williamlayton
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I know a bunch of you folks do but for a range gun i like it heavier and easier to hang onto. I have 3 J frames and they are the least favorite of the bunch.
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I DON"T CARE FOR J FRAMES
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sgms
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For general fun shooting I like the K's myself.
Whatever floats your boat. What you like or dislike has little effect on the rest of us.
diamonback68
US Veteran
So be it. To each his own. If you don't like them, sell them.
suckersrus
Member
For range work, you are correct.
Try dropping a snub N-frame in your pocket, or strapping an N-frame to your ankle.
Sooooo, for range work the N-frames are my favorite and for carry the J-frames are unbeatable.
And the K's? Somewhere in the middle, house and holster guns?
Try dropping a snub N-frame in your pocket, or strapping an N-frame to your ankle.
Sooooo, for range work the N-frames are my favorite and for carry the J-frames are unbeatable.
And the K's? Somewhere in the middle, house and holster guns?
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one eye joe
US Veteran
Well WL, I must agree that the J frame does NOT make a very good range gun. That is NOT it's intended purpose, however. What it IS, is arguably THE FINEST CCW revolver ever built. For THAT purpose, it is my favorite.....
I agree that others are more fun, but if you carry and are serious about your responsibilities while carrying, my humble opinion is that you should practice w/your carry gun.
Just my two cents worth after 30 yrs as a LEO.
Best,
Old Cop
Just my two cents worth after 30 yrs as a LEO.
Best,
Old Cop
Electraclyde
Member
They were never intended to be "range guns".
They were, and are intended to be carried a lot and fired a little.
I carry one every day as a back up gun. I only shoot 2 or 3 hundred rounds thru it in a years time.
My primary weapon is a 1911 (.45 ACP) that is carried most days. I shoot about 500 rounds per month thru it.
They were, and are intended to be carried a lot and fired a little.
I carry one every day as a back up gun. I only shoot 2 or 3 hundred rounds thru it in a years time.
My primary weapon is a 1911 (.45 ACP) that is carried most days. I shoot about 500 rounds per month thru it.
GF
Member
I freakin' hate 'em too.
I buy 'em up so nobody else hasta' worry about havin' them.
GF
I buy 'em up so nobody else hasta' worry about havin' them.
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shep854
Member
The J's are working guns, period. For simply converting powder (and money) into noise, there are indeed better choices. If you're looking for a challenge though, those tiny snubs are hard to beat.
Shooting Padre
US Veteran
well ok then.
jwk
Member
An airweight Centennial will absolutely disappear into a jeans pocket. It isn't easy to shoot well but it is sure is comforting to have. I carry one almost every day (except on those days when I am out in the field and can open carry a N frame that is)
shep854
Member
I remember when it was thought that J-frames weren't accurate beyond bad-breath distance. Then Bob Munden shot that myth full of holes by popping gallon milk jugs at 100 yards with a Chief's Special!
shep854
Member
Oh, my...I would almost be afraid to touch a gun that pretty, let alone shoot it.J-frames are cool. You're missing out.
There's a guy on Youtube who shoots handguns at long-ish ranges. In one video he shoots an S&W snubbie at over 100 yards and hits some steel silhouettes. Maybe that's the same guy, dunno.
The trouble is, the 642 I have seems to shoot kind of left, so at any distance, I'd be missing way left. I'm still evaluating whether the issue is the gun or me. The thing is a handful with 158s.
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williamlayton
Member
I have no ambiguity about the carry or effectiveness.
I have them so I shoot them--when I do---like today---I come away wondering why I have them.
Course, one rides the matress and I am not above sticking one in my pants---but I just don't like to shoot em.
I keep saying I am going to sell but I know that is a lie.
Just venting folks.
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I have them so I shoot them--when I do---like today---I come away wondering why I have them.
Course, one rides the matress and I am not above sticking one in my pants---but I just don't like to shoot em.
I keep saying I am going to sell but I know that is a lie.
Just venting folks.
Have a Merry Christmas &
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