J Frame Photos, Let's See Yours

[Richard K. Culbreth]

pci of my j frame?

MY
dad passed away back inn 1980. My mom had the pistol until she passed away in 2003. I inherited it after she passed away.
I am new to pistols but I found the model number in frame where cylinder opens. It isa model 30 32 caliber long . I am not sure of age of pistol but it is in excellent condition, never been fired a lot. I shot it 50 times when I got my ccw License I t shoots very good I made a 100 on my shooting test with it. Antbody that can shed some light on this pistol for me. I\Maybe I should noot carry it as an every day gun.

 

[JayBird686]

Took my 442 to the gunsmith today to get a Wolff spring kit put in. Awesome pull with out being too light:

 

[Fredo Batali]

Well, I thought I put a couple of photos of my "J" Frames up. Anyway here you go.

 

[blujax01]

M36 Chief's Special Classic

 

[OldBlood]

Only have two, but one packs a punch.

 

[mchech]

Here's my J's. A 442, 642, 317 kit gun and a 37. I bought the 37 as is. It had been Metallife coated and wearing the Pac grips. I was told it was never fired. I cured that virginity.


S&W J Frames by mchech, on Flickr

 

[allglock]

You asked for it!... and there is plenty more, where they came from..

 

[Rapidray]

You asked for it!... and there is plenty more, where they came from..

ok, you got my attention. Is that a 22lr or mag. and in 8 shot no less. I do not know this model! What model is it? And the speed loader, who makes it? Very nice design. I like this a lot!

 

[allglock]

ok, you got my attention. Is that a 22lr or mag. and in 8 shot no less. I do not know this model! What model is it? And the speed loader, who makes it? Very nice design. I like this a lot!

It is a model 43C in 22LR. The speedloader is a Speedbeez. It is a rather nice gun! I am waiting to get it back from S&W after 2 times back, for repairs. They have had it longer than I have!

 

[mchech]

It is a model 43C in 22LR. The speedloader is a Speedbeez. It is a rather nice gun! I am waiting to get it back from S&W after 2 times back, for repairs. They have had it longer than I have!

My 317 Kit Gun went back twice also. Mine suffered from cylinder cramping (thats what they called it). Once they got it right I find myself carrying that gun more than any other while in the woods. I think it weighs less than my key ring and goes bang. Nothing feels better hanging from my hip than that 317 because I don't feel it at all. I bet that 43C is even better and must be strapped down for fear of it floating away .

 

[ogilvyspecial]

Here's a recent addition to my J-Frame carry stable.

 

[OldBlood]

Only have two. The 357 packs a punch, but you have to hold on.

 

[LH2]

 

[WardenRoss]

Here's a recent addition to my J-Frame carry stable.

This is one handsome pistol sir!

My complements on the grips and t-grip. Good show.

 

[PALADIN85020]

My 317 Kit Gun went back twice also. Mine suffered from cylinder cramping (thats what they called it). Once they got it right I find myself carrying that gun more than any other while in the woods. I think it weighs less than my key ring and goes bang. Nothing feels better hanging from my hip than that 317 because I don't feel it at all. I bet that 43C is even better and must be strapped down for fear of it floating away .

Roger that. My 317 has gone airborne several times. I hate it when it does that - it's embarrassing. It seems it almost always happens on April first...

John

 

[BigDog48]

Here's my 642 with Eagle grips.

 

[ladder13]

Nice 649 Fredo, everyone should have one, or at least a Bodyguard, imo.

 

[ogilvyspecial]

Nice 649 Fredo, everyone should have one, or at least a Bodyguard, imo.

Yep, at least one.......

 

[PH-2]

No foolin'!

Mike

 

[Hondo44]

No foolin'!

Mike

OK mike, ya can't just throw that up there and walk away, what the hell is a mod 361 besides what the box says and what I can see? It's a pre lock but it's not in the SCSW 3rd which covers up to c. 2006.

 

[PH-2]

Hondo,

That gun, Sir, is what is known as a "mystery on God's earth."
It's a 36-10, but the product code is not in the SCSW nor is it listed in any of the 36-10 variations.

Learned folks, to whom, I've shown it say things like, "HMMM," and "Interesting," and "That thing needs a letter!"

Best theory, since the box states "special order" is it's a foreign contract, or over run, or foreign police example in the vein of the HKPD model 10 or the GIGN model 586.

I know it's the only one I've ever seen and the powder residue on every other chamber suggests factory fired, only. Whatever it is, it is NIB, shipped circa 4th quarter 2000.

Mike

 

[Edmo]

Attached is a pic of my one month old BG38 Bodyguard 38 Special snubbie.

Oh, wait... No pics for now, it is still at S&W being repaired after the action locked up!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Edmo

OK, got the replacement for the broken Bodyguard...

Here is the first range session.

Here is a pic of the now destroyed BG38 (lower left) and a smooth shooting model 60 (top)

Edmo

 

[Hondo44]

Mike,

That most definitely is a mystery and awfully unique. So it's stamped 36-10 in the yoke? I agree that it's most likely an over run gun of some foriegn contract although none are documented in SCSW as you said. I seldom get my guns lettered but that one certainly deserves one or at least a call to Roy.

It's closest to the 36-6 Target run of 615 in 1989, prod code # 101549:

But with later features like the MIM hammer & thumbpiece, frame mounted firing pin, and cast-in cylinder lug & Master trigger lock like the Sept. 1996 36-9 J frame Magnum for the 357 although no magnums were made in blued guns. Does it have the longer cylinder 1.6" cylinder? Did it come with a fired case? How did you come up with "shipped circa 4th quarter 2000"?


One thought is that it was a limietd run to use up some 3" full lugged heavy barrels from the 1989 run left in inventory. But the lanyard ring and "Special Order" is typical of a foriegn contract gun.

I think it's worth a thread of its own to get more input on it. I'm sure someone on this forum must know more about it.

 

[PH-2]

Hondo,

I haven't, yet, measured the cylinder length, though the barrel is roll marked "38 special."

The shipping date of 4th quarter 2000 is a SWAG pertaining to the "CEJ" portion on the SN (as per info from SCSW).

I have 325 in it from a "motivated" seller/co-worker, so, if I spring 50 bucks for Mr. Jenks signature, I reckon I'll still be in black ink.

It is also a close cousin to my 3" adj sight, full lug RB 60-4, finish and lanyard ring, not withstanding. No fired case or master lock are in the box, but the warranty card, another box label and other "ephemera" are all there.

I'm thinking relative rarity and high condition may be reasons to leave this 'un deeeep in the safe!

I reckon if I post a duplicate thread I may incur the wrath of our large simian benefactor!

Mike

 

[ladder13]

Yep, at least one.......

Nice stocks Jack.

 

[PH-2]

Hondo,

Here's the open crane, showing the stamping:

Notice the lack of fouling in the window. All I have done is a quick Rem-Oil spray and wipe-down with a micro fiber cloth, which came-away clean. You can also detect the cylinder is ti-ti "plum-ish".

Mike

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

This is a great thread. I've got a M37 and three M60s... a no dash, -7 and -9. Just lookin at these J frames with the various grips, after market front sites and holsters gives me a headache... way too many options!

 

[shep854]

I can't believe I haven't played in this sandbox yet!
My 49 (CCW) and 34 (FUN!!):

 

[pilgrim6a]

Well, here's my carry gun. 642-2 2.5" barrel.
Here in the box.

The hard part was disposing of the cigars.
I burnt them. One by one.

 

[HeyJoe]

model 430 32 long airweight