Newly announced J frame. 360

[comiskeybum]

I have honestly never shot 357 through a j frame, so you guys have me wondering about it now. Since you can get a 38 special revolver for less money. I like the weight because its similar to my bodyguard 380 that i carry.

I guess i would have to shoot one first and see how it is, as with anything.

 

[ridgewalker]

I prefer concealed or shrouded hammers on j frames. I would go for a scandium 638 with unfluted cylinder and no lock and to complete the dream make it 2.5 or 3 inch barrel. The FDE grips are growing on me but I like boot grips better. Maybe they will make a FDE boot grip.

 

[typetwelve]

I have honestly never shot 357 through a j frame, so you guys have me wondering about it now. Since you can get a 38 special revolver for less money. I like the weight because its similar to my bodyguard 380 that i carry.

I guess i would have to shoot one first and see how it is, as with anything.

To me...firearms are like cars. It's not necessarily the horsepower as much as it is the HP to weight ratio. A super lightweight 9mm can have a strong bit of kick to it.

A 14oz revolver, even with a solid +P round, is going to have a fair amount of recoil. Nothing insane...but definitely more than some are comfortable shooting. My wife hated shooting my 637 with +P rounds.

A 14oz .357? I'll come right out and say it, no thanks. I've never shot one, I don't plan to. I've read enough reviews of the .357 J frames and how many times I've seen them called "punishing" or "miserable" with full magnum loads.

 

[Nalapombu]

Yeah me neither.

First it's way too expensive.

Second, as you mentioned, over the years I have NEVER, EVER read a single review of those featherweight 357mag revolvers that didn't contain those descriptive terms you listed.

I just saw one for sale, they are less expensive....but not much at $715 and change.
So you get a $700 38+P that you could easily pay 1/2 that and be more comfortable. Not to mention that it has an external hammer that nearly everyone states how much they HATE on a CCW revolver.

To each his own I guess. Buy it and enjoy it in good health.

 

[comiskeybum]

I can get a 637 for $389. I just looked. Seems like a better option and it's 15oz

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[gnystrom]

Like the gun,
Hate the grips.
If I got one I would swap out those ugly grips and throw them into the drawer!

I get seconds on the grips.

 

[federali]

Tough Choice

I like the concept of the Model 360 although I doubt I'd ever fire it with magnums. I currently own a Model 37 which is a very similar gun except for not chambering the .357 Magnum or using +P ammo.

If I feel inclined to buy this type of gun, I'd first consider the new Colt Cobra or perhaps the Kimber.

 

[comiskeybum]

Im a couple years away from getting a J frame anyway. 627 pro is first on my list. That'll be much more comfortable shooting 357, haha.

 

[tiggen]

For those who care, The Yankee Marshall (Youtube) just got one. Can't wait to hear about his first range trip.

 

[Iggy]

I don't like the idea of having to change that blast shield in the top strap every so often. Stainless will work for me.

 

[uncleted327]

I doubt anyone would ever shoot enough magnums through one to ever need to change the blast shield.

 

[cmj8591]

I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of these 357 J frames. I've been shooting this one for years. The lock has never engaged on its own. The blast shield has never fallen out. In fact, the only thing that has happened to it is that it has become a little discolored where the flame hits it when the gun goes off. Most of the ammo used in it is 38 special but it has had more than its share of 357 use and it still locks up tight. I've carried it as a daily CC gun and used it in quite a few instructor courses and have had exactly zero problems. So, after reading some of these posts I wonder if I just got lucky!