Mod 360J in 38 Special sku 160360

[WC145]

How do we know these are Scandium alloy? I don't recall any markings to that tune.

If you don't believe everyone here you can call S&W and check. However, the dealers are certainly aware of what they're made of and have advertised them as such. Also, the 13.3oz weight and two piece/shrouded barrels are give aways.

Melonite is an incredible finish...definitely not something that would turn me off based on the "goofiness" of the name. In contrast, I would be much more inclined to buy something with a melonite finish than not.

The earlier carbon steel cyl runs had the cyls finished in dull blue, similar to the 586 L-Comp. It was a thin, cheaply done finish and the cyls were very susceptible to surface rust, that's why I had Robar coat my cyl with NP3. The later SS cyls have the melonite coating.

 

[pptacek]

Hello - I bought this gun, but the box says it's a .357 even though the gun says .38 cal. The serial number on the gun matches the box. Anybody else notice this?

 

[pptacek]

Also - I seem to be having a hard time finding a holster for this gun - any recommendations? My son bought a J357 paddle holster for me, but it did not fit. I contacted Fobus, but they said they don't make a holster to fit this gun...

 

[Ashlander]

The 360PD is chambered in .357, but the 360J is .38 Special. Lord knows with a gun that light .38 Special is enough!!!

 

[HawkLeather]

Holster

I bought one of these J Frames myself a couple of weeks ago and made a nice little holster for it (professional leather worker). If you are interested, contact me and I'll send you some photos of it. It is a standard compact single belt loop, but I always end up making a belt loop, a paddle style, and IWB for all of my individual guns so I always have the option of carry style for each gun I have.
Hawk

 

[WC145]

I bought one of these J Frames myself a couple of weeks ago and made a nice little holster for it (professional leather worker). If you are interested, contact me and I'll send you some photos of it. It is a standard compact single belt loop, but I always end up making a belt loop, a paddle style, and IWB for all of my individual guns so I always have the option of carry style for each gun I have.
Hawk

How about posting some pics here for us to see?

 

[tom 45]

Just picked one up yesterday.
Worried about the finish on my 637.
No issues yet, but just in case.

 

[rich5674]

Just tried my 360J. My impression

Myopi ion only. Took mine out for the first time last night. Bought it for my and wifes protection from 2 and 4 legged and slithering varmints. I like the compactness and lightness (wouldnt go lighter in 38spl). Wife likes the operation of revolver over my Ruger LC9s.
The 360 was controlable for rapid fire with light swc loads. With 158swc FBI loads point of aim was very close, slower to recover for rapid fire with these loads. Carry ammo will be 110 to 135 grain +p.
I wouldnt shoot a gun like this in 357 ( this model is 38+p only). +P 158 is my limit. A 9mm with moon clips would be a interesting option. I'm very pleased wih the whole package.

 

[fchretireddet]

FYI:
Fobus holster for 640-3 and DeSantis leather j-frame belt holsters fit the 360J perfectly. I'm wearing one of the Desantis holsters now, while I'm typing this response riding in my wife's car. The 360J is a nice gun: light, compact, accurate (the gun-not so much this shooter); and it was priced well at Fin, Feather, and Fur when I bought it a few months ago.

 

[OLDSTER]

360J

I've owned, carried, and enjoyed shooting mine for 4 years. It has the carbon steel cylinder. I carry it in an old Uncle Mikes stuffed with .38 Critical Defense. It is my all time favorite J frame. As other have posted, these fine revolvers are an anomaly