J frame prevails again

[JayFramer]

Lots of people run a J-frame as their only defensive carry gun. With training, good ammo, and reloading practice (I adore Bianchi strips) they're an effective option that statistically will get you through almost any civilian gunfight!

 

[9adam1]

You folks are making my sickness for the Chief Special worse!
I have everything in the world to carry, but I still carry the Model 60 I have had for years. I know that i should probably be carrying more gun, but the Chief continues to be the gun that I go to!

 

[Mister X]

A J-frame is still my go-to personal defense weapon most of the time as I think it makes the most sense in the context of civilian self-defense. An airweight is my current preference, but a steel would be ok as well. I do insist on enclosed hammer models for their advantages in potential contact scenarios, but the same holds true when choosing autoloaders.

Regarding multiple assailants and the snub, here is some food for thought from Michael de Benthencourt...

Snub Training – The snub and multiple attackers – snubtraining.com

 

[michpatriot]

Gimme 5...

Well I guess I started carrying a model37 around 1999 and somehow ended up with autosickness and sold my Dad that Jframe. Many different small autos later I'm full circle back to a J-frame 340PD, I really trust that I will have 5 booms and after that blah blah blah...ill never have to tap rack...while in the tango for my life. Every auto I have owned has choked, at least a few times. The way I see it a semiauto malfunction after or even before the first shot is a higher risk than only five shots..for sure.

 

[MetalMan]

You folks are making my sickness for the Chief Special worse!
I have everything in the world to carry, but I still carry the Model 60 I have had for years. I know that i should probably be carrying more gun, but the Chief continues to be the gun that I go to!

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Ditto....

My go-to EDC.....

 

[tomrkba]

You do not see capacity as important? 11 rounds in a G26 gives you burst fire capability against three or four opponents versus one or two. While this may not seem important, it is because handgun bullets do not frequently result in a quick stop. Multiples assist in getting the quickest stop possible. If you are comfy with a J Frame and double taps, I say go for it and carry a second like Michael De Bethancourt. NY reload for the win!

 

[S-W4EVER]

I've got several J-Frames. I started out with a 36 (carried it even when my dept. didn't authorize backups). Bought the first 649 I saw (I thought S&W must have been thinking of me when they designed it). After that I bought a 940, later a 642, then a 442, and a 340PD. I suspect J Frames sell pretty well. (I still have all of them.)