armybass
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Just picked up this 1968 Chief's Special .38. Man, this is my first J frame and what a difference. I love the feel of the K frames but this is a cool little gun. Can't wait to shoot it next week.
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armybass
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Just picked up this 1968 Chief's Special .38. Man, this is my first J frame and what a difference. I love the feel of the K frames but this is a cool little gun. Can't wait to shoot it next week.
HEADKNOCKER
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Your K/L/N frames are gonna be very Jelouse of the Carry Time the M36 Gets..
Congrats!!
Congrats!!
MaineProbation
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The Model 36 is a nice piece. And the square butt handles quite well with the factory grips. Being a steel frame @ 19 ounces, it will handle full loads without battering your hand like the Airweights. Congratuations on a classic and a nice purchase!
Mickey D
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Very nice looking Chief, Chief.
It's only the beginning, there will be more.
It's only the beginning, there will be more.
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armybass
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LOL, yeah, this is very addicting. After one month I have 7 revolvers (.38's) and am picking up my 8th (a 1917) next week.
Man this is fun.
Man this is fun.
photoman
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Nice! I started out with N's, then went to K's and now am on a the hunt for J's. They sure are handy revolvers.
Rigmover
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Nice find!! You're not addicted no more, you're hooked LOL.I have a round butt 36 and there a blast to shoot.Enjoy your new gun.
bamabiker
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If you don't mind, what did you give for that one? I looked at one Sat. but passed on it.
I love the looks and fell of the square butt grip. It fits my hand pretty well as is, but really feels nice with a Tyler grip adapter.
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armybass
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I paid too much for it. I paid $399.00 but I am just getting started so I am not very disciplined. I am never sure when or if I will see others so I tend to jump at them whenever I see them.
NFrameFred
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depends on what part of the country you're in. And like one wag has here in his sig line, you didn't pay too much, you may have just bought it a little too soon.
Nice ones can go for more than that in parts of the country . . . .
riptrack44
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Very nice. Another nice thing about the 36 is there seems to be an abundance of S&W boxes on Gunbroker if you decide you want a cardboard blue box (dating to the manufacture of yours) for it.
Cruiser RN
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Congrats on your beautiful Chief's Special.When I first started shooting in the late 80's I was the Dinosaur who passed on the Glock for a Model 64 revolver listening to the sage advice of a NYPD officer friend of mine who said once you can shoot a Double Action Revolver well you can pick up any gun and shoot it well.Over the years I resisted the temptation + finally got my Chief's Special in 9mm but it doesn't make me smile as much as when I take out my DAO Model 640 357 Magnum to play.When you and your new friend bond my only ? will be when the next will arrive....Enjoy and God Bless.....Mike
AKsRule
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Congrats , I'm up to 4 J's now myself.
Jimtl
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Congrats ... I have 2 J-frames now... just bought a 637
Double-O-Dave
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Maybe by just a little ($50.00 or so). It is debatable as there are a lot of variables. I think you did just fine and you'll make it up on a future transaction.
Best of luck,
Dave
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