If you could only have 1 J frame, what would it be?
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The 640 no dash I have in my pocket right now.
I own three of them and the Mrs. has two.
I own three of them and the Mrs. has two.
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Mike in Reedley
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I'm lucky to have six J frames (and one .32 I frame that belonged to the Doctor who delivered me). A flat latch 36, 38, 442, 638, 60-15 Pro Series and a 640-1 Pro Series.
Of all of them, the 640 is the most accurate and smoothest action after clean up. It would be my pick followed closely by the 638.
Of all of them, the 640 is the most accurate and smoothest action after clean up. It would be my pick followed closely by the 638.
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I have Only one that I carry daily. M640-3 .357 magnum with Pacmar 3 finger rubber grips.
One can always tell a country boy--a shot load or two in the ammo selection!
The 640 no dash I have in my pocket right now.
I own three of them and the Mrs. has two.
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This is......
my only J frame.
Not that I wouldn't like to have another 2 or 3.
Ned
my only J frame.
Not that I wouldn't like to have another 2 or 3.
Ned
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640 Pro Series with moon-clipped .357s on board.
640-1, only for the ammo option. Otherwise my 640 .38 would be first choice. Joe
I had 3 now only one. For me a small gun should be light reliable & have adequate stopping power. My 337ti has a great action & is as light as J frames get. I carry it on the days I go to work & it's hardly noticeable that I have carried a gun all day.
Sadly I have just one j my dad's 36 which was his edc. I do not carry it as often as some other pocket guns but plan to change that. affordable j's seem scarce where I live now ( Arizona) but ironically were plentiful when I lived in communist New York. I would like to have a 34, 38 or 42 when I can find an affordable one. I do not care for stainless at all, so I look to the old school blued guns ( though a good deal on a nickel one would be fine too.)
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640-1 pre lock pre MIM Parts.
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First, you're evil.
Second, that is a tough choice.
Right now I only have one gun, a 642-1. I'm inclined to go with it because it's currently produced, thus it can be replaced, if necessary, fairly easily without too much cost. For me it strikes a decent balance between weight and controllability, especially with Spegel boot grips.
However, I would probably have to go with a DAO 649 in .38 Special if I were going to be limited to 1 J-frame. I hardly ever carry in the pocket and I've never ankle carried a gun, so the weight probably isn't going to be much of an issue in an IWB holster, but that extra weight can help with shootability. I prefer DAO guns for self defense, and I really like the Centennials, but having the hammer "button" available lets me 1) check for high primers easily, and 2) keep my thumb on the hammer for a little extra safety margin when holstering.
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My only and favorite 642-1. I recently realized that if I could keep only one handgun, this would be it.
thanks for all of the replies, it is interesting to see what you guys really take to heart when it comes to having 1 J... Some want newer models and some want the older guns.. I would opt for one of these since I have 2 of them now as of today..
Neat, neat guns for the money...
Neat, neat guns for the money...
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