How Many Have DUMPED their J-Frame for a NEW MINI Semi-Auto?

It's not a J frame but I carried a 2nd. model Colt Cobra for a while but thought I'd try a 9mm. Shield for the added fire power. The Shield is a fine pistol but at 6' 3" and around 300 lbs. the Cobra doesn't dig into the ole gut when I sit down like the Shield does so it's back to the Cobra. I carry a cylinder full of 125 gr. 38 Nyclads with a speed loader full handy.

The Shield does have one FTF out of about 400 rounds where as the little Cobra has had a few more through it and has always gone bang.
 
If anyone WERE contemplating retiring a nice J frame. I know of a great RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. Four true seasons, a security building (two hour fire rated with hardened face and 8 bolts.) Best of all you get taken out and shot then scrubbed with Hoppes reguarly. Completely non discriminatory, while most here are .38 spl, we have .32s .327s, .357s, even an improved I. Ks are welcome as well.

Applications should be made in person, both FedEx and UPS can deliver.
 
I am a huge wheelgun fan. Will always have one. but I finally bought an LCP custom for easy carry. Love it. Saved me and my girlfriend from an attack by an American Bulldog. Little 380 is more impressive than I thought. I use LeHigh Defense, super pentrators.
 
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I bough this guy a few months ago with my first polymer concealment holster. The plan was this would take over for the 640 as my off duty as I could have “quicker” reloads and more capacity. I think since I bought it I have carried it twice. Bought it beginning of summer-ish.

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This guy is my go to in my Lobo holster. My only other replace,ent might be the 66-8 once it’s ready for duty and my holster comes in for it.

For the days I think I might need that quicker reload, I just bought a Model 38 no dash that can in the off hand pocket.
 
Just today I put my Ruger LC-9 back in the safe, and my 642 into my pocket. When the weather cools off and I go from shorts to Levi's I'll carry my M&P 45c in a Crossbreed.
 
Just weighed my M60 no dash with 5 rounds of 125gr JHP - 23 oz.
My Kahr CW9 with 8 rounds of 115 gr JHP - 22 oz
My LCP with 7 rounds of 95 gr JHP- 12oz

I pocket carry the LCP virtually everyday going everywhere. The Kahr is number 2 IWB when I am dressed to cover it correctly.

The Model 60 mostly stays in the safe and I shoot it for fun once in awhile. Same with my 640 - it's my garage gun
 
I carried a Model 38 BUG in an ankle holster for forty-eight years and never had to fire it in the line of duty. I never, ever, thought that it would fail to fire. I wasn't as sure with my other guns.
 
The J-Frame wins over a compact semi-auto

In my mind the J-Frame wins hands down over a compact semi-auto. The J-Frame is much less likely to have a negligent discharge than a the small semi-auto. You never have to worry if a round is chambered or a round jams with a J-Frame or has a safety engaged. In my mind, the 38 special and the 38+P are more lethal than a 25 ACP, .380 Auto, and only a 9 mm comes close to the 38 Special or 38+P. For the 7 yard test the J-frame is in my mind more accurate and reliable. You can always carry a second J-Frame (a New York Reload) instead of a second magazine. It is important to remember that an attacker can charge you in less than 1-1/2 seconds. This is why I carry a J-Frame when I go out to walk the dog.
 
Dumping a Chief is downright heresy. In fact, even allowing such a thought to occupy one's brain is reason enough to have one expelled from the International Brethren of Firearms Finery.

I'll admit that a good quality semi of at least 9MM is tactically superior to the Chief, but dumping the Chief is akin to kneeling during the National Anthem. Some things ought never be done.

Last I heard, there are two more planned additions to Mt. Rushmore: the 1911-A1 & Chief's Special.

Were I carrying for bipedal self-defense, the ultimate is the 1911-A1 .45 ACP. While it's easy to conceal, it's heavy, especially with eight 230 grain rounds. Hence, I'll go with a Sig P239 .40 S&W. However, I've darn near got a patent on avoidance. It came with wisdom, which came at the hefty price of age.

Under penalty of exile from America, never hate on the Chief. But it's within bounds of firearms decorum to go with a good-quality (I know, it's subjective.) semi for self-defense.
 
Smith686MandP said:
In my mind the J-Frame wins hands down over a compact semi-auto. The J-Frame is much less likely to have a negligent discharge than a the small semi-auto. You never have to worry if a round is chambered or a round jams with a J-Frame or has a safety engaged. In my mind, the 38 special and the 38+P are more lethal than a 25 ACP, .380 Auto, and only a 9 mm comes close to the 38 Special or 38+P. For the 7 yard test the J-frame is in my mind more accurate and reliable. You can always carry a second J-Frame (a New York Reload) instead of a second magazine. It is important to remember that an attacker can charge you in less than 1-1/2 seconds. This is why I carry a J-Frame when I go out to walk the dog.
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You'll never hear me denigrate The Chief. However, I've had two failures with a Model 60, one being catastrophic, meaning that were I taking rounds, I woldn't have been returning rounds. The other was an easy fix.

I've never, ever experience any type of failure with a Sig. My S&W 1911-A1 has been flawless. I used to carry a 5904. I have no idea why that model was discontinued. The one that was issued to me was flawless in operation.

Double actions revolvers are complex in operation. When a double action problem arises, it usually would take a good guy outta fight. In contrast, a semi is of simple design. In the very rare occasions where a problem with a semi occurs, it's almost always an easy fix that's accomplished within seconds.

However, I do love The Chief.
 
Nalapombu said:
Hey all,

With all of the small, hand sized semi-autos out there to choose from these days I wonder how many of you guys and gals in the die hard S&W community have decided to put your beloved J-Frame in the drawer...or relegate it to your wife or girlfreind and now pack one of the many semi-autos made for the purpose of carrying?

With some of the new semis there are some very nice pistols out there. It seems like a new one is being introduced about every month. Just about every major company now makes a really small, compact semi auto designed for ccw use. I'd be lying if I said that I am not considering one. I told myself that the next pistol I bought would be a J frame. I had always wanted one and I wanted something I could put in my pocket to carry on occasion. I still will get a J frame, but all these new choices sure do make it hard to stay focused on getting one.

What do you all think? Have any of you stopped carrying your J and moved to a semi? If so, what are you now carrying and why. If not, why do you stay with the J...or whatever revolver you carry when there are so many so called "better choices" available to you?

Have you moved to the "Dark Side" yet?

Lets hear it.

Thanks all.

Nalajr
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Why would anyone dump a J frame? I enjoy shooting mine too much. Have abodyguard and 2 j-frames... And I want more. I rarely dump anything that I like - I can't sell my guns
 
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