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

[simultan4]

Let me know what you think!

I think it's a beautiful gun.
Are those overseas proofs on the bbl & frame?
I really like the early square cylinder release!
Can you tell us a bit about the history if you know it?
Nice.

Thanks!
Was looking for an old 36 with tapered 3" and round butt, but ended up with this one.
Hope to find out something about the background as well.
I'll send another pic, when I get my hands on it.

 

[zeke]

with upside downer

 

[LedFowl]

My only J: Model 36 manufactured about 1972.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Good Ol' 642.




So far the only gun I regret letting go...
640no dash.

 

[markeb]

Shorty, I thought for a second you had my j with the badgers.. I love the j frames, but they are addicting.

 

[Jim1392]

Two from my older post and two more I added since then. I also have a 642 but don't have a picture. I'm carrying the 640 Pro since I retired the 642.

Model 60 No Dash---Model 63---Model 60-15 3"---640 Pro

 

[Hondo44]

Let me know what you think!

I think it's a beautiful gun.
Are those overseas proofs on the bbl & frame?
I really like the early square cylinder release!
Can you tell us a bit about the history if you know it?
Nice.

The "square cylinder release" is known as a "flat Latch" and it's a 3rd style used from about
1857 thru 1966 on all Model of 1953 'I' and 'J' frames except the 1957 .32 Target post war transitional model.

These can be swapped with the standard thumb piece cyl release as long as the cyl locking bolt
it attaches to inside the action is swapped as well.

 

[libertasdon]

The comment that short barrels do not allow ammunition to reach its peak peformance is well worth discussing. How does the creation of plus P ammo and the development of j-frame calibers such as the .357 magnum and .327 Federal magnum help obtain a one-stop shot when vital organs are hit? Or do they?

When comparing barrel size between a revolver and a semi-automatic, does one take into account the length of the cylinder? The the effect of the cylinder gap on propulsion?

Is the 3" barrel the answer to performance loss in the 17/8" snubby?

 

[Helderberg]

My latest addition.
Frank.

 

[Edmo]

More snubbies...

Clockwise from the top right: 642-1, 640-1 Pro Series, 60 no-dash square-butt. These are all in the carry rotation depending on mood and clothing.

Edmo

Model 642-1

Model 640-1

Model 60 no-dash

 

[Frank V]

Wow more nice Js.
Thanks everyone.

 

[Officerblue]

Because your original premiss is incorrect. Not everyone has one. Haven't owned a J-frame in something like 20 years. After chronographing what ammo actually does out of a 1-7/8" barrel, then watching both cops and civilians trying to qualify with J-frames...and fail when shooting double action...I've decided they just aren't worth all the hoop-la.

As with everything in this life, YMMV!

Dave

Practice, practice, practice I've seen guys with 45's that couldn't hit the side of a barn and I've seen our range master rapid fire 5 plates with 5 shots...

 

[white cloud]

This is a great thread. There are some really nice guns shown here.

I am amazed how many of you carry a J. I have a Kahr and two Glock 27s. I am positive that either the Kahr or a Glock would be a superior fighting handgun to any J but I always carry a 649 no dash so a .38. I am sure that I can draw the 649 faster. I am also sure it is totally reliable (the Glocks have been also). I don't worry about limp wristing. I worry less about a ND when holstering the 649. It only holds five. Am I crazy?

 

[Sgt.Peck]

with upside downer

I have that same holster in black. Ken Null, isn't it?

 

[Sgt.Peck]

My two new toys:

Nice. That top one going by the cylinder latch I believe goes back to the 50's. Reminded me of a 3" 36, I believe that my Mom is caring for that belonged to my Gran dad. Hardly fired and still in pristine red box it came with.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

This is a great thread. There are some really nice guns shown here.

I am amazed how many of you carry a J. I have a Kahr and two Glock 27s. I am positive that either the Kahr or a Glock would be a superior fighting handgun to any J but I always carry a 649 no dash so a .38. I am sure that I can draw the 649 faster. I am also sure it is totally reliable (the Glocks have been also). I don't worry about limp wristing. I worry less about a ND when holstering the 649. It only holds five. Am I crazy?

No, I don't think you are crazy...granted I also carry a J frame.
As for the autos being better fighting handguns, it depends on what your personal needs/situation is. This is a bit of hyperbole but...no one doubts the effectiveness of a Browning M2 as a "fighting gun" but if attacked in an elevator or other confined space I'd prefer a snubby over the .50.

 

[wildenout]

The only other lady I'll ever love, my M60.

 

[Frank V]

Thanks everyone, checking in to see what's been added.

 

[bigmatt17073]

I posted my 642 Talo/PC J frame on page 9, but forgot to post a pic of the 37:

 

[Frank V]

Thanks for sharing everyone.
The J is truely a go everywhere handgun.
Not the most powerful, not the easiest to shoot well, but it's small enough to take if you have a pocket, & powerful enough with select ammo, easy enough to shoot at close range, a pretty versatile friend!
Very comforting.