-frame revolvers to the J-frame, and it became the Model 34-1. The snubbie was available at least into the 1980s.
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I had a 34 snub nose .22. Like all J-frames, not the easiest gun to shoot well unless you're a very skilled shooter. I find the 4" 63 or 34 much more useful, but there's nothing wrong with a 2" if you can shoot it.
At Different Times I Found A Round & Square Butt "Snub" M-34-1
Both look as tough they were unloved, finish gone, only patina remains. As stated above they are not the easiest to shoot accurately but make it up by being handy to carry and easily concealed. My enjoyment from using them is knowing their value isn't affected by my carrying & shooting them.
I might add that a short barreled M-63 has been bringing a premium because S&W did not produce as many of them as they did the Model 34's.
Both look as tough they were unloved, finish gone, only patina remains. As stated above they are not the easiest to shoot accurately but make it up by being handy to carry and easily concealed. My enjoyment from using them is knowing their value isn't affected by my carrying & shooting them.
I might add that a short barreled M-63 has been bringing a premium because S&W did not produce as many of them as they did the Model 34's.
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Handy as a pocket on a sock.
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They made lots of them over the past 60-70 years. I am a big fan of the 2" Model 34/63/317 revolvers
I even chambered a 2nd cylinder for one of my model 34s so that it would shoot magnums as well
I also have one of the newer 3" Model 63s just because it is an eight shooter, buw we are talking about the 2" rim fires
I even chambered a 2nd cylinder for one of my model 34s so that it would shoot magnums as well
I also have one of the newer 3" Model 63s just because it is an eight shooter, buw we are talking about the 2" rim fires
Wow, those are beauties. Would anyone care to give a comparison of the 34 and the 63 with 2" barrel? Even if subjective . . . e.g., balance, trigger, sights, etc.
I immediately went to an online auction site and there are quite a few to choose from, though prices are all over the place.
I should have mentioned, I am looking for an external hammer. I do a good deal of point shooting with my snubbies but I also do a lot of target shooting with 2" snubs just for fun (even with fixed sights) and I do like to shoot both double action and single action.
With primers still scarce and 22lr ammo coming back I think I need a 22 version of snub nose.
I immediately went to an online auction site and there are quite a few to choose from, though prices are all over the place.
I should have mentioned, I am looking for an external hammer. I do a good deal of point shooting with my snubbies but I also do a lot of target shooting with 2" snubs just for fun (even with fixed sights) and I do like to shoot both double action and single action.
With primers still scarce and 22lr ammo coming back I think I need a 22 version of snub nose.
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