How rare is a 36-1 3" HB?

[ab4ka]

I've been offered a 36-1 with the 3" heavy barrel in a trade. It looks good...I'd say at least 90% from looking at the pics. I don't see many references to these. Is this a rare bird?

 

[murphydog]

Hi, they are not nearly as common as the 2" version, but are readily available. Nice guns for shooting, easier to use than the shorter barrels.

 

[GF]

+1 to what Murphydog said.
You'll find a 3 inch J frame is about the best combo of small and "shootable" as there is.

GF

 

[ab4ka]

I'd like to have one...I just don't think this trade is going to happen (it's my decision but I'd rather keep my M&P40c which is what the guy wants for it)

 

[murphydog]

I'd like to have one...I just don't think this trade is going to happen (it's my decision but I'd rather keep my M&P40c which is what the guy wants for it)

Yes, I think with careful shopping you can find a nice 36-1 for less than you paid for your M&P40c, and then you would have both guns to shoot

 

[JTB7]

Picked this up last summer from a fellow forum member, SpeedingBullet. Added J-frame target grips purchased from VM. Many thanks to both.

Good shooters, point nicely. JTB7

 

[ab4ka]

that's a beauty! I think I've got something new to hunt for

 

[feralmerril]

I bought this old/new about 1970 36 about 3 years ago. It was the only gun I ever bought on the internet. It turned out to be unfired in the box with everything. Made the mistake trying it out with my wife. She instantly proclaimed it hers!

 

[flagman1776]

I still have my 3" M36-1 bought new in 1980. It has always just felt right in my hands... that's why I bought it, why I kept it. I bought the banana targets with it... I was thinner then, could conceal it IWB under a light shirt or sweater.

 

[redlevel]

I love mine. Here with a flap holster from LoboGunLeather, box, T-grip also from members here.

 

[mel023]

About the only thing I could add to this would be finding a target version of a 3' Mod 36 proper in box with all the goodies for a reasonable price. I know they're out there, it's the reasonable price thing that's holding me back.

 

[stiab]

I don't think the word "rare" fits in this situation. I sold a mint 3" HB RB on the forum about a year ago for $350 plus shipping, and it sat there for awhile before anybody opted for it. I personally prefer the pencil barrel 3", like pictured below. If you could get your gun in the $400 range that would probably be a decent deal for both sides.

 

[moosedog]

I've got two empty boxes for 3 inch HB 36s if anyone needs one.

 

[JTB7]

Sent a PM your way Moosedog.

Best, JTB7

 

[RS2]

I haven't anything particularly constructive to add, but here is a photo of my 1971 3" RB M36 ...

 

[true fire]

very nice pics of all j frames

 

[ab4ka]

all gorgeous! That's been added to my "must have" list

 

[AZ Desertrat]

don't know how rare.....but they sure look awesome!

 

[daa9mm]

I have a 3" 36 with a serial number of J122XXX. It is one of my most prized handguns. It's accurate and easy to carry.
It's not a heavy barrel but I would recommend anyone who likes revolvers and the older J frames especially, to pick up any type of 3" barreled J frame if the chance arose.

 

[florida1098]

I have no affiliation with this place but saw one today for $449 in West Palm Bch FL. If anyone needs to know where, E-Mail me for location. Don't know if there was a box, but I think so.