Favorite J Frame Ever Made?

[eveled]

On a budget? I'd go with the 442, it has a lot going for it, at a bargain price IMHO.

Best one I've seen, the 340pd, if they made the 340pd cut for moon clips, and without the lock. It would be the perfect gun IMHO.

I did not even know about the all black, ported 642's. That is a sweet gun. Ed

 

[vrichard]

The model 34 is nice.
Dick

 

[brucekime]

I own two model 38's. One is a flat latch made in 1963. The other one was a dog that someone painted an ugly black color. I had it blasted & cerakoted flat black & it looks alot better.

 

[45A]

I am also a fan of the M-34. 2" barrel.

 

[Mark6005]

Very nice 642 can you tell me about the holster. I believe my 442 would like that. My favorite are my 442 and my 1984 3 inch 60 and 1978 chiefs special.

 

[g8rb8]

This J-frame is a little different from the rest posted and it's only my favorite because my wife likes it and it got her interested in shooting. The target is from her on her first day of shooting. She had a good coach.

John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training

 

[ayetee]

Country J-frame & City J-frame

My two favorite J frames. A 1953 22/32 kit gun for the country and a 1990 M-642 for the city.

I like the M-642 over all other J-frame for its weight and "pocket friendlyness", and it does not have anything on it I don't need for self defense.

 

[civil1977]

342PD gets my vote.

 

[tjpopkin]

I like to carry and love the power of the .356TSW and the porting…..
Grant you, the 340Sc is lighter for carry, but very tough to shoot as well.

 

[Ranger98]

I will go with my 63-5 for over all fun shooting and my 60-14 for carry..

 

[BAM-BAM]

Of my current five; two 4inch 34s, 640, 337PD and a 60-10........ got to be the 60-10.

Great trail gun and still good for IWB concealed carry.

While it only gets fed .38s and P+ it can take .357s if necessary or in a pinch

 

[Stainz]

Not shown are my EDC 'pocket protectors': 642 & 351PD - necessities!
Starting lower left and going CW:
My 632 Pro has the widest ammo capability.
My 60 Pro is likely #2 in favorites. Capable!
My 5" 63 is an acquired taste.
My bucket list find 4" 651 is an also ran.
My 3" 63 is my all-time favorite J-frame - pure fun!

Stainz

 

[bananaman]

You make it easy on me as I only have 1. Model 36 (1981) My 1st, got it early July. Only shot it at 1 range session, but enjoyed it. You guys have posted some neat photos!! Bob

 

[Rick_A]

My 2012 442-1 fresh from the holster, showing a couple years of "honest wear."

20140721_092358 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

20140721_092448 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

20140721_092638 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

20140721_092915_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

It's nothing special, rare, or fancy, but is with me at all times is a blast to shoot, and much more accurate than it needs to be.

 

[HarrishMasher]

Very nice 642 can you tell me about the holster. I believe my 442 would like that. My favorite are my 442 and my 1984 3 inch 60 and 1978 chiefs special.

Tucker Gunleather. I have two. They are very similar. The "Cover Up" is the basic one. The "Cover Up Plus" (pictured above) is reinforced and keeps the mouth opened for easier re-holstering. Carried the Cover Up for years. My favorite J Frame IWB holster. I have a drawful of holster I don't use. Trial and error.

Cover Up:
"Cover Up" IWB for Small Revolvers | Premium IWB Holsters | Tucker Gun Leather

Cover Up Plus:
"Cover Up" Plus | Premium IWB Holsters | Tucker Gun Leather

 

[jrs70]

I have a "few" J frames but I carry a 642 no lock the most.

 

[HarrishMasher]

My 2012 442-1 fresh from the holster, showing a couple years of "honest wear."

20140721_092358 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

20140721_092448 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

20140721_092638 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

20140721_092915_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

It's nothing special, rare, or fancy, but is with me at all times is a blast to shoot, and much more accurate than it needs to be.

Might want to wipe it down every once and a while More dust than wear.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

That looks like Lint to me!!

Favorite J Frame?? Darn tough question?????
I'd have to say the 640-1 Pro Series 357 Mag just slightly over the 940 & 642..

 

[chief38]

I like the 60-7 the best. All of the pluses and none of the minuses!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Toss-up here -

Model 649nd


Model 63nd

What are you doing with my model 63???? you could have at least changed out the grips before you took a picture of it
Ain't they dandy with those J frame targets????