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

[Edmo]

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

Dave, you speak the truth and I cannot fault you for that!

The J frames can be a challenge to shoot well and they only carry five rounds of ammo which leans towards the lower end of the generally accepted self-defense carry calibers (at least for me). Some like them because of they are associated with the old-school "detective" nostalgia, and others like their small size and ease of carry.

I occasionally carry one because I trust the action/caliber over some of the pocket 380 autos out there. Mine see most of their carry in and around the house. Truth be told, I usually carry a handgun manufacturered by that "four letter" gun maker (if I said GLOCK those guys sitting in their S&W robes surrounded by blue boxes would spit out a mouthful of coffee) and in a caliber starting in the number 4.

Now back to the pictures of cool little snubbies...

Edmo

 

[Yurko]

OK, I'll add my M38
(Altamont grips)

 

[PUPP86]

My SW 60 inherited from my Dad who past 4 years ago today.

Late '68 model if I recall. Was always either on him or in the nightstand.

 

[oliveview]

I still need to post a pic, but I just fitted some Hogue Bantam wood grips to my model 60. It is almost impossible to describe how much better it feels in my hand than with the teeny-tiny factory grips. Just amazing. I have yet to fire it with the new wood, but can only imagine how much better I'll shoot with that sizing.

 

[lawandorder]

 

[Stray cat]

Left to right. M&P 340, M34 & M36

Sent from my Samsung Skyrocket using Tapatalk.

 

[Sebago Son]

Nice...

30-1 .32 Target

My hat's off to you Sir with that one...

Drew

 

[photoman]

OK, I'll add my M38
(Altamont grips)

Nice grips. Do they have something carved on them?

 

[phubai8]

Okay. Here's some. Two 30-1s, a pre 38, and two 38s. Mostly carry the pre 38 in a cross draw cheap nylon ITW I picked up at a gun show for $7...

 

[Yurko]

Nice grips. Do they have something carved on them?

Yes they do.
They're made of rosewood & have a rose carved in them.
I did it to honor my mother.
Her middle name was Rose.

 

[revolvergeek]

30-1 .32 Target

That one makes me drool every time that I see it!

 

[JCS&W]

I only have three.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

Model 37, factory nickel, Hogue Bantam grip, shipped 1982.

It rides in my left front pocket at work and in a Don Hume JIT or Safety Speed Spring Holster off duty.

ECS

 

[youngda9]

Post #38 is the best. That is just AWESOME.

 

[LOBO]

36 no dash, shipped December 8, 1960 to Nikko Industries in Tokyo, Japan.

 

[Infidel_319]

940-1

Someone commented earlier abut j frames lacking power, accuracy, etc. well this little Guy with its mere 1 7/8" barrel throws 124 grains of lead at just over 1200 fps, 9mm 124 grain +p gold dots . Its also more accurate than my Glock 26. Pic will be added shortly.

 

[bigshep85]

I have to say

If I based my gun selection on the way others shot the guns, my collection would be pretty thin.

 

[bananaman]

Thanks, for posting pics of some fine looking Smiths!

By the way, everybody does not have a J Frame! I am one that doesn't. No special reason. I am more of a K,L, N, kind of guy, and can't get enough of them. Bob

 

[Black_Sheep]

Chief's Special Airweight

Model 36 "no dash"

Model 36 "no dash"

Model 49

Model 642

Model 60-14 - my edc

 

[KEN L]

Okay, you've forced my hand! I've got others, but they ain't as purty as this 36 ND

I know, I've posted this in other threads, but I just can't help myself!