Favorite frame? (J, I, K, L, N, X)

[629shooter]

It would be a tie between the N and Magnum K-frames for me.

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[3rdgeargrndrr]

They aint the prettiest but the J's have it for me - pure function. They live with belly button lint in their nose or crack sweat on their sights- all day. The others sit in the safe most of their lives.

 

[Chukar60]

I love N frames in calibers that start with “4”.
I love my K frame 38’s & 357’s
I love my model 63 but my 3” model 60 sees a lot of use as well.
Narrow it down to one and I would have to say K frame

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I have no favorites........I love and use all my "lettered children". If you have a favorite why have any more than that one gun?

 

[Rock185]

Since the '60s, I've had multiple examples of the J,K,L and N frame guns. In revolvers chambered for .357, my favorite has become the L frame.

 

[BigBill]

First choice in magnums is the N frames. Second it’s the k frames for 38 spec and 22 lr. Can you say combat masterpiece, has a nice ring to it.

 

[lkabug]

The frame I would take home to meet mommy would be the K frame.

 

[bobbyd]

Nothing like the N-Frame to house the larger bore cartridges that I like the best. .357 may be the choice of a lot of folks but the noise, flash and felt recoil make shooting the smaller frames more of a chore than a pleasure.

 

[Frank46]

J frame in 38 spl,model 10 HB 38 spl, model 14 38 spl, model 15 38 spl.
N frame 23-4 4" barrel,24-3 3" barrel, model 624 6.5" barrel all are 44 specials. Frank

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I love L frames for various reasons but carrying a snubbie K frame works much better! I have three 686+s, 2.5", 3". and 4". Out in the field, yes, I'll carry a 686+. In town, concealed, presuming I'm not pocket carrying a J frame or belt carrying a 9mm (both of which I do often), the K frame is my choice. Not the 4", however, I like to conceal snubs and compact pistols.

But I admit that by my bed, well, this 3" 686+ is there.

 

[seldon14]

K all day baby.

 

[steelslaver]

The 45s only come in N frames.

 

[quikdraw67]

My EDC is a 442 no lock. So a vote for a J frame.

But if it came down to having only one, my 686 no dash no M stamp 4" would be my pick.

The finest revolver for the dollar ever made IMHO.

 

[rubiranch]

I don't have a favorite frame.
I have a favorite J-frame.
I have a favorite K-frame.
I have a favorite L-frame.
And I have a favorite N-frame.

 

[jack the toad]

Kinda tough decision but guess hafta go with L but without so much barrel lug. It has or could be safely chambered in everything from .17 thru .44 plus has same grip as K, X, Z.

 

[JH1951]

"Favorite" is an interesting word to ponder when it comes to so many things.... like children, vehicles, friends, relatives, and guns. Fortunately I don't think I will ever be challenged to pick just one in any category. With guns, a lot of the issue revolves around "use". I gravitate to three frames, J, K, and N. By collecting interest and ownership volume, my favorite is the J-frame. I am always looking for another to go with the others. For a day at the range, my K-frames will be with me, as I really like the fit they afford me as well as the accuracy. For pure enjoyment, I will pull out a couple 1917's in .45 acp. So, I guess it depends upon the day what my favorite will be. (There are also days that a good USGI 1911 / 1911A1 will trump them all.)
But, in the end, who could turn either of these away from the front door on a rainy night?

 

[Tanners Owner]

My favorite depends on what my need is at the moment.

I agree- favorite depends on use. While I love my N frames, they are not as comfortable to conceal carry as my K or J frames.

So depending on intended use will determine which frame is my favorite……

 

[Ugly Hombre]

N Frame for me.

 

[jcs266]

For me it's the L frame. K frame is a close second for sure.

 

[Green Frog]

I thought I’d already commented in this thread but I guess not. I took a different tack in my consideration of this mental challenge. If “the Powers that Be” announced they would make S&W revolvers to their old high standards of fit, function and finish, but that they would only make one frame size, my vote without question would be for the K frame. This is the best size for many purposes and still useful for most (except the very largest calibers, of course.) When you consider the K22 and the Model 19 with various grip iterations and barrel configurations, and everything in between these two, the choice of frames is obvious.

Yes, I still love my Baby Chiefs Special and my 8 3/8” Model 29, but you did limit me to one frame size, didn’t you?

Froggie