Questions on his j frame

[Backlighting]

I paid $338 (includes veterans discount) for my 638 from Buds with free ship to my FFL.
So $338 plus $25 to receive plus $27 NV. tax=$390 net.
No complaints here.

 

[Rpg]

Please be sure to check it over very carefully. There's a list somewhere (Is it a sticky?) here on examining used revolvers. I hesitate to buy anything used, because the prices that folks ask are little different from new...

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

Kaaskop49 is right about checking a used revolver.

He and I disagree about buying new vs used.

I think used is very often worth as much or more than new.

I'm very unlikely to buy a new S&W revolver: I don't like them. Some look odd to me. Others have poor workmanship. Most incorporate manufacturing shortcuts (from rifling to MIM to cheap finishes) that don't interest me.

I've never purchased a used firearm that displayed any functional problems.

Of course, I check what I'm considering buying, just as Kasskop49 recommends.

 

[Thegunslinger]

I like the pocket holsters too. I have a uncle mikes that I've had for years. Carries a m36 a charter arms undercover a Taurus 85 and a Rossi once a long time ago it works perfect. I'm still thinking D about the hip grips it is convient but for the pocket I thought maybe wood would be better so I just ordered these.

 

[Thegunslinger]

Finally got out to shoot it and to be honest I'm surprised by how punishing it is. I didn't think that it would be that much worse then the model 36 I had or any of the other all steel snub nose but man. I fired about 50 rounds half +p and half regular and while shooting the plus p the recoil would make my trigger finger kick back and my nail kept jabbing my thumb. It wasn't very pleasant but the last few cylinders I was seeing much better accuracy. Did notice I shoot it a hell of a lot better one handed then two.

 

[Thegunslinger]

Hoping when my new grips get here I'll be able to hang on to it a little better with a 4 finger grip but if not it may go up for trade. Hopefully for a all steel version

 

[sac-gunslinger]

I wouldn't know how to de-cock a hammerless...

You do not have to decock a hammerless because it is never "cocked." It is double-action only so the hammer is not in firing position until you pull the trigger through its action. At that point, if you elect not to shoot, you simply release the trigger and the gun returns to its "uncocked" state.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

You do not have to decock a hammerless because it is never "cocked." It is double-action only so the hammer is not in firing position until you pull the trigger through its action. At that point, if you elect not to shoot, you simply release the trigger and the gun returns to its "uncocked" state.

Im just soo used to pulling trigger and releasing hammer with thumb. Call me old then. Haha!
You cant teach an old dog......

But thank you! I didnt know. Always wondered.

 

[lrrifleman]

@ gunslinger,

I don't like the sliver style grips that tend to come on S&W J frames. I have a S&W Model 36-6 that came with the spongy rubber Hogue Monogrip, it fit my hand well, I just didn't like the texture. I replaced them with a Hogue wood Monogrip, and it shoots great. Try the wood Monogrip before you consider letting your revolver go!

 

[kaaskop49]

lessThegunslinger

I'd go easy on the +Ps until you "learn" the gun. Service and range ball ammo to start with. Cut shooting sessions to 50 rounds max. Wear a shooting glove for range work, if necessary. Maybe try a larger rubber grip like a Pachmayr until you become accustomed to the gun. It's worth the extra effort, believe me.

To me, snubs are the most personal and valued of handguns. I would never sell a workable/shootable snub unless I had a million good reasons to do so. Or maybe 2 million...

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Thegunslinger]

I do have some wood grips on the hopefully sometime this week so we'll see if out makes a difference. I did mean to bring my Oakley gloves with me this last time but of course forgot. Wish I would have kept my model 36 that thing was such a smooth sweet shooter but I haven't given up on the air weight yet and by the end of the range day o was hitting clay pigeions at about 7 yards so accuracy wise it was much better then the begaining.