Model 360 Scandium 38 special input

[OLDSTER]

360J

I've carried numerous J frames over the years, but ever since I bought this 360J a couple years back, it has become my all time favorite. A box of .38 plinkers at the range is no issue at all ( the factory grips on these things are perfect to tame felt recoil). I've never been a fan of the "marginal" benefits of +P so don't bother. Stoked with .38 Hornady Critical Defense it's about 16 OZ. Love this thing !! Excellent fit and finish, great trigger, and POA to POI at 7 yards is spot on.

 

[shutupdata113]

I love my 360j. It replaced my 442 because the 360j has a sc frame, full underlug bbl., pinned front sight, and the price was right....shoulda bought two!

 

[Doc in Pa]

I carry my S&W 360 daily. I don't shoot it much. When I do, I use 38 + p ammo. I do practice often with my two inch model 317 22lr. Works for me. Doc in Pa.

 

[pshootr]

I'm new to the forum. Can you tell me if the Model 360 with the Scandium frame has been discontinued? If so, do you know when? Many thanks.

 

[Mike_Fontenot]

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Can you tell me if the Model 360 with the Scandium frame has been discontinued?
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I have the 360sc, the ultralight (11oz empty) .357 with the titanium cylinder and an aluminum finish on the frame (with a trace of scandium in the aluminum for extra stiffness). It was discontinued quite a while ago ... I don't know exactly when. A current version, the 360PD, is functionally similar, although cosmetically different. Beware that there are several other variants using the same number, 360. Some are .38 special, some don't have the titanium cylinder, some are heavier. It was stupid of S&W to confuse the issue like that.

 

[rich5674]

360J 38 Spl

I have one. Love it. When I go to the range I usually shoot a couple cylinders of wadcutters and a couple of whatever defense ammo I’m using at the time. I’m good with up to 158gn +P. If I could I wouldn’t shoot 357s. At 13-14 oz I can put it in a pajama pocket without the gun pulling them down. I would neither go lighter nor more powerful than this gun. After some time with my 442 I may bob the hammer

 

[rich5674]

Look to Gunbroker

I'm new to the forum. Can you tell me if the Model 360 with the Scandium frame has been discontinued? If so, do you know when? Many thanks.

I think the 360J 38spl May be discontinued but still available on GunBroker. If so it will be the cheapest 38/357 scandium available

 

[Hasbeen1945]

I’m confused. My 360 J is a 357. It’s got a scadium frame with a SS cylinder and red ramp site.

 

[GeoJelly]

Expert on these, I am not. But, my 360J is clearly marked .38Spec on the barrel and on the box. May have been mentioned above, but my understanding is the "J" comes from an order from the Japanese national police. Either way - it's a keeper! I found mine used locally - and I am trying to save my SBUX money for one the five new ones currently listed on GB. I will have to sell a 442 to fund it but I like the 360J that much ...

 

[Execpro]

The 360j is a 38 Special. The 360 is a 357mag. I just bought one (360J) about a month ago at my LGS and you can get them at Buds Guns and other places. Mine had a SS black cylinder. Paid around $400.

I really liked the gun and would recommend it over any non steel J frame. I always want a hammer on my revolver. Don’t carry in pocket. AIWB or cross draw.
Shot sub 2” groups at 7 yards (off rest) so if you do your part it will do its.
It liked the Winchester Ranger 130gr+P ammo the best.

I really hated to sell it,but I had major problems with the grip S&W put on the gun. I take a size XL in gloves and the grip was just to thin for a good grip and it was a real knuckle knocker. I am old and cranky. Did not want to start a collection of grips in a box. Spending $100+ on grips for a $400 gun is not my style. Sold it for what I paid. No harm,no foul! If I could have put my Taurus M85 Bull head grips on this gun,it would have been my all time non steel J Frame favorite!
No problem handling +P recoil with the right grips! Hope this post answered a number of questions!

Be SAFE and shoot often!

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Confused yet?

In S&W's ever continuing effort to keep us scratching our heads, the 360J was both a 38 Spcl. (early issued) and a 357 Magnum (later issued).

There's quit a few a threads here about the 38 Spcl. version speculating why & who they were made for. Sometimes you can find them for a reasonable price & other times you are better off buying the 357 Mag version.

My son bought the 38 Spcl version (black Sc frame with black steel cylinder) new about (6) years ago & I bought the 357 version, called the Two-Tone, with the black Sc frame, but SS cylinder, along with a red front sight insert, a couple years ago new.

The fired case envelope for the 38 Spcl version only says 360 but 360J is stamped on the yoke. The 357 version has 360J both places.

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[GCF]

Pretty dog gone nice! Are those Badger boot grips?
How about a couple more shots from different angles...

 

[Hasbeen1945]

Mine is the only J with wooden grips. I looked hard for this one. I wanted the scadium frame but I heard people were having cylinder problems with the 360 pd. Also I preferred this red ramp site.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

360J Two-Tone 357 Magnum

Are those Badger boot grips?

Yes, they are Badger Boot (2-Finger) Grips in Dymalux Black.

My boney hand can't handle many Magnums with them though.

Out comes the Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips for them or range day.

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[rich5674]

Back to the original question

When practicing draw from a pocket holster I did find the hammer snagging on my pocket. I’m modifying my hand placement on the draw now. The gun is not primarily for cc. If necessary I will bob the hammer. I bought a 442 Perfornce recently for a price that couldn’t be passed up to see the difference of hammerless frame and to see what a factory trigger job can do. I’m Never letting go the 360