I DON"T CARE FOR J FRAMES

[Black_Sheep]

There's a j frame in my range bag every time I go to shoot. Since I carry one every day I feel compelled to practice with them regularly. They can be challenging and fun to shoot...

 

[semperfi71]

My favorite 200 yard elk load is a 2 inch barreled M36 loaded with a 200 grain lead roundnose.............and factory roundbutts.

Seriously, I currently shoot my M36 with a de-horned hammer every time I go to the range. However I do like shooting the J-Frames as much as the others.

And I dare say this on the "Smith Forum" but I am currently also shooting three Colt D-Frames (Detective Special size) in .38 Special.

 

[VaRecon]

If I want something fun and accurate I go K or N.
I didn't care for the underlug 681 L frame I had before my 66.
But if I want a plenty potent pocket gun, I reach for the 638-3 with Buffalo Bore Heavy 38's

 

[Allen-frame]

ME neither.

When N frames poop , J frames are what comes out.

Allen Frame

 

[Allen-frame]

There's a j frame in my range bag every time I

Protect your J frame, put rubber on it before you shoot it. .

Allen frame

 

[Lee D]

J-frames are cool. You're missing out.

im in love...that thing is BEAUTIFUL

 

[cjtraining]

FWIW These are my favorite carry and range guns. I have many others but I always shoot these when I go to the range. I would rather shoot these than any other gun. I loves 'em.

 

[Maximumbob54]

This J frame is lots of fun at the range:

Awwwww......

It's a baby 586!!!!!

 

[Lee D]

sorry about the thumbnail, my photobucket account is being a pita.

this is my favorite revolver i've bought in years. loaded with full bore loads its the perfect packin pistol, and i have found mountain lion tracks when burning trash recently. definitely gives me piece of mind.

 

[sigp220.45]

sigp220.45, tell me about that lovely little j frame you have there! it is hot, would love to have one!!!!

Its a Model 36-6. There was a run of about 600 of them, then they were dropped in favor of a stainless .357 version.

I found this one in a pawn shop in Idaho for about three hundred bucks.

 

[bootsdeal]

Nut -- j-frames are a working gun intended for self protection. If I want to go to the range for target practice, I'll take a bow and arrow, or a 22 target pistol, or a rifle, or even a long barrel handgun, but not a j-frame. I'll practice with it at the range but not worry about hitting 1 inch groups. I'll just want to make sure it still works to my expectations.

 

[StuperDan]

This is like saying I hate smoke detectors because they're noisy.

I HATED my 442 when I bought it. I chose it because it was the sweet spot between economy, reliability, function, and carry-ability.

But shooting the thing blows, especially at first. But the more I shoot it, the better I get, and the more I like it. At the range a few days ago I remember thinking as I left, "Wow, my hand doesn't even hurt after 50 rounds anymore".

This brings to mind another newb question. I have been putting 50 rounds a month down range. Is that over doing it with a 442? I've read that sub compact 9mm autos and whatnot are only good for a dozen hundred rounds or so, but the same applys to a snubby?

 

[mooshoo]

thanks! sigp220.45 now I know what to look for that is hot!!! love it!!

 

[shep854]

StuperDan, at that rate, you'll likely wear out long before the gun will, even with +P ammo.
Even if you do manage to wear it out, just go get another one. They were made to shoot.

 

[HeyJoe]

I never had a problem qualifying using a j frame including the following models which over the years, i qualified with cold meaning i had never fired it before.
36
637
638
640
940

The qualification was at ranges of 3 to 25 yards.

It really depends on the individual on what they are comfortable with and like to shoot.

 

[StuperDan]

Gah. Who can afford +p for the range. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[shep854]

Gah. Who can afford +p for the range. Thanks for the feedback.

You can always handload; just don't go "Elmer Keith" and add an extra pinch or two of powder to "see what happens"...

 

[StuperDan]

You can always handload; just don't go "Elmer Keith" and add an extra pinch or two of powder to "see what happens"...

Once you buy all the junk needed for hand loading is the any real savings at 50 rounds a month?

 

[Jeb21]

J-Frames are a challenge to shoot well at a range but are a very satisfying gun to master.

 

[Will Carry]

My model 36 3" is the fastest pistol I own to to draw and fire. If getting the first hit in a gun fight means anything, then the J frame deserves respect. No I don't carry it much either.