J frame pic thread

[S&WshooterFIN]

S&W model 36 2" RB

S&W model 36-1 3" SB

 

[CajunBass]

Unlike most here, I'm not a BIG fan of the J-frame, but when my back started to hurt I wanted something light to carry and settled on this 642-2. It was light and reasonably inexpensive. Since then it's grown on me. I enjoy shooting it with 38 wadcutters. With 158 grain P+ HP's...not so much, so I've switched out the grips shown for a set of Hogues. Much better with the big boomer stuff.

Note to self. Take a better picture. With Hogues.

In it's Don Hume J.I.T. Holster.

And just for grins and giggles, is it OK if I add one of my "I" frame, 32 S&W? It's sort of a "baby" J-frame I guess. I actually thought it was a J-frame until a couple of people here corrected me. I've only shot it one time, but it's not bad at all.

 

[Frailer]

I would contend that the Centennial was the first "true" J-frame. Here's a *very* early one.

 

[BKLooney]

 

[JH1951]

Here is a pair of 4-screw not model marked Chiefs Special models that show the first major changes to the J-frame, with the lengthened grip frame, elongated trigger guard, and loss of the first screw at the trigger guard. Some folks call these the "Model of 1953".
The top one with the blue ray box has an estimated shipping date of 1954 and has the factory satin blue finish.
The bottom example has a brownish box and an estimated shipping date of late 1955.
Note the early one is satin blue and the later one is high polish blue. There is also a subtle difference in the flat-latches.
The spread in serial numbers between them is a bit over 19,000.
It appears that 1953 ~ 1955 was a time when many changes were incorporated into the Chiefs Special leading us closer to the configuration of what later became the Model 36. J-frame evolution is an interesting study.

 

[Kansasgunner]

I'm quite fond of the Centennial family.

 

[pasound]

My 4 j-frames. No single favorite. Each the same, grips are for different scenarios. 1972 mdl. 36, 1972 mdl. 38, 1993 mdl. 60, 2017 mdl. 637-2.

 

[stansdds]

My early production 640-1. I still use it when I need a "pocket pistol".

 

[arjay]

Early 80s model 60.My only j frame

 

[target tech]

Funny how these threads can make you think. I just counted, and I have 11 J frames. All of the calibers are represented, .22, .32L and H&R mag, .38 spl and .357 mag, even a 9mm. I have exposed hammers, concealed hammers and bobbed hammers, 2, 3 & 4 inch barrels. But, I have never owned a single 2" model 36 or 60, the most iconic and classic of all J frames. Gun show next weekend, may have to correct this discrepancy.
Don't have a group family picture, so just my first and favorite. Bought new in '90 or '91. Carried on my hip for years exploring canoeable waters in PA.

 

[ZGrand]

Only one for me -- M36 from 1966.

 

[jcelect]

An old pic posted before, but I like to see the Centennials altogether!

The three different sized J frame grips panels

Variations of the model 36

jcelect

 

[demkofour]

Lovely Family you have there, Pop ^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[raljr1]

I have a few. And a few more didn't make the post.

 

[JH1951]

I would contend that the Centennial was the first "true" J-frame. Here's a *very* early one.

I am still learning about the J-frames, so I am interested to learn more about your contention about a "true" J-frame. Please expand.

 

[huntsman22]

 

[quikdraw67]

Dad's 36. I was with him when he bought it at Sugerman's in the early 80's.

 

[quikdraw67]

My brother's 640-1. This was his everyday CCW. The Ace grips are visually stunning but impractical IMHO.

I don't carry it anymore so I put the Ace grips back on in his memory.

 

[1911-10MM]

Here are a few not often seen

3" Model 60, un-fluted cyl.

I had to include this Pre-J frame, I frame from 1952

Forgot about these guys, 63 & 651, round & square butt's

651 Kit Gun with 22LR Cylinder

 

[press-1-for-english]

Here are my two.
60 & 63