J-Frame Show & Tell

[Cal44]

Here is my latest addition to my J frame group.

A model 649 no dash, 38 Special.

Added it to my carry license.

Great pocket pistol.

 

[Jlew]

New Altamonts for my 60-4

Did my small part to support the economy by purchasing new grips for my 60-4 3 inch target J frame.

 

[WCCPHD]

My J frames.

Why: Because I like them, they fit my hands and are small enough to conceal.

342ti Because its light


Pre 36 Because it was cheap


49 Because its so ugly its cute


60 Because I always try to keep one


940 Because its a 9mm and I get free 9mm ammo


36-6 Because its scarce and looks like a baby 586


60-4 Just because


Pair of "Baby Chiefs" Because every collector needs one or two


642 (yes black 642) Because its ported, scarce, and was cheap


632 Because its scarce and I didn't have a 32 H&R Magnum


60-7 Middle Because I got it stupid cheap

 

[Rolling]

642 w/ Crimson Trace

The first firearm I purchased. Recently added the laser grips. Great little piece.

 

[rubiranch]

whats that middle tool in the box?

Its a SAT. Sight Adjusting Tool.

 

[ajgunner]

I bought my first and only NEW S&W back in 1993 and it is one of these 442's. As mentioned before, these are like potato chips---hard to stop at just 1. You can tell by the different grip choices that each has a specific purpose and location---headboard, desk, lazy boy chair, car, truck, on me, on me, on wife.

 

[rich5674]

Two 442s and a 3" 36?

J-Frames are my favorite. At present I have a bobbed 37, Two 442s (carried daily) and a 3" 36 that is close to perfect. This picture doesn't show how nice the blueing is.

The 3" brings back memories. Was the only new gun I could afford as a E4 in the Army in 1977. It shot accurate. The starter wife was REAL ACCURATE. She Impressed a few good old boys in Savannha Ga with it.
Love my 442. You carry 2 at a time or one in each room?

 

[Dieseltech56]

Here are some of my J frames

My 2 newest ones. A pair of 60-10s

A 442 no dash

A 60-3 and 60-7

I can't find pics of my 60-9, 60-7 ladysmith or my pair of 640-1s

 

[rwadley1]

Here are two of my favorites. My model 36 and my model 649-3

 

[haywood]

The 3" brings back memories. Was the only new gun I could afford as a E4 in the Army in 1977. It shot accurate. The starter wife was REAL ACCURATE. She Impressed a few good old boys in Savannha Ga with it.
Love my 442. You carry 2 at a time or one in each room?

One in the pocket every day. The second 442 in the waistband is actually in rotation with the 3" 36 or once in a while a 7 shot 357.

 

[Lonestar57]

I do love looking at all of these J frames. Here's one that's a little unique. A Model 36 no dash (1976-1977) in Nickel but instead of case hardened color Hammer and Trigger they're flash chromed. I bought it from the original owner and when I questioned him about the Hammer and Trigger he wasn't aware of the difference but said its always been that way. Anyway, I like the odd stuff.

 

[PMRet]

631 Lady Smith, 631, 632 Airweight Centennial. Because I like .32's...

 

[.38SuperMan]

Did I mention the wife liked it?

what does a forensic anthropologist do at a crime scene

My wife shoots exactly the same setup, a 317 and uses speed bees. They're sweet little guns.

I have a nickel 34 that I really like and a 640 no dash that I bought new and won't part with.

I've been tempted several times to get a model 60 3" and a model 63. I've told my wife that's all I need now and she always rolls her eyes when I do.

I had a 442 but didn't care for it and a bodyguard back in the early 90 and wished I'd kept that.

I just had to add my model 34. I've wanted one for years and ran across a beauty in near new condition at a great price. I just couldn't pass it up.

 

[surferdaddy]

My favorite...I love it. NOT for the faint of heart. If one is sensitive to concussions, it will inflict a flinch.

Surfer

 

[surferdaddy]

So why this ^ one? Cause it's sooo light it is the only thing I don't feel in my pocket other than a 380. This is no 380.

 

[wood714]

I've always loved the older model 60's. Next to my 3" K frames, it's my favorite. The 642 is the perfect pocket gun IMHO.

 

[M.Cunningham]

Love me some J frames

Here are some of my J frames. 340 M&P and a 642. Sold the 642 and got the 340 M&P. Carries like a dream, light and low profile. Upgraded sight is nice too. Works well inside the waistband or in the pocket. I imagine on the hip too, never carry it like that though. Anyway, great thread!

 

[681ismyfavorite]

I'd have to go with my LWS32 or even Kt P32 in order to get a lighter gun.

 

[pasound]

My fab five. The 36 is a Cabela's Library find at a good price. Lube was so old that they discounted it after me showing the goo dripping from the grips. Cleaned up fine. The 38 was also a good price at the indoor range I like. It sat there for months. I finally said "I'll take it home". The 60 was courtesy of Narraganset. I'm so glad he offered it up. The grips too. The 60-15 and the 637 were both Cabela's new buys, on sale, and the discount was nearly the cost of the CTC's on them. I've not shot the 38 yet, I may not. It is an airweight, and it is tight, but I just don't want to get it dirty.

 

[EricR]

Why? It works.
Bob

^^^THIS. An Airweight continues to be my preferred EDC for this reason. ....and it's light and my Airweight hits POA time after time.

Usually I carry speed strip too, sometimes I don't. And sometimes I carry another hammerless as a NY reload.