Correct. Factory I and J frame target stocks that were made for all Model of 1953 round and sq butt New I frames and the New J frames which all share the same grip size.
Because the target grips cover the butt, they also work perfectly on all of the Pre Model of 1953 round and square butt I & Improved I frames, and J frame which all share the shorter pre war I frame size grip frame.
Picked up a Model 651 Round Butt off Gun Broker this week, Cleaned up nice. Came with Goodyears, couldn't decide on mahogany or walnut, went with the walnut.
I just took my Bodyguard (M49, not that cheap upstart ) for a spin. Once you get practiced with a J-frame, they are surprisingly easy (and FUN! ) to shoot!
I have a S&W 642 Jframe-a member of the NRA & a new gun enthusiast. I want to get a lighter trigger pull as the recoil is huge & no fun to shoot at the range! Should I just keep practicing? Lol
Also I'm looking into buying S&W MP 2.0 for conceal carry... any opinions..
I'm a new gun enthusiast & a member of the NRA & took course, "Basics of Pistol Shooting"! I am continuing to be instructed & bought a S&W 642 but the recoil IS TOUGH... I'm thinking of buying the S&W MP 2.0 9mm or the Shield. Any opinions I'd appreciate
Goodlookinout; what are you firing through your 642? Also, what kind of grips is it wearing?
Even if your gun says '.357', that caliber is WAY too much to shoot in such a small frame (in my opinion). Try .38 Specials; they are far more comfortable to shoot and CONTROL in a J-frame.
Hand-filling grips are also essential to absorb recoil.