Back to the J Frame

[Navy1969]

Thank you for sharing. Pat

 

[Lew Archer]

My agency no longer approves revolvers for duty or off duty use...the steel J frames were the last to go. Too bad, my model 49 was a handy gun to carry, either as a back up or off duty.

Retirement in the not too distant future may find me looking again to the J frame. Most likely a recent production no lock 442 that waits in my safe. I like that it's rated for plus P loads, unlike my 642, or 36, or 60.

The 442 is just handy. As has been observed, it, like most Js, are great guns to carry when you're so sure you won't need one that you're tempted to go unarmed.

As with all weapons, it has its strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. It fills its niche better than most other options. It's up to the user to understand those and practice enough to maximize the pros and minimize the cons.


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[crazyphil]

You have a beautiful set up there my friend. Nice.

Thank you Navy1969, I know there are more beautiful stocks,
but I have never found anything that works better than the old
Spegel designed Uncle Mikes.

 

[Fastbolt]

My agency no longer approves revolvers for duty or off duty use...the steel J frames were the last to go. Too bad, my model 49 was a handy gun to carry, either as a back up or off duty.

Retirement in the not too distant future may find me looking again to the J frame. Most likely a recent production no lock 442 that waits in my safe. I like that it's rated for plus P loads, unlike my 642, or 36, or 60.

The 442 is just handy. As has been observed, it, like most Js, are great guns to carry when you're so sure you won't need one that you're tempted to go unarmed.

As with all weapons, it has its strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. It fills its niche better than most other options. It's up to the user to understand those and practice enough to maximize the pros and minimize the cons.


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You're going to like retirement. A lot.

Yes, it's nice that the retirement ID card lists the exemption for carrying a concealed weapon as an honorably retired peace officer, but not the specific weapons (like CA CCW licenses).

 

[crazyphil]

Interesting to know about the recoil on the 642 where one doesn't get worn out by wearing backlash. I am curious about the combat grip you mentioned in your thread. Could you provide a link for the Combat Grip? I am going back and forth whether to buy the 442 or 642. Grip would really add to control of the J frame and the pleasure of shooting. Thanks again for your input.

Combat Grip is a generic term. If it provides a full hand grip
with finger grooves it can be called a combat grip, like the grips
shown on my Model 60 (left). Boot grip (right), for comparison,
leaves the pinky finger hanging in the breeze.
The combat is better for a lot of shooting, but the boot is better
for concealment. Seems like we always have choices to make.
Both of mine are Uncle Mike's Spegel designs. Not easy to find
these days, but they are inter-changeable.

 

[Navy1969]

Grips for J Frame

Thank you, crazyphil. That was very helpful breakdown of the grips and concealed carry. I am waiting for my CCW Permit which is quite long here in anti-gun CA. I am probably going with the 442 for carry and later buy the 638. Take care, Pat.

 

[blues7]

Thank you, crazyphil. That was very helpful breakdown of the grips and concealed carry. I am waiting for my CCW Permit which is quite long here in anti-gun CA. I am probably going with the 442 for carry and later buy the 638. Take care, Pat.

Ordered a 642 (no-lock) for myself today so my wife will stop bugging me about getting something to put under the tree.