I DON"T CARE FOR J FRAMES

[Reevolvers]

carry a model 60 pro everyday, and shoot it every range trip just to stay proficient with it. I agree that its ain't near bout as fun to shoot as others.
However for me its important to run at least 50 thru it each trip to know that it will function properly, and I can operate it well!

 

[smithman 10]

J-frames - it's a conceal carry thing

I would much rather shoot a K, L, or N-frame of any barrel length than a J-frame.

I can hit better with them and they don't recoil so much.

But funny thing, none of them will fit into my right front trouser pocket!

So I've got a couple J-frames for what to my way of thinking is the main purpose of the handgun: self-defense.

I carry one just about every day (occasionally carry a snub-nose K-frame in a holster) and practice with them about once a month.

 

[Lenny_D]

I've had my 442 (NL) for about 8-9 months and put about 1500 rounds through it. At first I was not impressed but now I'm amazed at how accurate it is. I considerate it a perfrect 10-15 yard gun and can hit a 8" plate consistantly at 25 yards. I handload +P with a Speer 158 grain LSWCHP or 125 gr Hornady XTP and have no issues with controling recoil. I do get some skin loss on the inside of my thumb after about 150 rounds of the 158 grain load but it sure is fun to shoot! In my opinion there is no better CCW.

 

[Lee D]

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

one of the many benefits of reloading is that you CAN shoot more than 50 a month and you will save money

 

[Armyphotog]

How can anyone even consider a J frame Smith after holding and shooting a Colt Detective Special? (I won't even mention the 6th shot.)

 

[Double-O-Dave]

How can anyone even consider a J frame Smith after holding and shooting a Colt Detective Special? (I won't even mention the 6th shot.)

A Colt Detective Special, or Agent, or Cobra is on my grail gun list, but I lament the facts that I can't pocket carry a Colt, and I am concerned about the paucity of qualified gunsmiths who can service and repair a Colt revolver. I've walked away from two excellent Colt Detective Specials - one nickel, the other a flawless blued steel - at excellent prices because of those reasons. I'm very happy with my J frames. My small J frame collection is growing - I'm up to four now. Here are photos of 2 of my favorites: a Model 60-7 (with Model 38 hammer); and a Model 38 (no dash) with a nickeled cylinder. Both have CT Lasergrips.

Best of luck,

Dave

Best regards,

Dave

 

[shep854]

Gee thanks, Armyphotog...I finally got the Voices In My Head stilled...now they're whispering again, about Colt DS'.

 

[mkk41]

Hi:
You might consider a three inch barrel "J" Frame. Many eons ago I owned a Model 36-1 which was very accurate.

My 3in 36-1 with Hogue Rosewood is within reach right now.

Why would anyone start a thread just to bash something. Isn't that the mark of a TROLL?

 

[williamlayton]

Bash--I don't bash. I said what I liked & don't care for - you can also.
Blessings

 

[shep854]

I don't now him personally (my loss), but being acquainted with Mr Layton on another forum, I'm confident in stating he is very much a gentleman; though he may disagree with you, he does so politely and agreeably.

 

[John325]

You're doing something wrong

With the right recoil absorbing grips the J frame IS FUN at the range. And accurate enough that you can HAVE FUN at short distances. I absolutely love mine. Best purchase I made gun wise.

 

[keith44spl]

Ah,

I keep a few of 'em around...For the youngins to shoot.

Our wemen folk seem to like 'em too.

I do keep one for myself.

Jest cause I've got a handle on it.

Oh yeah, I shoot +P in 'er!


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[sigp220.45]

Ah,

I keep a few of 'em around...For the youngins to shoot.

Our wemen folk seem to like 'em too.

I do keep one for myself.

Jest cause I've got a handle on it.

Oh yeah, I shoot +P in 'er!


Su Amigo,
Dave

Yowzers!! What is the story on those grips?!

 

[keith44spl]

Yowzers!! What is the story on those grips?!

Ya know a feller's BUG gotta match up with his sidearm...

Sum of Keith Brown's handy work.


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Maximumbob54]

Yowzers!! What is the story on those grips?!

Do I detect some Keith Brown in the room???

Ha, I was right, but I was too slow!!!

 

[cwo4uscgret]

I don't particularly care for my first wife but I don't hate her. I like my compact Smiths and Colts for carry but the can be a handful at the range, especially with "hot" loads.

Bottom line though - if you carry them (as they are definitely designed for carry) then you need to shoot them.

 

[Asta]

Bottom line though - if you carry them (as they are definitely designed for carry) then you need to shoot them.

We are still talking about guns here, right? Not wives?

 

[elm_creek_smith]

I had a 3 inch nickeled Model 36 back in the late '70's that I traded to a guy with small hands for a M1911A1 .45 ACP.

This week I traded a KelTec P32 .32 ACP to a guy for a 1⅞ inch nickeled Model 37 manufactured in 1982. It's good to be back!

ECS

 

[cwo4uscgret]

guns....

We are still talking about guns here, right? Not wives?

10 years after the divorce I'm still "carrying her" alimony don't you know..

 

[sc1911cwp]

i'd rather shoot a 500 than a j frame....less kick.......just saying

As soon as they come out with a S&W 460 in a J-frame, I'll be in line to see it on You Tube