3 inch j frames

[pete950]

I've collected these over the past 6 months and want more!!!!
model 30
model 36 skiney barrel
model 36-1 heavy barrel

 

[jkd88]

Very nice Pete. I'm a big fan of 3" j frames also. No other revolver fits my hands as well. Mine is a 60-15 with high viz front/adj rear sights.

 

[diamonback68]

I have a 60 no dash 3" and is my most times carry gun.

 

[beemerphile]

I love the three's". I also have the 36 skinny and heavy barrels. My appreciation of 3" tubes extends equally to K frames and (cover your ears) DA Rugers.

 

[H Richard]

Love the 3". Try and find a 60-4 or a 36-6. Both with the full lug. About perfect balance, and extremely accurate.

 

[jlw]

I recently picked up a 36-1 3" HB/SB. I haven't found any stocks that I really like for it yet. I would like a boot style stock with the backstrap exposed.

 

[tekarra]

I owuld love to have a 3" 940

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

I recently picked up a 36-1 3" HB/SB. I haven't found any stocks that I really like for it yet. I would like a boot style stock with the backstrap exposed.

I've had the same problem with my 36-1 3" HB round butt. After trying no less than three different aftermarket stocks, I keep going back to the factory grips:

Here's my other 3" Js, a pair of model 31-1s in .32 S&W Long:

 

[pete950]

I never thought I would like my 30 but that 32 S&W is nice to shoot!

 

[tom turner]

I'm not prejudiced at all! I like all the old S&W revolvers with 3" (up to 3 1/2") tubes . . . N frame, K frame and J frame!

Tom

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

Just missed out on a 3" model 36 (round butt, heavy barrel), so I have to console myself with this one
Great little carry gun.

 

[girvin02]

I also like 3" J-frames.

36-1, 36-1, 60-1

 

[pete950]

love to get my hands on a stainless one!!!!

 

[Dragon88]

3" J frames look great, very balanced and just the right proportions. How are the 3" typically used for service? Duty weapon, as opposed to 2" for conceal?

 

[TNDave]

This is a 3" Model 60 I bought new. I used to carry it a lot. Now it is retired. It came DAO with a despurred hammer from the factory. The guy said it was a New York City PD over run but who knows.

My lovely bride used to carry this Model 36 when she worked late downtown. She carries an LCP now.

 

[tekarra]

Dave, those are two fine looking revolvers!

 

[TNDave]

Dave, those are two fine looking revolvers!

Why thank you! I am fond of them and they are fine shooters.

 

[Lt JL]

From my days as a Defective. Still have it. Model 36 no dash flat latch. I wasn't the first guy to whom it was issued.

 

[TheKySharpshooter]

Love the 3". Try and find a 60-4 or a 36-6. Both with the full lug. About perfect balance, and extremely accurate.

I really like this one. I'll get a J-frame eventually.

 

[S+W Newbie]

My only 3 Incher

My small 3 Incher. She is as new and one of my favorites. John

 

[blackpowder30]

I have 5 CCW. Like this one the best. Purchased NIB in 1967.

 

[Glock 'em down]

I personally never cared for the 3 inchers. I always thought they were more gun than you really needed, meaning a J frame was just meant to be a 2 inch snout.

Then I joined the Smith & Wesson forum and saw all these awesome pics.

Now I gotta have one!!!

Gorgeous pics, guys!

 

[Gulf Coast Snapperhead]

I just got this one off lay a way

My first 3 inch J frame. Probably not my last.

 

[tekarra]

I sure would like to join this club!

 

[tocohillsguy]

I like this one...

 

[target tech]

This 3" J frame was my first S&W revolver I purchased after I turned 21.

It has since been joined by this one.

 

[TheKySharpshooter]

I saw one of these (a Model 36) today at a gun show. Very good looking gun, and after talking to the vendor, it turns out he's a member here on this forum. I wish I would have had the money to pick it up.

 

[indiuckian]

I like a 3 inch as well. Especially one that doesn't have a hammer to stick in my belly!!!

 

[KSCowboy]

Yep

Yep I like the 3 incher.

 

[Engine49guy]

I am also a 3" J frame fan.
In a moment of weakness I recently traded this 36-1 HB RB for an HK4

The good news is i still have this M37 SB FL PB airweight.

Shown here with a 4" Model 31 (Top)