BarkSlayer
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I have a 442 that's kept in an Uncle Mike's OWB fabric holster and it's great for cold weather carry. When things warm up, it goes IWB and all's well. Can't go wrong with any of the J-frames.
J Frame for pocket carry
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Shooting Padre
US Veteran
I just obtained a Model 36-0 and it's just the ticket for me. As far as for me, I like the pre lock types, but if it's a Smith, its a good one.
There's a common theme here that focuses on the Centennial, but I still have a preference for the old-style Bodyguard with the shrouded hammer. You can use it single action if you have to, and there is no snag problem with an exposed hammer.
Haven't shown this photo in a while. Yes, I dressed it up with some ebony stocks. No, I would not shoot .357 magnums in this without a decelerator style grip on it.
Haven't shown this photo in a while. Yes, I dressed it up with some ebony stocks. No, I would not shoot .357 magnums in this without a decelerator style grip on it.
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David, I agree, I have both the Bodyguard and the Centennial, I bought back in 1972.
I have carried them both, but I most often, by a wide margin, carried the Bodyguard, as I am Old School and like you prefer to be able to use single action.
The Wife carries the Cenntennial.
I have carried them both, but I most often, by a wide margin, carried the Bodyguard, as I am Old School and like you prefer to be able to use single action.
The Wife carries the Cenntennial.
Been carrying a 442 no lock for about a year, and IMHO it's the best deep concealment weapon available. I never even notice I'm carrying it, and neither does anyone else.
Beat Trash
Member
Nothing wrong with the newer J-Frames.
I prefer the 442/642 without the lock. Currently these guns are a steal when compared to the prices of other J-Frame guns.
I've owned three 642 revolvers over the last 15 years. I'd sell one off and replace it with something else for a pocket gun. Always end up coming back to the 642. I promised myself that this time, I'm keeping it.
Although I might pick up a 442, only because at times I would prefer the darker finish on the gun. But my 642 isn't going anywhere.
For a pocket gun/back up gun, it's hard to beat the 442/642 J-Frames.
I prefer the 442/642 without the lock. Currently these guns are a steal when compared to the prices of other J-Frame guns.
I've owned three 642 revolvers over the last 15 years. I'd sell one off and replace it with something else for a pocket gun. Always end up coming back to the 642. I promised myself that this time, I'm keeping it.
Although I might pick up a 442, only because at times I would prefer the darker finish on the gun. But my 642 isn't going anywhere.
For a pocket gun/back up gun, it's hard to beat the 442/642 J-Frames.
642CT, 36, 37 all no locks, or 60-14 de-locked in the front pocket almost always. They usually serve as BUG to something with a little more knock-down power, AKA a 1911 of some sort or a 3rd gen 1066 or 1076.
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photoman
Member
For pocket carry, you want either the Centennial or Bodyguard in .38 Special. Airweight or not is personal opinion.
smithman 10
US Veteran
My J-frame
A Model 60-7 with bobbed hammer. I like the extra weight when I practice with it.
Don't really notice the extra few ounces when I carry it (which is 9 days out of 10, the other day maybe a 2" Model 64).
But if I had my choice, I'd like to have one of the older Model 640's in .38 Special, before they changed over to .357 Magnum. That would be my absolute favorite choice for a J-frame pocket revolver.
And I always use a holster to cover the trigger guard too.
A Model 60-7 with bobbed hammer. I like the extra weight when I practice with it.
Don't really notice the extra few ounces when I carry it (which is 9 days out of 10, the other day maybe a 2" Model 64).
But if I had my choice, I'd like to have one of the older Model 640's in .38 Special, before they changed over to .357 Magnum. That would be my absolute favorite choice for a J-frame pocket revolver.
And I always use a holster to cover the trigger guard too.
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cjtraining
US Veteran
My pocket carry favorites
I use the M649 as my primary and the M640 for a change. On occasion I will carry a M38-2
I always pocket carry with Mika holster
I use the M649 as my primary and the M640 for a change. On occasion I will carry a M38-2
I always pocket carry with Mika holster
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royal barnes
Member
I carry a Smith 340M&P in right front pocket in an old Galco horsehide pocket holster. I also carry a 438 in a Hume L/H JIT slide about 8:30 for use with my left hand. Speed strip in back pocket and a second one in a drop pouch on the belt.
Guns are loaded with Remington 158 LSWCHP+P. I guess I'm old school because both revolvers have Magna grips and Tyler T's.
Guns are loaded with Remington 158 LSWCHP+P. I guess I'm old school because both revolvers have Magna grips and Tyler T's.
340sc with mid load .357 or 442 with .38+P's are my 2 go to j-frames. The 340 is so light you almost forget you're carrying. It can also be a .38 if you want but if a .38 is the gun of the day the 442 works just fine. With an Uncle Mike's in the right front pocket and a speed strip on the off side you're good to go.
LOBO
Member
The gun that goes with me everywhere and is in my pocket until I go to bed is a 640-1 .357 magnum 2 1/8" with an XS Big Dot tritium front sight. In my opinion there is not a better centennial made.
smithman 10
US Veteran
Do like that big front sight!
