ab4ka
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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?
How rare is a 36-1 3" HB?
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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
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+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
You'll find a 3 inch J frame is about the best combo of small and "shootable" as there is.
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ab4ka
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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)
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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
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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
Good shooters, point nicely. JTB7
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ab4ka
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that's a beauty! I think I've got something new to hunt for
feralmerril
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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
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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.
I love mine. Here with a flap holster from LoboGunLeather, box, T-grip also from members here.
mel023
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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
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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.
I've got two empty boxes for 3 inch HB 36s if anyone needs one.
JTB7
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Sent a PM your way Moosedog.
Best, JTB7
Best, JTB7
true fire
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very nice pics of all j frames
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ab4ka
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all gorgeous! That's been added to my "must have" list 
AZ Desertrat
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don't know how rare.....but they sure look awesome!
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.
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.
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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.
They aren't really rare, but they are not nearly as common as the 1 7/8" M36s.
I found this one while treasure hunting last year.
I found it at a small gun shop. The owner of the shop said he found it on a shelf in a closet. He completely forgot it was there!!
It too nice to shoot, so now I have to look for a 36-1 shooter!
Damn sickness!!
Be patient and keep searching - you'll eventually find a nice one.
I found this one while treasure hunting last year.
I found it at a small gun shop. The owner of the shop said he found it on a shelf in a closet. He completely forgot it was there!!
It too nice to shoot, so now I have to look for a 36-1 shooter!
Damn sickness!!
Be patient and keep searching - you'll eventually find a nice one.
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winchester1
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You gotta love a 3" 36!
I too am a big fan of the 36-1. Here's one I bought new in October 1966, carried in Vietnam '67-'68, and currently carry as my CCW . . . you might say we've grown very attached.
I have many guns to choose from for concealed carry but none give me the level of comfort and control I get from this 3" heavy barrel.
Ray at Lobo Leather made an outstanding OWB hoisters to go with it. The gun & holster make quite a pair.
I urge you to continue your quest for a 36-1. Based on my experience, you won't be disappointed.
Russ
I have many guns to choose from for concealed carry but none give me the level of comfort and control I get from this 3" heavy barrel.
Ray at Lobo Leather made an outstanding OWB hoisters to go with it. The gun & holster make quite a pair.
I urge you to continue your quest for a 36-1. Based on my experience, you won't be disappointed.
Russ
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Russ -
Great story! Your 36 looks great considering all that the use that it's seen. Have the original grips been on it since day one? I can't believe how good they look.
Thanks, she has a few scars but we take pretty good care of each other. While overseas it was carried in a protective shoulder holster under my fatigue jacket. And, while I love the appearance of the wood grips, they stay at home in the box. I use Pachmayrs and love the control they provide.
Russ
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ab4ka
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The one I was looking at now I'm told has the box and papers, which I wasn't aware of before. I'm not trading my M&P40c as I finally got to shoot it this morning and I loved it, but I may offer my model 63 as I shot it this morning and it left me a little underwhelmed.
Tracer_Bullet
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Picked this one up as an x-mas present to myself. It has target grips in the photo, but they don't seem to work too well for me so I now have the original grips back on it. Bluing is about 90% and think I paid $385 for it.
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