j-frames

[shooter7]

I agree with the older model 60 in 38 special. Easier to maintain/clean, and you can still find lightly used examples even in gunshops, for a reasonable price. Plenty of weight there, and there are lower recoil 38 special loads available.

You probably will find the model 36 cheaper though, and it's pretty common also.

For the most part, sadly, the 22s are going to be too expensive.

 

[shawn mccarver]

looking for a 2 inch j-frame for my wife, but cannot find a list of models anywhere that would include past and present...

prefer the non-airweights with an exposed hammer...

would go .22 , .357 / 38

any help on model #'s would be much appreciated...

thanks and Happy New Year to you all..

t

In 38, sounds like 36 or 60 and in 22, sounds like a 63. There may be others, but those come to mind.

 

[manny25]

in 38 special 36 or 60 and 22lr the 34 or 63

 

[BBurnley]

Model 40 or 40-1

 

[flagman1776]

If you limit yourself to J frames, then there is only so much you can do. If recoil is an issue, you want an all steel (or stainless) gun. The other thing is to put some better grips on it. I suggest the ugly but effient Hogue Monogrips. I have had them on Magnum K frames with extremely hot loads & was amazed. (They are still on my old duty gun.)
I think you should consider used Police Trade Ins if possible. They would probably be K framed, SS 6 shooters. J&G sales has a bunch of them right now. J&G Sales
If a magnum, you do not have to load it with full magnums but any 38 up to & including +Ps. You would have to transfer through an FFL for a fee but you might save enough to be worth it.
Russ

 

[Milpolice]

How about a Ladysmith, model 60LS...?

 

[akhooters7]

ok... so i have her set up now in a 10-7.( i know... it's a K ) .... with some houge monos that i pulled off my 681..but hey.. she's comfortable with it and can hit her mark.... so i will leave it alone....

but i am still leaning toward a 60 or 36 for a backup / throw in the car for me / carry.... if i could just find a used one......

i do sincerely apprectiate all the info , help and recommendations of all that have responded...

 

[gbw]

I'd do a M37 or 642, or even one of the lighter exotics. Get grips that fit her well. Have her practice only with the very lightest .38 loads, virtually no recoil. You can trim the hammer spur on the M37 if snagging is a worry.

I favor the lightweights because they are so much more likely to be there - they are so light, so easy to carry that she is far more likely to actually have it when she needs it.

Then for carry lload whatever floats your boat, my vote is the standard 158 LSWCHP. If she should ever actually need to use it recoil will the least of her worries and not a consideration.

 

[akhooters7]

just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their input....

i picked up a nice no dash model 60 today from a local , forum member..

t

 

[redlevel]

just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their input....

i picked up a nice no dash model 60 today from a local , forum member..

t

That 60 is a great choice. I am afraid I am going to have to give my Model 60 to my daughter. She says she wants an Airweight, but I don't know if she can handle the recoil. I know she can handle the 60. Oh well. The things we do for our womenfolk.