Everybody has one, why not show them?...J-Frames

[bigshep85]

I looked and couldn't really find a great picture thread on J-frame grips & holsters. So I thought I would try and start one and while most of their time is spent in hiding under shirts, in boots, pockets, waistbands, in consoles, or anywhere else one can imagine I feel it is time to bring them out.

I am talking about the overworked under appreciated J-frames!
I was thinking we could get a J-frame thread going on here to show off our undersized friends & their accessories.

I have recently ordered my own s&w 640-1 and have been all over the web looking at grips and leather. Hoping maybe I could get some J-Frame veterans advice, pictures of grip and holster options with suggestions on the ups and down of their setup.

I will post pictures of my own as soon as I get it.

 

[armorer951]

J frames

OK......my no-dash S&W Model 60. Carried in an Alessi shoulder holster rig. Also have a Model 36 purchased in 1975. Love these little revolvers.

 

[suckersrus]

A pair of 360PD's.

Mostly pocket and ankle carry for these two. Sometimes I put a cord on one and wear it around my neck when I'm wearing shorts wth Tee shirt and just need to run feed or get something out of shed, etc.

 

[Edmo]

No dash square butt model 60 manufactured in 1984 and a 642-1 "post lock" manufactured in 2012...

Edmo

 

[tek4260]

 

[Garland]

In my pocket today!

 

[s&wchad]

34-1
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317 & 317-1
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651-1
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31-1, Bucheimer adjustable strap holster
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32-1, S&W shoulder holster
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940-1
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Early Chiefs Special
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37
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60
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49
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649, Null VAM crossdraw
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342Ti, Kramer pocket
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60-10
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340PD
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A few other J frame carry options (clockwise from top): Galco Executive, Bucheimer Marshal, Bianchi crossbraw, Don Hume paddle, Ahern pocket, Ahern IWB, Alessi IWB, Barami Hip Grip, Pachmayr TAC pocket thingy
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[feralmerril]

 

[rdf009]

 

[H Richard]

36 flat latch 1965.

Model 63.

Model 940

Model 60

Model 36-6

Model 40

"I" frame .32 H E transition 2"

"I" frame .32 H E 3"

I included a couple "I" frames as they are just a little smaller than the J frame.

 

[photoman]

 

[photoman]

 

[photoman]

 

[Frank V]

Wow there are some nice J frames there. Thanks for sharing fella's.
Frank

 

[TAROMAN]

 

[hsguy]

Here are a few interesting ones.

Model 60 Target

Chief's Special Target

Aircrewman

Very early Model 60, all stainless including grip hardware

Model 35

Terrier

Model 63's in round and square butt

 

[vquad]

born in 1976
model 60 shown with houge grip

 

[snubbiefan]

Here are three of mine. I don't have a picture of my recently acquired Model 60 yet.

 

[Stainz]

Decisions... what grip is best for each of my rather eclectic mix of J-frames? After all, a 3" & 5" 63 (.22LR) are so different... then there is the 4" 651 (.22WMR). How should my 632 Pro, with those hot .327 Fed Magnums, be gripped? Then there is the 3" 60 Pro. All so different - I think I matched the proper grip to each one... what do you think? Not shown is my mundane carry-worn 642 with it's OEM rubber boots - sufficient sums it up.

I went to a lot of effort to match the style, size, shape, and wood of my grips to the individual J-frames needs. Okay, I'll fess up - I lied - I liked the 60 Pro's wood grips so much I bought extra grips - fitted them everywhere. Two important rationales for their use: 1. I like the look and feel - even under recoil. 2. They are <$43 + s/h from S&W Accessories.

Stainz

 

[Ranger98]

I'll play..

63-5

638-3

60-4