burntmypiston
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Not to hijack the thread, but anyone know what kind of grips are on Photoman44's 649? Got a 640 that I think could benefit from those.
Anyone shoot the 649 "Bodyguard"?
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photoman
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I'm not positive, but I think they are Ajax grips. I bought them used from the Classified section.
Please define "steady diet".
How many +P rounds have been through this gun?
This kinda turned into a .38 vs magnum in J frames thread, but as to the 649 specifically, i have been A/B'ing various J frames, a 36,37, 40, 49, 60, 640 no dash, 640-1, and a 649, and maybe it is just luck of the draw, but the 649 has one of the best triggers and tightest groups, and the groups are at point of aim at 15 yards, I really like it. this is with .38s only. It gets my vote.
I bought my wife a 649 15 years ago - she's pretty athletic (and pretty) and has no problem shooting it, the little she shoots it. I enjoy shooting this gun and find it very controllable and reasonably accurate at 15 yards, and I wouldn't expect any more than that. Carried in a Fobus paddle holster its weight is noticeable, but not objectionable. On the other hand, I'm a sissy: I sold my pre-dash 4" M66 for the simple reason that it was unpleasant to shoot with .357. Based on that, I KNOW I wouldn't like shooting .357 in a J-frame! If I want more punch, I'll use my 4" M24-3! Talk about heavy to carry...
photoman
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Probably 300-400 or so. I haven't had the gun but for a few months. I shoot +P's in all my J frames. I will say this, I don't own any old, pre-model marked J's.
What year did the 649 change from .38 to .357? Did the dimensions of the gun change at all when that took place?
I just picked up a NIB 649 .38 Spl with a DOB of 1985 and it's real nice. Feels solid like +P ammo should be no problem. Might put some Crimson Trace grips on it though...
I just picked up a NIB 649 .38 Spl with a DOB of 1985 and it's real nice. Feels solid like +P ammo should be no problem. Might put some Crimson Trace grips on it though...
Looks like I'm late to the party, haven't been at this site for a little while.
The comments about brick walls and not needing to repeat the experience ring true. On a lark, I ran 3 cylinders full of Winchester 180 gr Partion Gold through this guy, and although everything was A and B zone on a B27 (fast shooting, 10 yards), I definitely felt like I might have made a mistake for the next couple of days. No blood, but plenty sore.
That said, I do carry with Corbon 125gr, and figure that in the event I need to use them I'll not be worried about the effect on my end.
I specifically got rid of my 442 and got the 649 so I could have some semblance of control with hot loads.ymmv
The comments about brick walls and not needing to repeat the experience ring true. On a lark, I ran 3 cylinders full of Winchester 180 gr Partion Gold through this guy, and although everything was A and B zone on a B27 (fast shooting, 10 yards), I definitely felt like I might have made a mistake for the next couple of days. No blood, but plenty sore.
That said, I do carry with Corbon 125gr, and figure that in the event I need to use them I'll not be worried about the effect on my end.
I specifically got rid of my 442 and got the 649 so I could have some semblance of control with hot loads.ymmv
OIF2
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I have a 649 .38 that I won in the first PPC Match I shot with the LAPD Pistol team in 1986. It is a superb revolver in .38, but I can't imagine one in .357. LAPD still gets them in .38 (special LAPD order) through the Academy store. I've carried mine with stock grips and a grip adaptor as my backup-off-duty gun for over 20 years. The new 135 grain LAPD Gold-Dot load shoots to POA in my gun and has performed well in several OIS (Officer Involved Shootings) since its' adoption as our official .38 load.
Bob
Bob
Photoman - those Ajax grips sure look nice! They look like they'd be great for pocket carry due to their smaller size, and good for belt carry since they don't stick to your shirt.
How comfortable are they to shoot with though? Oftentimes the smaller ones are tough to hold on to.
I guess with J-frames it's a constant battle between concealment and shooting comfort.
How comfortable are they to shoot with though? Oftentimes the smaller ones are tough to hold on to.
I guess with J-frames it's a constant battle between concealment and shooting comfort.
photoman
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Was doing some 649 research and found this old thread. The pic I posted was deleted off my old server so I'll repost again and answer LH2's question.
The grips are not as "grippy" as checkered magnas but I don't have any problem hanging on to the gun. Comfort wise, they don't bother me at all but I'm not very recoil sensitive with the J frames in .38 Special.
The grips are not as "grippy" as checkered magnas but I don't have any problem hanging on to the gun. Comfort wise, they don't bother me at all but I'm not very recoil sensitive with the J frames in .38 Special.
