Always a K frame

[imjin138]

As I look for guns to buy either at the store or on the net I keep finding myself drawn to on S&W and tha is the K-Frame any caliber any barrel length. I have other guns N, J, L and autos and other Makes too Colt ETC.

But I always end up looking at the K, usually 14's 15's and 10s I really like the 19 and 66. I don't have a model 12 maybe I will get one of those soon

 

[GF]

If a K frame was a woman she'd be the blond cheerleader that could cook like your mom, loves to fish and hunt and ... and... well.. would love you a long time.

K frames are the rock.
19-3

GF

 

[66TAS]

Yep, I must agree. I like N frames, but I do love K frames. I guess my favorite is the 19, and GF...that one is stunning!

 

[VM]

Great Analogy Gail!

I have to admit I'm more an N frame guy because of my plain jane Highway Patrolman fascination, but when I look at my plain jane K38..........Oh heck!

 

[Bullseye Smith]

The "K" is very special to me also, you have more to pick from than the "L" or "N" produce. You have the old 22lr, 32-20, 32 Long, 32 MAG, 38S&W, 38 special, 357 Mag..

 

[4864]

I do the same. I have a bunch and when I find another I always ask my self "Do I need yet another K Frame?!?". If it is a good deal I don't pass it up. I think to myself it is good to have some trading stock around. Then I go to shot them and well they stay! I have had some many Model 10's I have lost track.

 

[Faulkner]

My K Frame M65 is a regular companion of mine.

 

[m1gunner]

I was offered a great deal on a Highway Patrolman, but I had to pass. It just felt like I was cheating on my K's.

 

[Bat Guano]

Maybe proper appreciation of K frames is a sign of incipient wisdom.

Obviously something I lacked in 1972 when I sold off a new Model 19. (Proved it in a lot of other ways as well, being a slow learner.)

 

[RonJ]

I'm a K-frame fan too. Here's my 19-4 and 17-3. I still have the boxes and original stocks.

 

[Texas Star]

I do think that the K-frame fits and balances best for most people. The N's are really a little too large for many hands, and are more of a burden to carry.

The J-frames have their very important niche, but for an all-round gun, I doubt that much could beat a Model 66 with four-inch barrel. If one needs to shoot a lot of .357 rounds, the M-686 or the Ruger GP-100 are better bets.

T-Star

 

[pluspea]

There's just something about a K frame pinned and recessed.

 

[Smith357]

There is something about those K frames, they just seem to fit me. I like J L and N frames but the balance of the K is just right.

 

[xxiiiliv]

ok, I have to ask...what is the difference in the frames? I have a J frame which fits me well, if not a bit on the small side, but for my somewhat big palms and short sausage fingers, does well. I'm looking for a 357, something I can shoot +p through on a regular basis. Could someone maybe give me models as well for me to search for ? thanks

 

[FlYFiShErMaN]

K-fan

My 10-5, 14-2 are two of my best shooting guns. My favorite and carry piece is my 66-1. I am still looking for the right 12, 15 and 19.

 

[old bear]

ok, I have to ask...what is the difference in the frames?

The size, J frame is the small, K frame medium, L frame medium large, N frame largest. The N frame is generally considered to be the best finished of all.

I carried one of two M-66's to work every day for 27 years, and I still believe they are the ideal carry weapon. Yet as I start to get on in years I enjoy shooting my N frame more than the K frame.

 

[cp1969]

Beautiful stocks. What are the ones on the 17?

edit: That was in reference to post #10.

 

[nostraDONus]

If a K frame was a woman she'd be the blond cheerleader that could cook like your mom, loves to fish and hunt and ... and... well.. would love you a long time.

K frames are the rock.
19-3

GF

Looks like your relationship with that 19 has never been consummated. Better take it out to the range and get busy with it.

 

[RonJ]

Beautiful stocks. What are the ones on the 17?

edit: That was in reference to post #10.

Herretts. I found them in a junk box at a Mom & Pop gun store about 20 years ago.

 

[sgms]

Never thought about it before. But went through the safe and darn if I don't have two K frames for each non-K Smith in there. Though I seen to drift to the Model 10, seven of them in four barrel length square and round butt. For those interested, 2/ 2" 1 each rnd. & sqr. butt, 4/ 4" 2 heavy barrel 2 skinny barrel one rnd. butt one sqr. butt each, one 6" sqr. butt. The others 1/ model 14-1 single action only and 2/ model 15 4"and 6" barrels.