Best J Frame

[rickyboy]

Mine,and my favorite is a 60-15.

 

[mag318]

My favorite J frame is the Model 60 I bought in 1966 prior to my first visit to Viet Nam. But DAMN S&W keeps introducing more and more great J frames. My new 632 3" in 327 Magnum has really impressed me with it's versatile chambering. And I just bought a 43c in 22LR that is a true fun gun. There are so many great J frames both new and old it's hard to claim just one as the favorite. Nostalgia aside, if today I had to pick just one it would be the 632.

 

[Rapidray]

The best J frame?

That is easy. The one you have! In my case, it would be the Model 49.

 

[Lobster Picnic]

60-4 - 38 Special, 3" barrel with full underlug, target hammer, target trigger, adjustable rear sights, full-length extractor, no lock, no MIM.

Excellent trigger, shoots like a pussycat, has K-frame accuracy. Works well for carry, home defense, the firing range or the trail.

 

[photoman]

My latest favorite...

 

[Jeb21]

Another vote for the 649. All steel easy to shoot easy to carry. Snag resistant hammer but still have the option to shoot single action. My most commonly carried weapon.

 

[Ranger98]

Also..The 637-2

 

[SOUTHPAW]

Best J-Frame......

Right now.....In this order 640-1 (357mag.).... Then my 37-2 (DAO w/Bobb Hammer) and last but not least...My 640 (No-dash)

 

[Lanyard Stretcher]

My favorite is the only J frame I own. A S&W 642.

Mike

 

[Pete99004]

My latest favorite...

I like that pocket holster - who made it?

Pete

 

[shep854]

As said, it's hard to go wrong with any J-frame; just beware of the gimmicks. Stick with steel or aluminum alloy, and you've got a gun that will be around for generations. Ultra-light scandium and titanium are well & good, but you pay with every shot! Another recommendation to stick with .38s; the .357 is just too brutal in these tiny packages.

 

[photoman]

I like that pocket holster - who made it?

Pete

Peters Custom Leather ~ Main Page. Custom Belts, Gun Belts, Holsters, Sheaths and more!

 

[MacGuffin]

649-2

Another vote for the 649-2.

 

[1 old 0311]

The REAL ones.

 

[Pete99004]

Final Say for Best J Frame

After all the input I decided to buy a model 37-2 from a fellow forum member - and I must say that I couldn't be happier with my decision!

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Thanks Chief38!!

Pete

PS - Prop rod furnished by IndianaGeorge!!

 

[buck119]

Can anybody tell me what is the latest dash # for the model 60 (-recent production) ?