I generally don't buy J frames but.....

[weatherby]

This little model 37 airweight was irresistible.
It felt good with the smooth grips & grip adapter.
Pointed and aimed well.

Straight to the range I went.
I wasn't expecting too much accuracy wise so I only set the tin man out at 50 feet.
I was pleasantly surprised when they all hit and very well centered to boot.

 

[stansdds]

The little J-frame gets a bad reputation when it comes to accuracy. The reality is that they are far more accurate than most people will ever realize. What hinders J-frame shooting is the short sight radius, small grip, somewhat heavy trigger pull, and stronger recoil impulse when compared to the K, L, or N-frame revolvers.

 

[weatherby]

I agree
I should have said accuracy wise from me.

The grips and adapter were big influencers for me.
The clincher was I liked the sight picture alot and felt I could actually shoot it well.

I was tickled pink with the results first time out with a new gun.

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

I love those grips! I've never seen smooth square butt service stocks on a J frame before! They appear to be factory and the grain is gorgeous!

 

[Birdgun]

I saw a marked improvement in my shot groups when I changed out the factory grips on my "Chief's Special" to Altamont boot grips. I too was surprised at the accuracy of this little revolver, especially with the boot grips.

S&W Model 36 "Chief's Special" in .38 Special with factory grips.

Model 36 with Altamont grips.

Thanks for looking.

John T.

 

[bobsguns]

I quickly learned to never underestimate the accuracy potential of a J-frame. I've won $1 bets from guys when hitting coke cans at 15-20 yards.

They're amazing pieces of engineering, IMO.