Air weights in frames other than J

[Bullman]

I love my 642 and carry it often, but I often wonder if Smith would ever consider bringing out a K or L frame Airweight so we could have a little more capacity. I would love to lay my hands on a 242, but they are so rare most people have never even heard of one. I would even consider trading off my 1066 for a 242.

 

[mikerjf]

Model 12. I see them pretty frequently.

 

[CH4]

There are several alloy L and N frame 3XX Smiths. I've never seen a 242, but have a 296.

 

[shell627]

There is also the night guard series.My 325 NG will be among my last handguns to go.

 

[chief38]

Most people who EDC are using either J Frames or pocket micro sized pistols now days. Yea, there are some who still carry medium to large frame guns but I think that practice is starting to wane. Never made sense to me to carry a big heavy gun with a limited capacity and slow reloads when the improvements made with guns and ammo have come so far over the last 5-10 years.

Semi autos have become so reliable and the ammo has improved so much, you should try out a few pocket micro 9’s and see how you like them. You may just rethink the scenario.

 

[CWH44300]

There is also the night guard series.My 325 NG will be among my last handguns to go.

Feel the same about my 329
I call it the real mountain gun

 

[Greyman50]

I hate to carry my 12 2” or my Mdl 38 as they are Mint. Have a Colt Agent that I carry.

 

[joespapa]

Model 12. I see them pretty frequently.

Here’s one!

 

[HardToHandle]

Model 12. I see them pretty frequently.

I have two Model 12s, both older than me. Excellent revolvers.
The worse of the two went to a wizard named Karl Sokol (RIP). That is flat latch 12 that now has a superb trigger.

The Model 12s are a smidge bigger than the J Frame, but still very carryable. Also shootable, but you know they are Airweights. I use 148gr Wadcutters as a kindness to to the revolvers and to save my hands.

My primary training gun is a real junker Model 10. Again a kindness to the Model 12s.

 

[Paul105]

396 L Frame 44 special

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386 L Frame 357 Mag
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[3rdgeargrndrr]

Most people who EDC are using either J Frames or pocket micro sized pistols now days. Yea, there are some who still carry medium to large frame guns but I think that practice is starting to wane. Never made sense to me to carry a big heavy gun with a limited capacity and slow reloads when the improvements made with guns and ammo have come so far over the last 5-10 years.

Semi autos have become so reliable and the ammo has improved so much, you should try out a few pocket micro 9’s and see how you like them. You may just rethink the scenario.

I agree with you 100%. I do carry a full size 1911 or 66 to church or when I know Im heading into a less than desirable area. I am more confident because of the trigger.
And sometimes, that level of self respect or for others who carry such a beautiful piece of art and an AARP caliber is ok all by itself.
But my back does ache sometimes with prolonged sitting.

 

[629shooter]

I'm a big fan of the 386 Sc/S and the 386 Night Guard.

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[colt_saa]

As you can see there are MANY alloy framed choices in the K, L & N-frame revolver families. Yes, I know you did not mention the N-frame

However it is the N-frame where the light weight Scandium Alloy has made the biggest impact

Model 12. I see them pretty frequently.

While I do not own a Model 12, I do own one of the Military & Police Air-Weights from the days before Model numbers. Mine even has the aluminium alloy cylinder, No I will not be shooting this one

There is also the night guard series.My 325 NG will be among my last handguns to go.

I hear that.

The Night Guards had a marketing issue as they came out somewhat before the current Concealed Carry craze hit us, not to mention the Scandium Alloy framed Night Guard revolvers were(are) a bit pricey.

Pictured below are my 310NG, 327NG & 357NG revolvers.

My 310NG has had it's chambers lengthened so the firearm can now also fire the 10MM Magnum cartridge

There was an L-frame member of the Night Guard series. It was a 2 1/2" Model 386NG and carried 7 rounds of 357 Magnum ammunition. I owned one for a very brief time but sold it off and moved the cash into my 310NG.

While not a member of the Night Guard series, Smith & Wesson did build some 2" Pug nosed Scandium alloy framed Model 625s chambered in 45ACP or 45 Long Colt. Pictured here are my two chambered for the 45 LC cartridge

There was even a Pug Nosed 2" Model 327 that had the Scandium alloy frame and both a Titanium cylinder and Titanium barrel shroud to bring it into the AirLite weight category at just over 23 ounces. This guy even carries 8 rounds of 357 Magnum ammunition

Most people who EDC are using either J Frames or pocket micro sized pistols now days.

I am guessing that you are excluding Military and Law Enforcement personnel in that group of people that Every Day Carry plus do not forget that Concealed Carry is not the ONLY reason to buy an alloy framed revolver.

Bullman,
I admit that I do not currently own any alloy L-frame sized revolvers, I never really warmed up to the L-frame. If I wanted something smaller than an N-frame, I went straight to the K-frames

I do own many N-frame revolvers that have been manufactured with Scandium Alloy frames. One of my favorites is my Two Tone Model 327 TRR8. This eight shot, 5" N-frame weighs in about the same as a 4" Model 19 or 66. It is a pleasure to carry all day in a belt holster and when it comes to shooting (even competition) the light weight makes it move faster and easier from target to target

While not many were made, there was a Model 327 JM that reduced the weight of the 8 shot revolvers farther using a Titanium cylinder and Titanium barrel shroud. These came with two front sights, the florescent orange light gathering site and a gold McGivern bead. The florescent orange sights were not very durable and I do not think the Factory put them on any additional revolvers

While not seen very often, the 357PD was a AirLite 41 Magnum revolver built using a Titanium cylinder and Aluminium barrel shroud. This guy is a joy to carry all day long out in the field, These shipped with a V notch rear sight that I did not like at all. The Factory was very kind and shipped me the standard square notch rear sight blade at no charge. I am much happier with it now

 

[HeyJoe]

how i would like to find a 357 nightguard ( 41 magnum)

 

[Aemsl69]

Here’s a couple

 

[rockquarry]

It's much easier for most persons to shoot well with a K-frame snub nose, alloy or steel, than it is to shoot a snub nose J-frame. The K-frame is huge by comparison and not nearly as good a gun for concealment. For strictly shooting, however, the K-frame is the better choice for most.

 

[steelslaver]

I have several alloy Js in 32 H&R and 38 special, an alloy model 12 K frame 2 44 special L frames a 396 and a 296, and 2 45acp 325 N frame snubs. I am a big guy and I do not think even the 325 are hard to conceal and they are light enough that you forget they are there.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Love me some Sc frames

Why would someone post pictures of their nice revolvers but make you guess what models they are??

I won't.
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[326MOD10]

315NG.

Wearing Spegel grips instead of the stock rubbers.

 

[Patrip]

I have the 5” TRR8. Sweet gun. Also found a M12 inna pawn shop but the previous owner Cold Blued it. It looked good till I cleaned it. The cold blue came off. Cheap *******s.